S1 Seat options

[MancBen]

Hi There,

Has anyone replaced the seats in their S1 ? Are there any direct replacement aftermarket options from the likes of Sparco, Corbeau etc ? ... Something that offers great support but with added comfort ?

Many Thanks
Ben

[cej]

I'm saving up for a set of these:

www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=433


light-weight and more comfortable than the standard seats.

[MancBen]

581 quid each...

... I think not !


Cheers though

[cuzza]

Corbeau did a drivers seat that fits (not enough room for two in the car) and it's fitted to the Sport 135. You can have you S1 seats trimmed to look the same and I think they can add extra padding etc. if you want it.

The S2 seats will fit but instantly make your car more lady-like

Unfortunately the other options are are Reverie or Exige seats which are mega moolah.

You could get a set of harnesses which will hold you in better and cost less.

[MancBen]

Yeah, the seats in the 135 look great - So why can you only fit the drivers one ?

[rfoster]

There's a chap over on Selocl selling a pair of red leather S1 111S seats for about £250 I think - they actually have padding in them. Ebay is your friend here.

[cuzza]

MancBen said:

Yeah, the seats in the 135 look great - So why can you only fit the drivers one ?

Like I said - there's not enough room, they're too wide to fit next to each other.

What's the problem with the std ones?

[bogie]

have a look on www.hangar111.com

Corbeau used to do some that are comfy and it spot on for about £400 each...thats as cheap as they get...most good seats are £600-800 each in custom trim

[Mr_C]

cuzza said:

What's the problem with the std ones?

they aren't exactly comfy, are they?

[cuzza]

Mr_C said:

cuzza said: What's the problem with the std ones? they aren't exactly comfy, are they?

Depends on your point of view I guess, my car is not used every day so it doesn't bother me. Beats me why anyone would buy a car as a daily driver if they don't find it comfortable.

Was trying to get to the bottom of the question really

If they're not comfy - S1 111S seats are better and Hangar 111 can get your std shells re-trimmed to that spec in any colour you want. I think they use the Lotus trimshop so you couldjust go direct too.

[Mr_C]

cuzza said:

Depends on your point of view I guess, my car is not used every day so it doesn't bother me. Beats me why anyone would buy a car as a daily driver if they don't find it comfortable. Was trying to get to the bottom of the question really If they're not comfy - S1 111S seats are better and Hangar 111 can get your std shells re-trimmed to that spec in any colour you want. I think they use the Lotus trimshop so you couldjust go direct too.

Do you know what they charge?

I use mine every day and its only when I've been in the car for a couple of hours that a start to get bum and back ache! Normally it's fine, and I love driving it.

thanks

Paul

[cuzza]

Mr_C said:

Do you know what they charge? I use mine every day and its only when I've been in the car for a couple of hours that a start to get bum and back ache! Normally it's fine, and I love driving it. thanks Paul

I think it's a bespoke service but not at all unreasonable from what I've heard look here and scroll down a bit for trimshop www.hangar111.com/display_page.php?i=17. I'm sure I read somewhere that of the re-trim places will give you replacement seats (which you'll need if you use it every day ) while yours are away being done. Suggest you sit in a 111S first to see if if it's enough of a difference.

[S Works]

Check out the B&C online catalogue too. They have Corbeau aftermarket seats for Driver and Passenger seats. Drivers is around £350 I think.