63 replies to this topic

[FLD]

Where dont they fit?

[CocoPops]

Supposedly, these guys off custom Corbeau LE Pro seats that are a "direct replacement onto Elise/VX220 runners"

http://www.sportseat...t/prod_836.html

 

 

sportseats4u seem to be also known as GSMotorsport:

http://www.gsmotorsp...lable-in-store/

 

Not immediately clear if "they" do the work or Corbeau does for them.

[techieboy]

"direct replacement onto Elise/VX220 runners"

 
Except they won't be because everyone is quoting the same bollocks marketing spiel that isn't correct.
 
Even Corbeau had to finally clarify the fit
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Corbeau Lotus Replacement Seats
 
Corbeaus Lotus replacement seat range has been designed to mount onto genuine Lotus mounting frames.
 
Please check you have the corresponding frames or the seats will not fit.
 
Models:
Frame Part Number:
Right Hand Drive Seat Runner Driver: C111V0012J
Left Hand Drive Seat Runner Driver: C111V0011J
Right Hand Drive Mounting Frame, Passenger: C111V0013F
Left Hand Drive Mounting Frame, Passenger: C111V0014F
 
340R, Exige1 std seat/sports seat
Frame Part Number:
Right Hand Drive Seat Runner Driver: A340V009J
Left Hand Drive Seat Runner Driver: A340V0010J
Right Hand Drive Mounting Frame, Passenger: AV340V0007F
Left Hand Drive Mounting Frame, Passenger: A340V0008F
 
Seat Range:
LE-Standard
LE-X
Le-Pro
 
CORBEAU SEATS LTD ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBITLY FOR SEATS THAT DO NOT FIT AFTERMARKET MOUNTING FRAMES.

 
So as I said, S1 subframes or 340R subframes (if you're really in unicorn hunting mode) are required for a direct fit.
 
Corbeau refuse to update their moulds to make them a direct S2 fit, despite that potentially being a much bigger market. They did allegedly change the mould a couple of years back to rectify the incorrectly located seat belt anchor threads though.

Even then, that might not help them fit in the VX as there's a whole range of S2 subframes.

[Graeme Lambert]

Going to bump this back to the top briefly, before sorting an official group buy thread.

 

Matt and I (well I say I, I really just mean Matt) is working on the fitting kit this week. And will confirm exact details with Corbeau re materials and patterns available etc.

 

G