Thanks for that Simon. The problem is that the 4/4 Sport only comes with reclinable seats. I'm guessing that, because of the runners, they'll make me sit higher. Luckily I lost my hair at a fairly early age so it won't be too much of a problem in the barnet department.

I'll definitely try and get the factory to remove some seat padding when the time comes though. However it does occur to me that it may be a waste of time to go through official channels. Better maybe to arrange a factory visit and have a quiet word with the bloke who does the seats (ascertaining what he likes to drink at the same time: mind you, with my luck he's probably bloody teetotal!)