PeterSweden 60 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 I know 1 person that bolted it on his new 380. I will do that next work shop visit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyKL 122 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, PeterSweden said: Just bolt I would but I'm a short arse and wouldn't be able to get into the car with the seat as far forward as I need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeterSweden 60 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Ok. Not a problem for me. And I dont care about other people trying the car. Lotus will pay for the bolting. 100% 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharky 25 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Is the bolting solution replacing the runners with fixed ones or simply putting a bolt though the existing runners somewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stratosboy 45 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Pretty conclusive poll outcome though! - over 80% of respondents have problems with their seats. Hope this information has been communicated to Lotus? not that I expect them to do anything about it. Poor show Lotus. Quote That's just fine Link to post Share on other sites
PeterSweden 60 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, stratosboy said: Pretty conclusive poll outcome though! - over 80% of respondents have problems with their seats. Hope this information has been communicated to Lotus? not that I expect them to do anything about it. Poor show Lotus. As I said I have mailed with CEO Mr Gales. They are aware, but wont do anything about it since it requires a new certificate (probably related to crash testing). Edited October 16, 2017 by PeterSweden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spinney 709 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Whilst bolting the runners tight may well solve the problem, I'm not too sure that can legally be done in the UK, since an adjustable drivers seat is necessary in order to pass the annual MOT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharky 25 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 19/10/2017 at 20:42, Spinney said: Whilst bolting the runners tight may well solve the problem, I'm not too sure that can legally be done in the UK, since an adjustable drivers seat is necessary in order to pass the annual MOT. This is what my dealer said when I suggested this as a fix. I’m not sure I agree with them but hey ho. Going to be a home mod I reckon. Not fussed just now but if it gets worse I’ll look for a solution. Can anyone describe /document what they did to secure their seat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FF 110 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 I had the same problem like everybody in this post. I spoke with my Lotus dealer and they changed under warranty the seat runners received from UK. Honestly after this work done more than 8 months ago the problem is solved. Let's keep the finger crossed!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharky 25 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 On 02/11/2017 at 09:49, Sharky said: This is what my dealer said when I suggested this as a fix. I’m not sure I agree with them but hey ho. Going to be a home mod I reckon. Not fussed just now but if it gets worse I’ll look for a solution. Can anyone describe /document what they did to secure their seat? Ah, just found the other threads. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrD 18 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Mine started rocking in Snetterton yesterday - 14 plate car. Admittedly I wasn't aware of this issue up until I started looking for it - genuinely surprised to see that it's such a big and widely documented problem. Shame really because even though a Lotus owner should never care about quality of plastics, rattles, noise, rusted bolts {put whatever you fancy in here - list is big} one thing to care is absolute driving experience. And a rocking seat on a driver's car is disappointing. In my opinion - and given that Lotus was aware of the problem - it would be way better if they just bolt the bloody thing and sell the car like that. Fix is easy and cheap but this is barely the point - I got a tensioner on order from @Seriouslylotus so I'll be cracking on as soon as I receive it. rant_over Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/fiestaria Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM BatMobile 524 Posted June 12, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 You may find your dealer will do it for free - mine was covered under warranty - but as it was a known issue they may offer something as a gesture of goodwill if you are out of warranty. After the fix they were perfect. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fjc27 15 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I had mine fixed under warranty, it was starting to have the problem (380 2017). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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