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ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

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25th Nov 2015 1:21am

Barney12

Member Since: 09 Jun 2015
Location: South West
Posts: 744

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

As I've said on other threads I'm a big fan of the LRI Corbeau's. Supreme quality and very comfortable.
I have the low side variant which as others have said is the only real choice for a Defender.
The only drawback is the lack of removable seat base, since fitting I've only once had to remove the seat once and I just keep a 10mm ratchet in my (matching leather) cubby.
If I had a bit more money (and time) available yes I would go for the Recaro's but I would want them retrimmed in leather with white stitching to match the rest of my interior. I doubt I'd get a lot of change out of £3-4K to do so.

As for Exmoor trim products? No thanks!! All you need to do is go and see their products at a stockist and then phone their 'customer service' (cough) department and you'll understand why. However I accept that's my experience and my opinion! We know know that opinions are like bum holes, we've all got one!!!

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EDIT: I really must take that photo again now I've replaced the headlining with a black one!!

25th Nov 2015 8:03am

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

Yes you must!

I have the black headlining waiting to go in so your picture could be exactly what I need! 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

25th Nov 2015 8:35am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Barney12 wrote:
The only drawback is the lack of removable seat base, since fitting I've only once had to remove the seat once and I just keep a 10mm ratchet in my (matching leather) cubby.

I wouldn't discount seats that don't have a removeable base for exactly the reason you say - how often do you need to get into either space. I've only done it a few times and that's before and after a visit to the main dealers - just to check what's in there and is still in there when they've finished!

25th Nov 2015 9:46am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

If people are going for a non easily removeable seat base I would suggest fitting an Anderson socket somewhere handy such as seat box so you can give/receive a jump start easily.

Wild Card, we like the seating position of the Scheelmanns, not tried the Recaros.

Suggest next time you are in Bavaria you go via Berg in Neumarkt and sit in some in the Nakatanenga 110

Brendan

25th Nov 2015 10:43am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

That's a good idea - but again , it's a good while since I needed to jump start a vehicle & similar to the recent threads about towing someone and being responsible for supposed consequent damage; there's the risk that someone might scream you fried my ECU or similar.

I don't know the legal/MOT implications of having a seat pivot on hinges at the back and just use some quick release locking pins at the front? Like the arrangements for the middle row but only in reverse.

25th Nov 2015 10:59am

Wild Card 90

Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: Gerlingen
Posts: 1060

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

[quote="leeds"]

Wild Card, we like the seating position of the Scheelmanns, not tried the Recaros.

Suggest next time you are in Bavaria you go via Berg in Neumarkt and sit in some in the Nakatanenga 110

Brendan[/Quote). I am still very pleased with the Recaros as they are a massive improvement over the factory 2012 seats. I am sure the Scheelmann are good too. It really is worthwhile sitting in Defender with your intended configuration before you buy. The base height is nearly as important as the seat itself. I like the lower seating position that the SVX seat offers. The access to the backrest adjuster wheel is borderline - but otherwise they are great. Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s,
Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons

25th Nov 2015 5:43pm

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