Dex Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi All. After all the positive reviews on here on MX5 seats I'm going to try and purchase a pair for my latest restoration but the thing is there seems to be a few different models of seat so which is the best model to go for? Regards Dex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 IMHO the Mk 2 with the separate headrests are the ones to go for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) If you have a 'Surrey top' car then the Mk1 seats can look nice, and you have the option of fitting speakers in the head rests, but if its a soft top then as Dave has already stated then my preference would be a seat from a Mk2, as per the attached photo. Whatever you get, make sure when you get them they come with runners as they are not easy to find separately and when they do come up can be expensive. I managed to find a leather set and then purchased a reconditioning kit to tidy them up a lot cheaper than having them recovered, can also be useful to cut the seat belt brackets off the runners as well, gives a little more 'wiggle' room when fitting the seats. If you want more 'rake's to the seat squab then fit longer 8 mm bolts to the front runner to seat base fixing and install 20-25mm spacer. Sorry just seen where you posted this (TR6 Forum) so guessing your not going to have a 'Surrey' Edited May 9, 2018 by Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Not sure why the separate headrests is still in the race, nobody ever remove them and the few who intend to use the tonneau have it customized with pockets welcoming the headrests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Not sure why the separate headrests is still in the race, nobody ever remove them and the few who intend to use the tonneau have it customized with pockets welcoming the headrests. You can use the separate Headrest Seats with either of the Tonneau Covers thats why they are the better option also they look more in keeping with the old seat style,from one who has the Tombstone Seats fitted in a TR6. Edited May 9, 2018 by TR NIALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carld Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 you may also want to look for a heated set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Don't in my opinion............. look horrible and not correct. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 you may also want to look for a heated set? Good point I found a diy kit on line quite easy to fit just the in car wiring a bit of a pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 mine.... just loving it. Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks to everyone who replied all I need to do now is find a pair in good condition, not bothered about speakers or heated. Paul Bishop comes as highly recommended but the trouble there is he's pick-up only and he's way down the other end of the country from me so will see if I can locate a pair nearer to home. Thanks again Regards Dex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks to everyone who replied all I need to do now is find a pair in good condition, not bothered about speakers or heated. Paul Bishop comes as highly recommended but the trouble there is he's pick-up only and he's way down the other end of the country from me so will see if I can locate a pair nearer to home. Thanks again Regards Dex Hi Dex He shipped mine for me. He did a great job on the upholstery, and even once you locate a pair they might still need work doing to the padding, bolsters or trim. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi Dex He shipped mine for me. He did a great job on the upholstery, and even once you locate a pair they might still need work doing to the padding, bolsters or trim. Kevin Thanks Kevin, I'll give him a ring. Dex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bodiam Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi, Dex, Ringing Paul Bishop on mobile or landline is problematic. I found email the best way to communicate with him and found him easy to deal with. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks Kevin, I'll give him a ring. Dex These guys would be closer to you and they do the seats. http://www.mx5city.com/ Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 These guys would be closer to you and they do the seats. http://www.mx5city.com/ Stuart. Thanks Stuart, I've checked them out, not cheap and also they seem to be on an exchange only basis, as I only have my old Triumph seats I fear its a no go, but thanks anyway. Dex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks Stuart, I've checked them out, not cheap and also they seem to be on an exchange only basis, as I only have my old Triumph seats I fear its a no go, but thanks anyway. Dex See if your local breakers have seats to start as they probably wont be too dear then you have something to exchange. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litespud Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 My understanding is that that seats to use are the Mk 1 or "NA" model ('89-'97). Succeeding models got bigger, and I imagine the seats did also. I have NA seats in my '6 NA and they are a snug fit - maybe later versions fit, but I didn't want to gamble. In any case, I found a pair inc the rails on Craigslist, had a cover kits made to match the new interior I was installing. Added headrest speakers. They're great bang for the buck in them of comfort and usability. They also have a decent head restraint, which the originals didn't have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richard61 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi Dex, I got Mark 1 mx5 seats from E bay and used the Tr trader seat brackets for an easy instillation. You can watch the MX5 owners club forums as a guest, there is a for sale section. Your local area has its own site at www.mx5northwest.co.uk perhaps a request to the area leads might bring some leads. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 There are a set on BST Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi Dex, I got Mark 1 mx5 seats from E bay and used the Tr trader seat brackets for an easy instillation. You can watch the MX5 owners club forums as a guest, there is a for sale section. Your local area has its own site at www.mx5northwest.co.uk perhaps a request to the area leads might bring some leads. Richard Thanks Richard good idea I'll check it out Dex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 There are a set on BST Sorry Hamish, what is BST? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveR Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hmm, I better make sure I lock my MX5. Beware of TR6, Spitfire and MGB owners! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Sorry Hamish, what is BST? Usually refers to the Buy/Sell/Trade section of the TR Register website: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/classifieds ..... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Usually refers to the Buy/Sell/Trade section of the TR Register website: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/classifieds ..... Andy +1 ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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