Evansnathan
Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Yorkshire
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Hi,
I have a new D4 XS on the way.
What are the best seat covers to protect the seats on wet dirty days?
Would like machine washable and good tight fit.
Regards,
Nathan
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 12th Aug 2012 1:35 pm |
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RichardB
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
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| Re: Seat cover recommendations |
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Evansnathan wrote:Hi,
I have a new D4 XS on the way.
What are the best seat covers to protect the seats on wet dirty days?
Would like machine washable and good tight fit.
Regards,
Nathan
I have an XS and the leather is pretty tough. Mud and grime wipes off fine!
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| 12th Aug 2012 5:12 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I was after a set of seat covers for my MY12 D4 HSE and looked around at various makes, the Land Rover ones are VERY expensive so discounted them but then read on here (I think) that the Land ROver ones were made by a company called INKA who sell on ebay (LINK) However they don't sell the 2012 D4 front seat covers on there you have to ring up 01509 611 068 I rang them up and ordered a set (£39.95 Delivered for the front 2 seats) thinking at that price there were worth taking a punt on. They arrived in a plastic carrier bag exactly the same as the one the dealer had showed me and they fit like a glove  Obviously I have only had them a couple of months but they seem to be hard wearing and I am pretty pleased with them
Edit one thing I am not sure about is if they are washable as I can't find the instruction sheet  Cheers Ian
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| 12th Aug 2012 6:14 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Dan I posted about them originally they make the lr ones and are washable. Have a lr set on front seats from Nick and a set from Inca on middle row, very good. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 13th Aug 2012 2:32 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I have LR waterproof covers on the from seats - theya re a good tight fit but not very breathable and get hot on long journeys. the ones I have on the D3 bought in 2006 were waterproof cotton and a lot cooler and didnt make you sweat !!
whichever you get, make sure they have the slits down the side to allow the air bags to go off Duncan
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| 13th Aug 2012 2:37 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Sorry Russell I knew I had read it on here but couldn't find the thread last night
Here's the original thread Cheers Ian
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| 13th Aug 2012 3:50 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Dan that us the one.
Any idea why my phone posts twice every time I post with it MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 13th Aug 2012 9:16 pm |
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D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
Posts: 593
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I got some JLR covers for the front seats earlier this year from TLO and they are extremely good and certainly not sweaty.
Seat covers
VPLAS0030SVA (beige)
£57.60 MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
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| 13th Aug 2012 11:28 pm |
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Apache
Member Since: 16 Oct 2011
Location: Yorkshire
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We use the UK Covers ones on both our Disco and FL2. I don't find them sweaty and 100% waterproof.
http://www.ukcovers.co.uk/
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| 13th Aug 2012 11:51 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Hairy Dan wrote:
Edit one thing I am not sure about is if they are washable as I can't find the instruction sheet
Any update on whether they are washable?, also do they allow for the seat airbags?
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| 20th Aug 2012 11:36 am |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Right managed to find the fitting instructions and it doesn't mention any washing instructions  I know they can be washed down with a sponge as I have done that after a muddy event in Kielder. The ones I have do have the slits in for the air bags, if I remember correctly they asked whether I had DVD screens fitted and air bags (no to the screens yes to the bags) If you give them a call on 01509 611 068 I'm sure they will be able to tell you about the washing instructions. Cheers Ian
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| 20th Aug 2012 12:39 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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They told me they are washable when I brought mine. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 20th Aug 2012 7:36 pm |
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softuk
Member Since: 25 Aug 2010
Location: UK
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Have had genuine LR ones on all my Discoveries going back to the 300tdi I bought in 1994. These were in fact sold with the car last year, a bit tatty, but still serviceable. The original ones were made by Hatchbag, but as has been said, manufacturer has now been changed. They are well worth the expenditure, as they keep mud and dirt off the seats. Covers are fully machine washable, and dry in a few minutes hanging on the line. DON'T even be tempted to tumble dry them as it will affect the adhesives used. They are quick and easy to fit.
Not at all sweaty, but great on a filthy wet day in winter when you are constantly in and out of the car with wet waterproofs on. Mind you given the summer we have had they are great on a filthy wet day in July!
Have had the D4 covers for three years now, and still good as new.
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| 23rd Aug 2012 5:48 pm |
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Nottsman
Member Since: 18 Jun 2009
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 35
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| Re: Seat cover recommendations |
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Evansnathan wrote:
Would like machine washable and good tight fit.
Nathan
As far as tight fit goes, these guys seem to have it down to a science and they offer fabric (which should be washable) or leatherette but I can't find a lot of info or reviews about them. I don't know if anyone on forum has dealt with them before. I have sent them an email regarding airbag compatibilty and 35/30/35 2nd row configuartion so I will see how that goes.
https://www.topseatcovers.com/index.php/gallery
Reason being I am getting a D4 MY10 HSE with Almond/Nutmeg Premium leather and I prefer not to see how that stands up to the beating from the little ones as I don't think it will withstand abuse as well as the D3 XS leather which was hard as nails. 2010 D4 TDV6 HSE - Nara Bronze
2012 RRS SDV6 HSE Lux - Sumatra Black
2008 D3 TDV6 XS (Stornoway) - Gone & missed
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