driving position in the new 110s?!?

truK · 13th February 2010, 11:57 AM

Hi there,

Just have a strange question and was wondering if anyone else has had this problem?

Im quite tall (201cm) which has always been an issue with getting a good driving position in cars. Im looking at upgrading my 4wd from a well setup 80series landcruiser and was really interested in the a 110 defender.

The driving position in the 110 is great with one exception, the steering wheel is quite low, so that when i go to put my foot on the brake, my knee hits the steering wheel and i cant get my foot in properly. I was suprised when the salesman said the steering coloum cannot be adjusted?

Anyone have any advice on this? I dont know if moving the seat back any further (though custom rails or something) would help as the problem seems to be with the length of my shin?

Cheers!

**Xtreme** · 13th February 2010, 12:40 PM

Mud Rails are your solution - they allow the seat to be adjusted about a further 50mm back thereby giving you more legroom. Look here -
Mud Rails

**one_iota** · 13th February 2010, 01:27 PM

Hi Truk,

I have Mud Rails.

I'd be happy to let you sit in mine to see how you fit.

I'm in Marrickville.

**Allan** · 14th February 2010, 12:09 AM

Buy mud rails or Australian version, huge comfort change, D3 like (almost)
Allan

**SVX37** · 14th February 2010, 09:44 PM

I have the Australian version that Allan mentioned. They are from Mulgo who is a member and advertises on this site as Exploz.

Exploz.com.au

They are such an unbelievable improvement that they should be offered by Landrover as an option. But then again, I would prefer to deal direct so I am not funding another Landrover margin on top!

Note: I am not affiliated with this company in any way but always happy to pass on a great product and great service.

In fact, I am getting the Ex-Box put in on Friday! I will let people know what it is like if interested.

Nigel

**camel_landy** · 15th February 2010, 04:24 AM

...or you could save yourself even more $$$ and make them yourself.

All it takes is a couple of lengths of 20mm box section and some slightly longer bolts.

M

**Tusker** · 15th February 2010, 07:14 AM

Defenders & tall drivers don't mix well.

I had to resort to fitting a smaller diameter steering wheel to get in & out.

Even so, a foot on the clutch means the left blinker goes off with your knee. And the wipers go off with the other knee when braking.

Regards
Max P

**Chucaro** · 15th February 2010, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by camel_landy

...or you could save yourself even more $$$ and make them yourself.

All it takes is a couple of lengths of 20mm box section and some slightly longer bolts.

M

Yes this is the way to go

**Izmirblue** · 15th February 2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by SVX37

In fact, I am getting the Ex-Box put in on Friday! I will let people know what it is like if interested.

Nigel

I have been interested in the Ex-Box - let us know what you think of it once it is in - are you fitting it yourself?

**one_iota** · 15th February 2010, 10:52 AM

The other factor to consider is the impact of the extended seat on the passenger in the seat behind. Leg room there is affected and there wasn't much to begin with.

On long trips I have to move my seat forward to give that long suffering passenger more space. But on a country trip the pedal use is much less than in the city so we manage.

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