How Wide are MX5 Seats?

[Davidbolam]

If you are using a standard chassis then the mx5 seat may fit. I think one of the problems with the mx5 builds is the tunnel is wider. Ive got seats from kit parts direct and they only just fit

[Enoch]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I have had an idea which I think will help. When I built the tunnel I made it wide enough to accomodate the flange on the diff, which would actually be behind the seat when it is set up for my short arsed legs. I can therefore redesign the tunnel to give me an extra 40mm each side, which should make all the difference. It's a fair chunk of work but will be much better so I think that is the way to go. I then have a much wider choice of cheap seating at my disposal. Spending a grand on a pair of Exige seats simply aint goint to happen I don't think I will spend that on the whole car.
Dave.

[StruveD]

Originally Posted by Enoch

Thanks for the replies, guys. I have had an idea which I think will help. When I built the tunnel I made it wide enough to accomodate the flange on the diff, which would actually be behind the seat when it is set up for my short arsed legs. I can therefore redesign the tunnel to give me an extra 40mm each side, which should make all the difference. It's a fair chunk of work but will be much better so I think that is the way to go. I then have a much wider choice of cheap seating at my disposal. Spending a grand on a pair of Exige seats simply aint goint to happen I don't think I will spend that on the whole car.
Dave.

Be careful if your using the mx5 rear end the nose of the diff is off center. So a right hand drive car has the diff nose closer to the driver.

[Hoybi]

I managed to build in a pair of MX-5 seats in my Sierra-based book chassis.
But only after removing the hinge mechanism and some more millimeters of metal. And of course seat and backrest welded in a permanent position.

Also the sliding mechanism has been used, again with some angle grinding and "rectifying".

Eddy

[jason 82]

I bought a pair of Westfield seats the other day, they fit perfectly into the mx5 build chassis & are really comfortable. Got them for a bargain price of £108 off eBay, really chuffed ! I was going to build a bench seat, but after asking the seller for dimensions I thought that I would take a punt. Best investment on the build so far !