Has anyone fitted any of the original Lotus Carbon Fibre Seats (Cat No A340U6010S)?
They were for sale at �599 + vat each direct from Lotus but can’t seem to find them listed anywhere?
Although they have the numbers ‘340’ in the catalogue number i’m led to believe they can be fitted to an S1 Exige!
I thought they had problems with the original ones cracking and withdrew them?
"Carbon fibre seats
Whilst the standard seats look very pretty in carbon look leather and alcantara, Lotus did develop a much lighter version for fitment to their track car. This seat is a carbon shell with thin strips of high density foam stuck on in strategic locations to aid comfort. One advantage for taller drivers is that because of the reduced thickness the seating position is a couple of inches lower giving a better view of the instruments and a lower head position behind the windscreen. For a modest cost many owners will wish to increase safety by fitting the optional 5 point harness kit which comprises a replacement buckle and additional crotch strap. Whilst not as comfortable for road use as the standard seats the carbon seats are comfortable enough for track work. The standard seats each weigh 8.5kg and the carbon seats weigh 2.0 kg giving a useful weight saving of 13kg for a pair of seats
Lotus Part Numbers :
A340U6010S Carbon Race Seat - Part List Price (plus VAT) 599ukp
A340U6005S 5 point harness kit (one seat) - Part List Price (plus VAT) 99ukp"
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