RECARO or CORBEAU - Which is Best? Time for a SEAT UPGRADE in our Land Rover Defender 110 XS Utility

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2 жыл бұрын

What are the best seats to upgrade to from the original OEM seats fitted in the Defender 90 / 110 XS / Puma / TD5, etc.? Are Recaro seats (Cross Sportster CS with the flatter seat cushion) worth the extra money, do they still have removable seat bases, or are other brands like Corbeau RSS / RXI Elite seats just as good, if not better? Are bucket seats a wise choice in a Land Rover Defender, and should you choose low base or regular high base bucket seats? What about other types of seats like Exmoor Trim or Premium Puma seats as fitted in Defenders from 2013 onwards?
The time has finally come to change the seats in my own Defender, it’s been planned for a while and I wish I’d done it sooner to be honest. The new upgraded Defender seats are now so much better than the OEMs, you need to go out and get some right away! On that note, if you do want any CORBEAU seat for your Defender or any other car, get in touch as we have an excellent relationship with Corbeau now so can offer you a very good deal.
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@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

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@angelodamaro7985 2 жыл бұрын

They look stunning! Great job.

@williamoakes664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, they look nice and slim all things considered….how about getting in and out, how does the bolster feel when sliding in and out of the car please? Finally what’s that cost for two please? Thanks Will

@stovesincoves9417 2 жыл бұрын

These look great. Deffo the next upgrade for our 110. Just been looking online and would be keen to know if yours are leather or the vinyl ones? Also appreciate the helpful info about the extra space in the back for the kids seats.

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

I went with vinyl mainly so I wouldn't cry when the kids inevitably scuff them 🙂 The look and finish is still A1 though. Feel free to message me when you want a set and we'll get you a good deal.

@rustandoil 7 ай бұрын

Look great.... But I couldn't manage without access to fuses and battery

@al-s 7 ай бұрын

I've installed a workaround recently. Will be putting a short video up when I have time

@Aprilia_tuono_v4_rider 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Did you look into the seats by Exmoor Trim? If you wanted the removable base like the OEM and the old Recaros they have them on their seats

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

The rare times I need access to under the seat I don't mind unbolting, it's fairly easy but yes having removable bases are preferable if you need regular access.

@francescomondo4102 2 жыл бұрын

They look great, keep up the videos. On the whole do they take up less space than OEM seats? Do they protrude at the back more too? I have a 2 seater pickup and I’m trying to figure out what will fit?

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, have a watch and towards the end you'll see how they compare to the OEMs 👍

@bayleyanderson8178 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up changing your OEM seats? I’ve got a 110 hi cap with the same problem, not sure what will take up less room as I’m 6’7 and it’s tight but useable at the moment

@overnighter 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 that intro

@race-it 2 жыл бұрын

So the new bolts were they m8 x20 or m8x25 only asking as just hit the same problem

@robshaw6912 2 жыл бұрын

"tickle holes" 😂😂

@stephanejacquet1400 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I’m interested to buy new seats for my defender 110 SW TD5 2006. Does corbeau fit to my defender and where I can buy them (heated) at the best price (delivered in Belgium)?

@drumpt67 5 ай бұрын

Recaro has removable seats with the sportster x cross

@al-s 5 ай бұрын

Not any more unfortunately, the latest versions did away with the removable base

@joseaubesosierra6323 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por los subtítulos en español. Tengo un defender y quisiera ponerle unos asientos más comodos. Gracias.

@Jason-cl8hk 2 жыл бұрын

Good review but I missed how the shorter bolts affected the heating elements on the passenger seat, or maybe I misunderstood?

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

It was the bolts that attach the seat to the base, the oem ones are too long to re-use so don't fully tighten down the new seat frame securely to the new seat base (they bottom out underneath), so you need shorter bolts to fix the seat to the base properly. Nothing to do with the heating elements, sorry to confuse you!

@TheCjwright1979 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the seat skins from, they look great!!

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, search for Seatskinz. Pete is your guy

@TheCjwright1979 2 жыл бұрын

@@al-s thanks so Much 👍🏼

@stevennelson8152 2 жыл бұрын

They look really smart ...... I'm trying to make up my mind to buy a defender, you are making this really difficult to buy anything else ......

@al-s 2 жыл бұрын

😂 just get it done already!! Wish I'd bought one sooner. Actually trying to persuade my wife we need a second, but that conversation didn't go too well...

@race-it 2 жыл бұрын

@@al-s it’s always simpler to ask for forgiveness than permission, but it may cost you a new kitchen…