Thread: Mounting a roof console

Also about to build one for my Td5 110, Same roof as Puma & Tdi too I believe,

Am also mounting AC on the top of the cargo barrier & will be ducting the air forward in the console.

watching with interest.

I just put in the Terrafirma console, which looks like an exact copy of the Outback console sold locally.

The Outback is about $350, but comes in a grey.
The Terrafirma was under $200 inc FedEX from the UK, but came in black. (109GBP + Freight)

The fitting instructions are all with it, it utilises the mirror mount at the front and you attach a plate to a roof crossmember with self tapers for the back.

I like that it's a low profile and doesn't make you feel cramped, that it's light weight (plastic not wood). I especially like the provision for a rear interior light, it means I no longer need a torch to find things on the floor. The forward interior light is also a little further back, so it shines into the cubby better. It has a single din radio mount and a drop down storage door.

You do have to trim your sun visors to fit it, the kit includes end caps.

What I didn't like, was that the 2 screws supplied for attaching the back section were too short.

Originally Posted by Michael2

I just put in the Terrafirma console, which looks like an exact copy of the Outback console sold locally.

The Outback is about $350, but comes in a grey.
The Terrafirma was under $200 inc FedEX from the UK, but came in black. (109GBP + Freight)

The fitting instructions are all with it, it utilises the mirror mount at the front and you attach a plate to a roof crossmember with self tapers for the back.

I like that it's a low profile and doesn't make you feel cramped, that it's light weight (plastic not wood). I especially like the provision for a rear interior light, it means I no longer need a torch to find things on the floor. The forward interior light is also a little further back, so it shines into the cubby better. It has a single din radio mount and a drop down storage door.

You do have to trim your sun visors to fit it, the kit includes end caps.

What I didn't like, was that the 2 screws supplied for attaching the back section were too short.

any chance of some photos ?

Hi Jim,

Below are pictures of the one I made. I removed the original roof lining because it was RS and there's a lot of space at the front between it and the roof; replacing it with 20mm foam and marine carpet glued directly to the roof between the bows. The console is fixed using the four visor screws, 2 M5 nutserts into the roof channel either side over the doors, and a nutsert in the centre roof bow which runs from above the mirror to the rear centre of the sloping part of the roof.







James.

Originally Posted by goingbush

any chance of some photos ?

Here's a link to the Terrafirm website for a pic.

You can image seach the p/n for various pics on the web.

TFDRC - Defender Roof Console

p/n TFDRCTC for a truck cab, otherwise TDDRC for a wagon.

I'm liking that a lot rainman... did you consider running a "T" shaped console all the way back to your rear aircon unit? Mine currently has a sheet of ply across the top/front of the windscreen that is due for an upgrade...

Originally Posted by EchiDna

I'm liking that a lot rainman... did you consider running a "T" shaped console all the way back to your rear aircon unit? Mine currently has a sheet of ply across the top/front of the windscreen that is due for an upgrade...

Thanks EchiDna . There will be a section running down the centre of the roof from the rear to meet the front console, mainly to act as a duct for the air conditioning, but it will also house some lights and perhaps a couple of other things. Ideas, ideas - so many options. This is what I love most about Series/Defenders - the sky is the limit.


James.

Originally Posted by rainman

....This is what I love most about Series/Defenders - the sky is the limit.


James.

nah, the sky is not the limit, mine has a pop top ;-)