Antonnick Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 i have recovered the seats on my 13/60 and have to say, they look very nice. However on long journeys, which with confidence in the mechanics etc I now undertake, they are quite uncomfortable - no head support for example. Has anyone used any modern car seat replacements or other means , i would like to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Mx5 tombstone mk1 or mgf seats will fit without too much fettling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Have MGF seats in my Vitesse, which have proven comfortable over very long distances. However, they are too wide in the back to recline in a convertible as the hood bin gets in the way. MX-5 tombstone style are narrower and can still recline if installed right. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Nick Jones said: Have MGF seats in my Vitesse, which have proven comfortable over very long distances. However, they are too wide in the back to recline in a convertible as the hood bin gets in the way. MX-5 tombstone style are narrower and can still recline if installed right. Nick 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I fitted some early MGF Seats to my old Vitesse, they are very comfortable, much more supportive and safer with the headrests, I had mine recovered in Shadow blue to match the rest of my interior and they matched in well. Like Nick states you cannot recline them when fitted to the convertible and if your over 6 foot tall they probably won't go back far enough either, not to difficult to fit with the use of some suitable sized steel, nuts and bolt, I used some Shallow profile 41x21mm Unistrut type channel and fittings to fit them in my car. The MX5 Ones fit better, look ok and recline Regards Gary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 58 minutes ago, garyf said: and if your over 6 foot tall they probably won't go back far enough either, I’m 6’3” and long in the leg. Works for me. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Nick Jones said: I’m 6’3” and long in the leg. Works for me. Nick I'm 5'8 and had the seats more or less as far back as they would go, what's the Secret Nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 that is super advice - MG seats are an idea. What though in MX-5 tombstone? A brand name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 🙂Its the nickname given to those particular seats because with their built in headrest they have the same shape as a tombstone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 7 hours ago, garyf said: I'm 5'8 and had the seats more or less as far back as they would go, what's the Secret Nick? Dunno really. They are raised up a little on 20mm box cross-members, so perhaps a bit more upright seating position (I like it like that) and legs more flexed at the knee. The seats are as far back as they can go. It's also possible that my MGF seats are not the same as yours as there seem to be quite a few variations. Mine are pretty early ones I think. Nick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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