The Tillett T9.5 kart seat shape with a 48° reclined back, was made for taller drivers allowing drivers drivers with taller torsos to position themselves lower in the kart. T9.5VG is a softer flexibility option and produces more rear wheel lift compared to the T9.5T seat, which is the stiffer seat rigidity. Typically, the VG seats are more popular because of their level of flexibility. The T9.5 shape is another model made using Tillett’s special manufacturing technique; this is shown by its smooth surface front and back.
All Tillett kart seats are made in the UK from high impact resistant, strong fibreglass, using Tillett's unique manufacturing process that guarantees perfect control of rigidity.
TILLETT T9.5 RIGIDITY OPTIONS
| SEAT | TYPE | RIGIDITY |
| T9.5 | T | MEDIUM |
| T9.5 | VG | FLEXIBLE |
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For more than 30 years Tillett kart seats are known worldwide for their high performing quality kart racing seats and accessories.
Used by the best drivers in the world such as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Michael Schumacher, Lando Norris, Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button, Tillett set the standard in the karting industry through constant development, knowledge and modern technology.
CHOOSING YOUR NEW KART SEAT
There are many factors to consider when selecting a new kart seat. If you had a seat in the past - do you know the size and shape? Does it still fit? If not, where are the gaps or pressure points? Will the rigidity suit your new kart/engine combination?
Choosing a shape
Some would have you believe that shape doesn't make much of a difference but if the seat is not the right fit for you then the seat can cause a driver to damage their body, or hold themselves in the kart by using the steering wheel, neither of which are good for ultimate performance. A significant back angle change will alter the handling, especially for larger drivers.
Choosing a size
A good fit of the seat is essential for the protection of the driver and the handling of the kart. If a driver is loose in a seat they will pull down to steer with the inner hand, pulling themselves out of the kart and making it bounce at the slightest provocation.
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Choosing a rigidity
Tillett Racing Seats were the first to discover that seat stiffness affected lap times. Changing the seat rigidity alters the amount of weight transferred to the outside front tyre, it is also partly responsible for the amount the inside rear wheel can lift through the corners. This gives you the ability to balance a chassis that may not be perfectly adjusted for the track surface, driving style or weather conditions.
CEO AND FOUNDER STEVE TILLETT EXPLAINS KART SEATS