SBD762 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 There has been quite a bit about Tillett seats on BC- apologies if I go over old ground. I am considering getting rid of my leather seats (Done less than 3,500 miles) in favour of Tilletts - I run an aero deflector screen. Car is S3 (2007 year). So, a couple of questions:- 1) There seems to be a range of Tilletts to choose from - eg. a B1 model and so on - does anyone have a reccomendation? or a specific Tillett model number to suit the Caterham? 2) Am I right to assume the seat will naturally be lower than existing leather seats - (That is what I want anyway) but has any one experienced any problem with the aspect of being lower? 3) I have seen 'covers' or padding for Tilletts - do people fit such padding and covers? and if so why? 4) I take it they will need a new set of runners to sit on and teh leather seat runners are no good. All constructive comments welcome Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 22, 2012 Support Team Share Posted August 22, 2012 1) If you wear a crash helmet, it's worth looking at the B6 which has a headrest set back slightly so that your head isn't pushed forward when wearing a helmet 2) Makes little difference if you use the same runners although you can tilt the seat with spacers. 3) IMO makes no difference with respect to comfort but it makes a big difference in the winter as Tilletts get very cold. The pads insulate you from that to a degree. We've got Oxted ones. 4) I resused the leather seat runners but you get some box section ali non-ajustable ones in the Tillett kit. Tillett do their own version as well. Edited by - Shaun_E on 22 Aug 2012 14:37:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I have been contemplating changing back to leather seats from Carbon/Kevlar Tilletts if that’s what you had in mind. I would be happy to spend a day swapping over for a trial. Where by the sea are you? I’m near Worthing in sunny West Sussex. Tillett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBD762 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Pil You have BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Phil, Downgraditus *thumbup* You know a trend when you see one! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Whatever next - Clams, Crossflow? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faldo Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Shaun's point 3 rings tue for me too. My old K had bare tillets and my current car had the CF ones with leather padded cover. The bare ones used to get really cold, especially round my lower back. But this is much less so with the padded ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Crotch strap hole also send a draft round your crown jewels. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 ..only if you aren't wearing any trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonino Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 i have B4 in a S3 and the are perfect. lowered floor on driver side, both fitted on tillett runners. IMHO, won't suit a + 185 cm driver. cheers antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundersen Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Any reason to consider (original) Tilletts over the once that Caterham supply? I was looking at getting a set, and where at bit overwhelmed by the number of different seats available from Tillett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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