Street/track seat - LotusTalk

Scotty · 07-03-2009, 09:39 PM

I am planning on putting 6 point restraints in my street/track Exige. I would prefer not to cut my stock seats for the sub-strap routing. I'd like to have better bolstered seats, but I would like to retain the ability to use my stock 3 point belt for the street. Are there any seats that are highly bolsters, and a good choice with both restraint types?

Thanks--Scott

'Nova · 07-04-2009, 06:41 AM

I have both set up still on my Tillett's. It's a tight fit to get both attachments on the seat rails, but I like it so you can use 3pts on the street and 4 or 6pts on the track.

MMMotorCity · 07-04-2009, 07:51 AM

I have the Tilletts too. Awesome seats!

I am however pulling the stock belts out of the car and going with my straight 6 point set-up.

Scotty · 07-04-2009, 09:50 AM

Three questions:

1) Is there a sub strap slot in the base of the seat?
2) Did you order directly from the UK or is there a US dealer?
3) Is it the B5?

Thanks--Scott

macdady2424 · 07-05-2009, 08:26 AM

I just got done ordering a pair of the B5 Tillets from Smitty. Can't wait to get them. I guess you can try to order directly from the UK, but it's a lot easier to deal with Smitty here on the forums to purchase.

Nova S4, did you need any special hardware from anywhere to attach both the stock and harness belts with the new seats?

'Nova · 07-06-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty

Three questions:

1) Is there a sub strap slot in the base of the seat?

Yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty

2) Did you order directly from the UK or is there a US dealer?

From Smitty, who is the US importer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty

Three questions:
3) Is it the B5?

Thanks--Scott

Yes.

'Nova · 07-06-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by macdady2424

Nova S4, did you need any special hardware from anywhere to attach both the stock and harness belts with the new seats?

Smitty now provides the notched bolt collars (The things which go between the hole in the seat belt anchors and the bolt which holds them to the seat rail) which allow you to mount both to the seat rail. Let me know if you need help with the install, I spent enough time installing them for the instructions to make your head spin.

macdady2424 · 07-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Cool, I may tap your expertise when they do arrive. And Smitty is gonna send the directions over before the seats arrive so I can get a heads up and prepare for the install.

RichS · 07-06-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMotorCity

I am however pulling the stock belts out of the car and going with my straight 6 point set-up.

Track only car, right?

MMMotorCity · 07-07-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RichS

Track only car, right?

No.. The Schroth Profi II ASM (Orange "Push" button cam-lock) is DOT street legal. This is not a daily driver and having both sets of belts is simply annoying.

MMMotorCity · 07-07-2009, 09:00 AM

I too bought from Smitty.... Great to deal with and super helpful.

RichS · 07-07-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMotorCity

No.. The Schroth Profi II ASM (Orange "Push" button cam-lock) is DOT street legal. This is not a daily driver and having both sets of belts is simply annoying.

It's just that you must have your harness on so tight for it to be effective that you can't reach stuff in the car when you are strapped in. Seems like too big of a compromise for me while driving the car on the street.

craracer · 07-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Tillette's.......the seats our cars should have come with directly from the factory.....

07-03-2009, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Street/track seat I am planning on putting 6 point restraints in my street/track Exige. I would prefer not to cut my stock seats for the sub-strap routing. I'd like to have better bolstered seats, but I would like to retain the ability to use my stock 3 point belt for the street. Are there any seats that are highly bolsters, and a good choice with both restraint types? Thanks--Scott

07-04-2009, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
'Nova Track Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 126	I have both set up still on my Tillett's. It's a tight fit to get both attachments on the seat rails, but I like it so you can use 3pts on the street and 4 or 6pts on the track. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- "Stuff sold by the gram is always going to be more exciting than stuff sold by the pound" - Clarkson 05 Mag Blue Elise 01 Audi S4 (Sold)

07-04-2009, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
MMMotorCity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 71	I have the Tilletts too. Awesome seats! I am however pulling the stock belts out of the car and going with my straight 6 point set-up. __________________ 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise 1995 Bright Red BMW M3

07-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
macdady2424 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,310	I just got done ordering a pair of the B5 Tillets from Smitty. Can't wait to get them. I guess you can try to order directly from the UK, but it's a lot easier to deal with Smitty here on the forums to purchase. Nova S4, did you need any special hardware from anywhere to attach both the stock and harness belts with the new seats? __________________ 225 TTQC & 05 Elise

07-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
macdady2424 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,310	Cool, I may tap your expertise when they do arrive. And Smitty is gonna send the directions over before the seats arrive so I can get a heads up and prepare for the install. __________________ 225 TTQC & 05 Elise

07-04-2009, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scotty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Three questions: 1) Is there a sub strap slot in the base of the seat? 2) Did you order directly from the UK or is there a US dealer? 3) Is it the B5? Thanks--Scott

07-07-2009, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
MMMotorCity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 71	I too bought from Smitty.... Great to deal with and super helpful. __________________ 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise 1995 Bright Red BMW M3

07-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	Tillette's.......the seats our cars should have come with directly from the factory.....

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