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alanhid



Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland
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Scotland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
elbow room
had a drive in a 110 defender 09plate yesterday, this was my first shot in one..........was a bit concerned about the lack of space between my right arm and the door!!!
i know you can add seat extenders to increase height and leg room but is there anything you can do apart from amputation of the right arm to increase the space here?

Is there more room in a TD5? Im 6ft 2" slim build.....
Post #25859 5th Mar 2010 11:49am
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fekete



Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
Yes open the window Whistle NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #25861 5th Mar 2010 11:52am
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willy eckerslike



Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: North yorks
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green
Simple .......Open the window...like the rest of us Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper
Post #25862 5th Mar 2010 11:52am
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fekete



Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
Beat you to that Willy Rolling with laughter NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #25863 5th Mar 2010 11:53am
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Beat me 'n' all! Then again my (and Willy's) first post was significantly earlier than yours today Fekete! What's up alarm failed to go off?

Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #25865 5th Mar 2010 11:56am
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fekete



Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
You're only right again Mal just on my first Brew Rolling with laughter NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #25866 5th Mar 2010 11:58am
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PumaGreg



Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
Try doing 300,000 miles in different Series and 90s.............my elbow is now so mis-shaped, it fits perfectly! Laughing Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2
Post #25868 5th Mar 2010 12:11pm
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
If you have troubles with your right elbow, drive a LHD landy Whistle Puma 110" SW

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Earth first. Other planets later


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Post #25869 5th Mar 2010 12:13pm
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ralton



Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
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South Africa 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver
lean over a bit and put your other elbow on the centre console...
Post #25870 5th Mar 2010 12:17pm
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johnnyturbo2002



Member Since: 21 May 2009
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Spain 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black
one of those things that makes us love the landy.
you actually get used to it...but if you can't...I drive a LHD and I find that if I lean to the right, resting on the cubby box left hand on the wheel all cool looking and put my wallet with all the receipts of the dealer under my left bum cheek, it is quite comfy. ( hope you all got a mental picture..that is what I was shooting for)
Oh, also, it makes you look even cooler if you wear some shades...
Thumbs Up 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
Post #25871 5th Mar 2010 12:59pm
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eutek



Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I learned to drive on a LHD in the US, and drove LHD cars for years, so I've got a tendency to lean a bit to the left (against the door) - which works out well in my RHD 110 'cos I lean towards the cubby box.

However every now and then I forget how tight the space is. This AM, during some fast wheel-turning I bashed my finger into the door window. The lack of space is a thing that you get used to, and I rather like it... in a masochistic sort of way. Laughing It makes the Defender unique!
Post #25873 5th Mar 2010 1:46pm
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Knot Yet



Member Since: 01 Mar 2010
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England 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
It's certainly a unique driving style and one you eventually get use to Wink Defender 110 Puma Utility XS
Post #25888 5th Mar 2010 5:00pm
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alantd



Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Goes with the territory, I'm afraid.

If you were to offset the seat, you'd end up out of line with the pedals. They can't be moved so I'm afraid you have to get used to it (I don't even notice it now). One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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Post #25894 5th Mar 2010 5:45pm
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willy eckerslike



Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green
It all makes sense when you're off road, stops you getting chucked about, I like a nice tight fit. Thumbs Up Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper
Post #25896 5th Mar 2010 5:57pm
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alantd



Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
willy eckerslike wrote:
It all makes sense when you're off road, stops you getting chucked about, I like a nice tight fit. Thumbs Up


Also means that you're right on the line of the wheels so easy to lean out and check your placement. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition
Post #25900 5th Mar 2010 6:09pm
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