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busdriver

Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 45

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

I think I have replied to everyone who has contacted me.

I have decided to go ahead and build a couple more double din fascia's, this time with matching switch consoles for the cubby box for those of us with more switches! I will post some pictures of them when they are finished. I was going to produce one in the Brunel Silver colour again and can't decide what colour for the other, i was thinking of Santorini Black. Anyone got any other ideas?

24th Jul 2012 12:05am

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue

colour wise i think nara bronze looks the mutts (as seen on the new x-tech ltd edition)
i'll see if i can find a pic.

by the way - i really like the dash, too.

24th Jul 2012 8:26am

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

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nara bronze

24th Jul 2012 8:37am

tomachan

Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 2

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

It really looks great! Please share details! Thousand thanks!

24th Jul 2012 2:10pm

DarrenJ

Member Since: 07 May 2012
Location: North Beds
Posts: 312

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Bronze looks superb

Darren

4th Aug 2012 9:05am

busdriver

Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 45

Double Din Fascias, latest

Thanks for everyones messages. I have taken onboard all the different things that you were after and have been busy making up some new fascias. It has taken a bit longer than I would have liked (

) but means I have now built a jig to allow me to build switch consoles for the OEM electric window and accesssory switches on the Defender so if anyone wants any switch plates made up let me know.
I have ended up with 3 different designs which should cater for all the different combinations of accessories fitted to the Defender. I have made up one of each and painted them up in Brunel Chrome, here they all are:

Click image to enlarge

Last edited by busdriver on 17th Sep 2012 3:19pm. Edited 1 time in total

9th Aug 2012 10:42am

patclan

Member Since: 13 May 2010
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 20

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black

They look great, been looking for something like this for a while.

Couple of question, is there any modifications required behind the console to allow the double din to fit? when i swapped my single din out it seemed a bit of a squeeze, do you have any photos of the space behind it and how is the 2 din unit mounted securely?

thanks
Patrick

10th Aug 2012 8:25pm

busdriver

Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 45

Patrick

Hi, you are right it is a bit of a squeeze to fit but it does fit.

I installed mine about a year ago and it took a bit of a leap of faith but it does work.
There are basically 3 small adjustments needed behind the fascia to fit the double din fascia. 1. You have to remove the piece of plastic running along the top of where the fascia sits (above the hazard light switch), 2. You have to cut the corner of the clock housing as it protrudes into where the stereo will sit (this was really worrying the first time but I couldn't believe an electric clock needed such a huge housing, which it didn't!) 3. Remove the single din mounting bracket. The cage fits in securely and the framework for the heating controls provides plenty of support. The first 2 can be done with a junior hacksaw, the hardest bit was removing the weird plastic lugs which hold the old mounting bracket.

As i mentioned I fitted mine about a year ago and have never had any problems with it at all, with my Kenwood even the plastic trim fitted around the unit although this is the only bit that may be slightly to large and have to be adjusted or as the unit is recessed it can be fitted without it.
I am busy with work till the end of next week but will then take my dash off and take a few pictures so you can see the adjustments needed.

10th Aug 2012 9:58pm

patclan

Member Since: 13 May 2010
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 20

busdriver wrote:
Patrick

Hi, you are right it is a bit of a squeeze to fit but it does fit. I installed mine about a year ago and it took a bit of a leap of faith but it does work.
There are basically 3 small adjustments needed behind the fascia to fit the double din fascia. 1. You have to remove the piece of plastic running along the top of where the fascia sits (above the hazard light switch), 2. You have to cut the corner of the clock housing as it protrudes into where the stereo will sit (this was really worrying the first time but I couldn't believe an electric clock needed such a huge housing, which it didn't!) 3. Remove the single din mounting bracket. The cage fits in securely and the framework for the heating controls provides plenty of support. The first 2 can be done with a junior hacksaw, the hardest bit was removing the weird plastic lugs which hold the old mounting bracket.
As i mentioned I fitted mine about a year ago and have never had any problems with it at all, with my Kenwood even the plastic trim fitted around the unit although this is the only bit that may be slightly to large and have to be adjusted or as the unit is recessed it can be fitted without it.
I am busy with work till the end of next week but will then take my dash off and take a few pictures so you can see the adjustments needed.

Thanks for that, don't go removing your dash on my account

I think I have a picture in my head now.

Great Mod, and now I have to save, hopefully you are still making them around November!!

thanks for the reply.

10th Aug 2012 10:19pm

chadjizz

Member Since: 25 Apr 2012
Location: sussex
Posts: 559

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Orkney Grey

i wont be collecting mine till october now

. 5 months to make a 130!!!

13th Aug 2012 8:35pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

I’ve now received the double DIN fascia and I have to say how well it is made. In fact it’s better than the OEM. I’ve ordered the wireless, which should be delivered tomorrow and then, after a caravanning holiday, I’ll get down to fitting it in.

Thanks to busdriver for a job well done.

Merlin

3rd Sep 2012 2:40pm

stph712

Member Since: 16 Sep 2012
Location: METZ
Posts: 2

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 G4 Challenge Tangiers Orange

Re: Double Din Fascias, latest

busdriver wrote:
Thanks for everyones messages. I have taken onboard all the different things that you were after and have been busy making up some new fascias. It has taken a bit longer than I would have liked ( ) but means I have now built a jig to allow me to build switch consoles for the OEM electric window and accesssory switches on the Defender so if anyone wants any switch plates made up let me know.
I have ended up with 3 different designs which should cater for all the different combinations of accessories fitted to the Defender. I have made up one of each and painted them up in Brunel Chrome, here they all are:

Click image to enlarge

Hello,

I'm new on this site. I want to change my Def G4.
Could you make another double DIN fascia with switch console like the central fascia on the picture ?
Is it possible to have them in Orange Tangier color ?
If it's ok could you give me the price for them ?

Don't be surprised for my questions, i'm French and my English is not so good. But your work seems to be very perfect and i want to have one.

Thank you very much for your answer.

30th Sep 2012 7:51pm

alsalloumabdul

Member Since: 25 Nov 2013
Location: Kuwait City
Posts: 3

Re: Double Din Fascias, latest

busdriver wrote:
Thanks for everyones messages. I have taken onboard all the different things that you were after and have been busy making up some new fascias. It has taken a bit longer than I would have liked ( ) but means I have now built a jig to allow me to build switch consoles for the OEM electric window and accesssory switches on the Defender so if anyone wants any switch plates made up let me know.
I have ended up with 3 different designs which should cater for all the different combinations of accessories fitted to the Defender. I have made up one of each and painted them up in Brunel Chrome, here they all are:

Click image to enlarge

Excellent job. I know it has been a long time since last update but I would love to have one of those.

25th Nov 2013 9:00am

nakatanenga

Member Since: 12 Nov 2010
Location: Neumarkt
Posts: 546

You missed my PM. I am interested too

WANTED:

SII or SIII in max 1.5k

25th Nov 2013 10:11am

dgardel

Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
Location: Veneto (Heart & Head)
Posts: 3586

Re: Double Din Fascias, latest

alsalloumabdul wrote:
busdriver wrote:
Thanks for everyones messages. I have taken onboard all the different things that you were after and have been busy making up some new fascias. It has taken a bit longer than I would have liked ( ) but means I have now built a jig to allow me to build switch consoles for the OEM electric window and accesssory switches on the Defender so if anyone wants any switch plates made up let me know.
I have ended up with 3 different designs which should cater for all the different combinations of accessories fitted to the Defender. I have made up one of each and painted them up in Brunel Chrome, here they all are:

]

Excellent job. I know it has been a long time since last update but I would love to have one of those.

Hi alsalloumabdul

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25th Nov 2013 10:16am

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