Thread: 110 ute vs 110 wagon drivers seat

Originally Posted by wmd

hi
is the seating position the same in the ute as in the wagon?
i have driven a 110 td5 wagon and i am thinking about buying a 300tdi ute from inter state so i have not had a chance to sit in one.
i am 6.1" and find the wagon a good fit (driver)

The seatbox in the ute and wagon are the same, however the rear wall of the ute restricts rearward movement of the seat and prevents use of accessories like Mud rails.

If you're tall or have a large circumfrence the ute may be a problem.

I believe utes with middle seat had the outside seats further outboard

I have a 300Tdi Defender 130 with extended single cab. Apparently these were modifications done on new vehicles for Land Rover Australia by more`than one local body builder.
The cab is lengthened by 8 inches immediately behind the doors and there are small windows that are semi circular top and bottom in the extra piece. The seats are moved back 3 inches compared with original. However right and left seat can still be reclined back further.

On mine,I have moved the narrower middle seat, which does not have a reclining backrest back another 5 inches. It is now in the same position relative to the rear cab wall as in a standard ute cab. This allows more leg room on the odd occasion a middle passenger is carried, some storage space on the seat base`in front of the seat with cushion in place and more left elbow room for driver and right elbow room for passenger when middle seat vacant.

As`well as more seating space, there is more room behind the seats for storage. I find the amount of stuff there usually expands to fit the space available but much of it can come in handy at short notice.

Think that after getting used to this, I would find the smaller standard Land Rover ute cab a major step backwards.

If anyone knows of one of these extend cabs sitting around, I would be interested in acquiring one for my current defender ute..

Lest I have to make it myself.

Originally Posted by mox

I have a 300Tdi Defender 130 with extended single cab. Apparently these were modifications done on new vehicles for Land Rover Australia by more`than one local body builder.
The cab is lengthened by 8 inches immediately behind the doors and there are small windows that are semi circular top and bottom in the extra piece. The seats are moved back 3 inches compared with original. However right and left seat can still be reclined back further.

On mine,I have moved the narrower middle seat, which does not have a reclining backrest back another 5 inches. It is now in the same position relative to the rear cab wall as in a standard ute cab. This allows more leg room on the odd occasion a middle passenger is carried, some storage space on the seat base`in front of the seat with cushion in place and more left elbow room for driver and right elbow room for passenger when middle seat vacant.

As`well as more seating space, there is more room behind the seats for storage. I find the amount of stuff there usually expands to fit the space available but much of it can come in handy at short notice.

Think that after getting used to this, I would find the smaller standard Land Rover ute cab a major step backwards.

I agree, I made my cab 4"s longer, with the seats 2"'a back, i allows ample legroom, bit still (insert real estate speak) "cosy", I wish I'd made it a total of 8"s

im 6'2" and i doint have a problem in the county, but a couple of weeks ago i sat in a puma single cab, it was OK once i got in, seemed harder than the county?? the real difference was my head was only 1/2 inch from the roof in the single cab, i doint have that problem in the county.

it was a quick sit so i doint realty know more, i would suggest that you try it for fit first

I'm 6' & have a 110 c/chassis & find it ok ( I drove a series 3 for 13 years prior which has similar seat posi). Cab is small but I fit, it's nice and cosy with 2 kids & school stuff on wet day's. Don't think I'd be able to live with it if I had A/C (tdi- underdash) I like my tray length, so extended cabs out for me unless I went to a 130. You can always take roof lining out & marine carpet roof to gain head height, leg room seems small but I have no problem on long trips, but in my wife's Honda, I need a break after an hour or so. Worst part about cab is getting comfy when stopped (eg- lunch break) ,I tend to end up sprawled across seat with feet out window

Brett

110 300tdi

Regarding air conditioning ducting on 300TDI Defender cab, pulled mine out. Reckon for the small amount of advantage being able to direct cool air, it took up far too much space. Anyway have not got around to replacing condensor after changing timing belt. Involves making a few parts. Want it connected with flexible hoses so can lean it forward`for cleaning. Also, it is narrower - will only go in front of radiator, NOT INTERCOOLER. Also coarser fins than standard. Should be overall more rather than less efficient as`less prone to block up.

Regarding tray length, largely depends on how much overhang from rear of chassis you regard`as acceptable. I have seen a 9'6'' tray on a Defender 130 with standard cab - with front very close to cab. Mine is 7'6'' and extended cab comes 8 inches further back. However I have a partially completed project moving tray further back. Currently about a foot. Room for spare wheel in middle and things like oxy acetylene bottles and firefighter knapsacks at sides. Bottoms of them just above top of chassis height. Result - less junk on tray, which usually has a stock crate on it. Note this is about 8 inches`shorter than tray. Comes in very handy as a bench, step etc.