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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039   
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I have a 90 and put my ECU against the bulkhead between the front seats. The wireloom ist just long enough, the only thing you have to extent is the hi / low transfer box sensor.
I am not sure if a flap to get to the box below the seat is practical. I use the space for some basic spare parts, oils and a bottle jack. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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13th Jul 2022 7:52pm |
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| SteveK Member Since: 21 Jan 2015 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 333  
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It's up to you how you configure your vehicle, but personally (having had a 300 TDi with a centre seat and my current TD5 with a cubby box) I would never have a centre seat again!
The centre seat is small and not particularly comfortable and arms and legs tend to get in the way of the driver. I had fold out side seats fitted to the rear of the TD5, however you need to be aware of the regs regarding these! Anyway the cubby box is useful place to store torches, first aid kit, replacement bulbs and the locking wheelnut key! |
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14th Jul 2022 6:02pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17387 
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I have seen someone with a Series vehicle who cut a hole in the side of the seat box facing the door to allow access to the storage within. They had fitted alternative seats which were not removable so couldn't access the lids in the usual way. The openings were accessible easily with the doors open, but the limited clearance between the seatbox and the door when closed meant that stuff couldn't fall out when the doors were shut, and there is no need to try to cobble up any kind of flap. I think that this is a more sensible approach than cutting a hole in the front of the seatbox since it doesn't increase the risk of all the junk flying out under heavy braking. |
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14th Jul 2022 6:51pm |
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| phillips321 Member Since: 16 Dec 2021 Location: UK Posts: 103 
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That’s a great idea to come in from the side!
Now I just need to figure out how to move the ECU so I can make use of the drivers side seat box for things like binos and gloves |
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14th Jul 2022 8:48pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/post482777.html
Here are some pics I posted here earlier how I did it with my 90. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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14th Jul 2022 9:38pm |
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| lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2778
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The centre seat is great if you are driving, and fancy the person who is sat in it.
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14th Jul 2022 9:38pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039
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But he or she might refuse the next time or take you to court.
 Roel
1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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14th Jul 2022 9:48pm |
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| lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2778
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Yes you are right of course, we are not in the 1970's any more.
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15th Jul 2022 7:37am |
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