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Pilgrimmick



Member Since: 16 Nov 2015
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Replacement seat options?
Have tried looking for threads on this, but seems to be very little on the forum.

I am looking to replace the seats in my 90/130 and am looking for viable options. Not talking about several hundreds of pounds here, about £300 maximum. Mainly looking for options from other vehicles.

I believe the Mazda RX8 seats are a good option, what other seats are an easy and practical swap?
Who has done it?
Were seats heated and was the wiring a problem?

Suggestions welcome. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Mazda RX8 seats are a popular swap, practicality wise though, very few seats from other vehicles have removable bases. If you ever need to get to the battery or under seat fuses then it's a seat out job.

I do seem to recall on the forum a while ago, somebody mentioned there were seats out of a Mercedes cabriolet that have removable bases. I can't remember which model though.

For a £300 budget, what about refurbishing your current seats with new foams and covers? You could add heating elements whilst you were there too Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Pilgrimmick



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Not heard about the Mercedes option,, will do a bit more research.

I am quite happy with the standard (old style) seat, but the boss would like something a bit more supportive. Problem is I am 6’2” and she is 5’4”, so finding a seat that supports her and I can fit in is a problem. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
Post #806415 16th Dec 2019 10:13am
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
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Me and the Mrs are the same heights as you Pilgrimmick, Buggsy (110) has puma heated seats and she is fine in those, Jasmin (wolf) has standard seats and she struggles to see, the solution was getting a sheepskin seat cover, my mate got me a fancy one from the isle of sky and it’s lovely, keeps you warm in the winter but gives her that little boost to be able to see without forcing my head against the roof.

If you can find a second hand set of puma seats for a legitimate cheap price I would recommend them Thumbs Up 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #806427 16th Dec 2019 11:12am
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Pilgrimmick



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Puma seats at a reasonable price? You should be on stage😂

You are right though, just like the proverbial hens teeth.

Has anyone fitted a BMW Mini Cooper seat, or knows if they would fit? 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
Post #806430 16th Dec 2019 11:23am
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
You could always buy knackered ones and refurb them and add heaters Thumbs Up

With puma seats you also have the option of converting them to the premium sport seats Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #806433 16th Dec 2019 11:31am
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