What drivers seat is in a 255 cup car? - LotusTalk

evilfij · 06-20-2007, 02:06 PM

Do tell.

It looks comfy.

Is it?

Ron

wallabyguy · 06-20-2007, 02:14 PM

Yes, it is comfy.It's a Recaro.

evilfij · 06-20-2007, 02:22 PM

Where can I buy one? Do you have a model number? I loved the recaro's in my friend's defender.

djo715 · 06-20-2007, 03:35 PM

You might check this link - someone was selling a Cup Car seat early April - not sure if it's still available.
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...light=Cup+Seat

polar · 06-22-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by djo715

You might check this link - someone was selling a Cup Car seat early April - not sure if it's still available.
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...light=Cup+Seat

that's mine. sold.
if u are bigger than 34 wasit. it's gonna be hurtful.

wallabyguy · 06-22-2007, 07:46 AM

It's a Recaro Apex. Nothing much else will fit, not even the Recaro Seat brackets. You can buy a Lotus sport / recaro seat or just buy one from recaro and test you fabrication skills on the brackets.

sleepless · 06-22-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by polar

that's mine. sold.
if u are bigger than 34 wasit. it's gonna be hurtful.

Yeah, you definitely want to sit in one before buying. I have the Sparco REV they used in the SCCA race cars; they are very narrow.

fitfan · 06-22-2007, 08:05 AM

talk to Ed Hann - he had a very slick seat installation done, they used an Alumn seat so that the could just squezze in a wider seat - very nice, very comfortable, and a wider seat does in fact in the Elise, you just need the right seat.

rwarden · 06-22-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepless

Yeah, you definitely want to sit in one before buying. I have the Sparco REV they used in the SCCA race cars; they are very narrow.

So are you saying the Sparco REV fits in an Elise as well, or were you talking about some other SCCA race car? I'm investigating various seat options as well. The stock Elise seats just aren't that great for the track - no sub hole, no shoulder belt holes, etc.. Thanks

-Rob W

EdHahn · 06-22-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

talk to Ed Hann - he had a very slick seat installation done, they used an Alumn seat so that the could just squezze in a wider seat - very nice, very comfortable, and a wider seat does in fact in the Elise, you just need the right seat.

*snore* wha? Oh.

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41102

The driver's side is 17" wide along the seat bottom. FWIW, a lot of custom fitting was required to get it fit. These are Kirkey Deluxe Road Race seats.

ed

evilfij · 06-22-2007, 11:28 AM

Thanks, off to find a recarro apex to sit in.

Ron

PS BTW 35in waist . . . . maybe I need to lose 10 more lbs.

sleepless · 06-22-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rwarden

So are you saying the Sparco REV fits in an Elise as well, or were you talking about some other SCCA race car? I'm investigating various seat options as well. The stock Elise seats just aren't that great for the track - no sub hole, no shoulder belt holes, etc.. Thanks

-Rob W

Yes, the REV fits. Mine is for sale, with fixed mounts and the shoulder harness holes have been modified; stock, they are way too low for even my paltry 5' 9"!

Jack · 06-25-2007, 03:43 PM

I'm 6' 1" and my waist is larger than a 34 and I fit just fine.

Here's the info on the seat that came in the Cup240....

sleepless · 06-25-2007, 07:21 PM

yeah, I found that it isn't the waist size that matters as much as the width between the outsides of the hips, where the femur comes out of the pelvis. that is where I feel the pain

polar · 06-25-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepless

yeah, I found that it isn't the waist size that matters as much as the width between the outsides of the hips, where the femur comes out of the pelvis. that is where I feel the pain

that and the size of your thighs. that's my problem.

polar · 06-25-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

I'm 6' 1" and my waist is larger than a 34 and I fit just fine.

.

try driving it on the street for 150 miles

Jack · 06-25-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by polar

try driving it on the street for 150 miles

I agree -- I would not want that seat in my daily driver.

I did just come back from a 75 mile drive on city streets/freeways -- it wasn't tooooo bad.

robb373 · 10-03-2008, 06:03 PM

I know this is months late, but just saw it.....The seat is a Recaro Profi SPG....It is snug and comfy at the same time and fits with no mods.
Mine is bolted straight to the floor and cage, no heavy brackets.
Griffen Motorwerks in Norcal is the USA distributor and is happy to sell one to you.

hope this helps....

Robb

shay2nak · 10-03-2008, 07:29 PM

best seat i ever sat in

Jack · 10-03-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robb373

I know this is months late, but just saw it.....
Robb

LOL....Robb, you're 1 year and 4 months late...but better late than never.

06-20-2007, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
evilfij Land Rover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 769	What drivers seat is in a 255 cup car? Do tell. It looks comfy. Is it? Ron __________________ 2006 Autumn Gold Elise SELL ME YOUR AUTUMN GOLD HARDTOP PLEASE OR WILL TRADE FOR CARBON FIBER LOOK TOP I ALREADY HAVE

06-20-2007, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,892	Yes, it is comfy.It's a Recaro. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

06-20-2007, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
evilfij Land Rover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 769	Where can I buy one? Do you have a model number? I loved the recaro's in my friend's defender. __________________ 2006 Autumn Gold Elise SELL ME YOUR AUTUMN GOLD HARDTOP PLEASE OR WILL TRADE FOR CARBON FIBER LOOK TOP I ALREADY HAVE

06-20-2007, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
djo715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 375	You might check this link - someone was selling a Cup Car seat early April - not sure if it's still available. http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...light=Cup+Seat __________________ 2007 Lotus Exige S \| Aspen White \| Track Pack, LSD, Starshield, Cup Suspension, Wheels & Slicks 2003 BMW M5 - daily driver 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - T04R

06-22-2007, 07:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,892	It's a Recaro Apex. Nothing much else will fit, not even the Recaro Seat brackets. You can buy a Lotus sport / recaro seat or just buy one from recaro and test you fabrication skills on the brackets. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

06-22-2007, 08:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,089	talk to Ed Hann - he had a very slick seat installation done, they used an Alumn seat so that the could just squezze in a wider seat - very nice, very comfortable, and a wider seat does in fact in the Elise, you just need the right seat. __________________ Driving it around!

06-22-2007, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
evilfij Land Rover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 769	Thanks, off to find a recarro apex to sit in. Ron PS BTW 35in waist . . . . maybe I need to lose 10 more lbs. __________________ 2006 Autumn Gold Elise SELL ME YOUR AUTUMN GOLD HARDTOP PLEASE OR WILL TRADE FOR CARBON FIBER LOOK TOP I ALREADY HAVE

06-25-2007, 03:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	I'm 6' 1" and my waist is larger than a 34 and I fit just fine. Here's the info on the seat that came in the Cup240.... Attached Images __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

06-25-2007, 07:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
sleepless Elise Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,224	yeah, I found that it isn't the waist size that matters as much as the width between the outsides of the hips, where the femur comes out of the pelvis. that is where I feel the pain __________________ Pete 05 Lotus Elise \| 06 Porsche Boxster S \| 97 Porsche Turbo

10-03-2008, 06:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
robb373 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 869	I know this is months late, but just saw it.....The seat is a Recaro Profi SPG....It is snug and comfy at the same time and fits with no mods. Mine is bolted straight to the floor and cage, no heavy brackets. Griffen Motorwerks in Norcal is the USA distributor and is happy to sell one to you. hope this helps.... Robb __________________ 2007 LOTUS CHALLENGE Exige "S" 2008 Ford F250 TT SD Tow Monster 2000 540i Sport 1977 Porsche Targa "S" w/ '83 SC motor www.lotuschallengeseries.com

10-03-2008, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	best seat i ever sat in __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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