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Old 11th October 2011, 09:17 AM
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sorry if there is already a post like this.

Does anybody know if the mx5 seats will fit into a roadster?
The reason being is my mate has bought an MX5 and is offering me the seats.

the seats can be modified to be like bucket seats they call it a "Foam Sectomy" they are created by removing parts of the foam giving you a lower and more supported seat.

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Old 11th October 2011, 09:20 AM
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I'm sure the book says they're usable from the early mx5's but it's probly worth measuring them against the space in your chassis. Personally I'm planning on using the rear center seat from renault senics as these seem to fit well
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Old 11th October 2011, 10:37 AM
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The seats are ideal basic / comfortable seats for the roadster. They would fit but you would need to remove the ratchet mechanism from either side of the seat and lock them off. The runners are only 13" centers and would fit fine with the foamy sides squeezing down into the car.

If you need more dims then give me a shout.

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Old 11th October 2011, 11:04 AM
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cheers Spud,
does the mk / year make a difference in seat size?
have you done these in a roadster?
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cheers Spud,
does the mk / year make a difference in seat size?
have you done these in a roadster?
I've not compared the seats up close but i believe the Mk1 seat to be a more compact / basic seat to the Mk2. Not sure if they went for electric seats to for the Mk2.

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cheers for that, my mate's got the mk2 and his does not have electric seats.
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