Front seats

FlyingPete · Jul 27, 2019

What are my options? The front of my 109 currently has the usual square slabs of vinyl that were fitted originally. All well and good but not the most comfortable things and low-back seats aren't the best in a shunt.

So: early Defender seats? They should bolt straight in right? Refurbed with new base foam they're actually quite good.

I also considered fitting a later rear seat across the front. The 60/40 split is the right way round to access the battery and fuses, and then there's room for 2 kids to travel in front (facing forwards) But does it fit?

suburban · Jul 27, 2019

my 3 has early defender seats in it, comfier than the ordinary series seats.

pretty sure I have seen some with seats out of a mazda that went straight in, can't remember which one though

Dippypud · Jul 27, 2019

suburban said:
my 3 has early defender seats in it, comfier than the ordinary series seats.

pretty sure I have seen some with seats out of a mazda that went straight in, can't remember which one though

R8 ?

suburban · Jul 27, 2019

dunno

Rodeo Joe · Jul 27, 2019

Defender seats in my 88" SW fit a treat.

suburban · Jul 27, 2019

Rodeo Joe said:
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Defender seats in my 88" SW fit a treat.

identical to mine except your seem to be in better condition

tobyd10 · Jul 27, 2019

I have RX8 seats in mine, both heated and drivers is electric.
They are very comfy and have the security of the head restraint.

rob1miles · Jul 27, 2019

I've been surpised how good the std seats are. They look like they would be terrible but I get out after an hour with less discomfort than my Merc. I've added hear supports (Rover 75?) for a bit of safety but the std seats work better than I expected. I think the point is that liek a bench seat you move about more.

suburban · Jul 27, 2019

tobyd10 said:
I have RX8 seats in mine, both heated and drivers is electric.
They are very comfy and have the security of the head restraint.

yes those look like the ones I had seen in some landy's so I shall try and remember rx8

FlyingPete · Jul 27, 2019

Rodeo Joe said:
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Defender seats in my 88" SW fit a treat.

How usable is that middle seat? Seems like a bit of a tangle with the gear levers in the way.

rob1miles · Jul 27, 2019

If its anything like mine it depends which gear you are in, overdrive is by negotiation

Rodeo Joe · Jul 28, 2019

suburban said:
identical to mine except your seem to be in better condition

Lol.......Strategically placed jumper and the gaffer tape on the drivers seat is out of shot.

suburban · Jul 28, 2019

FlyingPete said:
How usable is that middle seat? Seems like a bit of a tangle with the gear levers in the way.

not too bad, better with a child than an adult, but the location of the gear and od levers could cause issues!

Rodeo Joe · Jul 28, 2019

suburban said:
not too bad, better with a child than an adult, but the location of the gear and od levers could cause issues!

I was just about to say the same thing, bit of a squeeze but usable for short distances.
To be honest I'd rather have a cubby box.

rob1miles · Jul 28, 2019

We've done a few runs 3 up and it really pays to get everyones legs sorted and some rules for gear changes. And if the middle pax is female explain the overdrive!

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