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In my experience anything other than a manufacturers warranty is a waste of money and you’re better off simply putting the same money aside each for any unexpected repairs. It’s worth checking in detail what components are covered and where this just includes failure or intermittent fault, as many independents don’t cover the latter.

That's a shame, I do like a Tillett seat, used them karting for decades.

Cheers. Inatrim looks good for selection, but as you say, would be a visit to try a few. Removeable head rests would work too. Can I ask how well the side screens work and still supplied by someone ?

I have a spare Caterham Tillett seat in my box room, looks narrow compared to my JKs, but just measured it at the thigh and shoulder widest points and it's 41cm or just under, so even that's too wide!

No dimensions given but may be worth asking for them if they look right for you. Cheap enough. https://ebay.us/m/7OeU3E

Rare as hen’s teeth now but worth a trawl for Richfield RX777 seats on FleaBay, etc. which is what I have in my narrow. I found the Inatrim seats to be overly side bolstered for my retired torso, personally. Whatever seats you decide on, sit in them before you commit!!!

I was thinking low seats to keep the cover over the tub as in the below. You're right with head rests and was thinking of building some that attach to the roll bar.

Cheers for that, would have been handy to try some.

Hi. Does anyone have any recommendations for a tin top car warranty please? My manufacturers one is coming to an end and I'm looking to get one to replace it. The AA seems to be in the lead for level of cover vs reasonable price currently. Im sure you have all had bad experiences too. ANy shockers out there? thanks. PC

Seats are probably the hardest thing to source for narrows - they're just so narrow, and more modern seven style cars have grown some what over the decades, so not many makers produce anything small enough. Intatrim might be able to help if you want a padded seat option. If looking second hand it might be worth seeing if Caterham S3 (the standard size car - effectively a narrow) might fit. However Caterhams tunnel is a bit narrower than a Westfield, I think, so even they might be tricky. Fortunately, the screen uprights you have are the flat type, so pretty much any mirror with a base small enough to fit should be OK. ) I think mk1 or 2 Escort mirrors were what was originally fitted. If you mean actually on the cycle wings, apart from never being able to see out cause the wings move with the wheel, there's just too much vibration to see though the mirror. The same vibration issue could be a problem if mounted say, on the bonnet. The scuttle/screen uprights is the most solid, (by comparison) place to mount them. The acrylic wind deflectors do work very well. Full vinyl side screens are also very effective, but again, finding a pair to fit an early car might be a problem - I've no idea if later wide body style would fit, they might do. Easy to try though if you get along to a club meet and there's a member there that will let you have a go with one of their side screens...

Have you actually spoken to Soft Bits? As much of their stuff is made to order, it showing out of stock on the web site is very common. Depending on time of year, stuff does come through reasonably quickly in the off-season at quiet times, though to be fair, at peak times they do get really, really busy so there can be quite a delay once you're in the queue. I've found everything I've had to be really good quality though, and have been prepared to wait.

Looks like they make them to any size too and obviously without the Tiger logo...

Any use? eBay.... https://ebay.us/m/eKmlmm

A rain cover will go over the high back seats no problem at all, they are generally not too high and lower than the roll bar for example. When choosing your next seats, I'd put safety and comfort first and get the normal (high back) seats, it pays to have something behind your head in cars like these.

Sorry, can't make this one.

Sorry, not me as I’m taking my daughter to university in Newcastle upon Tyne. Enjoy. Weather looks good Andy

Me hopefully👍

My guess is it will depend upon which Superlight model, I'm sure there were a few different ones. This may shed light on the 'real' weight though..... 2019 Caterham 270R Racing Blog: What does a 'Superlight' R500 Duratec weigh? https://share.google/v9HVucoIXNOO7GqF1

Ah, that's a shame. I've got the seats out of my car (standard westfield); if you'd been closer you could have tried them out, but I'm in Scotland. The floor width in mine is about 390 so I think that they ought to fit but there's nothing like a trial fit.

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Another excellent gathering last night. It was great to catch up with everyone.

Cheers that'll help

Cheers. Looks a good site that too thanks. Probably look for a low back seat so the rain cover goes over them.

Manchester

Sorry we can't make this one as I'm working 😭