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Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

My Double din install has started (no radio yet...)

OK so having had the double din kit for around 2 years decided I should actually have a go at fitting

Firstly I'm glad I bought a cheap single din take off dash part when I did as cutting the dashboard and cutting the heater matrix stuff off was a bit

So before hand survey the parts

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Clipping the heater surround off was fun (not) very delicate and I found removing the black glued tabs that hold it in place the best. Just plod away slowly to make sure you don't mark the bits you see on other side.

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Done

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Then masked off the single din dashboard and started to cut using a stanley blade, slowly going over and over the same score line.

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Have to say would not be happy doing my current surround, as a one shot deal so I was lucky to have the spare. It all is fine in the end but means I can get this ready without having my dash in bits.

Next I have to find a headunit

I'm also looking at what would go in this gap its approx 50mm 51mm and it does come with a blank so I don't have to put anything?

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Will I have to cut the wires to extend switches?

hope not.....

More to follow

23rd Mar 2018 11:34am

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2526

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

You've inadvertently convinced me to go for a flip out single din

Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

23rd Mar 2018 11:43am

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

^ It's not TOO bad, just take your time doing it,

I did think about a single din but when your using them they hide the buttons and the double din imho looks more up to date?

23rd Mar 2018 12:10pm

Tdi4

Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
Location: Houten
Posts: 513

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

Unfortunately you have to extend at least 1 switch. The left top one.

In the round hole i put the Check tempIII

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23rd Mar 2018 12:19pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

I cut the circle off mine. Shaped the edge to match and then painted it. 👍

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Roy

23rd Mar 2018 10:55pm

nihwrd

Member Since: 12 Apr 2012
Location: Somerset
Posts: 28

I didn't have to extend of any my looms, but it is tight. Don't forget to trim the corner on the clock.

I've got nothing in the circular hole (yet).

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Nick

7th Apr 2018 5:24pm

dgardel

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

Roy5695 wrote:
I cut the circle off mine. Shaped the edge to match and then painted it. 👍

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8th Apr 2018 10:00pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

Looks nicer without the circle. 👍🏻 $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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8th Apr 2018 10:11pm

BuckBlu110

Member Since: 19 Apr 2014
Location: in the pub
Posts: 712

1994 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel CSW Buckingham Blue

Roy5695 wrote:
I cut the circle off mine. Shaped the edge to match and then painted it. 👍

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Roy, Did you change the leds in the switches or did you find some other way of changing the colour? I’ve been wanting to change mine to red to match the rest of my dials and back lights, but as always never got got round to doing anything about it yet.

9th Apr 2018 3:26pm

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
Posts: 514

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green

BuckBlu110 wrote:

Roy, Did you change the leds in the switches or did you find some other way of changing the colour? I’ve been wanting to change mine to red to match the rest of my dials and back lights, but as always never got got round to doing anything about it yet.

Roy5695 wrote:
Another little project I’ve wanted to do to set mine apart from the rest.

Blue back lighting

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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623-60.html Marco

Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009
Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010

10th Apr 2018 10:27pm

Beeder

Member Since: 19 Nov 2017
Location: Nuneaton
Posts: 17

I had to extend three switch’s, don’t forget you have to remove the metal bracket in the dash and push the plastic heating duct back a little if your using a pioneer head unit. And take loads of photos so you know where things are

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19th Apr 2018 9:09pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

BuckBlu110 wrote:
Roy5695 wrote:
I cut the circle off mine. Shaped the edge to match and then painted it. 👍

Click image to enlarge

Roy, Did you change the leds in the switches or did you find some other way of changing the colour? I’ve been wanting to change mine to red to match the rest of my dials and back lights, but as always never got got round to doing anything about it yet.

Yeah I bought some 3mm leds worth resistors to make them work with 12V. Then detached the original green LEDs and soldered in the blue ones. Not much room in som of the switches so some internal plastic had to be removed. But I’m happy with them and they look lovely. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy

19th Apr 2018 9:51pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5804

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Roy,

Where did you get your Dials and LED computer set up? DIY or from one of the usual suspects? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

20th Apr 2018 5:25pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

Dials?! The blue circles? If so then they’re just the originals painted blue.

The little computer is an ultra gauge unit built into the binnacle. Again DIY 👍 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

Instagram - @r22oyp

Roy

20th Apr 2018 7:05pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Hi Roy

How complex is the ultra gauge install to do please?

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

20th Apr 2018 7:43pm

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