seat options

[isuzurover]

My 110 seats are well and truly fubar... (covers, base foams, etc)

There are a bunch of options, and I am undecided.

Puma seats seem nice (especially leather!) - but they are rare/$

A complete retrim kit for both front seats is $500 landed.

Custom (upholsterer) job is also possible... Anyone done that? How much?

Some have fitted disco 1 seats? - pics?

And the whole gamut of aftermarket options (subaru liberty seats are nice...)

[Allan]

For the wife's ninety I bought some high back sport seats from Repco, can't remember the make. On the ninety I had to remove the trim pack around the cargo area to get them in. I don't know on a 110. They are great both on and off road and were easy to modify to fit. They are not in the same playing field as the SVX seats though, but nor is the price

Allan

[akelly]

I guess if price was not a consideration then the Puma leather jobs would be the go. I clicked OE spec replacements - my new (to me) 130 has a Recaro drivers seat (dont know the model) and it is very nice, that might be a lower cost option than the Puma ones.
Downside of Recaro is that you cant access the underseat boxes anymore.

Cheers,

Adam

[kenleyfred]

The Recaro seats in the SVX still allow access.
To me they are the only part of the SVX that was worth all the extra money. VERY comfy even for long drives.
Kenley

[ugu80]

Had Stratos seats in my old 60 series Toyota. The specialist seat makers are expensive, but worth every penny. Not noticeable just with a quick sit down, but after eight hours or more, you really appreciate them; bit like a Moto Guzzi (that's motor cycle for uninitiated).

[abaddonxi]

Your seats must be stuffed if Liberty seats seem good in comparison. I find Liberty/Outback seats far less comfortable than Defender/110. Not so much on the short drives, but after a few hours of driving.

[isuzurover]

Your seats must be stuffed if Liberty seats seem good in comparison. I find Liberty/Outback seats far less comfortable than Defender/110. Not so much on the short drives, but after a few hours of driving.

My seats most definitely are stuffed. However that is a good point, I haven't tried the subie seats on a long drive, however the seats in my 91 liberty GX (commuter for the last few weeks) have seemed very comfortable so far.


For the wife's ninety I bought some high back sport seats from Repco, can't remember the make. On the ninety I had to remove the trim pack around the cargo area to get them in. I don't know on a 110. They are great both on and off road and were easy to modify to fit. They are not in the same playing field as the SVX seats though, but nor is the price

Allan

Approximate price? Pics? Part number?




I should have added - I like the OEM seats in general and find them comfortable - even on long trips, however:
1. They could use (more) lumbar support
2. The headrest is angled so far back it is useless except in an accident - an adjustable headrest (like the liberty) or one with foam twice as thick would be good

[Allan]

My seats most definitely are stuffed. However that is a good point, I haven't tried the subie seats on a long drive, however the seats in my 91 liberty GX (commuter for the last few weeks) have seemed very comfortable so far.



Approximate price? Pics? Part number?




I should have added - I like the OEM seats in general and find them comfortable - even on long trips, however:
1. They could use (more) lumbar support
2. The headrest is angled so far back it is useless except in an accident - an adjustable headrest (like the liberty) or one with foam twice as thick would be good

I think the seats were Monza, I've just found the part number I think-SSP66RR. We bought them from repco for about $600 the pair. The son and I fabricated mounts from the original seats. They only just fit but are a better ride than the old ones.

Allan

[stefan_bonnici]

Hi, i would recommend a retrim kit. you can put in an "XS 1/2 LEATHER" KIT. I installed one of these a few week ago, and mate it make a big difference. you sit higher and straighter.

Have a look here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/123277-trusty-gets-new-seats.html

[chopper]

I think the seats were Monza, I've just found the part number I think-SSP66RR. We bought them from repco for about $600 the pair. The son and I fabricated mounts from the original seats. They only just fit but are a better ride than the old ones.

Allan

What do you do about getting into the seat bin storage and battery ?

[Allan]

What do you do about getting into the seat bin storage and battery ?

Thats the trouble with after market mods, I have to unbolt the seat, but at $15000 I read somewhere for the SVX seats its only four bolts:).

Allan

[JDNSW]

I have had a local upholsterer do seat cushions and backs for the Series 2a, and the results were very good. However, I got new foams (Exmoor) for the 110, as these are moulded. I need to get the covering replaced in the near future, and will probably go back to the local bloke for this.

In my view the original seats are comfortable enough that it is very hard to justify the comparatively much higher cost of any upgraded seats (and the problems with, for example, under seat access and engineering approval). Even driving from here to Perth and back I had no problems with seat comfort, although this may certainly depend on your body shape and proportions.

John