Fitting mx 5 seats to TR4

[PRP]

Advise for fitting MX 5 seats please,

can the existing mx5 seats and runners be bolted straight in to the floor or do you have to buy the new runners that are available from tr spares shops?

thanks

PRP

[Steves_TR6]

i believe that adapters of some sort are required ?

[D Murton]

PRP

 

I fitted MX5 mk1 seats ( the fixed headrest type) to my 4a.

 

I bought the brackets from a member who posts on the forum as Smeggie who had a batch made. These are the type shown on the Technicalities CD.

 

The MX5 runners are used which allows more seat adjustment. The runners are shortened slightly by removing the ends which hold the MX5 mountings.

 

There are other types of bracket available which might be better if you want the seat lower & a search on here will give you more info.

 

Dave

[Jersey Royal]

I fitted brackets as per Dave from Smeggie, not seen him on Forum of late.

 

You can also get brackets from Tr trader and they also work well having fitted a set to a mates Tr recently.

 

 

http://www.trtrader.com/parts-lists/Veneer-Dashboards-Door-Cappings.htm

 

Cheers

Guy

[Jimgreen01]

I fitted brackets as per Dave from Smeggie, not seen him on Forum of late.

You can also get brackets from Tr trader and they also work well having fitted a set to a mates Tr recently.

http://www.trtrader.com/parts-lists/Veneer-Dashboards-Door-Cappings.htm

Cheers

Guy

Just beware of getting the Tall Driver option brackets. You have to beat the MX5 seat pan (bottoms) to flatten them and so allow the seat runners to be bolted to the brackets...

[peejay4A]

If I recall correctly the Smeggie brackets are the ones shown in Technicalities and are not height adjustable, I have a pair and they're good. Carl's I believe provide a tad more headroom.

[TR NIALL]

Weld a piece of 50by6mm Flat Steel between the Front and Rear Runners and Re Drill your own Holes through the Floor,Reinforce under Floor With Large Washers.

Guy,do you have the Pics I sent you,if so you may Post Up here,Cheers.

[Mark1965TR4aBRG]

I have the TR trader brackets and they are spot on. The mounts are not symmetrical so these take the hassle out and as said above you need to push in the seat base metalwork - which is easy with a mallet.

 

These brackets get your seats as low as possible which is a good thing and they just work a treat - highly recommended!

[stuart]

Weld a piece of 50by6mm Flat Steel between the Front and Rear Runners and Re Drill your own Holes through the Floor,Reinforce under Floor With Large Washers.

Guy,do you have the Pics I sent you,if so you may Post Up here,Cheers.

Here you go Niall

Stuart.

[stuart]

[pfenlon]

on the TR CD is a drawing of the plates needed, I took this to a local shop and they were done for £30

 

The most difficult thing is locating it on the CD, but it IS there!

[TR NIALL]

Thanks Stu it may help someone and save a few Bob also.

You will not get the Seats any lower,by using this Method the Seat Base Scrapes the Floor.

The reason for all the Holes is because I was not satisfied with the Seat position,I wanted my Seat Central to the Steering Wheel this I did achieve unlike many others I've sat in where the Seats are off Centre and nearer to the Drivers Door.

[TR NIALL]

Photos.

1 P/side

2 P/side upside down.

3 P/side Back upside down.

4 P/side upside down Front.

5 D/side Front Gearbox Side.

6 D/side Front Door.

7 P/side Front Looking Down.

8 P/side Back Looking Down.

[D Murton]

Thanks Stu it may help someone and save a few Bob also.

You will not get the Seats any lower,by using this Method the Seat Base Scrapes the Floor.

The reason for all the Holes is because I was not satisfied with the Seat position,I wanted my Seat Central to the Steering Wheel this I did achieve unlike many others I've sat in where the Seats are off Centre and nearer to the Drivers Door.

 

Niall is spot on. It is worth spending a bit of time on this.

 

Because I am 5'6" & my wife is only 5'0" we need the seats well forward.

 

To do this I had to offset the seat slightly towards the door to get enough clearance on the tunnel with the seat forward.but you have to be careful or the seat will foul the B pillar when it slides right back.

 

The Technicalities type brackets or Nialls method allow you to do this. Not sure about the TR Trader type

 

Dave

Edited March 11, 2014 by D Murton

[stuart]

I have the Technicalities type brackets in my 4a and they work fine even with me being 6` 4" though mine were made up locally in 4mm steel which makes them very strong indeed, they also spread the loading across the floor better, I wouldnt be too keen on anything flimsy in the way of brackets.

Stuart.

[wiggy]

H all

 

I have recently purchased Mazda MX5 seats to fit my 4A. I am interested in the brackets previously supplied by SMEGGIE does anyone know his contact details please?

 

Chris

[peejay4A]

I haven't seem him on the forum for ages. As I recall I think I had the last of a small batch he had made up to the Technicalities design.

[D Murton]

H all

 

I have recently purchased Mazda MX5 seats to fit my 4A. I am interested in the brackets previously supplied by SMEGGIE does anyone know his contact details please?

 

Chris

Chris

 

Have sent PM

 

Dave

[Suffolklad1981]

Hello people I'm new to the site I have a few tr4 /4a bits for sale. I have the tr to mx5 seat brackets and seats for sale just don't no where to list the bits for sale if some one could point me in the right direction. Thanks.

[Geko]

http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/46576-mx5-seats-speakers-in-the-headrest/?p=371268

[Britishbest]

Hey Guys,

 

About to collect some black leather separate headrest MX5 seats. I've seen discussions on fitting kits.

 

Where in the technicalities CD is the MX5 seat info please as just cant see it..no interior section and not in miscellaneous

 

I see in the thread above info on welding in a plate between the runners, I could do this, is that the fitting method from the CD?

 

I'm 6' 4" tall, do the plans on the CD allow for taller drivers or should I just plonk for the tall driver kit by TR Trader?

 

Just interested in up to date views

 

Thanks Colt.

Edited May 19, 2017 by Britishbest

[stuart]

On the CD section N1 page 6 in the section weather equipment and trim. Those are the brackets we us as they are the strongest and will allow for my height too 6ft.3" Read the whole set of instructions, no welding required.

Stuart.

Edited May 19, 2017 by stuart

[Britishbest]

_{Perfect thanks. I'll figure out which I like best.}

[Chris59]

Just in case : I would like to buy, for a TR4 A IRS, a pair of TR4 A IRS to TR6 seats, condition of the covers doesn't matter if priced accordingly, the frames must be in good condition.

 

 

I also have a pair of MX5 seats that I'll not use anymiore, they are in my Vincent Hurricane, so no TR runners I'm afraid.

[MikeF]

I fitted MX5 seats to my 4 per the tech CD. It's not as complicated as it reads. I would say the most difficult part is positioning them to get full backward travel. They are a huge improvement on the originals as everyone has found.

I'm just under 6 ft - so not the tallest - even so I would like to sit a bit lower so as not to have the top of the screen in my eye-line, Were I doing it again I would go to a little trouble to achieve that and suggest this is considered by anyone about to changeover. Somewhere on the forum is a description of how to remove some of the foam from the the seats to achieve this without loss of comfort or support. Certainly worth consideration if you are going to have them recovered.

The only other thing to think about is what to do with seat belts.I have inertia reels and it's a bit of a scrabble to dig them out as the seats are wider than the original buckets so less room to poke around looking for the buckle. Could do with some sort of loop on the seat upright to stop them disappearing into to the back. Or possibly a bracket to hook them onto somewhere.

 

Mike