SteveO... Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hi chaps. I'm loving my new Exige, but it would be better still if I could get the driver's seat lower. I'm 6 foot tall and long in the body so I don't have a lot of headroom; a track-day helmet would be a tight fit. I find the standard seats really comfortable so I'm keen to keep them. Has anyone successfully lowered theirs? I found these TALLRails They don't claim compatibility with the Exige V6, but I wonder if anyone had tried them? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbes2 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Found this thread, after thinking the same.. I removed the hard top today and loved it, half fitting the soft top , which will help on track days with the helmet, as also 6.3ft Ive got the lowering rails but not had the V6 long after changing from a VX220... so not keen to removing seats lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's only 4 very easy to access bolts... Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbes2 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 It's the same as the vx removal. Roof off tracking is more fun. Problem with that rail kit is it locks the seat and raises the leg support which used to be a pain if you had long legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO... Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I didn't get any response to the query here or elsewhere. What I've done for now is raise the front of the existing rails by putting in some spacers. This tilts the seat back a few degrees while still allow forward/back adjustment. It's a pretty subtle change but I can move the seat 1 click forward for a better leg position while having a slightly better view of the instruments. It works for me (shortish legs, tall body) but may not if you're comfortably over 6'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinney Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I wish I could find a good solution to this problem. Not for me, as I'm a very reasonable 5'-9", but for my 6'-4" son. We were on track at Spa last week and with the skid lid on, he just doesn't fit in the car with the soft top in place. The plastic bar is immediately above his head, meaning he would have to cant his head right over towards the centre of the cabin, which isn't ideal. Luckily it didn't rain while we were on track over the 3 days (unusual for Spa), but that can't always be relied on, obviously. He just about fits in the cabin without the helmet and the soft top on for road driving, but there's no more that a Rizla's thickness above his head. I love doing track days with him and have thought about getting an Evora, to get him comfortable, but trouble is I really love my Exige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbes2 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I will just go roof-less as normal then, might dig out the lowering rails from my loft and one day give them a test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathR Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I can't find the Sector 111 Tall rails online now. I haven't used my Exige a great deal this year until this week and after being used to my daily M135i I'm finding the Lotus seat position slightly awkward and less 'sporty', which isn't good! I'm only around 6ft so not massively tall, I switch between fully back and forward one click in an attempt to get comfy but I just generally feel too high in the cabin. I've scoured the net considering other subframe options (LHD, Lotus Racing FIA kit) but aren't sure if any viable options exist? I wouldn't think it's too hard to fabricate a floor mounted plate/bracket with side mounts to accommodate the standard seat/belts with multiple holes to change position, but sadly I'm not equipped to do this! Losing the runners may also eradicate the multitude of squeaks my car has developed since fitting Nitrons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun_D Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I must say, @NathR, the fixed sidemounts I use on my Tillett are a joy, most notably not having to contend with the 'standard' rocking back and forth the factory runners all suffer from! A useful bonus is a lower seating position, but that was a happy side-effect, rather than something I was seeking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Get a Tillett - Perfect excuse. Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathR Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks for the responses. I did suspect a Tillet would be suggested funnily enough! I can't really justify going to that length though, and really want to keep the standard seats (even though they offer next to no support)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, NathR said: Thanks for the responses. I did suspect a Tillet would be suggested funnily enough! I can't really justify going to that length though, and really want to keep the standard seats (even though they offer next to no support)! Agree going Tillet is a big step lol The B5 is pretty good for support. I've also just upgraded to 6 point harness (added the crotch strap) and the extra 'hold' is excellent! Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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