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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115   
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I bought this dash top pod from Bolt on Bits through Ebay and I am really pleased with it, all wires go through the ash tray hole. The Rev counter fitted to the right hand side of the pod I also bought from Bolt on Bits and it was very easy to install, in fact it was a ten minute job, just a connection to the W terminal on the alternator and one to live ignition and one to earth and the rev counter works really well.
The pod I feel gives the dash a more modern look what do you think? The pod is esy to fit it and it comes with a mounting plate so is very sturdy The three switches installed in the pod I already had, but for information they are Durite 10 amp switches and cost £1.25 each they now control the spotlights, seperate rear wiper wash and interior light. The amp meter I have not yet wired up! Thats a Road View cam behind the rear view mirror by the way.  Click image to enlarge For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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28th May 2015 1:21pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115
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I would think so, the Pod is designed to take the standard 52mm clock/gauges. The inserts you have to cut out, but with a hole cutter takes seconds.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360718248019?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT One RDX Low Pod for Land Rover Defender 90/110 1984 to 2006 Want more switches and gauges here is a neat Dashboard Pod. Mounts where ash tray is fitted on top of the dashboard. Comes with a metal mounting plate and fixing screws, template for drilling up to 7 switch holes. Standard 20mm hole round switches will fit the RDX Low Pod Most standard 52mm gauges will fit the RDX Low Pod. Made from ABS plastic with textured finish All wiring can be directed through hole left by ash tray. Gives you loads of mounting options for switches. Fits all 90/110 Defender except Tdci models For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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28th May 2015 1:48pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347  
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Looks Great!
 Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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28th May 2015 6:12pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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Looks like a little nod to the puma design in the form of it.
Can I ask what the gauge is in the far left of your dashboard ? |
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28th May 2015 7:06pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115
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Battery Voltmeter for the second battery, you can also just see the top of two other gauges below the centre switch panel where another Battery volt gauge is located that is for the main battery and a boost gauge. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th May 2015 10:08am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5889 
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Now if you could get 52mm airvents to go in the pod instead of gauges.... 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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29th May 2015 10:14am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115
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Yes I thought that as well. The finish of the pod is almost identical to the finish of the dash top so it matches really well, the back of the pod is enclosed so looks good from the outside as well. Should anyone purchase this pod the only complicated bit is drilling the two holes on the sides of the pod so that you can attach the pod to the fixing plate. My advice is to spend a little bit of time measuring before drilling the holes so that they line up with the plate, as really you only get one chance at this. The best way to do this is to install the fixing plate to the pod on the bench and then with a flat edge make sure the fixing plate is dead level with the edges of the pod then with a sharp pencil mark where the fixing plate holes are on the inside of the pod and drill them from inside. To align the pod to the dash fit the mounting plate without the screws and position on top of the dash, then when you are happy with its position and all is square carefully lift the pod leaving the fixing plate on top of the dash, check again that the plate is level and has not moved when you lifted the pod and then mark where the two holes are to fix the plate to the dash. Like with everything if you take your time measuring you will get it right first time. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th May 2015 10:43am |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 719 
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Just what I was thinking, shouldn't be too hard as long as you could fit some ducting through the ash tray hole. |
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29th May 2015 11:31am |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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Here are some vents : http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&...1385789943
You could fit defender vents - but instead of having the outlet towards the side windows, you could route it up into those. |
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29th May 2015 11:38am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115
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Or in silver
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Circle-Air-...4adfcb498a Or these in silver or black http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Circle-Air-...4ad1562ed0 Or you could go for the orginals OEM part no. LBO 10172 Louvre Vent Air Finisher For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 Last edited by gilarion on 29th May 2015 12:32pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th May 2015 12:28pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Would be quite an easy mod on a late TD5 dash as there is more room to get the air pipes up.
Would be much more of a challenge on a Tdi dash though. Looks great, I'm seriously considering using this instead of my Iron Goat dash I had started to get prepared..... Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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29th May 2015 12:31pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115
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Just in case anyone is wondering if the pod restricts any road view, the simple answer is not at all
For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th May 2015 12:36pm |
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