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Re: Miata seats

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Miata seats
From: "Brad Holmes" <bholmes@monk.aum.edu>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 07:38:50 +600
Chris

How do the Miata seats fit if there is a roll bar? Does the head rest
hit the bar? Can the seat be pushed by to the full aft position?


> From:          "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>
> To:            CDADDYO@prodigy.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject:       Re: Miata seats
> Date:          Tue, 27 Feb 2001 01:52:42 -0600
> Reply-to:      "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>

> They fit great.  I put them in my '69 (high windshield) and have enough 
> clearance for the windshield top (I'm 6'2").  The rearview mirror seems to 
> be an obstruction now.
> 
> Fit is perfect, super comfortable, look great, recline, and the cloth is 
> entirely more pleasant than vinyl in Texas summers.
> 
> I used the Miata seat rails.  I did this in 1994, but I remember that it was 
> easiest to cut the posts off the rail's bottoms with a hacksaw, and 
> straighten out the angled front part.  Drill 4 new holes in your floorboard 
> and use high grade bolts and washers.  Easy job.
> 
> Chris Robertson
> Bryan, TX
> 2 '69 2000s
> 
> >From: "Craig  Odell" <CDADDYO@prodigy.net>
> >Reply-To: "Craig  Odell" <CDADDYO@prodigy.net>
> >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Miata seats
> >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 17:00:27 -0800
> >
> >Hey List,
> >
> >I'm thinking about putting Miata seats in my 68 2000.
> >Anyone done this recently?
> >Is this a difficult install?
> >How many more holes do I need to drill?
> >Are the Honda CRX seats an easier install (just read how Fergus did it.)?
> >Stephen Sochoux, I know you installed Miata seats. Do you still like 'em?
> >Any input would be great.
> >TIA
> >
> >Craig Odell
> >68 2000
> 
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> 
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