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| Mar 9, 2019 12:36PM | ssuperflyoldguy | |
| Mar 9, 2019 08:16AM | RedRiley | Edited: Mar 9, 2019 08:18AM |
| Mar 8, 2019 06:07PM | Gecz28 | |
| Mar 8, 2019 04:48PM | Gkoepke1 | |
| Sep 19, 2018 06:21PM | armyman55 | |
| Sep 19, 2018 08:23AM | malsal | |
| Sep 19, 2018 06:58AM | CooperTune | |
| Sep 19, 2018 04:48AM | b_artman | |
| Sep 18, 2018 11:31PM | Alex | |
| Sep 18, 2018 08:57PM | Spitz | |
| Sep 18, 2018 03:45PM | Craig | Edited: Sep 18, 2018 03:46PM |
| Sep 18, 2018 03:30PM | malsal | |
| Sep 18, 2018 10:31AM | Veggivet | |
| Sep 14, 2018 01:25PM | Dan Moffet | Edited: Sep 14, 2018 01:26PM |
| Sep 13, 2018 05:35PM | Scargo | |
| Sep 13, 2018 11:56AM | Gecz28 | |
| Sep 13, 2018 10:32AM | malsal | |
| Sep 13, 2018 09:07AM | JohninCM | |
| Sep 13, 2018 09:04AM | bikewiz | |
| Sep 13, 2018 06:43AM | Gecz28 |
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I like the Miata seats, some have speakers in the headrests - I’ve also been hoarding a set of 914 seats (lightweight & low-profile). Anyone have any thoughts n pics on 914 seats?
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I like my Miata ones. Fixed headrest so you have to tilt the backs forward, then the seat if you need to get into the back, otherwise they hit the windshield. But does anyone really need the back seat anyway? Mine are leather ones died to match the interior. I got them for 85 bucks each from Flyin Miata, but that's been a few years. My wife had a 1981 Prelude that had really nice cloth seats, and I'm pretty sure they would have worked.
Here's how I have them mounted. <<< THIS IS A LINK
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Im guessing maybe 3" of head and leg room? Im 6'6" and my head barely touches the head liner. Im think of putting in a tilt column for a more relaxed seating position
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Hi, how many extra inches does it provide? Thanks
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I am 6' 4" and I have seat extenders and MALSAL adjusted my steering wheel so that I could slide in and out without any problems. Put some seat extenders on the passenger side and my wife who is 5' 7" thought she was sitting in the backseat. I have the driver 's seat extended as far as it can go, rubbing against the back bins.
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Originally Posted by Alex
Try what you have before getting wound up with other people's opinions and seats.
Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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You may want to look at my thread nice mini for sale. The Summit Racing seats recline, flip forward and are big and comfy. I could take pictures of the custom rails I made. At $200. each new in three colors they worked for the customer 6/3 6/4. Steve (CTR)
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Another option: Honda CRX/Civic seats. The CRX Si seats I used have bigger/high bolsters, while still featuring a narrow profile/overall width that clears the rear bins. Lastly, consider 3rd gen Honda Prelude seats - these were fantastic as they had built in lumbar adjustment and even better bolstering.
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Try what you have before getting wound up with other people's opinions and seats.
Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
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What is the going rate for a set of Miata seats?
Is there a certain year that works in a classic MINI better than another, or are all Miata seats the same mounting etc?
I'd love to find a set to fit in my 89 MINI...they are super uncomfortable. My MkI seats are better !
Is there a certain year that works in a classic MINI better than another, or are all Miata seats the same mounting etc?
I'd love to find a set to fit in my 89 MINI...they are super uncomfortable. My MkI seats are better !
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I just installed a pair of 1992 Miata seats in my Mk3. Not as much lateral support as my Mini Mayfair seats, but much more comfortable. I bent up a set of front brackets that position the seat rails just over the top of the cross-member and attach to the original seat bracket fastener holes. The rear seat mounts are to welded up brackets that I made from 1 1/4 inch steel angle and bolted to the floor. They sit the rear seat mounts up 3 inches from the floor. Seat angle is about right, but I'm sitting higher than I did with the worn out Mayfair seats. My back will be much better on long runs!
Oh, and I'm 6-1 also.
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Originally Posted by Gecz28
Are they a direct bolt in?
Maybe Red Riley / Brian will chime in he has a set in his Riley Elf.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Only 6' 1" here, but I love my Corbeau seat.
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Where's Lurch (his screen name) when you need him? If I recall correctly he was 6'-7" or so.
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I mounted my Miata seats behind the cross member, and directly to the floor without subframes or slide mechanisms. This gives a very low seating position with more front leg room than any other Mini I've ever sat in. Rear leg room is non-existant, which is no issue for me.
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Are they a direct bolt in?
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If your 92 Mini is fitted with the later "lazy boy" big Rover seats the extensions do not work due to hitting the rear bins, you can cut down the rear bins about 2 inches for clearance.
The best factory seat set up for tall Mini owners are Miata seats imo.
The best factory seat set up for tall Mini owners are Miata seats imo.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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If you are long on legs rather than torso these may do the trick for you. First thing to try out anyhow.
https://www.minimania.com/part/BG5001/Austin-Mini-Adjustable-Seat-Bracket-Extensions-Pair
Aftermarket / replacement seats will require new mounting and in some cases these will actually raise the seat base.
https://www.minimania.com/part/BG5001/Austin-Mini-Adjustable-Seat-Bracket-Extensions-Pair
Aftermarket / replacement seats will require new mounting and in some cases these will actually raise the seat base.
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JB Fabrication makes a really nice extended bracket that allows any seat to sit a little lower and further back. You can find him on Facebook.
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Hey everybody. I will be picking up my first mini(92) in a few weeks and im looking for some input.
Im 6'6" and im wondering what seats (new/used or aftermarket) work best for tall people. Im not too worried about access to the back seat. I would like some that sit low.
Can you guys please post pics and info on your seats?
Thanks
Mike
Im 6'6" and im wondering what seats (new/used or aftermarket) work best for tall people. Im not too worried about access to the back seat. I would like some that sit low.
Can you guys please post pics and info on your seats?
Thanks
Mike
