Outback 4WD roof console

[gingz]

Hi Guys,

Anyone got an Outback 4WD Roof Console?

If so how is it?

I am looking at somewhere to put the UHF.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

[Chops]

And a pic too please,, I'm trying to work out which sort to get.

[Ranga]

Hi Guys,

Anyone got an Outback 4WD Roof Console?

If so how is it?

I am looking at somewhere to put the UHF.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

What year model? Many have put their uhf in a Mud Pod or Raptor dash unit in older TD5 or 300TDi models. Search in here or google to see them.

[gingz]

Got 2012 Puma, Don't see the need to rip out the dash...yet

That's why am looking at the outback roof console.

I have looked at the Mudstuff and think it will blend in better with the other interior, but wanted to know if people had fitted the outback and see how it looks.

Mudstuff is $200 cheaper without P&P

Just looking for opinions...

Cheers

[RVR110]

In a MY11 Puma:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/58887d1365664398-outback-4wd-roof-console-img_0428.jpg

[gingz]

Hey rvr110....is that the outback?

[RVR110]

Yes.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/58893d1365677238-outback-4wd-roof-console-img_0429a.jpg

[dawsey]

just curious how the hell does it stay up there, not a lot to screw onto.. wouldn't mind having a go at knocking 1 up myself.thanks

[dullbird]

we have one too in our 07 been in there now for mmm about 5 years and its seen some punishing corrugations the only thing we have done with ours is put rivnuts in at the are of the interior light were it originally screwed in buut that was only because the garage took it off to do work on the firewall and pull the bloody screws!

but it holds heaps better with the rivnuts anyway.

I personally thing its one of the best mods on the car the lights are awesome for individual driver passenger and I can have my light on to map read and it doesnt bother Ian one bit as the light is angled away from the driver

[Tombie]

just curious how the hell does it stay up there, not a lot to screw onto.. wouldn't mind having a go at knocking 1 up myself.thanks

Plate screws into rib across roof at seam...

Console screws to plate at rear and bracket fixes to rear view mirror up front.

You need to change / modify visors...

[JayBoRover]

Do you have to cut the sun visors down at the ends to fit the Outback console?

[RVR110]

Do you have to cut the sun visors down at the ends to fit the Outback console?

Yes. I had difficulty finding someone local who would do it. The people at outback were very helpful and sorted it out for me for a nominal cost (that I would have had to pay a local trimmer).

[Loubrey]

I looked at this mob mostly because you don't need to modify sun visors or anything else for that matter.

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_LandDefenderMY08_deep.htm)

They are in Sydney, but they mail all over the country (I think they supply through Opposite Lock as well).

The only reason I've not taken the plunge yet is that my 2 way is a GME TX3540 that doesn't need the head unit showing as all the controls are on the hand set.

I personally like the Outback as well, but I prefer having options where I can return to standard if I change my mind or grow tired of an upgrade/ accessory.

Cheers,

Lou

[juddy]

We stock the Terrafirma ones, which are a good product too. would be Interested to see what people think of both these brands.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/943.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screenshot2013-04-12at25407PM_zps80505e25.png.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/944.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screenshot2013-04-12at25341PM_zpsd42dfee9.png.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/945.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screenshot2013-04-12at25329PM_zps95830a4c.png.html)

[isuzutoo-eh]

Do any of those shown so far work for Landies with the ribs on the outside of the roof?

[RVR110]

Hi Lou, I looked at those at the time I was buying a roof console but dismissed them because they looked a bit home made to me. The Outback & terrafirma consoles seemed to have more of a factory-fitted look to me.

The outback console will leave two traces behind when you de-install it. Firstly, two 3mm holes in the roof lining (which outback thoughtfully provide you with some small plugs for) and secondly the most noticable would be shortened visors. I also considered removal before installing the console and my assessment of this was that the traces it would leave behind were acceptable and the professional look of the outback console won out.


I looked at this mob mostly because you don't need to modify sun visors or anything else for that matter.

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_LandDefenderMY08_deep.htm)

They are in Sydney, but they mail all over the country (I think they supply through Opposite Lock as well).

The only reason I've not taken the plunge yet is that my 2 way is a GME TX3540 that doesn't need the head unit showing as all the controls are on the hand set.

I personally like the Outback as well, but I prefer having options where I can return to standard if I change my mind or grow tired of an upgrade/ accessory.

Cheers,

Lou

[RVR110]

Do any of those shown so far work for Landies with the ribs on the outside of the roof?

There's a good chance that the outback console would, although it may need a little bit of trimming. I expect that Outback have one console and they just trim it to match the roof profile of each different vehicle (Toyota, Nissan Land Rover etc) that they sell it for. That probably wouldn't be a problem and the console has a rubber strip around the top of the console that would provide a neat job.

[JayBoRover]

There's a good chance that the outback console would, although it may need a little bit of trimming. I expect that Outback have one console and they just trim it to match the roof profile of each different vehicle (Toyota, Nissan Land Rover etc) that they sell it for. That probably wouldn't be a problem and the console has a rubber strip around the top of the console that would provide a neat job.
Yep - I "re-shaped" the roof contour of an Outback console when I removed the console from a SWB Nissan GQ and then fitted into a GU Cab chassis ute. The rubber strip just pulls off and you trim the plastic to suit and then refit the rubber. (The hard part was shortening the drop down "shelf/cupboard", but managed it).

We stock the Terrafirma ones, which are a good product too. would be Interested to see what people think of both these brands.
Do the Terrafirma ones require trimming the sun visor too? (I'm guessing yes, because it looks wide near the windscreen like the Outback one and the photo has the visors removed). The Terrafirma ones look good from the photo's and the catalogue. Having had the Outback one for a few years previously, I could probably provide you the feedback you're looking for.

[Loubrey]

I agree that the two factory fit looking ones are most probably the best option...

Juddy,

I'd be keen on the interface with the visors as well as I'm reluctant to alter the originals (maybe I can find spares at the wreckers?).

Might end up taking you up on the postage offer we chatted about earlier in the week!:D

Cheers,

Lou

[Chops]

Does someone have a pic of the cutting of the visors, I'm not keen to do this at all, thus the link that Lou put up for the Dept of Interior, is looking to be a good option.

Another alternative maybe, is there a visor that would fit which is hinged in the corners only to allow for use on the side windows,, one of my biggest issues is the low sun coming in the side window :mad: This mod I would like to do with or without the consol.

[RVR110]

Does someone have a pic of the cutting of the visors, I'm not keen to do this at all.
After cutting, the edges need to be heat welded together for a neat job. I sent mine away to get it done - for me, cutting the visors was never going to be a DIY job.

[dawsey]

After cutting, the edges need to be heat welded together for a neat job. I sent mine away to get it done - for me, cutting the visors was never going to be a DIY job.

Your right there.. If you're not to fussed and can live with it, another option is to cut along the end seam , roll back the fabric very carefully, like a condom, cut the rubber where it needs to be cut, roll the fabric back fold in and run a hand slip stitch along the end of the visor.a sewing machine wont get in close enough.nobody will know except you..not perfect but pretty close..5 min job not really that difficult,,,,sounds a bit painful lol..

[dawsey]

in the good old days when I use to retrim cars ,,with moulded rubber visors this is how I use to recover all visors .keep a open end pull the the fabric on like a glove and stitch 1 end..

[dullbird]

Ian cut ours and tried to do a need job with the remaining material and did an apauling job :D so we sent ours to the department of interior it did cost us 175bux which was a bit ouch but they have been reshaped, and covered with matching grey leather and stiched...they did a bloody good job!!