Miata Seats?
08-09-2017, 09:20 PM
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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?
- dislikes of using them. Anybody have any pictures they could post with them installed?
08-09-2017, 10:28 PM
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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
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
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08-10-2017, 06:55 AM
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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.
Miata seats (except the 95M) have headrest speakers and a lumbar pocket to store stuff.
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08-27-2018, 04:48 AM
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Race Director
in all cases with seat mods, install the seats as-is. do not reupholster them until you are sure you can stand them...
09-09-2018, 10:00 PM
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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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01-20-2019, 06:20 PM
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Seats look good, headrests that stick up too high can look goofy from the rear. Nice.
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01-21-2019, 01:29 PM
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Miata seats. eBay...expensive!! Local boneyards...much more reasonable. Car-part.com
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