Chris96 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I want headrests for my TR6 seats which, whilst restored and good, are 1971 so have no head support. I have a set of refurbished frames for TR6 with adjustable headrests, and all the new foams, springs etc, but when I try these seats in other TR6 the headrests do not really provide the protection I seek. Indeed they look to me they might make life worse in a rear end shunt by providing a pivot point for the neck to arch back (particularly with a crash helmet on). Mx5 seats with adjustable headrests look the way to go but any advice before I do would be welcome. Would be happy to swap (+/- cash adjustment) if anyone has some and wants original TR versions. Edited November 27, 2017 by Chris96 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I want headrests for my TR6 seats which, whilst restored and good, are 1971 so have no head support. I have a set of refurbished frames for TR6 with adjustable headrests, and all the new foams, springs etc, but when I try these seats in other TR6 the headrests do not really provide the protection I seek. Indeed they look to me they might make life worse in a rear end shunt by providing a pivot point for the neck to arch back (particularly with a crash helmet on). Mx5 seats with adjustable headrests look the way to go but any advice before I do would be welcome. Would be happy to swap (+/- cash adjustment) if anyone has some and wants original TR versions. Just sold a pair of MK1 MX5 seats sadly. But I have a pair in my TR6 and in my TR4 before this car, they are comfortable fully adjustable, and without doubt outperform the old TR seat in every way. If your wanting to spend, Paul Bishop will recover your MX5 seats in Leather for £500 the pair. When /if you buy a pair, make sure you get the seat runners along with the seats, they will cost you another £40/50 if you don't. They are also easy to convert to fit the TR base, instructions are on the TRCD, and if you know a small metal fab firm near you with a folding machine, you can get the 4 brackets made for about £35 (thats what I paid) Or get them ready made from Carl at "TR Trader". P Bishop contact info Tel 07516 652533 pbuapp@gmail.com Also Paul has very good shipping costs. Edited November 27, 2017 by pfenlon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Chris, what colour are you after? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris96 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks Pete that is really helpful. Probably makes my mind up to go this route. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris96 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks Steve Colour is not important in that I will be getting them re-trimmed. Frame condition is more important as I'd rather not try and refurbish the frames before trimming (a bit above my pay grade!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bodiam Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hi, Chris, Here are a pair which Paul Bishop has for sale - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/pbuapp/m.html?item=222730103557&hash=item33dbbfab05%3Ag%3ABwIAAOSwJhFZieYq&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris96 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks Bodiam. They look good but I doubt I'll be using black when I have the car trimmed so will probably take a rain check on these.However I will get in touch with Paul to see if he has some seats ready for refurb. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Ahh ok Chris, was just asking as I have a set of black ones here. Good luck on your hunt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Best place for seats is here www.mx5nutz.com or www.mx5oc.co.uk wher they come up quite often and cheap, if MK1 seats fit then the MK2's should also fit. Some are already leather. Just sold a pair of lovely black leather with red inserts for £200 wish I'd have kept them now I know they fit a TR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Paul Bishop did these MK2 MX5's for me Edited December 8, 2017 by Kinger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) try again....i miss Photobucket Edited December 8, 2017 by Kinger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Any excuse to show my seats.... these also came from Mr Bishop ...... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Ooh and mine from Paul Bishop. Very comfy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Never again for me waste of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 ermmm whats a waste of time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 4 months of sending fabric to him and to many phone calls mx city did them right in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 One email, one call, ......was simple for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 One email, one call, ......was simple for me Ditto on the email.... I did have a couple of calls but all good for me - and I love my seats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) Hi,how do "you" deal with the seat belt going over your shoulder?Ciao Marco Edited December 9, 2017 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Here's my seats from PB I'm very happy Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyloz Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Can anyone let me know the height from floor to top of the back rest and also to the top of the headrest with head rest pushed down For the seperate headrest type Thanks Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 All the pictures of the PB seats look very good! But I notice that they are all the MK1 type? Is their a preferance for the MK1s and not any of the other types i.e. MK2 or 3 types ? If so what is the reason? Thanks, Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) I thought mine were mkII seats, mkIs having the headrest incorporated into the seat-back with built in speakers. I chose the style with separate headrests because 1) I prefer the style 2) they take up a little less room in the cabin when the roof is up and 3) you can remove the headrest if you want to (I sometimes like the clean, no headrest look, othertimes the comfort of a headrest for longer journeys) Seemed like a reasonable approach for my use Edited December 9, 2017 by AndyR100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hi Can anyone let me know the height from floor to top of the back rest and also to the top of the headrest with head rest pushed down For the seperate headrest type Thanks Tony Hi Tony With the back rest straight up (not reclined) the measurements are 26" approx, And with the headrest fully in the down position 34" approx, Hope this help's, Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 All the pictures of the PB seats look very good! But I notice that they are all the MK1 type? Is their a preferance for the MK1s and not any of the other types i.e. MK2 or 3 types ? If so what is the reason? Thanks, Bruce. Hi Bruce the Photos are showing the MK2 type Seat with removable Headrests the MK1s are like Tombstones with the Headrest incorporated into the Seat,the ones with the Speakers installed are from the Matia which is a Jap import version of the MX5.With the MK1s you can use a Tonneau Cover that has the Headrest Pockets but need to adjust the Seat Backrest when using it,with the Type2 Seats you can use either type Tonneau Cover with or without Headrest Pockets if No Pockets just remove Headrests or tilt Seat Backrest fully forward,with the Pockets just adjust the Backrest to suit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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