bikerush Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 thinking of buying the carbon kevlar tillets anyone using these seats? is the padding waterproof? thanks dave.c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 No, but neither is anything else in the cockpit. Support the 7 Society...... Ehhh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Tony Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 You might want to wait a month or so for Activa to start production of their carbon seats. Alledgedly of as good quality & cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Padding 🤔 What padding 😬 W.Nut . Rosso Superlight no.087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerush Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 i get the feeling nobody likes these seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 3, 2004 Support Team Share Posted August 3, 2004 There is no padding on the Tillett's and they will not absorb water - you just have to wipe the water off before sitting down ❗ You can buy pads from Oxted trimming which make them a bit warmer to sit in - these are leather and so I guess are not totally waterproof but will withstand a light shower. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Having just done over 1600 miles during the Bordeaux Blat in them I was surprised how pain free my aging body was after the first 500 + miles leg. I couldn't have said that about the leather S type seats they replaced. The only down side is that with the S type seats you can reverse the head rest, to give a little more clearance at the back of your head, when wearing a crash helmet. JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 222bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bikerush, On the contry, most people rave about them. They are more comfortable than S-Types as long as your the right size to fit. I switched from S to Tillet and no longer get the numb bum that I just to get after an hour or so. Best I've managed is 9 hours straight and still able to walk at the end of it 😬. Can't say that would have been the case with the S-Types. The Oxted pads don't do much for comfort but to keep you warmer in winter (the plastic or kevlar get quite cold) and in the summer they stop you sitting in a puddle of sweat when it gets to hot or burning your bare legs when you've got shorts on and the suns been shining on the seat Go for them W.Nut . Rosso Superlight no.087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 They are brilliant is you fit. The Carbon ones are 2kg, GRP 3.5kg, S type about 5.6kgs. Not inc runners on any of those weights. They are easy to mop out with a towel and the trim (sort of nylon fibre) doesn't really soak up water like a cloth or leather seat would. Other non Tillet option seem to be a little bit heavier. This may not of course be a major concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Got Tilletts in mine, and would agree with most fo the other comments - they are very comfortable even on a long journey. Fantastic support and a really comfortable shape - Steve Tillett knows what shape a body is The 'padding' is a bit like nylon office carpet and doesn't hold water. Not sure what Activa are bringing out, but I'm sure you would not be disappointed with GRP or Kevlar Tilletts... Guy See some pictures of the build here. First 3000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Walker Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Tillets are great - very comfortable, which is not what you would expect looking at an unpadded seat. Go for it. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerush Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 thanks chaps will order some dave.c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Just noticed you're in Oxford. If you're interested, come up to the Banbury Area Se7ens meet at some point. We're not an official meet, but usually get a good selection of Sevens to gaze at. Next meet is next Tuesday. I'll be posting the venue later this week. Guy See some pictures of the build here. First 3000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyslr Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 At the risk of being controversial, I just had a MOG carbon seat fitted. It fits me great and apears higher sided than the tillets (will do side by side comparison tomorrow). Looks nice too 😬 and pricing compares well with Caterham offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I would try them before you order them . I found them to be most uncomfortable with the sides pinching my rib cage and the headrest section was at the wrong angle for a helmet to be worn . My ass only just fitted in them . I'm a 38" waist so not massive . If you are the right shape and size then I'm sure they could be comfortable , but I realy would try them first ....... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerush Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 if you could compare the mog to the tillet would be handy........ thanks ... i am trying a tillet next week and have sat in a mog last week...so it's a toss up between the 2.... cheers dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Walker Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 yeh but Dave (Jackson) you're a weird shape 😬 Edited by - Andrew Walker on 4 Aug 2004 17:39:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgen Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Agree with all the "very comfortable comments" But I would advide you to try first because from my opinion you need to be the right size to fit comfortably in them Regarding the winter cold and summer heat. My son sits on an sheep skin in the passenger seat. Gives the car a nice 1960 flower power look too 😬 Anyway go for them if you fit you will not regret it. Regars Jørgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeee Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 looking to get a tillet seat ,i have the leather seat at present but when wearing a helmet i have to take the head rest out or else my head is pushed down and i end up looking at the top of my dash would i have the problem with the cc tillets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Anyone got a price for the Oxted pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Not advertising, but I visited Activa yesterday and saw their new race seat. 'Muts Nuts' I think is the phrase. Pure carbon and very light yet stiff. I think the price was £375 + the usual. *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell - Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Steve Tillet moded kart seats so I have low back/full width carbon/kevlar seats. Can sit in them all day with comfort. (apart from fill-ups) And they're different. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussH Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 "Anyone got a price for the Oxted pads?" £120+vat a pair 1/2" foam pad covered in Leather Anyone got a pic of the pads, preferably on a seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Molloy Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Christ, what shape are all you guys? "Orang-utang"??? IMHO Tilletts (Caterham type) have NO lumbar support and NO under thigh support. If you tilt them back to get a comfortable driving position the headrest part fouls the roll-bar/cage diagonal. Mine now gather dust in the spare room, junked in favour of a superbly comfortable 2 part foam creation. 😬 Norman - please could you tell me more about your low back variant? I need a passenger seat that will sit under my flat tonneau. How does it work for various size occupants? How does it accommodate the harness lapstraps? Did you have to cut holes? Do they weaken the structure? Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 The Activa seats are a work of art. I'm actually very tempted to sell my carbon Tillets & buy some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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