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| farmer giles Member Since: 09 Feb 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1299  
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welcome Rory,
seats are always a personal thing. questions to be answered are: - are you large or small in size (height and width)? - are you doing long journeys? - is this your first defender? (are you used to the standard seat, or come from a comfy luxury saloon car) - have you got a large disposable income that the extra cost doesn't mean compromises elsewhere? (are you on wayne roony's payscale) I've only briefly sat on the premium seat and for me I could not justify the additional cost. |
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4th Mar 2014 10:31am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373 
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Hi Rory,
given that the seats cost an extra £1000, if you bought a vehicle with standard seats and sold them for say £600, you would effectively have £1600 to spend on after market seats. you pays your money and takes your choice   |
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4th Mar 2014 10:55am |
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| rory_mcw Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Angus Posts: 78 |
I will look for a local dealer who has a set to try out.
I am 6 ft 2 and about 17.5 stone The truck will be used for short distances I have had a few older defenders, 300 tdi and td5 a few years ago, i also have a 1955 series 1
The extra cost is not an issue, i plan to keep this for a few years. Cheers |
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4th Mar 2014 10:59am |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460 
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I didn't pay the extra for the new seats but now wish I had done. 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One Old Norton 
Minerva |
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4th Mar 2014 8:45pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3785  
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I think the standard seats are pretty good, and more in keeping with the Defender's "traditional" interior.
I'm NOT knocking the premium seats, it's just what I prefer. I understand there are a few different colour combinations for the premium seats now. We recently did a 1500K trip in our 90 & found the part leather standard seats very comfy. Cheers, Pickles. |
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4th Mar 2014 8:52pm |
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| RustyM Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Africa/The Med Posts: 222  
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I have the premium seats, I am 6'3" and around that weight. IMO they are worth the money and make it more comfortable for me compared to my 90 with std seats. I would recommend you also go for a door handle replacement of a soft material like a leather strap for example (available form a site sponsor) I am looking for some seat frame extension / modification as 6'2" and above could do with the seat a little further back
 90 & Wolf
110 XS Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable) |
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4th Mar 2014 9:01pm |
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| rory_mcw Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Angus Posts: 78 |
Thank you all for your replies, it's much appreciated.
The defender will replace my hilux invincible so some comfort would be nice |
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4th Mar 2014 9:18pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 809 
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If want a pair. .. I have some for sale.. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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4th Mar 2014 11:15pm |
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| GEllis Member Since: 21 Nov 2013 Location: Cornwall Posts: 58 
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Hi Ian
What are the cost of your seats. Thanks Grant. |
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5th Mar 2014 12:12am |
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| Damo89 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Posts: 1 
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I have ordered these seats on my 110, should be good! Never sat in them, they don't have any in Australia to try so I just took a chance and some advice from someone who had sat in them!
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5th Mar 2014 7:31am |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2661
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I have them in my 110. SO much more comfortable than standard. Yes they are 1K but worth every penny. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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5th Mar 2014 9:33am |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481 
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They are lovely 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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5th Mar 2014 9:39am |
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| Hifonics Member Since: 11 May 2010 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 63 
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I have them in mine and I am 6'6" and 19 stone and they are perfect, I also have them on a set of Mud Rails
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5th Mar 2014 12:40pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I have the standard half leather seats on MUD rails - (only) with a seat and back support they're very comfy, even doing 1000km at a stretch. I've tried premiums but they're not much better (although I'm only 5'11).
You say you'll only do short distances, so perhaps better spend the money on a BAS intercooler and turbo  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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5th Mar 2014 1:21pm |
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