western Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Would like to request photo's of your dash centre switch/radio panels, if any of you have one of these I need to decide on a interior mod of my dash to safely & securely accommodate my new cd/radio unit https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/104622-flip-up-screen-stereocd/ Can't decide on the Mudstuff panel -- https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/mud-stuff/mud-defender-console.html or the Bolt on bits RDX panel -- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RDX-Command-Console-Original-Best-Easy-Fit-Tdi-Td5/231476808374?hash=item35e517cab6:g:8SQAAOSw04ZcbXRH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Make your own Ralph. I did (some pics on here somewhere). Its dead easy and ultimately you can customise completely to your requirements. The afternarket sutions are all overpriced IMO. I bought a MUD centre console and its cracked, the finishing strip constantly falls off, the cupholders dont really hold cups and i found it generally rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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reb78 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Its still evolving today but with screw on front panels i can change the layout as i please. For your new radio i would build a consile on top (flat with the top of the dash to house the unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 I would have a go if I could have the time, materials & 110 off the road for a decent time, but as my only vehicle it has to be a weekend fit, I don't want to relocate the 4 gauge pod on top of dash, just a more secure fitting for the new unit, also want my ham radio head to stay where it is & have the fitted car phone in a similar place, I can attach that to the side of a centre panel. Keep the ideas coming please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Here's mine, Western. Ignore the flecks of mud from when the dogs shake in the back! I bought it a few years ago, was fairly straight forward to fit (had to trim a piece out the bottom dash rail iirc) and has lasted well ever since. I had intended to fit some proper rocker switches for ancillary bits and pieces but you can see how far i got with that exercise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Ralph, I used the Mud one in my last 90. I would certainly buy another but this one has a later TD5 dash. It's strong and looks reasonably 'right' and OEM. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks guys 😎 I helped a mate fit a mudstuff version to his old 110 a few years ago, must admit it did look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Any reason you have discounted the Raptor console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 only reason for not looking at the Raptor panel is I just don't like all the exposed screws, it just looks untidy to me & for what I want its just to wide, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Mudstuff currently fitted to mine by the previous owner. As you can see there has not been much in the way of switches , radio , etc fitted by myself but it does cover a hole that has been butchered in the lower dash panel well. So doing a job of sorts. Must admit i do quite like the raptor engineering one as posted above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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western Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cheers guys, Could I ask for the overall outside measurements of the panel, as they are not on the Mudstuff page. if I can keep my ham radio & fitted carphone in the current places, it may workout ok, just want to see if it'll work before ordering. Does anyone have the RDX variant fitted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Let me see if i can find measurements the top slope is din and how middle part is effectively double din. DIN (180 x 50 mm panel) I’ll measure length next time I’m in garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Watching with interest as I can't decide between the two. I'd thought the Raptor in black might be less intrusive but I saw one pic and now I'm not sure. BTW Ralph, Mudstuff have a 10% flash sale until 11pm tomorrow (use spring10) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I had a Mudstuff one for a while. Changed back because I wasn’t using the extra space for switches/gauges and I prefer the cleaner look. No issues with it while fitted though, seemed well made and did the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Peaklander said: Watching with interest as I can't decide between the two. I'd thought the Raptor in black might be less intrusive but I saw one pic and now I'm not sure. BTW Ralph, Mudstuff have a 10% flash sale until 11pm tomorrow (use spring10) I'm not overly keen on the raptor one either, thanks for the discount info, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Mudstuff dash here. Has been really effective and does all I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 IMO unless you fit the later Td5 one, I think the best one is the MUDstuff one. Certainly the most original looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyMellin Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I looked in to this aswel, but found all the injection moulded consoles already have a "pre set" layout of where things go, which didn't appeal to me. I had a Raptor in my old 90, and it was awesome, but just not as "factory" looking a I would like. So i've decided to build my own....just need to make the sides now and then I can start cutting the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks for all the info/pictures, I've ordered the Mudstuff panel, had a reply from bolt on bits, their's is just the ABS panel no supporting metal structure behind it, hopefully the new panel will be here tomorrow & might get around to fitting it soon. will follow your build Toby, looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 My new Mudstuff panel arrived today, had a test fit of the panel only just to see what I need to relocat, think I can get away with leaving the amatuer radio in its current place, phone cradle can be moved to the side of the new centre panel, the new cd/radio may go in the very top slot or upper part of the lower recess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Check to see what angle the cd can be installed at. Some are specific on orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 It's at a steepish angle now & working OK, not sure yet if it's going in the top angled area or lower on the vertical area. Got a weeks holiday from work coming soon so may fit it then. Rather than do a rush job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 moving on from the above postings I recently decided on a bit of a dash tidy up, replace the cd/radio as it jumped on some cd's & make the dash look a bit more modern, so I bought a Mudstuff centre console, a new cd/radio more here so a few pics of how it is so far, also got a new CB unit which has a detachable front panel, to fit this week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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