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peterparsons - 15/11/07 at 09:00 PM

I'm looking at buying a pair of seats soon, probably this weekend, what are you using and where did you get them from?


Guinness - 15/11/07 at 09:13 PM

I got a pair of Witch's Hat seats from Triton. Really good seats, easy to fit and sturdy. Came with 4 removable backs for fitting pads. Comfy without the pads and then really comfy with them fitted.

Not sure if he still makes them, no doubt he'll confirm either way.

Cheers

Mike


nib1980 - 15/11/07 at 09:13 PM

Fibreglass shel ones, from ebay.

£150 the pari, and there awesome, so very comfortable and supporting!


Confused but excited. - 15/11/07 at 09:30 PM

Mint condition high back minibus seats, 16" wide, fully upholstered, £25 the pair.
Locost or what?


Thinking about it - 15/11/07 at 09:40 PM

On a Lufthansa flight to Germany this week. I was thinking "Locost "while sat on a rather comfy high backleather seat. About the right width too.
Will be very strong and light I guess.
There must be a supply of them somewhere.
Anyone know?

Not wishing to highjack the post.


Triton - 15/11/07 at 09:41 PM

Yeah he still has the mould...

Mark


Fozzie - 15/11/07 at 09:45 PM

Cobra's (cubs) for the road,

and

Tritons 'Wide Boys' for the track/racing...

I have a book (Eski MkII) chassis.... both sets fit nice and snug!

Very happy with both purchases!

HTH Fozzie


Humbug - 15/11/07 at 10:27 PM

Westfield sports seats (second hand). comfy, good side support, look ok too


Triton - 15/11/07 at 11:15 PM

Also do a low back version of the low sided smoothy seat ideal for those with a noggin pad on the roll bar.

5 different types altogether

Mark


iank - 15/11/07 at 11:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Thinking about it
On a Lufthansa flight to Germany this week. I was thinking "Locost "while sat on a rather comfy high backleather seat. About the right width too.
Will be very strong and light I guess.
There must be a supply of them somewhere.
Anyone know?

Not wishing to highjack the post.


There are specialist aircraft breakers out there. A quick google finds http://www.airsalvage.co.uk/ for example.

On topic, seats are a very personal thing (style, fit, comfort) and if possible you should go and sit in some. Having said that I've got a pair of Mac#1 FB's ready to fit.

If you are going racing or are a tight fit in the car foam+bin bag seats are the most comfortable and cheapest you can use.