Cushion for tillet/composite seats?

[jimmylukeii]

Does anyone have a good source for pads?  The "race" seats are fantastic but get a bit old after several hours drives.

 

Anything removable for track days when maybe padding is not preferred?

 

Something like the following, but on this side of the pond:

 

https://www.sevensandclassics.com/online-shop/p/quilted-seat-pad

 

or 

 

https://caterhamparts.co.uk/race-seats/4399-seat-liner-padded-for-race-seats-pair.html

[wemtd]

Do you have the tillett suede pads? 
I find mine quite comfortable with them even on long drives.

[MV8]

Yoga mat cut to shape. Can also be covered and hemmed by your local upholstery shop.

[pethier]

On 11/11/2024 at 6:03 AM, MV8 said:

Yoga mat cut to shape. Can also be covered and hemmed by your local upholstery shop.

Is that like a wrestling mat?  

 

(I haven't wrestled on a wrestling mat since high school...)

[11Budlite]

A yoga mat is a lot thinner than a wrestling mat but could be similar material. It's been over 50 years since I've been on one, but IIRC a wrestling mat was over an inch thick where most yoga mats seem to be around 5mm thick.  

[Asphalt]

What you want is "minicell" foam.  It can be bought in sheets and it can be had in virtually any thickness you want.  You can also get it with peel and stick adhesive backing.  It's what is used to make seat pads for road racing motorcycles, kayaks, etc.  I would recommend you go with the non-adhesive version for your race seats.  You can cut it and shape it (shape with a Roloc disc or a sheet of sandpaper for more precision) and then install with spray adhesive, or adhesive Velcro.  The Velcro allows you can remove it if you like or swap thickness to adjust for different drivers.  In the size/quantity needed for seat projects it's best to get it from a direct supplier and skip Ebay/amazon.  I am not sure the rules on linking suppliers/vendors on this forum, but if you PM me I can offer you a link.

 

 

 

 

 

[Asphalt]

[pethier]

2 hours ago, Asphalt said:

"A picture is worth a thousand words.  A picture and ten words is worth a million."

 

I don't remember who said that.