I really enjoy my 2004 Disco but the drivers compartment is a bit tight. I'm 6'4" and my right leg is cramped. This problem is not unique to my Rover but I'm determined to fix it. I have begun my own technique of accomplishing this but I was wondering if anybody else has been there done that? If so, maybe you can give me some ideas or pointers?

 

A LOT of custom car places do this fix all the time for people. I know my father had the seat on one of his cars moved back due to not having enough space. Just make sure it is anchored in well enough when you move it back. In case of a wreck you don't want your seat breaking free.

 

I feel for you man; I am 6'3" and I am almost all legs, lol. I am comfortable in my Rover, and I make full use of the adjustable seat. My 1994 Pontiac has a power seat. Great support. When I got the Rover going, I was going to sell the Pontiac, but I can't bring myself to do it.

 

Check out Disco web's tech section. They have a write up on make the seat move back further.

 

http://www.myrovers.com/?p=715

This is what i did in my 04. Works great.

 

I might do this to my 03 D2. I'm 6'6" and yeah I could definitely use more leg room. Thanks for the link!

 

there built for short, fit, British people, darn..

 

Short fit British people? I served over half my life in the U.S. Military and I can tell you for a fact that British chaps come in all shapes and sizes. Most are large and fit not unlike U.S. Soldiers. I believe the drivers compartment of the Disco was developed with women in mind. Anyway, I managed to move the worm drive attachment back 3" and it worked very well. I still could use another 3" for the ultimate comfort. I'm afraid to move the worm drive back any further because I believe it would make the seat unsafe. So, I'm have the entire frame relocated to the rear approx. 2-3" by a machine/mechanic shop. Total cost $150.00. Worth every penny for the comfort! Fortunately my arms are 37+" long. No problem reaching the wheel. I'll reply here after the work is done and let every body know how it went.

 

I would question the saftey of that... but gah at 6' 5" I would love that extra room!
I have gotten to a point not where if I drive our Subruban I almost dont like the huge open feeling. The disco seat makes me feel like im in control, not driving a recliner.

So on a side note for all you tall people... Do any of your backs start to hurt on long trips? I never get back pains, ever... expect when im in the disco for a long period of time. Maybe its just me.

 

Remove the seat tracks, turn them around and then put the seat back.