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Member Since: 17 Oct 2014
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 198

Corbeau Seats - Another bucket seat thread!

Hi guys just wondering if anyone's fitted these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PC-x-Corbeau-Cl...35e686b4c8 or similar GRP-backed bucket seats in their defenders. Cheers!

4th Apr 2015 1:14pm

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

cant answer that, but i bet they are a pain to get in and out of in a defender! My 109 thread

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4th Apr 2015 1:31pm

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

These have always looked like a great bargain seat wise. I'm very very tempted, but I have a thing for Kirkey seats and always always wanted some so will probably go that way some time down the line.

I wouldn't run those sort of seats with harnesses though unless you have some sort of roll protection!

4th Apr 2015 9:49pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3755

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

I don't think that those "particular" seats would be suitable for a Defender,...they look more like a race seat to me. But Corbeau are a very well known brand, so there are surely othere models available that would be more user friendly for use in a Defender.
Pickles.

4th Apr 2015 10:44pm

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

The problem with them is you cant do the usual shuffle/slide in and out. A definite problem for 'quick' movements. If however you dont mind clambering then it should be ok.

Have to admit it is a good concern to have though. You need to try the set-up out before you go for it to make sure you can deal with it every day

4th Apr 2015 10:50pm

Freypal

Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Portofino Red

Also, given that there is no lumbar/recline adjustment and they normally have minimal padding they can prove incredibly uncomfortable on long journeys. I'd try before you buy....

5th Apr 2015 10:40am

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

also would there be room to tilt seat etc for battery box/fuses etc

5th Apr 2015 10:53am

Freypal

Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

And you'd need to be sure you can use them with the standard seat belt.

Racing harnesses on a road car are a total nightmare. Especially given the position of the Defender handbrake etc...

5th Apr 2015 10:56am

Alex1976

Member Since: 24 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
Posts: 596

I have a set of Corbeau seats and they are lovely! Very very comfortable! I got my set from LRI Solutions and they are the ones they have that are for a Defender ie they have the correct seat frames and fit really nicely.

I am not sure how well the ones you have seen will work in a Defender. Maybe ok if you want it as an off-road racer type of thing but as a road car, I think they will soon start to be a pain as getting in and out will be a bit of a faff.

It really just comes down to personal preference though. The only thing I would say is take your time to choose as if you get the seats wrong then you will not enjoy your Defender.

5th Apr 2015 11:16am

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