Mounting a UHF in a Disco

[DiscoTDI]

Ok,

Where has everybody mounted their UHF's in their Discos so that they dont become annoying:huh:

[Slunnie]

Yep, the GME TX3400 with the head unit under the drinks holder behind the transfer lever, and the body under the dash. Great spot unless you have drinks in the holder.

[disconut]

Read through here also.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=27927

Trev.

[DiscoTDI]

It seem the ones with a seperate head unit are the way to go, thanks guys. I would also be interested in seeing where people have got full units put:cool:

[p38arover]

I know it's not a Disco but this may give you some ideas.

I've mounted the detachable head unit from my Uniden to the dash with automotive double-sided tape. The main unit is inside the rear wheel well, under the floor.

The speaker is double-sided taped to the under side of the centre console in the rear seat area

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/06/115.jpg

Ron

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Ok,

Where has everybody mounted their UHF's in their Discos so that they dont become annoying:huh:


some people hang them around their necks....on a lanyard......but these are the handheld units......

i have seen quite a few fitted on the front or back of the centre console.....

or you could fit a roof console......

[shakes]

I've got the '98ish disco interior (i think its 98) and being no electric windows I made a braket and shroud as such to slot in beside the handbrake.... seems to be ok but I done actually have the car on the road yet:rolleyes:

Simon

[waynep]

I have a one piece unit and mounted it vertically on the flat area at the back of the centre console.
I made a mounting board for it out of thin custom wood with a bit of piano hinge at the top and hung it off the same screws used for the centre console lid. That way there's no need for any extra holes to be drilled.
Its out of the way back there and because on mine the speaker is in the unit makes it quite easy to hear people over the noise of the TDi. The only disadvantage is you need to twist your head around to to see the display.:huh:

[disconut]

This is a TX3400 head install in my Fender.

200

Trev.

[waynep]

This is a TX3400 head install in my Fender.

200

Trev.
That's very neat !:)

[LoadedDisco]

Yep, the GME TX3400 with the head unit under the drinks holder behind the transfer lever, and the body under the dash. Great spot unless you have drinks in the holder.

Same as Slunnie with the type of radio and where it it positioned. Found the GME great.

[cookiesa]

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

[p38arover]

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

I have some original Disco 1 overhead consoles for sale.

Ron

[DiscoTDI]

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

I was considering this option, do you find the microphone cables hanging down annoying or can you tuck them out of the way?

[one_iota]

I was considering this option, do you find the microphone cables hanging down annoying or can you tuck them out of the way?

Mine is mounted there and no it is not distracting except for when the microphone falls off the clip on rough roads and whacks me in the face. :eek: :lol:

[DiscoTDI]

Mine is mounted there and no it is not distracting except for when the microphone falls off the clip on rough roads and whacks me in the face. :eek: :lol:

Its a bit like putting maps in the map holders and they end up hitting your kids in the head on take off:lol:

[one_iota]

Its a bit like putting maps in the map holders and they end up hitting your kids in the head on take off:lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yes ....ballistic editions of Simpson's Field Guide to Australian Birds...who said that bird watching is a gentle pursuit except that being hit on the noggin by a pair of Gerber binoculars is worse :eek:

[DEFENDERZOOK]

you need to wear a helmet.....

[DiscoTDI]

you need to wear a helmet.....

So did my baby when she got hit with the book:(

[matbor]

Not a very good photo, but mine is mounted on a bracket and screwed to the plastic trim. if you want a better photo I can take another one, as this one is a bit old now. And this pic is also missing the mic mounting that i added.

anyhow....

http://disco.bordignons.net/images/cbbracket.JPG

Matt.

[sschmez]

Here's mine

Works for me:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

Regards
Stevo

*Note...... Sunset Country, Big Desert, Wyperfield sand from the long W/E may get removed.......... eventually

[matbor]

That's how i mounted mine, just have the mic mounted on the side next to the cb, and when i using it i put it a bit closer...

matt.

[KiwiSteve]

Try this link the one with the tray is what i have very neat and tidy

www.consoles.com/Rover_Land99_pods.htm

Regards KiwiSteve

[matbor]

Right, took some more pics of my setup....

Have CDMA phone, UHF CB, pda for GPS software and a GSM mobile phone too...

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

CB and CDMA phone... Only two holes required, and that is for the CB mounting bracket, I have just mounted everything else off the CB bracket.

http://disco.bordignons.net/images/aulro/cb setup2.jpg

You can see the mic mount here...

http://disco.bordignons.net/images/aulro/cb setup1.jpg

Matt.

[DiscoTDI]

Thanks for that Matbor, more food for thought:)

[matbor]

PS. brought the CB off ebay for $100 too !!

[cookiesa]

Sorry, been away !:D

NO find the cables aren't an issue as the mic clip is on the passenger side so it is only half the cable hanging. If it does annoy I poke it in to the "map" (or whatever they are supposed to be for!) slots. I don't use these for maps as I found most fall out off road at the most inoportune time!