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Blue Blood



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United Kingdom 1990 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
What is the best seat foam?
Hey everyone,

Just wanted to pick peoples brains as to what they feel is the best seat base foam replacement?

There are a few makers of them but non really seem to say what the foam is and if they have any benefits to choose them. Does anyone have any experience in using different brands rump saving foam?

Any help would be much appreciated.
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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
I have always used Exmoor trim foam and have always been satisfied with it. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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Blue Blood



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Thanks for the response gil. Is there any bonus points for them as they are £20 odd dearer than anyone else’s. Didn’t know if there was something different to them?
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Rashers



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If they are better quality to the rubbish LR use, it will be £20 well spent
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Blue Blood



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Has anybody tried one of the all makes or Britpart ones out of interest?
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34064



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Re did my two original Td5 seats with the Britpart retrim kit with new foams etc very pleased 2 years later still going ok and I'm not a light person! 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day

Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784
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Blue Blood



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Thanks 34064, that’s good to know.
Just for reference I am going to change mine as the edges are a little less rigid and I am going to take the outer cover off to retro fit heater elements.

Has anyone used the all make ones or have any experience changing theirs out?
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mini Anaconda



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I've had Exmoor trim foams in mine for at least 5 years and they are still very comfortable / in good condition to this day. I also retrimmed my seats with Exmoor trim leather kit and the material cracked after less than a year. They exchanged them without quibble so perhaps a bad batch.
That said, I had Britpart seats/foams in my Series 2 for 8 years and they were also very comfortable. Thumbs Up BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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paul 123



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Blue Blood wrote:
Has anybody tried one of the all makes or Britpart ones out of interest?

i have used the britpart seat retrim kits in my 90 rebuild they fit ok and are ok to sit on while it is still in bits. i am still a while before i can drive it to know what they are really like in use.
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Blue Blood



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Thank you for the response.
Do you guys feel there is any noticeable difference in comfort between the Britpart/exmoor/original foams?
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mini Anaconda



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Very noticeable improvement between knackered old seat foam and my exmoor trim foams. I can drive the Defender all day and still find them comfortable. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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