Defender 110 Dash Centre Console Build.... hopefully

[Robmacca]

Well, I've wanted to build some sort of Dash Centre Console where I can install my Stereo; 12v power/USB points and gauges/switches. So, today I tried making up some templates for the console side panels, trying to work out how far I can come out w/o interfering with the gearlever movement and access to the front vent levers + I still want to be able to get enough air in through the front vents. The width from what I've sort of worked out is around 300>330mm wide and this seems to be a good width. I've attached a couple photos of what I've done but would like to see other people's photos of what they have done.....

[weeds]

i have started on for mine.......i reckon your will be in the way of the gear lever....

probably haven't posted pics yet, happy for you to check out mine in person

mine is only a mock up, once i have everything sorted i will than order from the UK 'raptor engineering'

[rar110]

This is a pic of mine. It's about 270mm wide. I agree with weeds your fingers might get crunched when hitting 1st etc.

I made it in steel then covered it in neoprene.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/83.jpg

[Robmacca]

It might look like the gear lever will hit but it shouldn't if I build it the way I'm thinking. Once I work out the front plate and make some adjustments I'll know for sure. I'm hoping to have a air gap to still allow for air flow from the vents behind. Bit hard to explain in words, so I'll see how it turns out once I finish it

[weeds]

To select 1st and 3rd your gear lever goes way past its resting position.

[rar110]

You could drill some holes and vent through the side.

My first attempt protruded from the dash about 20mm from memory. That was too much. But 4 speed gear stick travel could be different. Mine is 3 pieces. The sides have tabs folded 90* to attach the facia plate which is bent to fit the sides profile. You can see from the photo where the screws fix the front to the sides.

[weeds]

Here are some pics of my proto type....I'm fitting a double din which cannot sit vertical as in a defender the screen is difficult to see.


Gear stick in neutral
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/35.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/36.jpg

Vent clearance although the raptor is wider
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/37.jpg

1st gear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/38.jpg

[VladTepes]

Interesting - I have the MUD console mounts in place but I screwed up when I did the cut outs on the console itself so may have to make up a metal one after all.....

[steveG]

I'd suggest adding some form of glareshield over the top. My EGT gauge is in the top angled part of a mud pod, and with the near vertical windscreen often copped direct sun on it making it impossible to read. Fixed with a small metal shield - and it doesn't need to be huge to make a big difference.

Steve

[Robmacca]

Here are some pics of my proto type....I'm fitting a double din which cannot sit vertical as in a defender the screen is difficult to see.


Gear stick in neutral
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/35.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/36.jpg

Vent clearance although the raptor is wider
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/37.jpg

1st gear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/38.jpg



Yeah, that looks like the same distance out from the dash as mine

[Nick S]

Solid looking console you're building. I used a Mud one and just got a bit creative with the angle grinder to make the double DIN fit, no problem seeing the vertical screen. Also used a quick shift kit from synchro werkx to shorten gear lever throw but you could also put a small bend in the lever to clear the dash/console
Nick