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| PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468   
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Hi all,
I've been pondering about seats for a while, so could do with some suggestions/advice. My truck is fitted with the base spec grey Twill vinyl seats. The front ones have got the typical out lumbar support collapse on the innermost side of the seats where both driver and passenger have leant on it leaning away from the door pillar. This means the seats aren't very comfortable anymore. So I'm either looking to repair the existing seats - is this an easy job to do replacing the foam in the seat back? ... Or replace the front seats like-for-like with a good pair... Or to upgrade all together. I can't afford a big upgrade, i.e. under £400 ideally. I'm come across these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171781245311?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT Anyone had any experience? The one thing I don't like about most of these seats is the fact you can't easily access the battery box without unbolting the seat, so I'd have to relocate the wheel changing kit etc which isn't great in a DCPU. Also, I'd like to have seats that would match the rear seats colour wise preferably... Maybe I'm too picky! Any suggestions/ideas/anyone willing to part with a good pair of grey TDCi seats would be most handy!  Pete
2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P |
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28th Jul 2015 10:46pm |
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| Alien Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Bacchus Marsh Posts: 230 
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I had the foam in our seat replaced under warranty as I could feel the seat frame when driving.
A friend had the same and tells me it was a 20min job as he waited. I've fitted pair of cheap Aldi seat covers to ours and they have around 30mm of padding. This give a far more comfortable ride over distances but you sit on the seat now, not in it(no side torso support). I've managed to fit them in such a way I can lift the base up and still access the batteries. The drivers box I've put a side door in so no need to lift the seat(Fuse box has been relocated to under the cubby box). Cheers, Kyle. |
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29th Jul 2015 3:42am |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025 
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I noticed that LR Solutions are selling a pair of the XS half leather heated seats brand new for a bit over your budget they its still a great price.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38604.html 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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29th Jul 2015 9:17pm |
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| adm2243 Member Since: 14 Jun 2015 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 17  
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I have a brand new pair of XS half leather heated seats if you are interested. Spare after being taken off brand new vehicle due to dealer fit seat upgrade so only delivery miles
 PM me if you are interested. |
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3rd Aug 2015 6:30am |
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| Ranger Member Since: 17 Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 75 
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Far easier/cheaper to recover your own. You can add in the heating element if required. Try the Exmoor Trim website.
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3rd Aug 2015 6:48am |
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| PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468
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I shall definitely have a look into it. I think if I were to do a seat replacement, I'd want them to be a similar match to the rears. Pete
2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P |
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3rd Aug 2015 9:52pm |
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