Another build thread

[alga]

Aww, very stylish.

[skov]

Originally Posted by CTWV50

Looks ace? What seats are those? There not your original seats are they??

No, I got peed off trying to make the original seats fit and treated myself to a new pair
They're the Cub Sport L7 ones from Kit Parts Direct.

[Davidbolam]

That looks good. It looks like east coast auto did your panels. Are they gbs seats?

David

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

No, I got peed off trying to make the original seats fit and treated myself to a new pair
They're the Cub Sport L7 ones from Kit Parts Direct.

Yes I'm reaching that point of I just can't be arsed messing around with the mx5 seats any more. £160! Not a bad price I suppose. Might just get a pair of those £90 GRP seats.

Are the L7s comfortable?

Edit: Oh wow it's £165 for a pair! Right then. I think I'll get a set. Don't suppose you could tell me the height of the belt holes and the width/centres or the holes too. cheers.

[skov]

The bolt holes are roughly 330mm front to back, and 290mm side to side.

The centre of the seat belt holes are about 550mm from the top of the seat base, and about 600mm from the underside.

They're not nearly as comfy as the MX5 seats, but I'm not going to complain too much for the price!
I recon they'll get better with a bit of use. The fabric and foam is quite stiff at the moment, and will probably (hopefully!) give a little over time and mould itself to my behind!

[Johno]

Originally Posted by skov

Speaking of interior panels, I've spent the last couple of days in front of the sewing machine making some more



Just finished fitting my seats and belts too:

Well I must say that looks totally outstanding John.
I'd be well proud of that.
Don't know if I could learn or have the patience how to do that.....LOL

[skov]

Thanks Johno,
I didn't find it that hard to pick up really, I certainly find it easier than welding!
My main problem is dealing with the limitations of my weedly little machine, it was really struggling with the seams along the top of the tunnel and it all went a bit wonky
Could do with something a bit more industrial for car upholstery really!

[K4KEV]

Those panels do look the dogs John ....nice one on a bit of innovative creativity, keep it going bud.

[flyerncle]

My old man was a tailor and his Singer machines had 1/2 horsepower motors on,not a good idea to put the pinkies near.

[skov]

Originally Posted by flyerncle

My old man was a tailor and his Singer machines had 1/2 horsepower motors on,not a good idea to put the pinkies near.

On the upside you wouldn't need to go to the hospital to get stitches if you did!

Did a bit more upholstery yesterday and made a panel for the seat backs: