Buz

Active Member

• Feb 9, 2016

• #1

Decided my dash needs updating and thought i'd splash out on a raptor one. Land Rover 90 with what i'm told is a TD5 bulkhead and a TD5 dash. It would seem raptor ones won't fit my dash (the large ones you can fit a CB/Radio etc in)but they do the same type of one that came out of it.
So, does anyone know what else is available sub £100 to fit mine?

 

Buz

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #2

Mmmm, i assume the lack of response means there's nothing else available then!

Wonder if an older dash will fit instead of the TD5?

 

bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #3

I've fitted a raptor in my td5 bulkhead. Careful measuring and cutting. I'll sort some pics.

Well worth doing.

 

bankz5152

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #4

I have been through the same problem! Options are very limited.

Raptor do a faceplate which will screw into/onto what you posted above, you can have it customised to fit anything you wish.

The other option is what I did and is more involved but overall gives a little more. You can use the MUD/RDX plastic dashes which are meant for the pre 2002 Defenders, it will fit but it does require quite a fair bit grinding, sanding etc. Click my sig for pics of it fitted. In all honesty I would have spent more time thinking about the dash and fitted the Raptor plate!

 

bluehaze

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• Feb 13, 2016

• #5

A day's work.

 

MungoPark

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #6

Is there anyway a raptor dash can be fitted without hacking the bottom dash rail ?

I have been considering one for a while, but having to cut the bottom rail puts me off, as well as the loss of air through the dash flap...

 

bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #7

The bottom rail has to be cut unless you'd prefer to cut the raptor. Only slight restriction in air flow through the driver's flap.

 

MungoPark

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #8

So the raptor dash could have a slot cut in it to fit around the bottom rail of the dash ? I would assume that would limit you to only being able to use switch gear or gauges on the bottom panel as opposed to CB or radio ?

 

bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #9

I'd have to measure it. I seem to remember that it is only 50mm on each side.

 

MungoPark

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #10

No worries, thanks for the info!

 

Buz

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2016

• #11

Thanks guys, seems a go-er then. I don't use the air vents, they are bolted shut, so don't need to worry about those.