Replacement Front Seats

[cotefarmboy]

I want to replace the uncomfortable front seats in my 90, there are many posts on this subject but I'm looking for some advice as to what seats will go in without needing welding or extensive modification as my DIY skills are limited.

So far i have seen some at Exmoor trim but it will set me back nearly £450, I am sure there is a cheaper way.

[BK]

MR2 mk2 seats go in a treat and are very comfy and not too high and not too low,they have a pump up lumbar support,recline,tilt up and down,all you need is piece of box section and a few nuts and bolts and the jobs a good un!! and trust me they are very very comfy :)

[landraver]

I've thought about doing this, but, once the seats are in is it possible to "easily" get to the battery compartment?
Also, has anyone tried fitting Rover 100 seats?

Jeff

[jjsaul]

We've got Saab 9-5 seats in the front of our 110.

You need some box section and a piece of steel / ally plate to mount them on. Oh and a few nuts and bolts  :lol:

Still got easy access to the battery box because we made the passenger side one tilt backwards on the piece of plate that the runners are bolted to. (It's hinged at the back and just has a catch at the front to hold it in the down position)

I'll try and get some photos in the next few days.

[MuddyMachine]

I have a set of these, nice and comfy, and easy to fit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-Reclining-Car-Bucket-Seats-RED-BLUE-or-BLACK_W0QQitemZ260224209455QQihZ016QQcategoryZ30172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[tack43]

I fitted some Rover Metro (100) seats in my old S3. Found they sat up too high to be comfortable on standard sub frame. Never got round to sorting it out but I'm sure a better sub frame could be found/made. They were out of a 3 door car, seat tilt was useful.

[Range Rover Blues]

I've seen RRC seats, both the front and back sets, fitted into Defenders before.  Quite hardy unlike some car seats as they are built for a 4x4 and the cloth ones are dirt cheap.

[BK]

my mates got rrc seats in his 90,nice and comfy but too high,his head hits the roof and hes only 5 foot 10 and its a stretch to push the clutch in :)

[Lincs niva]

My old S3 had cloth jag seats fitted very comfy

Cheers Gav

[cotefarmboy]

The eBay ones mentioned above seem too cheap to be true at less then £70 a pair  :D

Will get some ordered up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slide-Recline-Rally-Car-Bucket-Seats-Pair-Black_W0QQitemZ280209951709QQihZ018QQcategoryZ30172QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

[BK]

Id try em before you buy cos I sat in some in a 90 truck cab once and there wasnt enough padding for me,they were bone hard to sit in,they sell em at makro near me

[cotefarmboy]

After measuring I reckon they are too big anyway  :(

Back to the drawing board

[BK]

tell ya Mr2 seats go straight in

[cotefarmboy]

Bidding on some on eBay now  :)

[BK]

go 4 it just make sure they are mk2 seats :D

[MuddyMachine]

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The eBay ones mentioned above seem too cheap to be true at less then £70 a pair  :D

Will get some ordered up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slide-Recline-Rally-Car-Bucket-Seats-Pair-Black_W0QQitemZ280209951709QQihZ018QQcategoryZ30172QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
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I have them fitted, they are very comfy and have plenty of room, seat not even all the way back :shock:. I am 6foot. Got to admit I dont know how long they will last :lol:

[Mule]

I have Ford Scorpio Leather seats in mine sit in very well haven't wired them up though so static, just made an L shaped bracket and bolted them to the seat box, very comfy, may be a bit soft for some.

[paradigm shift]

Is it because you simply don't fit the standard seats or because they're knackered? A friend of mine got the seat re-trimming kit from Paddocks so his are basically like brand new and they're a world apart from my saggy 20 year old ones. Well worth the money for what are effectively brand new seats imho.. especially as you can still get into the battery compartment and they match the rest of the vehicle.

[Rasbo]

Cobra Monaco's with landrover logo trim, only time my bum ached was when i sat in traffic on the m1 for 12 hrs.