Steering column and seat change

[Dav]

So here's one. I'm a rather large gent (read: a fat ****), and whilst my 2B has plenty of room, my seat doesn't and the steering wheel is too low.

I noticed that the end of the steering column is attached to the car by means of a plate with 2no U clamps, clamped around the chassis tubing.

Can these plates be bought separately from somewhere, or is it maybe time to make another one?

Also, has anyone gone from a "bucket" seat to a "car" seat? I've got an old part leather MG ZS seat lying around that is very comfy that I would like to use, is it simply just a case of bolting it in??

[b33fy]

Problem with car seats is they get a bit squishy when it gets wet. Other option is to get the widest grp seat possible for the gap and cut the sides down. JK composites have a number of width options. You can add some of their padding for a bit of comfort as well.

[locost220]

I used my mates 2B for a week this year and steering wheel too low as well. Felt like there was a bit of gap between the top of the column and a chassis member that could be exploited but did not investigate further. Can you post a pic of the bit you referring too.
Rich

[Nash]

As Mike said in the seat, dont use a std. seat if you intend to take the car out in the rain. The water gets through the material and eventually rots the frame.

Lots of lardar$e seat options available. (Ask Mike and I how we know!).

[Dav]

I'm not sure lardar$e is going to be big enough

Care you name a few suppliers worth looking at?

[DJ.]

The best bet for trying seats is to attend a meet up somewhere and ask if you can sit in the cars that look hopeful. Another way of gaining room and sitting lower is a foam bag seat moulded fo you. Chris L on here made one.

[Nash]

I'm not sure lardar$e is going to be big enough

Care you name a few suppliers worth looking at?

Without being rude, how big are you?

[Dav]

I'm not sure lardar$e is going to be big enough

Care you name a few suppliers worth looking at?

Without being rude, how big are you?

42" waist, 5'11" but with long legs. And baby carrying hips.

Nearly square?

[Nash]

I'm not sure lardar$e is going to be big enough

Care you name a few suppliers worth looking at?

Without being rude, how big are you?

42" waist, 5'11" but with long legs. And baby carrying hips.

Nearly square?

That's not big!!!

Right, how big is your budget?

JK Composites do a 42 (their biggest seat) Mike mentioned them and a few have them from here. £500 'ish a pair.

Cobra do a soft sideless seat but it will rot eventually at mentioned previously.

Tillett do a B6FXL only FIA approved Seat for drivers above 100kg. Eye wateringly expensive at circa £650 a seat or more if you want carbon! You will need to specify a caterham cut on the sides or they won't fit the chassis.

Any of those seats will work for you. To be sure get yourself on a drive out and all the seats and a lot more should be around to try out.

Hope that helps?

....... Neil

[nelmo]

I'd recommend Intatrim - they do a huge range and you can customise them in about 1000 ways. Mine cost me £500... and I'm fairly lardy as well.

Btw, solution to wet seats is a roof and doors - just saying