Tillet Seat Alternatives

[timrw81]

I'm going to go down the composite tillett seat route when I can afford an R400, but i think I must have a funny shaped a*se or something because I find myself slipping down the seat.

1) Has anone else had this problem?

2) Is there a fix for it with foam or something like it?

3) Are there any other lightweight seats around that are a different shape? (I looked on the Tillett website and they offer a nice reclined one but I think it's only suitable for 5 or 6 point harnesses and I'm not sure what it would be like with reach for steering wheel and pedals).

Any suggestions?

[allen l]

Reverie

[Tango7]

You could try the seat pads from either Oxted or Reverie which are around £120 a set to cover both seats. In addition to providing a bit of grip, they stop your backside from freezing if you go out on a cold day

[dreamer75]

Or you could go for a bag seat?

[7SS]

Are you using 6 point harnesses? If I'm just pootling about I don't bother with the crotch strap & will slip down. On track or on a full on blat I'll do it up, that does the job.

ETA you can also alter the angle the tillet sits at by adding / removing washers to adjust to your ideal angle, this should help too.

Edited by 7SS on Sunday 19th July 00:49

[timrw81]

OK, so you can get 6 point harnesses for caterhams then? Any links?

What are bag seats?

If I were to tilt the seat back, would I just adjust the pedals back to retain easy reach of everything.

I take it all of this has been done MANY times before, so asking novice questions haha.

[James.S]

Caterham and Willams will do harnesses for you.

On the subject of seats I know of a very nice new Tillet B4 for sale, unused with a slight mark on the undeside. mail me if your intrested.

Bag seats are basically a bag filled with expanding foam that mold around your body shape, mostly seen in racing circles.....they are a great fit but do not last particularly well.....but they are cheap to make, about £40 in materials.

[fergus]

timrw81 said:

3) Are there any other lightweight seats around that are a different shape?

http://www.jkcomposites.com/7%27s-dimensions-page.html

Steve Tillett is getting very expensive these days. Reverie stuff is very good, but they charge accordingly!

[damdy-cash]

have also a look here: www.tritonraceproducts.co.uk/seats.htm

cvheers Volker

[dreamer75]

I tilted my tillet up with washers at the front and didn't need to adjust my pedals, but it's all going to depend on your bodyshape and your pedal setup - try it !

It's a be-atch of a job though, at least on mine!

[timrw81]

Wow it looks like there's lots of options. I'll just search back onto this thread when it comes to buying the car. Best thing, i guess, is that you don't just have to put up with slipping down the seat. I drive an MX-5 at the moment, will drive the Caterham as my everyday car, and really don't see it being that less practical. Thanks guys - and gal.