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Aug 9, 2017 | 09:20 PM

blanman61

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Miata Seats?

Trying to decide whether to reupholster the original seats in my 78 (not pace car) or go with a set of Miata seats. Anyone that has them, likes
- dislikes of using them. Anybody have any pictures they could post with them installed?

Aug 9, 2017 | 10:28 PM

Richard454

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What generation?

The first gen seats fit the best- the later ones- I think are too tall.

You can find deals on craigslist- guys usually parting them out or turning them into track cars.

First gen seats

Aug 10, 2017 | 03:07 AM

M A Fry

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I used first gen also! Had mine recovered in the correct upholstery.

Aug 10, 2017 | 06:55 AM

Dynra Rockets

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First gen 1.6 seats for sure (90-93)! My least favorite first gen seat is the 95-97 with the flat bottom, I find them uncomfortable. My favorite Miata seat combo, in my 91 BRG daily driver now, is the 95M separate headrest back attached to the 90-93 bottom.

Miata seats (except the 95M) have headrest speakers and a lumbar pocket to store stuff.

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Aug 26, 2018 | 05:11 PM

lan240

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I have a pair of 2002 Miata seats I am going to be installing in my 69 Convertible. I will post pictures once I have them mounted.

Aug 27, 2018 | 01:21 AM

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Aug 27, 2018 | 04:48 AM

derekderek

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in all cases with seat mods, install the seats as-is. do not reupholster them until you are sure you can stand them...

Sep 9, 2018 | 10:00 PM

lan240

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Got the 2002 Miata seats mocked up in my 69 They fit great and I did not lose any headroom. Next step is to get them recovered and do the finial mount.

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Jan 17, 2019 | 07:40 PM

lan240

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Got the sets recovered. Installed new leather from lseat.com

Jan 18, 2019 | 04:15 PM

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hdal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by M A Fry

I used first gen also! Had mine recovered in the correct upholstery.

Hmmm,funny looking steering wheel..............Hdal

Jan 18, 2019 | 06:31 PM

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M A Fry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hdal

Hmmm,funny looking steering wheel..............Hdal

Yes I have a leather cover on it, protects it from the sun and makes it slightly thicker. I dislike the really skinny steering wheels from that era.

Jan 18, 2019 | 06:43 PM

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hdal

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Actually I was hinting at the fact the wh was on the rt side.em/brake on lt hand pull. Did the pic load backwards? Hdal

Jan 18, 2019 | 07:44 PM

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M A Fry

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Um no, it's rhd! You fellas drive on the wrong side of the road

Jan 19, 2019 | 11:06 AM

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hdal

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Wait a min,you have a rh drive Corv! Shoot us some pic's of dash & ip I gotta see this........Hdal

Jan 19, 2019 | 08:39 PM

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M A Fry

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hdal, go here https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...requested.html
to see pictures of my interior.

Jan 20, 2019 | 11:14 AM

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hdal

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Wow,wonder of wonders,looks good,you be a"happy camper".Hdal

Jan 20, 2019 | 06:20 PM

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Seats look good, headrests that stick up too high can look goofy from the rear. Nice.

Jan 21, 2019 | 01:29 PM

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Miata seats. eBay...expensive!! Local boneyards...much more reasonable. Car-part.com

Jan 21, 2019 | 04:44 PM

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lan240

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I got mine from a local boneyard. the covers came from lseat.com

Feb 10, 2019 | 07:23 PM

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lan240

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Here is a side by side of the 69 seats and the 2002 Miata seats mounted on the 69 rails.

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