Bought a 75 at last - Page 2

Spongebob · 19th April 2018, 18:02

She is only 5ft tall. Lol. I think a spacer out of box steel in between the seat runner and the floor. Longer bolts. That's the plan, unless anyone can come up with an alternative. This is why I like electric seats. She has had 2 new hips so will need to sit in the correct position. Apart from that she is like Kelly Holmes about the place since the new parts.

stocktake · 19th April 2018, 18:07

try to obtain an electric drivers seat out of a LHD it will have height adjustment

. passenger seats with height adjustment do exist but are not common.

Spongebob · 19th April 2018, 18:12

Now why didn't I think of that. Good idea. I The search starts but I'm not too confident of finding one.
Thanks for the idea though.

trikey · 19th April 2018, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Spongebob

Now why didn't I think of that. Good idea. I The search starts but I'm not too confident of finding one.

Thanks for the idea though.

Put an ad in the overseas section, some of our Dutch members may be able to assist.

Spongebob · 19th April 2018, 20:18

Thanks for your help and input

smudge.g · 20th April 2018, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

try to obtain an electric drivers seat out of a LHD it will have height adjustment

. passenger seats with height adjustment do exist but are not common.

Blimey, had my Tourer for coming up to a year and never knew the passenger seat electric adjustment was just front/back!!! The things you learn on here....

Spongebob · 21st April 2018, 10:21

Anyone know of some decent seat covers for the 75 are the best.

I have devised a plan with shaped memory foam to raise the passenger seat up higher but will need some decent seat covers to finish it off

oswestryalex · 21st April 2018, 21:53

Oddly enough I noticed there is a difference in seat height between the Rovers and the MG ZTs - my Rover has a fairly high seating position, but the MG ZT you are hunkered down as though in a Spitfire (Battle of Britain, not BLMC...) which is very atmospheric for the sportier feel. It may be worth checking seat types, as clearly the Rover I have gives a 'commanding' view, so it may vary between years, perhaps?

Spongebob · 21st April 2018, 23:24

My passenger seat is very low. No good for the Mrs although the car i like very much.

Dorchester2 · 22nd April 2018, 04:43

Same impression in mine. Mrs is rather worried to be sat so low.
Doesn't seem that the 75 seats are that higher than the ZT ones.

19th April 2018, 18:07	#12
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	try to obtain an electric drivers seat out of a LHD it will have height adjustment . passenger seats with height adjustment do exist but are not common. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

22nd April 2018, 04:43	#20
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Same impression in mine. Mrs is rather worried to be sat so low. Doesn't seem that the 75 seats are that higher than the ZT ones. __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

19th April 2018, 18:02	#11
Spongebob Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	She is only 5ft tall. Lol. I think a spacer out of box steel in between the seat runner and the floor. Longer bolts. That's the plan, unless anyone can come up with an alternative. This is why I like electric seats. She has had 2 new hips so will need to sit in the correct position. Apart from that she is like Kelly Holmes about the place since the new parts.

19th April 2018, 18:12	#13
Spongebob Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Now why didn't I think of that. Good idea. I The search starts but I'm not too confident of finding one. Thanks for the idea though.

19th April 2018, 20:18	#15
Spongebob Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for your help and input

21st April 2018, 10:21	#17
Spongebob Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Anyone know of some decent seat covers for the 75 are the best. I have devised a plan with shaped memory foam to raise the passenger seat up higher but will need some decent seat covers to finish it off

21st April 2018, 21:53	#18
oswestryalex Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T connoisseur saloon 2003 in blue , MG ZT 190+ 2003 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswestry Posts: 308 Thanks: 159 Thanked 99 Times in 57 Posts	Oddly enough I noticed there is a difference in seat height between the Rovers and the MG ZTs - my Rover has a fairly high seating position, but the MG ZT you are hunkered down as though in a Spitfire (Battle of Britain, not BLMC...) which is very atmospheric for the sportier feel. It may be worth checking seat types, as clearly the Rover I have gives a 'commanding' view, so it may vary between years, perhaps?

21st April 2018, 23:24	#19
Spongebob Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	My passenger seat is very low. No good for the Mrs although the car i like very much.