Mud Stuff Roof Console

[Jeff]

Mud UK released a roof console last Friday for Defenders. Looks neat, I am tempted to get one, but not sure. Must do the headlining first :mad:.

MUD-UK - MUD Defender Roof Console (http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/shop/169-mud-defender-roof-console.html)

Jeff

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[juddy]

Looks a little plasticky to me.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Looks a little plasticky to me.I guess it is a compromise between plasticky, with a potential to dismantle on corrugated roads and a more rigid design running the risk of a craniectomy in the event of a crash or roll over.

Not sure I'm convinced by the arguments on either side.

[landy]

Hi Jeff.
I haven't seen the Mud unit before but agree it looks a little plasticky. I have fitted an Outback brand overhead consol to my Defender and am really happy with it. Australian made too. And when you factor postage its cheaper than the Mud unit.

Nino

[JayBoRover]

I had an Outback overhead console for years in my Nissan Patrols and found it to be great. The only issue I ever noticed has been sorted in the newer ones by fitting LED lights for the map lights. (The earlier ones used normal bulbs and the heat distorted the plastic lens after a few years). It was "plasticky" too, but worked well and was too useful to worry about it looking plasticky.

I really like the look of the Mud UK one. I like the fact it looks like you re-use the standard sun visors without cutting them short, something I believe you have to do when fitting an Outback console or a Britmart one. This is the main reason I haven't bought one.

It looks to me like the Mud UK console will need some elastic net over the openings, or those maps and stuff will be landing everywhere I suspect:eek:. My Puma is pretty "plasticky" inside, (at least compared to my Series 2a daily driver:D), so the Mud UK one would be okay. Maybe a group buy to save on postage?

[Sue]

Yeah it's not for me.. I have visions of everything falling out onto my head at the first decent hill climb...

I was half thinking about one of these.. they just seem too cheap.. Roof Consoles - Defender Consoles (http://www.defenderconsoles.com/products/roof-consoles/)

[jabber]

Its very similar to what's in a Disco I (93-99). I wonder if one of those, from a breaker, would fit?

Wish someone would make something similar for deefers with a sun roof.

[nugge t]

I know most of the weight is supported by the sun visor anchor points but it look like they alos pin it to the roof lining which doesn't seem like a real flash idea to me.

I have a Rono supplied out of the Sunshine coast and it has been great..... fiberglass covered in grey Frontrunner material...bit more agricultural but that suits the Defender :D

[LowRanger]

I have one of these in one of my Defenders,simple but effective,Speakers mount in the ends facing down.Solid as a rock Car Consoles & 4WD Storage Drawers - Department of the Interior - overhead consoles, roof consoles, custom built consoles, 4WD interiors, storage systems, vehicle consoles, radio console, dashboard pod, four wheel drive. (http://www.consoles.com.au/Rover_LandDefender_shelf.htm)

They also do these
Car Consoles & 4WD Storage Drawers - Department of the Interior - overhead consoles, roof consoles, custom built consoles, 4WD interiors, storage systems, vehicle consoles, radio console, dashboard pod, four wheel drive. (http://www.consoles.com.au/Rover_LandDefender_deep.htm)

[Jeff]

I was wanting something like the D2 had and that looks similar, but a little deeper. But on thinking about it I would also like to add speakers and a few other items as I have trouble hearing the speakers aimed at my knees and putting everything in the centre console means i what you want is usually at the bottom.

If people think the MUD Roof Console is plasticky, what do they think of the Defender dash? I find it very plasticky, only slightly less than a Series 3. The Series 1, 2 and 2A are the only ones that I find not too plasticky.

Jeff

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[DeeJay]

Just resurrecting this not so old thread.
Anybody had one of these Mud Consoles posted out? It looks as though its disassembles into 3 parts to make it post able. UK forum reviews seem positive. I really want one to extend across the front, not the between driver passenger type. Other Mud products are available locally, maybe too soon for these? I can't find any online locally.

Thanks, David

[Keath]

I am also resurrecting this thread to see if anyone has installed one of these units in their defender yet?

Lachlan

[Reads90]

Yeah it's not for me.. I have visions of everything falling out onto my head at the first decent hill climb...

I was half thinking about one of these.. they just seem too cheap.. Roof Consoles - Defender Consoles (http://www.defenderconsoles.com/products/roof-consoles/)

Agreed

I had one on my 110 when I bought it.

Sold it as it made me feel claustrophobic , not much room in the front of a defender as it is and this made it worse.

Would not mind the ones that go down between the driver and passenger

[The Cone of Silence]

Agreed

I had one on my 110 when I bought it.

Sold it as it made me feel claustrophobic , not much room in the front of a defender as it is and this made it worse.

Would not mind the ones that go down between the driver and passenger

I've got one of those for sale if you're interested....a Dept of the Interior one for a Puma 110. Please see the marketplace ads or PM me.

Bobby

[Icecream]

I bought one from British offroad last week and have it sitting in my garage as I still don't have a car for it to go into. 420 bucks from memory, I'm planning on using it to house most of my switches and a remote head UHF. I'll post pictures when I do the install

[PTC]

I bought one from British offroad last week and have it sitting in my garage as I still don't have a car for it to go into. 420 bucks from memory, I'm planning on using it to house most of my switches and a remote head UHF. I'll post pictures when I do the install

Have you installed the roof console yet? How dose it look and is it quite solid? As with the tax return about to come back i am looking at them.

[Icecream]

Have you installed the roof console yet? How dose it look and is it quite solid? As with the tax return about to come back i am looking at them.

I installed it a couple of weeks ago and am quite happy with the solidity and quality of the console. It went together easily and the instructions are easy to follow. Unfortunately the only photos that I have of it are poor quality but I shall upload some more when I get back from the mine.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/6.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150617_071031_zpsbzq7mbq1.jpg.html)

UHF mounted in the right hand side shelf

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/24.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150617_071042_zpsbet0elo4.jpg.html)

[Jeff]

I installed it a couple of weeks ago and am quite happy with the solidity and quality of the console. It went together easily and the instructions are easy to follow. Unfortunately the only photos that I have of it are poor quality but I shall upload some more when I get back from the mine.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/6.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150617_071031_zpsbzq7mbq1.jpg.html)



Could you measure from the windscreen to the furthest back part in the centre, please. I want to know if it will fit with a sunroof. i know they say they don't, but I'm sure they haven't measured every type of sunroof.

Jeff

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[ian4002000]

How is it mounted to the roof ? is it solid ? Does it attach to fixed surface or just the headlining ?


Ian
Bittern Vic

[Icecream]

How is it mounted to the roof ? is it solid ? Does it attach to fixed surface or just the headlining ?


Ian
Bittern Vic

Screws into the door frame and strengthing rib and fir trees in the headlining.

[Icecream]

Could you measure from the windscreen to the furthest back part in the centre, please. I want to know if it will fit with a sunroof. i know they say they don't, but I'm sure they haven't measured every type of sunroof.

Jeff

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Jeff, I'll let you know what the distance is when I get back home from Cloncurry next week.

Regards Ice Cream

[Icecream]

Could you measure from the windscreen to the furthest back part in the centre, please. I want to know if it will fit with a sunroof. i know they say they don't, but I'm sure they haven't measured every type of sunroof.

Jeff

:rocket:

Jeff,

The distance from the windscreen to the back of the console in the centre and at the doors are 400 and 490 mm respectively.

Here are some more photos.



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[Tombie]

Could you measure from the windscreen to the furthest back part in the centre, please. I want to know if it will fit with a sunroof. i know they say they don't, but I'm sure they haven't measured every type of sunroof.

Jeff

:rocket:

Jeff if you look closely at the pic you can see the sunroof depression on the roof liner and the console is sitting well inside that...

I take it you are referring to the factory sun hatch ;)

[JayBoRover]

I just fitted my MUD stuff roof console and also a glovebox conversion. I managed to destroy one of the small (4.5mm) christmas tree thingamajigs for the centre section, so have to try and track down a replacement.

The glovebox instal was a piece of cake but the roof console a bit more work - especially with getting the antenna coax and power wiring up there. Now all I need is the replacement on/off/volume knob for my GME TX4400 2-way and I'll be all set:).

[AlecW]

Well there goes that option for me as I'm getting a new 90 with factory sunroof =/

Is there any other UHF/storage mods that can be done to increase room for bitties on trips?

[Icecream]

Well there goes that option for me as I'm getting a new 90 with factory sunroof =/

Is there any other UHF/storage mods that can be done to increase room for bitties on trips?

Mulgo exbox for additional room underneath the Centre console.

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[AlecW]

[QUOTE=Icecream;2444621]Mulgo exbox for additional room underneath the Centre console.

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Cheers,

Looks like it raises the overall height of the cubby a couple inches which wouldn't be bad for arm resting maybe.

I cant seem to find them online for sale, any suggestions where to look?

[AlecW]

Found it, disregard