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doruk1981



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Dashboard retrofit
Hi,

is it possible to retrofit the newer (2001+) dashboard to the previous version (1999)? Given my intention to get a Carplay/Android unit with e screen, I figured it might be an idea to upgrade the center as well in that process (if I end up buying the 1999 TD5 110)


Sorry for the questions - I'm new to the Defender world
Post #961740 15th Aug 2022 1:48pm
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As with a lot of Defender updates, retro fitting the dash into an earlier model is possible. If it is worth the cost and trouble is the big question?

The wiring and switches are all different, so there will be a lot of work to connect it up and get it working again.
Many of the plastic moulded parts are different, not just the obvious front plate. Some cannot be bought new anymore and secondhand parts are surprisingly expensive.
Then when it is done, the 'new' dash will have to be modified to fit a 'double din' size modern radio head unit.

It would be much easier and cheaper to fit the Mud centre console and fit a radio in that.

https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/das...er-console

Post #961744 15th Aug 2022 2:31pm
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4RF RDS



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Re: Dashboard retrofit
doruk1981 wrote:
Hi,

is it possible to retrofit the newer (2001+) dashboard to the previous version (1999)? Given my intention to get a Carplay/Android unit with e screen, I figured it might be an idea to upgrade the center as well in that process (if I end up buying the 1999 TD5 110)


Sorry for the questions - I'm new to the Defender world


As already stated I too think it would be easier to install a MUD UK console. Thumbs Up


Click image to enlarge 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
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Post #961767 15th Aug 2022 5:00pm
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4RF RDS



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Re: Dashboard retrofit
doruk1981 wrote:
Hi,

is it possible to retrofit the newer (2001+) dashboard to the previous version (1999)? Given my intention to get a Carplay/Android unit with e screen, I figured it might be an idea to upgrade the center as well in that process (if I end up buying the 1999 TD5 110)


Sorry for the questions - I'm new to the Defender world


As already stated I too think it would be easier to install a MUD UK console. Thumbs Up


Click image to enlarge 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Post #961768 15th Aug 2022 5:00pm
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Soulrider911



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4RF RDS really liking those gauges, where are they from? 1989 Defender 90
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Post #961811 15th Aug 2022 9:35pm
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4RF RDS



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The main dash cluster is OEM (VDO) with green backlight bulbs however T they’re just aluminum rings off fleaBay around them. And the console gauges are VDO Vision Series.

Cheers 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Post #961812 15th Aug 2022 9:43pm
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doruk1981



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really like the retrofit with that aftermarket part.. looks good. I assume the quality will be also just fine. with the alu rings, the dash has a hint of puma
Post #961823 16th Aug 2022 6:28am
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