5exi seats?!

5exi1stTimer · #1 1st February 2006, 09:45

Hello all 5exi nutterz!!

I am now ready to start looking for seats for the my 5exi. I have considered the "cut out" seats from Marlin but find them rather expensive and flimsy...

I've also been told Lotus Elise seats fit and wondered if anyone has any other suggestions of other seat possibilities, or ideas where i could pick some cheap elise seats from.

Hope all builds are going to plan... would love an update from everyone with their progress...

Thanks

Andy

Dan · #2 1st February 2006, 11:43

Same problem with me Andy. I need to replace the marlin narrow seats as I don't fit in them. I was going to order some of the wide versions, but the price is putting me off. I'm going to go for a pair of Elise or VX220 seats. They were built for this sort of car and are low to the floor. Even with the Low marlin seats my heads still not that far below the roll bar, so I have to be careful when picking the seats.
Elise seats do however seem to be as rare as rocking horse poop.

craig · #3 1st February 2006, 17:28

I've been watching Elise seats on ebay for a while now and they go quite cheaply when they come up so it's down to waiting! Some nice one were on last week in alcantara blue but too far for me to travel!

Get my kit in about 3 weeks

limpabit · #4 1st February 2006, 18:07

Got mine from Macro's of all places. £120 the pair.

Can comfortable as well. Also come in bue/black.

Dan · #5 1st February 2006, 19:48

Was highest bidder on the nice blue elise seats last week, and just before the end the kind seller decided to remove the item from sale....

not a happy chappy....

5exi1stTimer · #6 2nd February 2006, 15:09

John

Wheres "macros"... I'm liking your seats a LOT!!!! If they come on blue i'm getting some next week....

You got a link??

Andy

(Hows the build comin on mate?!)

5exi1stTimer · #7 2nd February 2006, 15:10

Dan....

When you coming over to take me 4 a spin in the silver beast???!?!?!?

Andy

Dan · #8 2nd February 2006, 16:09

We don't have a Macro in Northamptonshire, Closest one is Coventry, they are trade only though, you need a card to get in.

Anytime you want to come over and go for a spin let me know. I'm hoping for a decent bit of weather this weekend...

craig · #9 2nd February 2006, 16:53

I didn't realise that the seats were removed Dan! They were the business though... The type r engine is still sitting in the garage patiently waiting for it's new home

I have spoken to Mark about my kit a few times of late and the chassis is going to be stonger than normal either a stronger grade material or extra sections due to the fact it's getting supercharged

Would not have been happy at all if it had twisted due to the power....

Dan · #10 2nd February 2006, 16:59

Sounds good craig. You'll have one heck of a fast motor when its finished.

Still don't know what to do about the whole power thing. Did have a Brand new T-Series turbo lined up, but the company selling them sold the last batch to a motorsport team and forgot about me...

craig · #11 2nd February 2006, 16:59

Try this link and look at the seats this seller sells some good alcantara seats for £249 in all colours
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-PAIR-BLACK-A...ayphotohosting

Craig

limpabit · #12 2nd February 2006, 17:46

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Originally Posted by 5exi1stTimer

John

Wheres "macros"... I'm liking your seats a LOT!!!! If they come on blue i'm getting some next week....

You got a link??

Andy

(Hows the build comin on mate?!)

There trade only and I have one close by me. if you want them and if your in the area, I'll go with you and get them for you.

Builds getting there. Had a few headaches. Like the steering column having high resistance to earth for the horn. No good for the horn.

And a little electrical problem that hopefully will be solved this weekend. But car runs and has a sweet sound.