Defender 2007 : What did you want?

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

You might think that 185cm is average, but a quick google search the nearest I could find for actual statistics is 77% of adult Australians between 150 and 170cm - and this was in the context of the fact that we are in fact getting taller . And like you I can think of a number of young people I know who are well over six feet. But I can also think of a number well under.

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People have a false view of anthropometrics.

We all come in different shapes and sizes...if people of 185cm are measured you will find that leg lengths will differ. I have long legs and wont fit in a defender..others of my height can.

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Originally Posted by one_iota

People have a false view of anthropometrics.

We all come in different shapes and sizes...if people of 185cm are measured you will find that leg lengths will differ. I have long legs and wont fit in a defender..others of my height can.

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I am 6'1", xxxl shirts, 105kilos, size 12boots. I don't fit very well in most modern cars. I do want more leg & foot room. God knows how really big people get on. I used to play RL in the early 70's with a guy who was 19 stone fit, built like the proverbial brick dunny, and size 14 boots.Try putting him in a Defender. They do need to be wider and longer in the passenger area. I don't think raising the body a couple of inches will greatly affect stability. People are lifting the things on the suspension all the time anyhow. All the heavy stuff is down low between the rails or under them.

Hehehehe....

I am 6'1", used to play RL and was 104kgs when I did...

Since destroying both knees and a shoulder I've gained a little weight :o

My 6'1" size 13, 148kg **** fits very comfortably into a defender :twisted:

Hopefully though, I'll get back to 6'1" size 13 and around 100kgs in the near future.

:wasntme:

Cheers
Tombraider

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Originally Posted by tombraider

My 6'1" size 13, 148kg **** fits very comfortably into a defender :twisted:

Hopefully though, I'll get back to 6'1" size 13 and around 100kgs in the near future.

:wasntme:

Cheers
Tombraider

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Makes me feel better about 6'4" and 111kgs...:cool:

The fit isn't measured in width. boot size or body mass .... it is measured in leg length.

The distance between the peddles the steering wheel and the back of the seat.

I am 185cm and only 75 kg I use the last click back on the Disco..I can't drive an 85 RR nor a Defender 110 and the 90 is impossible without an operation.

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Originally Posted by one_iota

The fit isn't measured in width. boot size or body mass .... it is measured in leg length.

The distance between the peddles the steering wheel and the back of the seat.

I am 185cm and only 75 kg I use the last click back on the Disco..I can't drive an 85 RR nor a Defender 110 and the 90 is impossible without an operation.

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The funny thing is I get into the work vehicles 'Patrol and Hilux' and I readjust the seat like I'm sitting in my defender.
Guys at work think It's wierd but I actually prefer the bent knees, slightly cramped position.
I can't explain it I just feel more in control.

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Originally Posted by harro

The funny thing is I get into the work vehicles 'Patrol and Hilux' and I readjust the seat like I'm sitting in my defender.
Guys at work think It's wierd but I actually prefer the bent knees, slightly cramped position.
I can't explain it I just feel more in control.

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That's fair enough...we get used to driving in certain positions..the Alfa was an ergonomic nightmare...but I hate the disco accelerator/brake peddle position...try a heel toe and you'll sprain your right ankle.:cool: :D