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DASHBOARD UPGRADES

NEED TO KNOW

TIME: 9 hours COST: £246.19

DIFFICULTY:

MODELS: Defender 90, 110, 130.

TOOLS NEEDED: Drill, side cutters, spanners and socket wrenches, sharp craft knife, general workshop tools, square files.

PARTS & COSTS: Defender and SIII Dash Console £112, Raptor Engineering; Defender and SIII Dash Pod £49.20, Raptor Engineering; Defender and SIII Trim Panel £25, Raptor Engineering; CB radio TCB-55ON. £59.99, UK 4x4 Norfolk CB Centre.

WORK SAFELY:

• Disconnect battery before work begins.
• Ensure cables are secure and protected from sharp objects.
• Have your work checked by a professional if you have any doubts.
• Take great care when using a sharp craft knife.

CONTACTS: Raptor Engineering Ltd, 07503 122 223, raptor-engineering.co.uk

• UK 4x4 Norfolk CB Centre, 07985 170973, cbradio.co.uk

couple of years ago I fitted a new radio to my Defender 90. It is a single-DIN unit with all kinds of features including DAB, Bluetooth, audio streaming and hands-free calls. The radio works perfectly and does all the things it is supposed to, but there are a

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