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Bearcat



Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
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Life is more comfy
Bought off mud with drink on board but alas no regrets.....a snow cover for the heater inlet.....bit of a posers thing, not very imo solid piece of plastic, looks good but while I had the egress open the water exit was blocked solid. I unblocked same so I may have saved myself a bit of hassle. Bought also a curry hook....look it up. It may come in handy. Most important I replaced on the driver side the handle that digs into your thigh with a mud flexi one. All I'll say is your driving comfort is vastly improved especially if your a 15 1/2 stoner like moi and every inch of space is a godsend.....it makes a world of a difference. Current...07 90 Puma commercial
Porsche 930 1988 (laid up)
Previous Td5 90 & V8 90
Post #131757 15th Mar 2012 11:57pm
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
i've seen a couple of the flexi door handles, i think they are a good idea Thumbs Up
Post #131770 16th Mar 2012 8:51am
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Zagato
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I must be the only bloke that doesn't have mud rails and I'm not a shorty Confused My seat is one click from the furthest position back, my knee misses the handle and I don't have to look through the door pillar to see right. Maybe I have got so used to the Series upright forward position. It's not as bad as the granny resting her chin on the wheel though Rolling Eyes
Post #131772 16th Mar 2012 8:59am
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iruffell



Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Zagato wrote:
I must be the only bloke that doesn't have mud rails and I'm not a shorty Confused My seat is one click from the furthest position back, my knee misses the handle and I don't have to look through the door pillar to see right. Maybe I have got so used to the Series upright forward position. It's not as bad as the granny resting her chin on the wheel though Rolling Eyes


You're not the only one, I'm over 6 foot, it's on the list to do though.
Post #131775 16th Mar 2012 9:34am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Zagato wrote:
I must be the only bloke that doesn't have mud rails and I'm not a shorty Confused My seat is one click from the furthest position back, my knee misses the handle and I don't have to look through the door pillar to see right. Maybe I have got so used to the Series upright forward position. It's not as bad as the granny resting her chin on the wheel though Rolling Eyes

Your not the only one Exclamation I don't have any and I'm 5'11" / 6ft. And that's in a 90 HT with full bulkhead. Doesn't worry me too much. Thumbs Up
Post #131805 16th Mar 2012 12:15pm
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bolampau



Member Since: 06 Jan 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I'm 6' 5 and without Mud rails its like sitting in a bucket!
Post #131814 16th Mar 2012 1:00pm
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custom90



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bolampau wrote:
I'm 6' 5 and without Mud rails its like sitting in a bucket!


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #131818 16th Mar 2012 1:09pm
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daviec1



Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Ayrshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Bonatti Grey
6'2" drive a TD5 110 Double Cab, seat 2 clicks from furthest back, no mud rails, and 3 yr old son still has leg room from his kids seat directly behind me.

strange.... 2001 TD5 110 DCPU in Bonatti Grey
Post #131845 16th Mar 2012 2:54pm
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T1G UP



Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
5'9" and i need mine back as far as it will go...off the end of the standard runner infact! If i brake hard it will move forward. Must say that the later defenders seem to have more padded seats so maybe thats the issue,.

Mud rails on the list
Post #131926 16th Mar 2012 8:18pm
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rossy



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
yep me too. When the seat goes to the last click it will go a bit further but its OK as it stays there in my case. I thought it might slide forward on heavy braking but it doesn't and in this position the seat is perfect (I'm 6 ft) but only just. Its like Spinal Taps amp going to eleven ! Laughing - all the way to max and that little bit extra Cool
Post #131976 16th Mar 2012 11:25pm
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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well, you are all (could be) missing out on a more comfy ride Thumbs Up
Post #131977 16th Mar 2012 11:28pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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Can't belive it would be nicer to sit higher in a defender!

Don't like the idea that I would have to bend down every time I want to look out my side window, or am I missing something?

Andy
Post #132217 18th Mar 2012 2:40am
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
A very simple / quick modification is to pack some washers under the rear fixing of the front seat rails to allow the seat rail to move over the bodywork lip that runs behind the seat box, the seat will move further back, see if you need the extra travel.

The seat rails do this but additionally move the whole seat back 20-30mm from the existing fixings.
Post #132226 18th Mar 2012 7:59am
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chiefstoker



Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zambezi Silver
I only really encounter this problem when i drive as 'Danielle' in my 6" stilettoes, the door handle has laddered two pairs of my best silk stockings already Mr. Green 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

Post #132244 18th Mar 2012 9:40am
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Zagato
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Rolling with laughter Yes Defenders aren't designed for you ladies Shocked



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Post #132246 18th Mar 2012 9:47am
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