S1 Leather Seats
Discussion
I love my Elise but the lack of padding is becoming a pain, the only thing I’ve owned that’s more uncomfortable is my old Honda Africa twin…
Anyway I’m thinking about having my seats re-trimmed and extra padding, but have read other owners use VX220 seats ! there is a set on ebay at the moment, bidding £30 … I’m looking for advise on which to use as a donor seat ? This time it won't be in leather either, a little drive the other day in the sun and the seats became a sweet bath…. Hmm nice…
Cheers
M.
Anyway I’m thinking about having my seats re-trimmed and extra padding, but have read other owners use VX220 seats ! there is a set on ebay at the moment, bidding £30 … I’m looking for advise on which to use as a donor seat ? This time it won't be in leather either, a little drive the other day in the sun and the seats became a sweet bath…. Hmm nice…
Cheers
M.
I have seen a couple of people fitting S2 Seats, and these really the business i.e.Probax.
3 days and 1500 miles later and back still ok ! Rest of the body was dead, but not from the seats LOL
Like these : http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1034937.htm
3 days and 1500 miles later and back still ok ! Rest of the body was dead, but not from the seats LOL
Like these : http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1034937.htm
Looking at between 220 - 300 a seat depending on material. You can send the seats off via Dealers, direct with Factory or with http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?category=71
As far as I know !
Think people seem to get seats back in around 3-6 weeks, So I understand....
As far as I know !
Think people seem to get seats back in around 3-6 weeks, So I understand....
I paid £700 for the pair, retrimmed in red & black leather with probax padding and logo in the headrest, which might seem a bit steep but I'm delighted with them. I had them done via Bell & Colvill who send them onto to Lotus. Downside was they took 10 weeks cos it took Lotus three tries to get them right. But B&C did give me donor seats whilst mine were being done.
They sound nice - Got any pictures?
I am thinking of getting the dash retrimmed - I better wait for the Winter with that lead time LOL !
I am thinking of getting the dash retrimmed - I better wait for the Winter with that lead time LOL !
RedFred said:
I paid £700 for the pair, retrimmed in red & black leather with probax padding and logo in the headrest, which might seem a bit steep but I'm delighted with them. I had them done via Bell & Colvill who send them onto to Lotus. Downside was they took 10 weeks cos it took Lotus three tries to get them right. But B&C did give me donor seats whilst mine were being done.
Your standard seats will be fine as donor seats. Lotus trim shop does a great job and the prices aren't outrageous. You have to go through a dealer but can spec the finish and padding (Probax) as you want - If you insist on pink, blue and yellow they'll do it!
I've a set of 111S seats in my S1 (I bought a complete newly retrimmed interior) and they are more comfy thatn the originals but still work OK on track. At some point I may fit something like the Tilletts but really want to try one over a distance to see how I get on with it.
I've a set of 111S seats in my S1 (I bought a complete newly retrimmed interior) and they are more comfy thatn the originals but still work OK on track. At some point I may fit something like the Tilletts but really want to try one over a distance to see how I get on with it.
[quote=Stu_00]They sound nice - Got any pictures?
Here's a pic of them - nice eh? I also had new matching door inserts made, but don't think I'll use them as it will be "too much" red. So if anyone interested in a pair of new scarlet red perforated leather inserts (S2 electric windows), then let me know before they go on ebay.
Here's a pic of them - nice eh? I also had new matching door inserts made, but don't think I'll use them as it will be "too much" red. So if anyone interested in a pair of new scarlet red perforated leather inserts (S2 electric windows), then let me know before they go on ebay.
There worth every pound!
I am saving for a retrim with Lotus, think you could make the Elise a very nice place to be with a bit of Alcantara !
I am saving for a retrim with Lotus, think you could make the Elise a very nice place to be with a bit of Alcantara !
goodwoodweirdo said:
Great thanks for the info, the S2's seats look a bargain at £600 !! out of interest are they much heavier ?
Better start saving as I want quilted diamond black leather with swade inserts – lotus logo’s and a working bolster… !!!!
Better start saving as I want quilted diamond black leather with swade inserts – lotus logo’s and a working bolster… !!!!
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