PeteE
New Member
Hi Folks,
I 've toyed with the idea of getting a Defender for a number of years, but have always ended up buying something else.
I am looking for an old school 4x4 for shooting and stalking, and possibly a daily driver. It would be used for fairly long road trips of between 200miles and 400miles several times a year for stalking trips so I want a degree of comfort..
Over the years, I have owned several 4x4's, but all were Japanese, and apart from one, they have all been dead reliable, comfortable and more than reasonable off road in a fairly stock form.
I have also driven Series 111's and early Defenders in the military, and TDI Defenders of one sort or another on various shoots/estates.
What really puts me off the Defender is the driving position, with it being quashed up against the drivers door. I currently have a Jimny, and believe it or not, I find that more roomy and comfortable to drive.
Without switching to a Rangy or Disco, is there anything that can be done to improve the drivers seating position? I feel like the steering wheel, seat and peddles need moving to towards the centre of the vehicle by about 3" to 4" to give more elbow room against the drivers side door.
Is that possible or would it be a major undertaking? I'd be happy to loose the centre cubby in the process..
Thanks in advance,
Peter
I 've toyed with the idea of getting a Defender for a number of years, but have always ended up buying something else.
I am looking for an old school 4x4 for shooting and stalking, and possibly a daily driver. It would be used for fairly long road trips of between 200miles and 400miles several times a year for stalking trips so I want a degree of comfort..
Over the years, I have owned several 4x4's, but all were Japanese, and apart from one, they have all been dead reliable, comfortable and more than reasonable off road in a fairly stock form.
I have also driven Series 111's and early Defenders in the military, and TDI Defenders of one sort or another on various shoots/estates.
What really puts me off the Defender is the driving position, with it being quashed up against the drivers door. I currently have a Jimny, and believe it or not, I find that more roomy and comfortable to drive.
Without switching to a Rangy or Disco, is there anything that can be done to improve the drivers seating position? I feel like the steering wheel, seat and peddles need moving to towards the centre of the vehicle by about 3" to 4" to give more elbow room against the drivers side door.
Is that possible or would it be a major undertaking? I'd be happy to loose the centre cubby in the process..
Thanks in advance,
Peter
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