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I installed two UHF aerials and routed the aerial cables into the passenger’s footwell (thanks to the Canny Outdoors video).

TWO RFI UHF AERIALS (RHD vehicle)
One aerial was on the driver’s side, the other on the passenger’s side. I routed the driver’s side cable (inside 7mm split tubing) through the headlight surround. I found it best to feed the cable through the top gap of three gaps on the headlight surround. I fed the cable across to the passenger side, I managed to cable tie the split tubing onto other wiring running across the grill area (I made need to do more work on this). Now the driver’s side aerial cable is with the passenger’s side cable. I then fed both aerial cables into the engine bay (see Canny video). Up to this point both aerial cables were in their own thin split tubing (7mm split tubing). Once in the engine bay I fed both aerial cables into thicker 10.7mm split tubing. I fed the thicker split tubing down the engine bay into the passenger’s footwell (see Canny video).

I then used waterproof loom tape and zip ties to secure the cabling at various places from both aerial brackets into the engine bay. For internal use I just use the fleece tape (not waterproof).

Tip: try to protect the end of the aerial cable that plugs into the UHF during installation and routing. It can be easily damaged. Often, I used the waterproof loom tape to protect the end when feeding or attaching it to another cable to help feeding.

FOOTWELL POWER
Footwell power wire ends were terminated with Deutsch DT plugs (the circuit is rated at 10 amps so I did not need DTP plugs). I then attached a power splitter so I could plug in both UHF head units over the weekend. Power cables on the UHF head units were fitted with Deutsch DT plugs.

TESTING
All headsets, head units, power splitter and aerial cables were tested before installation. The multimeter comes in handy. It helped to identify a problem with a mate's UHF power cable I was testing at the same time as my equipment.

RESTYLED NUMBERPLATE
The restyled number plate arrived - the Australian flag like my old car. Now installed. The numberplate attachment is very flimsy in Australia. Problem fixed with Marine Goop and 3M double sided tape.

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The following image shows where the cable was run from the driver's side aerial (left of screen) across to the passenger's side. The cable goes from the aerial on the left into the headlight surround down to where you see the green line. On the right side is where the other aerial cable was routed, marked by the green arrow When I had both cables in place behind the headlight surround I fed them up into the engine bay. I screwed the headlight surround back in place after I was happy with the cable routing.

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AERIALS FITTED
The aerial on the left of screen is the RFI CD63 Black 6.5dbi removable aerial. It is very thin, so the driver’s vision is barely impacted. The twists you see 1/2 down the whip is there to absorb vibrations/corrugations. When traveling across corrugations I call it the hula girl. :) This aerial is fitted to a GME TX3520S.

The aerial on right of screen is the RFI CD961-71-75. It has interchangeable antenna whips which operate at 6.5dBi and 3dbi. The 3dbi whip is tiny at about 10cm long. The larger 6.5dBi antenna is fitted in the picture. This aerial is fitted to a GME XRS390C. I have a GME XRS-BT1 hands free kit to install on the GMEXRS390.

The handsets are mounted on the passenger's side of the centre console, using the Brodit bracket.
 
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With the imminent arrival of our hybrid caravan (was supposed to be today but now Monday) I thought I'd better finish the NATO adapter. I bought some copper pipe off Ebay as a reducer for the 175A Anderson sockets; thanks to @Clark Kent for this tip. I had to drill it out a bit as I couldn't get the same OD/ID.
The 175>50A adapter I bought off ebay.

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Custom door table backing plate.
540 wide. 400mm tall and 25mm deep.
Designed to allow my 700mm drawer to still open 450mmish. The some notching and angles the bottom for clearance of the plastic cowling where the doors close.
I had 35-40mm between my door and drawer system, the whole table will be 25-30mm thick due to spacing it off the door. I wanted to retain the plastic panelling. Perhaps a cut out in the future.
The actual table will be 12mm marine ply to match the rest of the car. It will be housed in some Aluminium C channel that has a pin either end. The pin fits a drilled holed in my bent backing plate. Some limiting straps and retaining clips to hold in place. Simples.
Will add some completed photos in the coming week.
 

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Used the safari window aperture in anger for the 1st time today…. Went plane spotting at RAF Lakenheath and watched 13 F-35s blast off. Bloody awesome sight and the safari windows gave us a great view…. Also got 24 mpg overall for the round trip..
 

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Used the safari window aperture in anger for the 1st time today…. Went plane spotting at RAF Lakenheath and watched 13 F-35s blast off. Bloody awesome sight and the safari windows gave us a great view…. Also got 24 mpg overall for the round trip..
I bet that sounded like a Grenadier DPF Diesel Burn.
DaBull
 

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Got a single photo from the stereo shop who are installing my Focal door speakers & tweeters powered by a Mosconi Pico Amp / DSP, and a 12" Focal sub in a custom enclosure powered by a Gladen SPL 1800C1 1800W Mono Amp. Amp in the photo is the Orion I supplied, which went poof when they energized it.
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I'll get it Monday morning. More photos to come.

Also, shipment of Bison Gear arrived and will be installed : interior overhead rack, 2 molle panels and NATO can mounts.

Also finally got my registration finalized so the proper plate is on the proper vehicle.
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Washed them lovingly with a sponge ( after pressure washing)
a) what are the two things in centre of dash

b) what are the yellow and black poles for
 

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Fitted my Aliexpress special - Centre screen protector. Thanks to @bemax for the suggestion.
 

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a) what are the two things in centre of dash

b) what are the yellow and black poles for
a) they are re- chargeable dehumidifiers, in both cars. We I come home and the car inside is nice and hot the outside temperature drops to minus temperatures the inside windows start to steam up. Those dehumidifiers prevent condensation forming inside the touch screens and in the Fiat there is one on the instrument binnacle as well. In the morning when I go out I put them in recharge.
Old habit from L/R ownership
Only use them with we have cold nights.

b) they are there as a left over from when I had a horse 🐎 box on the drive. Everything was driven up to those so I could get visitors cars on the drive as well.
 
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Nice trip up and back to the Refuge de la Traye the other day, didn’t put chains on but maybe should have 🤔
The Grenadier performing well in the ice and snow on the factory tyres.
Centre, front and rear diff lock tested, hill descent tested all worked as it should.
 

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I got sick of drips running down the inside of the rear doors, and falling inside when the rear doors were opened after rain.
I got a piece of ‘P’ section rubber and mounted it across the rear door opening (with Gorilla Glue), ‘P’ section facing up, and retaining the existing door seal.
After a test with the hose, it does appear to do the trick by not allowing the water to accumulate between the top edge of the door and the door seal. This means when the door is opened, there is no water to dribble down the inside of it.
I know it won’t solve extreme weather event intrusion, but should help a lot in the majority of situations. A simple fix that should have been done with a small gutter in that spot from the the start.
That looks like a great solution. Here is my ‘24 Gren and the factory seals.

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That looks like a great solution. Here is my ‘24 Gren and the factory seals.

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Yes, they are the same as on my ‘23 - there’s nothing to stop water running off the roof, down over the seal and sitting on top of the door. It really could have been designed a lot better with a different shaped seal that has a lip overhanging the top of the doors, or a small (Landrover like) gutter overhanging the doors. Just a small thing to make it more “fit for purpose”!
 

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I installed the Razed Products Roof Rack Grab Handle today. I bought it to make the roof rack more accessible, but I figured it could help me get in and out of the car easier, at least until I get my third party rocksliders.

I installed the Grab Handle above the driver’s door and it has made getting in and out of the car much easier.

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I installed the Razed Products Roof Rack Grab Handle today. I bought it to make the roof rack more accessible, but I figured it could help me get in and out of the car easier, at least until I get my third party rocksliders.

I installed the Grab Handle above the driver’s door and it has made getting in and out of the car much easier.

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Looks good. I don't have a roof rack so use the gutter.
 

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Got a single photo from the stereo shop who are installing my Focal door speakers & tweeters powered by a Mosconi Pico Amp / DSP, and a 12" Focal sub in a custom enclosure powered by a Gladen SPL 1800C1 1800W Mono Amp. Amp in the photo is the Orion I supplied, which went poof when they energized it.
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I'll get it Monday morning. More photos to come.

Also, shipment of Bison Gear arrived and will be installed : interior overhead rack, 2 molle panels and NATO can mounts.

Also finally got my registration finalized so the proper plate is on the proper vehicle.
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Love that plate bro!
 

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I installed the Razed Products Roof Rack Grab Handle today. I bought it to make the roof rack more accessible, but I figured it could help me get in and out of the car easier, at least until I get my third party rocksliders.

I installed the Grab Handle above the driver’s door and it has made getting in and out of the car much easier.

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Nice one and also lots of other good ideas to find from Razed Products. Delivery is limited to Australia.
 
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