Exige Cup 260 seat pics? - LotusTalk

MTribe · 10-26-2009, 11:39 PM

Anyone have any good pics of the exige 260 seats? Can't find any close-ups.

Just asked in another thread as well, but anyone checked price/availability on these recently?

These:
NEW HANS Compliant Carbon Seat1
Part No. - Special Order Part A128B0270J
Applications - Elise/Exige/2-Eleven
HANS compliant carbon fibre lightweight race seat, as seen
in the Exige 260. These seats are FIA compliant when fitted
with FIA fixed seat brackets (ALS3V0109J).

Thanks!

Vishus_1 · 10-27-2009, 08:45 AM

They run over $3000 to $4000 each. There still is an availability issue but at least you can order them and wait several months now whereas before you were out of luck.

Drivers side - A128V0002J
Passenger side - A128V0004J

kwancho · 10-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Sorry to hijack, but I like the suede center console. Is that stock?
Also, the seats are hot. Obvi.

staninct · 10-27-2009, 08:55 AM

Yeah, the Alcantara and Carbon throughout are stock on the 260. Car is gorgeous in person.

tomrev · 10-27-2009, 09:10 AM

Had a chance to sit in these, in the Autoeurope car at Grattan, back in Aug. They are mucho nice, but the $$ is a bit beyond even my fantasy budget. Great seats!

MTribe · 10-27-2009, 09:24 AM

Any idea how much they weigh compared to stock?

Wow, these make many of the other options seem inexpensive!

jbs · 10-27-2009, 09:31 AM

about 1-2 kg lighter only than the standard Exige seats.

Vishus_1 · 10-27-2009, 10:35 AM

I have had 3 Exiges and can say that, although not easy cars to get in and out of, these seats actually make it a little more difficult. I'm not a tall guy so this isn't a big deal for me, but I can see it being a bigger issue for some taller people.

Also the padding on the head rest area is removable - it just velcros in and out.

And yes, as staninc pointed out, the alcantara console is part of the Sport 260 package. The binnacle and door panels are alcantara also. The dash, sills (up to the vents) are carbon fiber. The roof is CF and completely exposed underneath.

There have been some running changes to the US Spec Sport 260's - some of the interior changes have included full carpeting (like the touring package) that goes up the sills and rear view mirrors were added also (I have no idea why since there is no back window at all). Mine is one of the first 3 for sale that came back in March. It doesn't have the touring sound deadening, carpeting or rear view mirror that the later ones got. One of the other 2 cars that came over with mine (which includes Sienfelds car) had a EU radio - I didn't realize there was a difference but that was swapped out by the dealership - I haven't heard of any other changes than that.

[edit] --- forgot that later US Spec 260's got floor mats w Exige embroidered - like 08/09 240's w touring - but this has been inconsistent hit and miss. Mine are plain black.

10-26-2009, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
MTribe Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 313	Exige Cup 260 seat pics? Anyone have any good pics of the exige 260 seats? Can't find any close-ups. Just asked in another thread as well, but anyone checked price/availability on these recently? These: NEW HANS Compliant Carbon Seat1 Part No. - Special Order Part A128B0270J Applications - Elise/Exige/2-Eleven HANS compliant carbon fibre lightweight race seat, as seen in the Exige 260. These seats are FIA compliant when fitted with FIA fixed seat brackets (ALS3V0109J). Thanks! __________________ Lotus Sport Elise #24 71 TR6

10-27-2009, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,148 Images: 62	They run over $3000 to $4000 each. There still is an availability issue but at least you can order them and wait several months now whereas before you were out of luck. Drivers side - A128V0002J Passenger side - A128V0004J __________________ 2009 Exige Sport 260 - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the ~mustache~ Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

10-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 99	Sorry to hijack, but I like the suede center console. Is that stock? Also, the seats are hot. Obvi. __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

10-27-2009, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
MTribe Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 313	Any idea how much they weigh compared to stock? Wow, these make many of the other options seem inexpensive! __________________ Lotus Sport Elise #24 71 TR6

10-27-2009, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
jbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 166	about 1-2 kg lighter only than the standard Exige seats. __________________ Light is Right, My Lotus Elise R, 1785 lbs

10-27-2009, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
staninct Lifelong Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 63	Yeah, the Alcantara and Carbon throughout are stock on the 260. Car is gorgeous in person.

10-27-2009, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 90 Images: 10	Had a chance to sit in these, in the Autoeurope car at Grattan, back in Aug. They are mucho nice, but the $$ is a bit beyond even my fantasy budget. Great seats!

10-27-2009, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,148 Images: 62	I have had 3 Exiges and can say that, although not easy cars to get in and out of, these seats actually make it a little more difficult. I'm not a tall guy so this isn't a big deal for me, but I can see it being a bigger issue for some taller people. Also the padding on the head rest area is removable - it just velcros in and out. And yes, as staninc pointed out, the alcantara console is part of the Sport 260 package. The binnacle and door panels are alcantara also. The dash, sills (up to the vents) are carbon fiber. The roof is CF and completely exposed underneath. There have been some running changes to the US Spec Sport 260's - some of the interior changes have included full carpeting (like the touring package) that goes up the sills and rear view mirrors were added also (I have no idea why since there is no back window at all). Mine is one of the first 3 for sale that came back in March. It doesn't have the touring sound deadening, carpeting or rear view mirror that the later ones got. One of the other 2 cars that came over with mine (which includes Sienfelds car) had a EU radio - I didn't realize there was a difference but that was swapped out by the dealership - I haven't heard of any other changes than that. [edit] --- forgot that later US Spec 260's got floor mats w Exige embroidered - like 08/09 240's w touring - but this has been inconsistent hit and miss. Mine are plain black. __________________ 2009 Exige Sport 260 - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the ~mustache~ Purchased through St Louis Motorsports Last edited by Vishus_1 : 10-27-2009 at 10:59 AM.

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