P38A Range Rover P38 Driver Seat modification

Hippo · Jul 30, 2021

Posted on behalf of @lazbaz

Hi friends,
I have a friend who has great difficulty getting into the driver seat. Can it be modified so that it can move 2-4 inch beyond the present limit by some form of modification to the rail? I understand that the knee space behind will be reduced.
Any suggestion will be much appreciated.
Thanks

Rubberknees · Jul 30, 2021

Hippo said:
Posted on behalf of @lazbaz

Hi friends,
I have a friend who has great difficulty getting into the driver seat. Can it be modified so that it can move 2-4 inch beyond the present limit by some form of modification to the rail? I understand that the knee space behind will be reduced.
Any suggestion will be much appreciated.
Thanks

Whats his problem I have hip and knee problems and find the P38 has plenty of access room

Mark Piercy · Jul 30, 2021

How about some 40x10mm flat bar bolted to the seat mounts on the car body and then the holes for the seat rails drilled further back ?
Not a truly thought out suggestion but maybe?

Henry_b · Jul 30, 2021

What is he 9ft tall?

Hippo · Jul 31, 2021

I'm guessing it's not the persons height being the issue. Perhaps gettiing in/out and turning is the difficult bit.

I would struggle getting into a big Frelander if there was a Freelander available instead.

Henry_b · Jul 31, 2021

IMO it would be far more awkward to get in a P38 with the seat further back, the B post being one obstacle.

tomcat59alan · Jul 31, 2021

Hippo said:
I'm guessing it's not the persons height being the issue. Perhaps gettiing in/out and turning is the difficult bit.

I would struggle getting into a big Frelander if there was a Freelander available instead.

So would I, I'd be kicking and fighting to stop anyone trying to get me into a Gaylander.

tomcat59alan · Jul 31, 2021

Henry_b said:
What is he 9ft tall?

He goes by the name of Hightower.Take the driver's seat out and drive from the rear one.

Datatek · Jul 31, 2021

Not easy to move the seat back further because of the rear mounting tangs and it needs to be done in a manner that is strong enough to take the load in the event of an accident as the the seat belt mounts are on the seat. You mate must be fecking giant, even Ed China on Wheeler dealers can get into a P38.
You sure the seat is going all the way back?

kermit_rr · Jul 31, 2021

Which direction are we on Scott? Mention of decreasing knee room, so does your mate want it closer to the pedals?

tomcat59alan · Jul 31, 2021

Datatek said:
Not easy to move the seat back further because of the rear mounting tangs and it needs to be done in a manner that is strong enough to take the load in the event of an accident as the the seat belt mounts are on the seat. You mate must be fecking giant, even Ed China on Wheeler dealers can get into a P38.
You sure the seat is going all the way back?

Morning Keith, nice to hear from you,

brianp38dse · Jul 31, 2021

Nice to see your still keeping an eye on us Datatek

Mark Piercy · Jul 31, 2021

Datatek said:
Not easy to move the seat back further because of the rear mounting tangs and it needs to be done in a manner that is strong enough to take the load in the event of an accident as the the seat belt mounts are on the seat. You mate must be fecking giant, even Ed China on Wheeler dealers can get into a P38.
You sure the seat is going all the way back?

Ay up Keith, how's things buddy?

Henry_b · Jul 31, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
He goes by the name of Hightower.Take the driver's seat out and drive from the rear one.

I'm near 6ft6 and don't have an issue getting in/out of the P38..

he must be enormous, that or he is rather round!!

P38-DFX · Jul 31, 2021

Highly doubtful without comprimising the integrity of the seat/rail. Even the poverty spec seats are a hefty lump.

Disco1BFG · Jul 31, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Take the driver's seat out and drive from the rear one.

My ( much older ) Cousin used to have to do that ( he's not with us anymore

) - he was getting toward 8', and a complete bear of a man ! - used to be hilarious - he'd usually have Cortina's, take the front seat out, and drive from the back - then get pulled by the bizzies - often cos they could see me sat in the front passenger seat, and "no one" driving ...

....

Had some great times with him

. Good memories

.

lazbaz · Aug 1, 2021

Rubberknees said:
Whats his problem I have hip and knee problems and find the P38 has plenty of access room

I am happy for you. I have a need to do what I said. If you do not have a solution to offer that's fine.
Nothing personal. Take care.

lazbaz · Aug 1, 2021

Rubberknees said:
Whats his problem I have hip and knee problems and find the P38 has plenty of access room

I am happy for you. I have a need to do what I said. If you do not have a solution to offer that's fine.
Nothing personal. Take care.

lazbaz · Aug 1, 2021

Hippo said:
Posted on behalf of @lazbaz

Hi friends,
I have a friend who has great difficulty getting into the driver seat. Can it be modified so that it can move 2-4 inch beyond the present limit by some form of modification to the rail? I understand that the knee space behind will be reduced.
Any suggestion will be much appreciated.
Thanks

Thank you Hippo.

lazbaz · Aug 1, 2021

Rubberknees said:
Whats his problem I have hip and knee problems and find the P38 has plenty of access room

I am happy for you. I have a need to do what I said. If you do not have a solution to offer that's fine.
Nothing personal. Take care.

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