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Making an expanding foam seat (BAG SEAT) in your seven. Well, I don’t know if this is a common problem or is just me. But I’m a big lad… big… wide whatever, and despite I fit well in most sevens (including narrow and Caterham s3 chasis) I never find a confortable position where I’m completely happy to drive. Aside of that, my torso is proportionally longer than my legs compared with the average population and my preferences for the driving position have been allways more “gt and rallye style” quite erect rather than single seater style… all laid back. This creates me all sorts of problems with the standard off the shelf available seats… head too near to the roll cage, head over the aeroscreen diffusing line, ergonomy problems reaching gear levers and operating pedas confortably for hel-toe driving… so finally opted for a bag seat after many years of fighting with off the shelf seats (I have to say that the JK that I had in my previous car were the best by far, but still not perfect for me). It took me ages to actually bite the bullet and start doing it, but finally it’s been really easy. Total working time, under 3 hours with ZERO experience before. I’ve followed the attached tutorial, I think is quite complete, but I could give you my two cents of experience here after having tied that myself: http://www.sjmmarsh.f2s.com/Caterham/Foam Seat.html I've done it without the insert as I wanted to seat as low as possible. Main two advises here: 1- Use an EXTREMELY BIG bag. Real big. The main danger of a bag seat is the possibility of overflow making a huge mess… so the bigger the better to minimise this risk -t 2- Use good quality foam. It makes a difference of how easy is to mix and how temperature sensitive is to start the reaction. Try to be extremely carefull with the foam, whatever it touches is disposable. Be carefull where you dispose the containers you will use to mix, as the remainders will start to expand and they may make a mess over your workbench. AVOID contact with skin...b - Then… you mask the interior of the car, with a big cloth, cardboard to limit the expansion to the sides, and hard porexpan to approximate you driving position. Mix 300cc of each component, and start the fun. Place it in the bag, wait till start to expand, distribute it by hand where you want to have it and sit. Wait 15 minutes. Get out, check the results and start filling the gaps with smaller amount of mixes. Finally I used 700cc of each component. It’s been a lot of excess that then it’s been cut away. The result is far from being aesthetic at all, but is really confi and the feel is perfect. A hack saw blade works perfect for cutting and trimming. If the bag is left any major kink or crest just sand it down with 80 grain sand paper. All toguether resulted in a 0,9kg seat with a very nice driving position... another plus Finally cover it with gaffer tape. It is a very long and tedious job to have to cover it… but is a must. Now… things I would have done differently: I would have limited the forward expansion… maybe placing the bag further backwards It just expanded way too much to the peal area and I lost quite a lot of foam there. I would have done it with a mate or with the misses… to help to pour and fill the gaps just lifting my butt and back rather than having to go out and estimate where the foam should go. Eventually, being that easy, I’ll do another one during the season correcting all this small mistakes. Find a link to the biggest bags I’ve found on-line. They have been perfect for the purpose. https://www.msar.co.uk/moulding-kits/msar-hd-x-large-seat-moulding-bag.html

Yes fabulous day! Sunday was a wet drive up But warm pub and “dirty burgers” helped forecast looked good and, apart from the chilly wind, it was! Home and happy

really enjoyed the day ,thanks marto

This has to be mentioned. Always makes me smile when foam seats get a mention https://www.lotus7.club/comment/13499#comment-13499

Hi all I am looking at stocks for this years Stoneleigh - in previous years the sales have varied massively, I guess mainly down to the weather (you will remember the amazing weather we had last year which was fantastic for all attending but killed the sales of our products by 2/3). This year I will have a few discontinued garments remaining from last year to sell off (these will be odd sizes of assorted products). The garments I will be bringing to the show are... The black softshell jacket The black/grey polo shirt The black fur lined hoody The navy blue/royal blue softshell jacket (small numbers) The black grand prix baseball cap The black knitted beannie WSCC stickers Umbrellas??? I am considering bringing in some umbrellas - as previous I would need to buy 25 so would prefer to have 15-20 pre-orders before I order these in. They will be the same nice quality ones as per last time. PLEASE POST IN HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRE-ORDER ONE TO PICK UP AT THE SHOW Clothing Pre-orders If anyone would like to pre-order a garment for collection and payment at the show you can place your order below and I will ensure that I have your garment ready for you. WSCC Logo All items include the embroidered WSCC logo. Please make sure that you post your pre-orders in here - I look forwards to hearing back from you See you at Stoneleigh Clark

Indeed, cracking day, had great fun. New pads worn down to the metal!! It was also brilliant to catch up with the friendly WSCC community, you're a great bunch! Well worth doing and I hope we can do another one. Makes me wonder why the club doesn't organise these days, like so many other clubs do (mx5oc and Porsche club for example).

I assume a view like this is what you're after: Send me a sideways shot of your car and I'll draw a vector version that can be scaled as big as you like. Please advise what format your signwritter needs too. I suspect you've got ZK bodywork v8 bonnet hump, with areoscreen and full cage. Perhaps your race number in white on the side?

Maybe a Reliant Robin silhouette would be better.

As above free set of old knackered shocks and springs used for mock up or during build. These were kindly donated to me by @Valentinik and shipped to me free of charge so i will do the same. Posted free to any UK mainland address provided you forward them on for free when your finished with them.

I did bring some cookies back, but the cat got to them first, and just hasn’t been the same since..,

Did Andy not tell you about the surprise presents you were supposed to bring back ? We can play pass the parcel on Thursday and enjoy the look on the barmaid face as we unwrap them...... See you Thursday

Westfield SEi first registered in 2002 1700cc Ford Crossflow Kent Type A2 Sports Kam Vulcan Head Twin Weber 40’s 5 Speed Type 9 Gearbox fitted in December All Core Plugs replaced in December Diff Pinion Seal Replaced in December 5575 Miles Since Build 5 x 14" Superlight Alloys Tonneau Cover Wet Weather Gear included - Please note I have never fitted this 12 Months MOT Some small issues the buyer needs to be aware of Rev counter has fault Stitching just wearing on tunnel Some crazing on the bonnet but never bothered me as still polishes up well. I have loved every moment of owning the car but need the space for a new project and will not time to use it. I have a folder of history on the car dating back to the original builders invoices from Westfield. I also have the original 4 speed box that came with the car that has been refurbished which may be available as part of the sale. £7500 OVNO If you need any further information or have any questions send me a message

Happier with the wheels and the seat has soon gone: What do you think about having spokes in the wheels?

Hello members! For those of you who met me at the Speed Series Awards or have seen Thrustyjust's post you'll know that I am expecting a child this year However I just wanted to jump on and say... I'm still going to be looking after you all this club is a great community which I honestly can say I feel a part of - the support and welcome we get from members at shows and events is amazing and you're always a friendly bunch when you call up in regards to your insurance. To ensure we don't lose the relationship we've built with members (and so I can keep an eye on you all haha) I will be following the forum whilst on my maternity leave so as always you are welcome to pm me with any queries and I'll do my best to offer you the support you are after or refer to the office where needed. I'll be in the office until 22nd March so if any of you are due for renewal before then I may speak to you on the phone before I go Carlie

Big fat 40 today, I believe

Must be the fumes from the M4 thats aged you then . Hope you had a great day

Just give her a call and she will email them to you. Since you are a bit far to pop in, like I do

Have you rung them? I would suggest that should get you your answer.

Hi, how do you access your insurance documents online, can’t seem to find a login for A plan

whoop!

Just a thought - wouldn't that say to criminals 'steal my trailer, there's a Westfield inside'?!

Have a look on ebay for JD Motorsport tyres - or there web site http://www.jdmotorsporttyres.co.uk/tyres/?cat=5 Give them a ring I've found them really good with really quick delivery. When buying slicks you often find them marked up tread width, tread diameter and rim size. Be aware that the tread width can be wider than advertised. My 180 550 13s are spec'd as 190's on literature but are actually 210.

Kajagoogoo anyone?

Early finish yesterday, and a cheeky little run out in the sunshine!