Exige Touring pack seats - LotusTalk

skottoman · 04-19-2006, 07:50 PM

Hi, I'm new here. Have an ardent red/touring pack exige coming May 1st. Wondering how you feel about the seats, and comfort for daily and road tripping.

I'm coming from a tightly sprung MINI S on 40 series tires, so I'm used to a bit of a rough ride.

Want some photos of the seats, and opinions on how the 2006 seats feel for extended trips. I am in Santa Cruz, Ca. and want to take the car to Solvang/Santa Barbara.

Am I in for the bumpiest ride of my life? I'm used to the MINI, but would love some interior pics and thoughts on extended roadtrips in the Exige with Touring pack seats.
Cheers,
Skottoman

codymac · 04-19-2006, 07:51 PM

Paging Tim Mullen...

Abe · 04-19-2006, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skottoman

Hi, I'm new here. Have an ardent red/touring pack exige coming May 1st. Wondering how you feel about the seats, and comfort for daily and road tripping.

I'm coming from a tightly sprung MINI S on 40 series tires, so I'm used to a bit of a rough ride.

Want some photos of the seats, and opinions on how the 2006 seats feel for extended trips. I am in Santa Cruz, Ca. and want to take the car to Solvang/Santa Barbara.

Am I in for the bumpiest ride of my life? I'm used to the MINI, but would love some interior pics and thoughts on extended roadtrips in the Exige with Touring pack seats.
Cheers,
Skottoman

The only difference between the touring seats on the Exige and the non touring is leather (touring) and cloth (standard). The shape and design are the same however, I been told by several clients that the cloth, for some odd reason, seem more comfy. The standard set-up for the Exige which happen to be the sport pack set-up is pretty bumpy but, I don't see it as a nuances if you're going to be driving on the open road but, that's just me.

QuickSilver · 04-19-2006, 08:13 PM

I took delivery of my Exige 6 weeks ago - with leather touring pack seats. It's not my daily driver, but it was while I was getting up to the first service

I have now put 1,400 miles on the car (I was away for a week) and I have been really impressed with how comfortable the ride is although my longest stretch has been 2.5 hours. Obviously it is a firm ride, but I think the seats and driving position are good.

Not sure I have any picks of the seats.

skottoman · 04-19-2006, 08:41 PM

So does the new 2006 padding make a difference? I don't plan on making this my daily driver (my MINI is for that), but I do wonder about putting the first 1000 miles on. Would still love some pics. I've even seen some 2 tones that looked awesome.

So excited to get a lotus, In 1988 I saw a pearl white esprit, and from that day I swore I would own a lotus someday. 2 weeks from now is that day.
I'm sure you'll be hearing more from me from now on...
Cheers,
Skottoman

nas213 · 04-20-2006, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1

I been told by several clients that the cloth, for some odd reason, seem more comfy.

When I ordered my Exige, the salesman said the same. Don't to order the touring pack just for the leather seats because most are finding the cloth more comfortable, especially for track use because of much better grip. But for road use, either should be great. Did you get a chance to sit in an exige before you placed your order?

skottoman · 04-20-2006, 08:43 AM

Yes, I sat in an Exige equipped with the cloth seats. Felt normal to me, but it's hard to tell when you're sitting still. I figured the leather would be a little nicer so I went with the touring pack.
Cheers,
Skottoman

Abe · 04-20-2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nas213

When I ordered my Exige, the salesman said the same. Don't to order the touring pack just for the leather seats because most are finding the cloth more comfortable, especially for track use because of much better grip. But for road use, either should be great. Did you get a chance to sit in an exige before you placed your order?

I've sat in the cloth seats but, it feels the same as the leather. As far as track or autocross is concerned, it is better to go with the cloth as it has better grip that will prevent you from sliding.

skottoman · 04-20-2006, 07:37 PM

Well, I can't really change my mind now, getting the leather. Maybe I should just install a good harness that will hold me in the leather seats for the few track days I will experience. Otherwise, I guess i will enjoy the leather for days out on the public roads.
Cheers,
Skottoman

Bleu Omdurman · 04-21-2006, 06:11 AM

I had a sport package '05 until ...well lets not talk about that shall we?

Anyway, I auto x'd my car and had leather seats. I'm pretty trim and I didn't move one iota when racing it. as for comfort. THis car will rattle the teeth out of your head on the wrong roads compared to the mini but the ride is very comfortable considering what you are driving. I drove from Seattle to Atlanta via direct route using MOntana and then back using the southern route. Each time I drove the whole way in the same seat. We did about 14 hrs a day +/- 3 hrs and I never once got tired of the seat. The Exige well, apparantly those seats are even more comfortable. I don't think you'll have any issues but you will feel very much in contact with the road. You'll be sitting inches lower than the Mini.

laters

trevor

you'll have a blast. I envy you. if you sell the car, keep me in mind

skottoman · 04-21-2006, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the feedback. makes me feel better about the leather seats. My MINI is quite bumpy and jarring due to the light wheels and low profile tires. In some ways I suspect the Exige to be smoother with more sidewall. The 215/40 Yoko es100's on the mini are worn and quite low profile. Just a little over an inch!

I'll be sure to post up photos when I get the car after May 1st.
Cheers,
Skottoman

Bleu Omdurman · 04-22-2006, 10:24 PM

and if you decide you don't like the car i'll be buying in april 07. keep this old boy in mind!

laters

GaryD · 04-23-2006, 07:52 PM

I drive an Elise as a daily driver (28k) and my wife has JCW Mini Cooper S. The seats in the Elise are firmer but the position is better at least for me and the ride is less hobby horsey - the Mini is not so good over the bumps probably because of the higher CG (I have not compared the wheelbase but I think they might be close).

I sat in an Exige in the Criswell showroom and immediately felt the seats were better than the Elise... So you might find yourself leaving the Mini home and taking the comfortable ride instead

04-19-2006, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	Exige Touring pack seats Hi, I'm new here. Have an ardent red/touring pack exige coming May 1st. Wondering how you feel about the seats, and comfort for daily and road tripping. I'm coming from a tightly sprung MINI S on 40 series tires, so I'm used to a bit of a rough ride. Want some photos of the seats, and opinions on how the 2006 seats feel for extended trips. I am in Santa Cruz, Ca. and want to take the car to Solvang/Santa Barbara. Am I in for the bumpiest ride of my life? I'm used to the MINI, but would love some interior pics and thoughts on extended roadtrips in the Exige with Touring pack seats. Cheers, Skottoman

04-19-2006, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,260 Images: 19	Paging Tim Mullen... __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

04-19-2006, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
QuickSilver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 215	I took delivery of my Exige 6 weeks ago - with leather touring pack seats. It's not my daily driver, but it was while I was getting up to the first service I have now put 1,400 miles on the car (I was away for a week) and I have been really impressed with how comfortable the ride is although my longest stretch has been 2.5 hours. Obviously it is a firm ride, but I think the seats and driving position are good. Not sure I have any picks of the seats. __________________ '07 Land Rover LR3 '07 Black Audi RS4 '06 Silver Exige - gone for now '04 Silver Audi S4 - departed '05 Black Porsche Boxster - departed

04-21-2006, 06:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	Sliding I had a sport package '05 until ...well lets not talk about that shall we? Anyway, I auto x'd my car and had leather seats. I'm pretty trim and I didn't move one iota when racing it. as for comfort. THis car will rattle the teeth out of your head on the wrong roads compared to the mini but the ride is very comfortable considering what you are driving. I drove from Seattle to Atlanta via direct route using MOntana and then back using the southern route. Each time I drove the whole way in the same seat. We did about 14 hrs a day +/- 3 hrs and I never once got tired of the seat. The Exige well, apparantly those seats are even more comfortable. I don't think you'll have any issues but you will feel very much in contact with the road. You'll be sitting inches lower than the Mini. laters trevor you'll have a blast. I envy you. if you sell the car, keep me in mind __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

04-22-2006, 10:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	and if you decide you don't like the car i'll be buying in april 07. keep this old boy in mind! laters __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

04-19-2006, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	So does the new 2006 padding make a difference? I don't plan on making this my daily driver (my MINI is for that), but I do wonder about putting the first 1000 miles on. Would still love some pics. I've even seen some 2 tones that looked awesome. So excited to get a lotus, In 1988 I saw a pearl white esprit, and from that day I swore I would own a lotus someday. 2 weeks from now is that day. I'm sure you'll be hearing more from me from now on... Cheers, Skottoman

04-20-2006, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	Yes, I sat in an Exige equipped with the cloth seats. Felt normal to me, but it's hard to tell when you're sitting still. I figured the leather would be a little nicer so I went with the touring pack. Cheers, Skottoman

04-20-2006, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	Well, I can't really change my mind now, getting the leather. Maybe I should just install a good harness that will hold me in the leather seats for the few track days I will experience. Otherwise, I guess i will enjoy the leather for days out on the public roads. Cheers, Skottoman

04-21-2006, 08:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	Thanks for the feedback. makes me feel better about the leather seats. My MINI is quite bumpy and jarring due to the light wheels and low profile tires. In some ways I suspect the Exige to be smoother with more sidewall. The 215/40 Yoko es100's on the mini are worn and quite low profile. Just a little over an inch! I'll be sure to post up photos when I get the car after May 1st. Cheers, Skottoman

04-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
GaryD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 475	I drive an Elise as a daily driver (28k) and my wife has JCW Mini Cooper S. The seats in the Elise are firmer but the position is better at least for me and the ride is less hobby horsey - the Mini is not so good over the bumps probably because of the higher CG (I have not compared the wheelbase but I think they might be close). I sat in an Exige in the Criswell showroom and immediately felt the seats were better than the Elise... So you might find yourself leaving the Mini home and taking the comfortable ride instead

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