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Old 10-03-2017 | 12:09 AM
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i needed a solution for racing seats. I wanted a seat that would allow my 6' 4" frame to sit with a helmet and not bang into the roof. And I needed holes for shoulder harnesses that actually rose to my shoulders, and not just my shoulder blades. And finally, And most of all, I wanted a plug and play solution that didn't require cutting up the seat rails and permanently damaging the car. Weeks of research led me to Tillet. Tillet's B6 F XL Carbon seat is the perfect solution, and FIA rated.

[EDIT - GO TO POST #52, BETTER SETUP IS TO ELIMINATE THE PLANTED BRACKETS, AND USE PLANTED INVERTED SIDE MOUNTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECARRO SLIDERS FOR A LIGHTER YEST STURDIER SETUP] With the correct hardware and Planted brackets, installation is a snap. Once the seats are mounted to the Planted brackets you are all set. The Planted brackets allow you to use the existing seat bolt holes, and the seat takes minutes to install or remove.

I couldn't find much information on-line about fitting Tillet seats in a 993. Steve Tillet was incredibly helpful and responsive with all my questions. Tillet USA's Tim Trampedach was also very responsive.

Here's the link to the B6 F XL seat: https://www.tillettseatsusa.com/till...xl-carbon-seat
[EDIT - HERE;'S THE LINK TO THE NEW B6 SCREAMER, NOW 20% LIGHTER! - [url]https://www.torqued.io/tillett-b6-screamer-race-car-seat

Here's the link the the F1 bracket you will need (don't try the F5 brackets that point outward, they will get in the way of the seat bolts): https://www.tillettseatsusa.com/till...unting-bracket

TR1 seat sliders (shouldn't be used for racing): https://www.tillettseatsusa.com/tillett-tr1-seat-slider



FIA rated and weighs only 17.5 lbs (19.5lbs with suede cushions)


Bolt in the Planted bracket and mark the bolt holes. The seat should be centered equidistant from these bolts.


Center the seat between the marked bolt holes, drill four holes, and secure using M8 - 1.25 x 16 bolts using washers and nylock nuts.


Bolting the Planted bracket in is a snap with an extension wobble. You can readily access all four bolts without having to slide the seat back and forth.

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Old 10-03-2017 | 12:11 AM
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Here's the final result.
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Wow! Spectacular is the correct word, I believe.

I'm guessing you haven't spent much time in the seats as of yet, but from first impressions how would you rate the support and comfort?
Old 10-03-2017 | 10:57 AM
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had a set in my lotus. still the best seats I've owned. they look good in a 993. I would have thought it would look out of place but they suit the cabin
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Are they heated?
Old 10-03-2017 | 11:35 AM
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Very nice!!!
Old 10-03-2017 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyC2
Wow! Spectacular is the correct word, I believe.

I'm guessing you haven't spent much time in the seats as of yet, but from first impressions how would you rate the support and comfort?
Thanks SpeedyC2,

No DE events as yet, just one spirited rive through some twisties. The seat was surprisingly comfortable and supportive. The optional suede cushions really help hold you comfortably in the seat. Rigidity was unbelievable. No twisting or flexing at all with these FIA rated seats. There are additional in-built upper and headrest mounting points, but I don't think I'll need them.

I'm 6'' 4", 34" and 200 lbs. with a 34" waist. The seats fit me like a glove. I'm sure the seats don't fit everyone perfectly, so be sure to test fit them first. You can test fit the seats at Tillet USA if you're in Northern California. If you're located in New England, just come on by.
Old 10-03-2017 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowhorn
Are they heated?



They look great!
Old 10-03-2017 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by OverBoosted28
Very nice!!!


Originally Posted by INTMD8


They look great!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, and took a gamble buying the seats sight unseen. It also seemed at times like I was writing the book on this install.

Incredibly, I have the seat set at the second highest setting in the rear bracket hole and the highest setting in the front slot, yet with sliders there's still plenty of headroom. When I eventually remove the sliders from the driver seat I may need to shim the brackets to raise them an inch or two.
Old 10-03-2017 | 04:51 PM
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Nice! Thank you for the information on the seats and proper brackets as well as the install.

These seats just went to the top of my seat list.
Old 10-04-2017 | 12:12 AM
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Whoa! Those look fantastic. It’ll feel like you’re being hugged by your car
Old 10-04-2017 | 07:42 AM
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Amazin...err, I promised myself to not use that word anymore..... Outstanding!
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I was just drooling...ummm...examining the pictures some more and noticed the mention of the seat mounts using 4 bolts.

The stock rails use six bolts, with two more further aft of the two rear bolts shown here, correct? Is there any concern with this?

I still think these seats are incredible!
Old 10-04-2017 | 11:29 AM
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Even though there are 6 threaded holes, I thought stock only uses 4 of them? My stock seats are only using 4 bolts...
Old 10-04-2017 | 11:34 AM
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Looks fantastic! Have you thought of covering some of the high-wear areas with clear bra for abrasion protection?


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