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rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1296

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

booked our first overland trip

er.. sort of

when we pick up the Defender in a couple of weeks the missus has decided that we're going to go to her mum and dads in London in it for a week in August.
So its right across Ireland, ferry, A5, M54, M6, M1, M25, A127 to Upminster where it will meet up with the in-law's 90CSW.
Bit of a baptism of fire but I'll definately know if I'll need noisekiller and seat risers after that. Atleast I shouldn't be able to hear the kids arguing in the back !

15th Jul 2011 7:28am

Cannonball

Member Since: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Co Laois
Posts: 150

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

No need for noise killer but if you're over 5'8" you'll be fitting Mudrails when you get back!!

15th Jul 2011 9:10am

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

Im 6ft 2 and on the CSW XS never needed mud rails...see how you go Mike

15th Jul 2011 10:25am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

seat rails are easy enough to make for a few £

15th Jul 2011 12:10pm

rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1296

I'm exactly 6 ft and with every previous car I have always had the seat height right up to max and just left it there. I see Paddocks do a simple metal bar affair for £ 35 that just bolts on although it isn't that adjustable compared to the dearer one with the small levers at each end - can't remember what its called but I see it on Exmoors site. Cushions don't work as they alter the ergonomic set up of the seat and result in a sore back and numb legs

15th Jul 2011 12:56pm

DefenderOfTheEarth

Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1304

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

It's rare that being 5'8 (and a half)" is useful but for Landy driving with a surfboard strapped over your head, it's ideal

Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

15th Jul 2011 1:18pm

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

What do Mudrails do. I'm only 6' but have no problem with room, my seat is one notch away from being right back

Great way to run her in Rossy

15th Jul 2011 6:28pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

mse wrote:
Im 6ft 2 and on the CSW XS never needed mud rails...see how you go

Christ Mike you must have dwarf legs and a massively long body

15th Jul 2011 6:35pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

Zagato wrote:
What do Mudrails do. I'm only 6' but have no problem with room, my seat is one notch away from being right back

Great way to run her in Rossy

The give you about another 3 inches of seat travel.

15th Jul 2011 6:35pm

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