So after a lot of considering my options, I decided to keep my sport as it’s been so reliable and upgrade the infotainment instead. I went with the Poseidon Automotive Ltd 12.3” android screen and air con panel. It arrived within 6 days of ordering, which was quicker than I was expecting.

Fitting was mostly simple using the videos provided, however they are for an L405 and there are some differences that you need to work out, but it’s not too difficult.

The difference in screen quality is night and day, it is so much better, however there are a couple of points to note. The hazard and cd eject buttons are partially covered, but still totally useable, I’d imagine this is the same for all ac screen upgrades. It is also very close to the gear lever, again nothing to get too worried about, just a point of note.

The stitching was a little suspect on the panel they sent me out. I e mailed at about eight in the evening with another query or two, by 8.30 I had a response saying they agreed the stitching wasn’t up to standard and they will do another panel, great customer service.

I have an awful lot to learn now.




 Joined the X5 45e club
1994 Defender 90 300 tdi

Looks great
What was the cost involved ?

This one was £1699. As my car has been so reliable I thought it was the better option for a few years. Joined the X5 45e club
1994 Defender 90 300 tdi

That looks very slick indeed. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Yes a real modern looking system.

Have you lost any of the cars OEM functionality?

I am not too sure about the AC panel upgrade, but am certainly thinking about the infotainment screen upgrade "Every Day is a School Day"

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