Removing factory seat and installing Tillet B10-tips and tricks

[Steve Tillett]

Thanks for that. I can’t wait to see what these seats look like with the tan leather interior.

I recently had a customer kindly send me pictures of the Tan seats installed.

 

[GRP]

I recently had a customer kindly send me pictures of the Tan seats installed.

@mr.suntorytime has some cool tan pads in his car as well, maybe he can share a picture or two.

 

[Mr. Wolfe]

I recently had a customer kindly send me pictures of the Tan seats installed.

Wow, that looks amazing.

Mr. Wolfe

 

[jp129]

I just installed my seat in today and decided to do some weigh ins.

OEM - 58lbs

Tillett B10 * Tillett rails - Seat pads are EVA foam and upholstered from a local shop = 23 lbs

Can't wait until GRP can figure out a solution for the passenger side!

 

[Kaz]

anyone know the cost of one stock seat?

 

[allenyao09]

I just installed my seat in today and decided to do some weigh ins.

OEM - 58lbs
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Tillett B10 * Tillett rails - Seat pads are EVA foam and upholstered from a local shop = 23 lbs
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Can't wait until GRP can figure out a solution for the passenger side!

The seat pads look really good. Replacing just the driver seat doesn't look like it's out of place. How much does this cost?

 

[jp129]

The seat pads look really good. Replacing just the driver seat doesn't look like it's out of place. How much does this cost?

Thank you! I'm pleased with how it turned out, especially being ignorant to upholstery/leather work.

I bought EVA foam for the seat pads and sourced leather that was 8/10 match for ice white.

I cut, shaped, and heat molded the EVA to the desired shape then took it, along with the leather materials to a local upholstery shop to upholster the leather.

Upholstery shop charged me $400.

 

[F1 SML8R]

@jp129 Given you only did the driver's seat and assuming you got the GRP sensor over-ride harness, is it safe to say you have ZERO warning lights/errors related to the driver seat swap?

 

[TFS]

I just installed my seat in today and decided to do some weigh ins.

OEM - 58lbs
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Tillett B10 * Tillett rails - Seat pads are EVA foam and upholstered from a local shop = 23 lbs
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Can't wait until GRP can figure out a solution for the passenger side!

Can you perhaps take a picture from the front screen? Im curious to see how much higher the tillet seats headreat is compared to the stock one. And is the tillet installer on the lowest points? Thanks

 

[freefall_junkie]

I just installed my seat in today and decided to do some weigh ins.

OEM - 58lbs
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Tillett B10 * Tillett rails - Seat pads are EVA foam and upholstered from a local shop = 23 lbs
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Can't wait until GRP can figure out a solution for the passenger side!

Looks great, very tempted to order some.

Unfortunate to say the least that Lotus still haven't responded to the widespread criticism of the original seats from both owners and journalists. If a decent set of lightweight buckets were an option I bet the majority of Emiras would be ordered with them.

 

[Steve Tillett]

Looks great, very tempted to order some.

Unfortunate to say the least that Lotus still haven't responded to the widespread criticism of the original seats from both owners and journalists. If a decent set of lightweight buckets were an option I bet the majority of Emiras would be ordered with them.

We would be happy to work with them to manufacture a Lotus product. We have approached them about it. I just think the car companies struggle with all the regulations now. So they go for a set formula that already exists.

 

[jp129]

@jp129 Given you only did the driver's seat and assuming you got the GRP sensor over-ride harness, is it safe to say you have ZERO warning lights/errors related to the driver seat swap?

No lights at all. No SRS light, no seatbelt warning.

 

[jp129]

Can you perhaps take a picture from the front screen? Im curious to see how much higher the tillet seats headreat is compared to the stock one. And is the tillet installer on the lowest points? Thanks

I have it installed in the highest position and it was identical to my previous driving position. I'm 5'6" with a shorter torso, 30" inseam.

 

[jp129]

If anyone is on the fence about these seats, I seriously urge you to try them if your body type allows. It has really transformed my engagement with the car.

1) I actually fit in the seat and it gives me all the necessary support, statically and while driving.
2) I no longer have to fight with the side bolster when using the shifter
3) I can actually use the arm rest without fighting the bolster
4) The car is so much more communicative and direct, without being uncomfortable or "noisy"
5) It's actually more comfortable for me as I was getting lower back pains after about 30-45mins of highway driving. I did an hr drive yday in them and was pain free.

Downsides
You can no longer plop into the seats while getting in.

 

[jp129]

I figure I should provide an a long term update.

I've had the seat now for 1,400 miles of commuting. So far my initial impressions remain with no additional issues. Still comfortable and very happy with them.

I've done 45 laps at my local track on them and there's just no way I can go back to the OE seat now.

 

[F1 SML8R]

@jp129 For sure, I don't think anyone has ever doubted the comfort and feel of being more "held in place" at the track. My rub is the damn passenger side errors. Although, I'm starting to wonder if I can just live with the driver's side as you have elected to do.

 

[RyanGphoto]

I figure I should provide an a long term update.

I've had the seat now for 1,400 miles of commuting. So far my initial impressions remain with no additional issues. Still comfortable and very happy with them.

I've done 45 laps at my local track on them and there's just no way I can go back to the OE seat now.

How long do you drive in the seat at one time? This is my concern.. I sometimes drive 3-4 hours in the car (I might do an 8hr trip, one way soon) and my back def hurts after the drive. Just wondering the amount you are in the seat at one clip.

Thanks for the long term feedback..

I too would only do the drivers seat.

Ryan G

 

[jp129]

How long do you drive in the seat at one time? This is my concern.. I sometimes drive 3-4 hours in the car (I might do an 8hr trip, one way soon) and my back def hurts after the drive. Just wondering the amount you are in the seat at one clip.

Thanks for the long term feedback..

I too would only do the drivers seat.

Ryan G

35min to 1hr drives. Longest drive so far has been 2 hour and 15 mins straight . No discomfort at all.

It was actually the OE seat that had my lower back achy after 35 mins. It's gotta be an anatomical situation, so everyone's going to be different.

 

[kitkat]

Did 2 days of car week in the seats here — I actually look forward to my seats when my back hurts from so much car show stuff, just melt into the seat and relax.

 

[seriously]

I’ve only tried the seats out briefly but was surprised how comfortable they are will effectively no cushion (pre-cushion) example.