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dogwood 31st December 2009 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey (Post 27978)
Those seats look lie they will give little lateral support Bonzo. Something that I believe a motor vehicle like the Locost/Haynes roadster will need in abundance.

D.

They are very simlar to my seats, I get plenty of lateral support.:eek:
Not from the seats though.......:rolleyes:
Personal padding..:D



David

Enoch 31st December 2009 04:37 PM

Thanks for this, went and had a look and bought a pair. I won't need them for ages but at that price they look to good to miss.
Best,
Enoch

Jezzer99 31st December 2009 04:40 PM

I have a pair of those in my MG Midget. I think it would be fair to say that they are good seats on a budget. The main issue I find with them is that there is little lateral support on the seat base - more of an issue in a Roadster than a Midget I'd think :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonzo (Post 27966)
Thanks for that information Janne :cool:

I would have never came accross that site in a million years !!??

Well I wasn't going to buy on impulse but at that price the temptation was too great & just the sort of thing I was looking for ;)

Ordered a pair in Black with Red piping £122 inclusive of VAT & delivery

To be honest at that price, they could be re-upholstered at a latter date if needed ;)

Here's a link if any folks are interested

Baby Cub Seats

Never ceases to amaze me how folk from other country's find quality info like this.


Bonzo 31st December 2009 06:38 PM

Blooming heck...That was quick
 
How is that for service from Midland wheels ??

Ordered a pair of seats 11am yesterday ........ Arrived this afternoon at 4pm :eek:

Well I have sat in one on the floor. The lower squab provides a well cushioned pad for my ass.

If I raise the front of the seat base by about 25mm, the back of the seat will provide a nice comfortable angle for me to drive.
Contrary to some views The shape of the seatback does provide some degree of lateral support ........Anyways that's what the 4 point harnesses are for :D

My verdict ............ A well made budget seat that will serve my needs & at least will get me on the road that little bit quicker.

After all, i'll not be taking the Roadster on the track & will not be hooning around country lanes like a loon ............Not be able to resist a little blast on a nice straight road though ;)

If you are looking for a basic, lo-cost seat to get your build on the road & keen to keep to a tight budget, I doubt that you will find better value for money.

If you are looking for an all singing & dancing racing seat, you'll be dissapointed !!??

I'll post a picture when I get a moment :)

Bonzo 31st December 2009 08:54 PM

Baby Cub seat
 
Here's a quick picture



Good value at £50 I would say :) :)

Peter-C 31st December 2009 09:29 PM

I'm impressed. Trust the ones that I want ( yellow piping ) aren't on offer.

Happy New Year

Jezzer99 31st December 2009 10:14 PM

Good taste... identical to the ones in my Midget - black with red piping. I think at the end of the day, seats are horse for courses - I've got a pair of Mark's Triton seats but, as you say, these are a good budget buy :D

Bonzo 31st December 2009 11:00 PM

I was pleased that the ones with the Red piping were included in the sale :)

Will contrast nicely with my Red body work ...............Oh bugger ..........That was supposed to be top secret :D :D

Would have loved a pair of Triton seats, I just know that any rigid seat will FUBAR my back, big time.

Afraid in my case, comfort comes before looks .... If I am to get some real enjoyment from driving the Roadster :o

dogwood 1st January 2010 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo (Post 28040)
Good value at £50 I would say :) :)

Great value I would say. :D
Tempted to get a pair myself, defo better looking than RHC ones.

twinturbo 1st January 2010 10:14 AM

The tunnel and side pannell gives support :D



I have asked if they can do the Black and yellow at £50 as that's my Colour Scheme,

TT


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