Don't find mine the most comfy but maybe it's had some obese heifer in itP38 is the only car i've driven where I don't get a bad back, nice and soft seat base in nice!
I tip the seat base up to help with thigh support and recline and seat to take the pressure of the spine, like Keith said
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
Must of!
Scotiawhiskers
Well-Known Member
Plug weld a big hex nut on to it. Combination of welding heat, grip and access should do it.12 point bolts are frigging stupid
Sockets are never a *precise* fit, add to that a bit of rust and there not much left to get hold of
Had to do that on a few things over the years - oil filter bolt on the XJ550 that had been tightened far too much when I got it and only had a 10mm head. 17mm nut wended on it came out easy.
There wasn't much room to get a spanner on, never mind a welder
12 point bolts are frigging stupid
Sockets are never a *precise* fit, add to that a bit of rust and there not much left to get hold of
Heat but careful of the CV boot.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
I sit upright in the seat compared to other vehicles. Best thing I’ve ever driven for my lower back/hips. Hilux werent too bad but bouncy with leaf springs which could give you a jolt. beemers are a no for me for this exact reason. You all saw what i did to mine.
I actually meant the carrier Kermie. The callipers I just sheared them right off
(EZ outs still available if you need them)
I actually meant the carrier Kermie. The callipers I just sheared them right off
(EZ outs still available if you need them)
Scotiawhiskers
Well-Known Member
Half fitted a temporary circuit to remote open the boot - problem somewhere between the button and the earth through the door lock. I know what I want to do, but it'll have to wait until after the house move is done. This is just a get through that time bodge.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
The plus for me is being able to extend the steering column and lower it which is what allows me to recline the seat back.
The second most comfortable car was my XJS but I had to mod the seat mounts to raise the front of the seat or with the back reclined a bit I found I would slide forward.
Enthusiastman
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Said a tearful good bye to me beautiful L405 yesterday. As much as i loved her to bits i had not used her for 3 months and since buying her last year and with all this covid ****e i had only done 1500 miles in her and at £585 to tax for 12 months it was a big pill to swallow. I also missed having a classic car in my mancave so i have bought another which is only £280 to tax and at least i can start going to the car shows again this year where as i could not with the L405 as she was too new.
The L405 has gone in to the trade with a specialist who deals with them all the time amongst his other marques so someone soon will be aquiring a mint L405. I got top money for her too in Px so i am very happy with the deal we did albeit i tad sad as she was closed trailered away all pristine looking. Time to start tinkering again with my new aquisition. This is now my 3rd of this marque. Love em i do.
The L405 has gone in to the trade with a specialist who deals with them all the time amongst his other marques so someone soon will be aquiring a mint L405. I got top money for her too in Px so i am very happy with the deal we did albeit i tad sad as she was closed trailered away all pristine looking. Time to start tinkering again with my new aquisition. This is now my 3rd of this marque. Love em i do.
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Enthusiastman
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Most uncomfortable car I have owned was my XJ40.
I had a 1994 Daimler XJ40. She was a real minter car. Had her for 6 years. 4.0 straight six.
Very comfy seats but they didn't go back far enough, so a sore knee from being jammed against the dash was a shame..
Miss that car.
Great drive.
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
Thought you were keeping your leather clad ,Bretton beret wearing boyfriend a secret Brendon.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
You’d think there’d be loads of leg room is about 25 ft long!
Nice one Had every confidence it youNot a single issue
Temp gauge stayed rock steady even after being stuck for an hour and a half due to a prang on the m6. Went to Plymouth.
24mpg average. Mainly 60mph going, 70 occasionally 80 coming back.
4 up and the boot full as well as the centre seat and footwell.
I trust her now, turned out to be a good purchase in the end
Coming out timeThought you were keeping your leather clad ,Bretton beret wearing boyfriend a secret Brendon.
