Adrian Elkin Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 I'm looking for some standard Caterham seats, preferably 'S'-type but will consider the older vinyl/leather types as well. Must be on adjustable rails to fit a 1990 Long-cockpit De-dion. I currently have some newish black SLR seats which I will sell once I've found some replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 In that time honoured expression. You have mail smile.gif James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 Actually, I think you'll find the film title was "You've GOT Mail!" Who said I was pedantic! wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 So, what are these newish black SLR seats you're talking about? Are they the low back plastic race seats? Fibreglass or carbon? Might be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Hi Adrian, I have a pair of S type black fabric seats ( c.1999 model type )with head rests on rails which I am looking to dispose of at a reasonable cost Or exchange +/- cash for a tillet composite seat I am located in Cambridge but have a UK wide job so can deliver depending where you are My number is + 07714 83 59 83, email anthony.burgess@cwcom.cwplc.com Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 OK it appears Caterham still call their comfy leather seats 'S-type' (show's you how often I'm around at the showroom; it was still in Townend the last time I went!). But the CURRENT S-types aren't the ones I'm after. I wish I had a picture to show you what I mean, but the best I can suggest is if you see some of the pictures of the older, leather trimmed cars from before '95ish. They'll be more in keeping with my '90 HPC. (I admit it; I'm a fussy bugger!)teeth.gif Right, I'm not trying to muck anybody about but, I'm going to hang on to the Tillets SLR seats until I find the replacements I'm after. Only then am I going to sell them. I'll let you know when that day comes in the "For Sale" section, OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 um, I am installing kevlar seats ... and removing some leather ones with runners...from a de dion 1987 car :-) New 7er of a few days mobile 07970 719644 (sorry no message collection) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 what are SLR seats? New 7er of a few days mobile 07970 719644 (sorry no message collection) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Hi Anthony. Great conversation last night. If you read this, send me an email and I'll post you some interesting links where to find various Se7ens-related info on the web. Email is watchman@totalise.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted August 3, 2002 Author Share Posted August 3, 2002 Boing!!!!! Just to say that I'm still after some leather seats of an older design, (pre '95ish) either the old leather seat or the first 'S'-type seat with the small head rest that was launched with the Vauxhall HPC in '90. Let me know Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 3, 2002 Share Posted August 3, 2002 Adrian, The ones you are looking for were individually made for each car as part of the "Full S Type Trim" option which ceased to exist in 1996 when the current somewhat inferior leather seats were introduced. The older seats are best described as Porsche 911/964 inspried in their experience. Prior to around 1990 the "S Type" name was applied to the then individual leather seats which became simply the "leather adjustable seats" of 1990. People who have the seats you are looking for will know what they are..... they were however a very expensive option in relative terms so are quite rare. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM site See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 ................ and mine are very comfortable in my car too! I've just looked up the costs from the original supply receipt. Date 25-03-93. Full interior 'S' type trim inc leather dashboard & edge protector, 'S' seats inc. head rests, leather edged 'Wilton carpet' (inc boot), leather covered fuel filler pipe cover. Grand price of £2224.29 +vat (2613.54) Incredible but true!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I'm looking for the same type of seats as Adrian, for an '88 BDR Long Cockpit DeDion. Black, pref leather S type ideally with red pipiing. Can anybody help, what sort of price is reasonable? 'Just popping out for a minute' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Chris - didn't they have Connolly hide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark4newman Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 ohh, goody...mine seems to have this option too. and they are very comfy seats, with a rather small headrest! M100EOW.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 So does that mean your willing to sell them Mark? I doubt it, but if you are sell them to me first and not the other cheeky git, posting on my thread! Thankyou for your helpful contribution Chris. Helpful, as always!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark4newman Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 no , not interested in selling them...I like them, and know why you are after a set. They will look good in your car. M100EOW.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Adrian, Calm down! I am sorry that you think I'm 'a cheeky git' but would only get seats once you had got what you wanted. After all you did post the orginal thread first come first served and all that. It was just that your description of the seats was exactly what I am also looking for. I did not realise that they were so hard to come by! A friend suggested I put a thread on for them as many pople take them out to put racing seats in. Have you found what are looking for yet? Apologies again if I have offended, I am pretty new to this site. Regards Simon 'Just popping out for a minute' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 Sorry for the delayed reply. Been on shift the last 4 days and just catching up now that I'm off for a few days. Simon, a on my posting means no offence in my view, so you didn't cause any. And I'm not a scouser either come to that! (No offence to 'Merseysiders' intended) As far as I'm concerned whoever gets contacted first, wins. The fact that I'll be prepared to offer more for the seats should have no influence on the seller at all! Where are you? Perhaps we can compare 'Cossies' some time? Regards Adrian Edited by - Adrian Elkin on 12 Aug 2002 16:11:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 OK, Truce! They seem to be hard to come by, have you had any luck yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Adrian Where are you - I have an 89 cos 1600 bdr. Im very near Hampton Court. Mark Crabtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiptree Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Are you looking to exchange the tillets for a pair of s-type leather seats? What are the tillets made of and are they on adjustable runners ('scuse my ignorance). I've got a '94 1.4 supersport with s-type seats - small headrest, front bolster on a slider. Might be interested in some kind of exchange. Tomorrow's a good day for it! Edited by - tiptree on 13 Aug 2002 08:22:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 They are made using Bridge of Weir hide actually..... Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM site See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Elkin Posted August 15, 2002 Author Share Posted August 15, 2002 Lakes7, No, not yet, but I have a cunning plan... Markc, I'm all the way down in W. Sussex, but I'll be at the Surrey meet near Dorking tonight if you can make it? Tiptree, Talk to me some more! Arnie, Are you some sort of Se7en seat anorak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Adrian, Cunning plan eh! - do tell more! Me I'm based in Cumbria running an 88 BDR Dry Sump with Flares! Cheers Simon 'Just popping out for a minute' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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