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My Series is OK for work around town but going down to Chichester regularly to the boat is pushing it a bit so it would be better to upgrade - wonder if the wife can tell the difference between a TD5 and a Series 
| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612  
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I would imagine it's a yes. BUT I couldn't guarantee it for you so not much help really. Only trouble is it's not a very nice experience for who ever is using said centre seat. Chillin In The Backwoodsπ¬π§πΊπΈ
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5th Jul 2012 3:35pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Just thought it would need a seat belt bar of some sort as well
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5th Jul 2012 3:38pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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It would indeed. It maybe cheaper but I don't think you'd like it in the front. Chillin In The Backwoodsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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5th Jul 2012 3:44pm |
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| lukev01 Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 412  
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On a Series LR, the front centre seat was always known as the "gelding" seat. Not much fun indeed! 1970 Series 2A 88" |
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5th Jul 2012 5:23pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Interesting....With all the extra seat fitments going on, what are the implications for insurance should an individual be injured in one of the said seats? Anybody know for sure? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
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5th Jul 2012 5:32pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6126 
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Well surely if they fitted them as standard then they should be legal? my old Td5 110 had one fitted. never used though, removed for a cubby box.
The seatbelt itself was connected to the seat frame. so no other bracketry to be fitted. |
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5th Jul 2012 5:59pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6638 
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They are only a lap belt for the centre seat.
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5th Jul 2012 6:00pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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If it has a bulkhead, you can put a 3point belt in, but it's not great for big kids.
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5th Jul 2012 6:01pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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It's only for a 5 year old so comfort not an issue. I have a raised seat belt bar for the Series where they sit in the front at the moment so may need something similar for a TD5 - you can buy them for older Defenders from Exmoor Trim I think!
Kids not happy about going back to school in the old 109 They did it for nearly 3 years but have got used to too much comfort in the TDCi - Getting them back in a dripping wet, freezing cold 109 will toughen them up 
Mal insurance is OK on models when it was legal at the time (The bar I have is an OE optional extra for Series 3's and Defender 90's I'm just not sure when they were not allowed, probably when the centre seat stopped being an option maybe around 2006 when the side seats were also made illegal. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by Zagato on 5th Jul 2012 6:21pm. Edited 4 times in total |
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5th Jul 2012 6:07pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Just fitted 3 point inertia belt in my 110 on center seat for my grandson he's 6
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Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE |
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5th Jul 2012 6:10pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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On the bulkhead or a raised bar
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5th Jul 2012 6:23pm |
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| Mark_110DCPU Member Since: 26 Jul 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 78 
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My td5 had one in when I bought it, with a lap belt. In fact it's sat on a shelf here if it's any use to you! [:O|===|O:] 2001 110 TD5 Doublecab
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5th Jul 2012 9:56pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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If you're going to trade up from your Series to a TD5, why not take your existing mounting bar with you? That part of the body won't have changed. As for the legality, TD5's came out of the factory with centre seats, so I can't see any reason why not. You may even find that you're buying one with a seat already fitted. Frankly, I'd be more concerned about head restrain for your five year old as his booster seat ( you are using one, aren't you?) will raise him up well above the back of a regular centre seat. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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5th Jul 2012 10:11pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Fitted it behind the seat where static lap belt would mount. 993 Varioram - Guards Red Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE |
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6th Jul 2012 7:41am |
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