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| steveyorks Member Since: 08 Apr 2013 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 181   
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I'm considering replacing my Puma seats as I have a bad back and find them a bit uncomfortable after some time in the saddle. There's nothing wrong with the seats I have which are standard utility seats so there's no point renewing foams etc. I cant justify spending £1500 plus on Exmoor Trim seats and was looking at these on Ebay but having spoken to them they say they wont fit in a county or any defender that has the B pillar trim. I suspect they are being cautious and that while it may be a tight fit I dont have the seat far enough forward where the seat shoulder is level with the B pillar. My question is has anyone fitted this kind of seat and did they fit in ok? Link below as an example
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154567915103?_s...UNy_zNfqZA |
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22nd Nov 2024 8:09pm |
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I hope someone can get you an answer.| steveyorks Member Since: 08 Apr 2013 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 181
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I agree with everything you say but my thinking was if someone has fitted them I can go and try sitting in them at a supplier to be sure. I did have a go at the classic car show to be fair and they seemed ok but Id want to check before buying. The other option is to wait for something secondhand but its a bit hit and miss.
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22nd Nov 2024 8:37pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3497  
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Fair comment. Good luck in your quest
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22nd Nov 2024 9:17pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3282 
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I would suggest visiting a shop that stocks lots of different brands to see which you find comfortable and fit the Defender. I’m not sure if it would be too far for you but I found GSM https://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/product-cat...lly-seats/ very helpful. I’ve not used them for my Defender but they kitted out a couple of race/track cars for me. Some of the Sparco, Cobra, OMP and Corbeau seats are very decent for the money and a lot more comfy and better quality than Land Rover efforts. Personally I would avoid non branded eBay stuff as there could be a safety issue. WARNING.
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22nd Nov 2024 9:19pm |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1031 
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I bought Corbeau as I couldn't afford Recaro. I'm pretty sure it was from here: https://www.larkspeed.com/contact-us/
Not far from you and had a load of seats you could try out. |
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23rd Nov 2024 8:02am |
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| steveyorks Member Since: 08 Apr 2013 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 181
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I saw GSM on the net actually and although Nottingham its probably just over an hour away so doable. Didnt realize Larkspeed had a showroom and Leeds isnt far at all. Cheers.
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23rd Nov 2024 8:46am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599
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a friend has a set in his 90
the seats rub on the b pillar and squeak when your driving. hard foam and not that comfortable. you need to go try some seats before you buy. cobra daytonas fit and are comfy but are a large seat. or maybe a set of scheelmans |
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23rd Nov 2024 8:51am |
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| circlethewagons Member Since: 11 May 2024 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10  
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Try scheelmann - they have some great LR specific seats
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23rd Nov 2024 9:55am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3497
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Possibly not an option if Exmoor trim were too expensive.
Unless they have a bargain basement seat offering, when I looked at those they were eye wateringly expensive - but very very nice |
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23rd Nov 2024 10:26am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20347
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LRI might be worth a look, nothing is cheap of quality. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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23rd Nov 2024 10:50am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3282
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Definitely worth the drive, I went up from the SW and I’m glad I made the effort. After hours of internet research I arrived with a couple of options in mind but after trying out a load came away having spent a third less on much better fitting seats. Unless you try them out side by side and actually get your hands on them it’s a bit of a lottery. Also the rails/mounts can make a big difference and it’s worth taking the time to get that right as well. WARNING. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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23rd Nov 2024 11:12am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20347
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“Also the rails/mounts can make a big difference and it’s worth taking the time to get that right as well.”
That’s true, and remembering battery accessibility as well is another thing, plus heated or not options. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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23rd Nov 2024 11:18am |
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| John P Member Since: 26 Dec 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 316 
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I have a bad back as well, and couldn't drive for a long time in my 110. I did a lot of research, and made the decision to buy a pair of Scheelmann seats. I know they are eye watering expensive, but they just ticked all the boxes for me. I did a lot of saving and finally got them a few months ago. They are great, and I can now drive for hours without back pain.  Click image to enlarge |
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23rd Nov 2024 12:09pm |
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| steveyorks Member Since: 08 Apr 2013 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 181
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Yes £3500......maybe not. |
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23rd Nov 2024 12:11pm |
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