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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Recaro’s are simply the best option.

Well for my body shape anyway,

If your in York why not take a trip to Twisted... or when I’m back in the lakes feel free to try mine




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Post #711100 6th Jun 2018 3:17pm
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AMBxx



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Update after a few months driving.
I went for Corbeau high sided seats in the end. Bought from https://www.lkperformance.co.uk/ (Very pimp-my-rife, but friendly and helpful). If you want a straight through exhaust and 21" alloys for your Defender, they're the place to go!

Very happy so far. Comfortable and very supportive.

Few things to note:

The high sides make the seat belt buckles difficult to use if you have mud rails or similar fitted. Easy solution is to buy extenders for the seat belt (https://www.seatbeltextenderpros.com/land-rover-defender-seat-belt-extender/).

The seats are slightly higher than the regular seats. If you're tall (I'm 6'2"), you're too high to see out the windscreen safely. I found I was missing red lights! Fortunately, the metal plate that fits between the seat and the rails is high enough to lift over the bulk head. That meant I was able to drill a couple of holes in the plate and just move it back on the rails.

The seats don't have removable bases, but not really a problem. On mine, the passenger side has mud rails which raise the seat enough to be able to remove the bottle jack and tow rope from under the seat.
On the driver's side, because I've move the seat back, there is enough space at the front of the seat to access the fuses etc.

The seats can't reuse the old bolts from the previous seats. They're much too long and snag the rail. Need to buy much shorter bolts.

Overall, I'd recommend. If you're short, I'd go for the low sides, much more dignified!
Post #730816 24th Sep 2018 8:23am
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Moneypit



Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
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2004 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Fuji White
Mate has Sparco R100 seats in his 90, super comfortable and a good price. Only downside is they don't have a removable seat base so if you ever need to get in the seat box you have to remove the complete seat, but now often do you need to access the battery.
Post #730825 24th Sep 2018 9:11am
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
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Tdi4 wrote:
Just a tip for the readers of this thread. If you have an inner hoop (for the roll cage) the recaro’s won’t clear.

No problem if you are very short but otherwise cumbersome.

Therefore i’ve purchased the scheelmann Seats. You can buy these at naka. About the same price range as the recaro’s and better looking if you ASK me Whistle


Yup this is my situation. IIRC the Scheelmann and Exmoor Elites fit. Not sure about the Corbeaus...
Post #730829 24th Sep 2018 9:28am
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geobloke



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Have to say whether Corbeau, Sparco or Scheelman, Recaro or Exmoor they all look fantastic in a Defender. Really make my Puma XS seats look sub-standard...
Post #730832 24th Sep 2018 9:49am
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L110CDL



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If i had the chance to change, i would go for Scheelman, very nice Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #731003 24th Sep 2018 9:39pm
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dantastic



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Where can you get the Scheelmann seats? They have an option for removable seat bases, don't they?
Post #731104 25th Sep 2018 1:19pm
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geobloke



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Nakatenenga apparently sell them: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16220.html
Post #731106 25th Sep 2018 1:33pm
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dantastic



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Those seats look alright actually. They are a good bit cheaper than any recaros I've seen.
Post #731128 25th Sep 2018 3:30pm
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Timo K



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I have Scheelmanns in mine, they are incredible.
Post #731140 25th Sep 2018 4:19pm
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L110CDL



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dantastic wrote:
Where can you get the Scheelmann seats? They have an option for removable seat bases, don't they?


DAZ110 did have some for sale, he might still have them Whistle 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #731183 25th Sep 2018 7:03pm
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L110CDL



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Timo K wrote:
I have Scheelmanns in mine, they are incredible.


Hi Timo, with your seats, have you got a middle seat or a cubby box in the middle, many thanks Question 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #731185 25th Sep 2018 7:05pm
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
My Scheelmann seats are now sold.
Post #731188 25th Sep 2018 7:08pm
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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Very pleased with my replacement seats (front and back seats, converted my 110 from a CSW to USW). But then they are from an L322 Whistle Even turned a £300+ profit and still have 3 ways left to sell. Also being full leather very easy to clean.

13h drive from the Scottish Highlands no trouble at all, just wish I had cruise control.

Electric motors all working, just need to wire in heated seats and TVs now Laughing

Dogs like them too

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82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #731225 25th Sep 2018 8:22pm
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sako243



Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Oh and they have proper arm rests built in Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #731226 25th Sep 2018 8:23pm
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