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tricky 100 said:
Then why not just get yours reupholstered ? thats all they are afterall,same seats different foam and it will be cheaper .
Do they do the probax option as well now ? I thought they just re-did the leather ? Plus I'm without the car for several weeks. Would rather just buy a new pair, spend an afternoon fitting them & I'm done.S Works said:
Someone's telling you porky pies. I bought a set of Motorsport seats custom-trimmed and probax lined last year. £750 a pop.
Was that from Hangar ? I can see the Exige ones on hangar for about 1400. I'm after the one's that come with the Elise touring pack, don't want the racing ones, just the standard newish Elise leather ones. No-one seems to sell them!
Just pick up the phone and talk to Hangar 111 and tell them what you want. Just because it's not on a website with a 'Buy' button next to it doesn't mean it can't be done.Quite.
The ones I have are LS motorsport shells trimmed to suit, and as I said, they were £750 each. You'll then need runners which are about another £130. All this plus VAT. H111 can get them, as can any main dealer direct from Hethel.
If you want the "standard" shells, just get yours retrimmed via H111, Sinclaires, MSC, or any other independent, or a dealer etc. The process is the same. They all* get sent back to the trim shop.
The ones I have are LS motorsport shells trimmed to suit, and as I said, they were £750 each. You'll then need runners which are about another £130. All this plus VAT. H111 can get them, as can any main dealer direct from Hethel.
If you want the "standard" shells, just get yours retrimmed via H111, Sinclaires, MSC, or any other independent, or a dealer etc. The process is the same. They all* get sent back to the trim shop.
- there are other options that some of the indies can provide. H111 and MSC for instance have their own trimmers, but may not use Probax.
Obviously seats are a personnel thing. The ones in my 54 111R are pre Probax and fit me perfectly. Have driven 600miles in a day with the obvious petrol stops and feel better climbing out of the Elise than I do the family car after 150miles.
If you have tried Probax and they suit you, then get them, but dont just get them because they are latest version and they "Sound" like they are comfortable because everyone else says so.
If you have tried Probax and they suit you, then get them, but dont just get them because they are latest version and they "Sound" like they are comfortable because everyone else says so.
Bada Bing! said:
I can't imagine why anyone would willingly pay money for the probax seats. I really need to get some foam put into mine. They are awful for motorway journeys and just plain uncomfortable.
I can't imagine why anyone would pay nearly £28k for an Elise that's not as quick as a £13k S1 Sport 160, but evidently plenty of people think it's worth the depreciation.S Works said:
Bada Bing! said:
I can't imagine why anyone would willingly pay money for the probax seats. I really need to get some foam put into mine. They are awful for motorway journeys and just plain uncomfortable.
I can't imagine why anyone would pay nearly £28k for an Elise that's not as quick as a £13k S1 Sport 160, but evidently plenty of people think it's worth the depreciation.But thanks, I didn't realise the Sport 160 did 0-60 in 4.9secs and 150mph. My S2 is in my opinion better looking, more reliable, more robust, and has a warranty. And when it is no longer fast enough, I'll buy a faster one, rather than shaft the resale value by modifying it.
Edited by Bada Bing! on Wednesday 31st October 20:11
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