Stratos 3000 LTSS

[Hardyards]

I've done a quick search and not found the response I need so apologies if this has been asked before. I would appreciate feedback from anyone who is using the subject spring seats with their opinion on the comfort, support, ease of getting in and out of and value for money of these seats. Have been quoted for two seats, fitment and certification at $4250.
Cheers

[the evil twin]

That price is about right for retail...
I am changing from 3000 to 3000 LTSS at this very moment
The 3000 was quite comfy and it is teh same sqaub and seatback so the LTSS can only make it even better

[threedogs]

I have the LTSS 3000 seat fitted to my 2004 wagon two things I found from having a crook back ,
bolted straight to the floor I felt every vibration known to man so I cut some 50mm square pieces of rubber
to insulate the seat from the floor 100% improvement, I originally took the seat out and put it back in my shed.
The second thing I found was the seat was now lower so to combat that I spaced it up 40mm and now have great over bonnet vision
and a great ride with the lumbar pump.
The lower thigh bolster will wear so a decent set of seat covers to protect your investment is a must

I think the suspension seat would ideally be suited to HWY only driving and dirt roads no so much full on off road
Ive had suspension seats in a 4x4 and it was useless

[Hardyards]

Hmmmm, you know how to get them wholesale? If so, Can you get a second lot to Townsville :wink:

[threedogs]

Hmmmm, you know how to get them wholesale? If so, Can you get a second lot to Townsville :wink:

That price you were given is very good, you could save a bit more
by bolting them together and fitting them yourself, not a hard or big job, imo

[threedogs]

That price is about right for retail...
I am changing from 3000 to 3000 LTSS at this very moment
The 3000 was quite comfy and it is teh same squab and seatback so the LTSS can only make it even better

What you'll get is the leg extension and lumber, makes for comfortable driving

[Hardyards]

That price you were given is very good, you could save a bit more
by bolting them together and fitting them yourself, not a hard or big job, imo

Cheers TD. Will probably give it a go if I ( you know, wife lets me) decide to go ahead with these seats. Four month wait according to supplier!

[threedogs]

Cheers TD. Will probably give it a go if I ( you know, wife lets me) decide to go ahead with these seats. Four month wait according to supplier!

Ive had 19 back Ops,,,, believe me when I say its a very comfortable seat,
I have TJM canvas seat covers to protect them

[Hardyards]

I received feedback from the same question on another forum, and the poster replied he bought a pair years ago and his wife nearly divorced him when she found out how much he paid for them. During first trip, wife then got into him on why he took so long to buy them :smileyvault-cute-bi

[the evil twin]

Well, mine has been in for a week now and very happy indeed.

They, the 3000 LTSS, are (IMHO) better than the 3000 Compact in every respect and I loved my prev seat.
Only comments are the LTSS;
Mount has slightly longer rail travel which is all to the rear IE stops at the same point at the front but goes further back, and
Because it is a suspension seat it moves when you do, albeit only very slightly, but can take a teensy bit to get used too if you aren't familiar with them

[threedogs]

How have you found head room so far???

[the evil twin]

How have you found head room so far???

No noticeable change... might have to move my HF set from the front face of the Sub Tank bulge to the back of the seat tho

The Stratos LTSS mounts on 340mm centres and that setup is lower than the 400mm centres for the old Stratos non suspension Seat.

That 'centralises' the seat height which makes the headroom sama sama to all intents and purposes.

The PIA about that is that I couldn't use my old mount and rails but anyone fitting a 'new' Stratos seat rather than an update would have to buy the mount anyway.
I just couldn't be rrsed waiting for a new Compact to be made/supplied when they had a cancelled order LTSS in stock and offered it to me at an attractive discount.

[threedogs]

I'd think one of the best seats going for HWY/touring duties.

[LaughingBeagles]

No noticeable change... might have to move my HF set from the front face of the Sub Tank bulge to the back of the seat tho

The Stratos LTSS mounts on 340mm centres and that setup is lower than the 400mm centres for the old Stratos non suspension Seat.

That 'centralises' the seat height which makes the headroom sama sama to all intents and purposes.

The PIA about that is that I couldn't use my old mount and rails but anyone fitting a 'new' Stratos seat rather than an update would have to buy the mount anyway.
I just couldn't be rrsed waiting for a new Compact to be made/supplied when they had a cancelled order LTSS in stock and offered it to me at an attractive discount.
Hey ET,

Just wondering where you purchased and for how much? They seem to be comparable to Recaro and a cheaper alternative.

[the evil twin]

Hey ET,

Just wondering where you purchased and for how much? They seem to be comparable to Recaro and a cheaper alternative.

Hiya Cobber,

CVG in Canning Vale http://www.stratos.com.au/Page/cvgs-perth-branch-relocation

I think they retail at about $2,000 ish including the mounting rails etc to suit a 'Trol.
I paid a lot less as I stumbled across a 'one off' deal that made fixing my old one unattractive.
They will (or would at that time) negotiate so not sure what you can get one for.

[LaughingBeagles]

Thanks mate, will follow up.