PodOne Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi all Familiar with these seats from past projects/cars but not for a 6 so before I source a pair which are the most comfortable and fit the best from peoples experience. MKI or MKII ? Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRsixchris Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) I have the seats with removable headrests which I believe came from a Mk2. For me ( as i suffer from a chronic back complaint) it has been one of the best improvements I have made to my car. The seats sit very flat on the floor so i have some spacers under the front mounting to lift the front of the seat up slightly. The original seats are safely stowed in the loft. Chris Edited May 21, 2020 by TRsixchris Correction to model number Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi Andy If by Mk1 and Mk2 you mean the 'tombstone' integral head restraint type and the Mk2 separate head restraint type I've had both in BUO and for me personally I found the Mk1's more comfortable, but changed them for the Mk2's because I felt they looked more in keeping with the car. But that only my opinion and for some strange reason I actually prefer the look of the Mk1's in cars fitted with a backlight and Surrey top. Another benefit of the Mk1's as well is that that some of them have speakers in the head restraints Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi Andy, just fitted MX5 seats from the Mk2 MX5 into my 5. Very comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 +1 for mk 2s (separate head rests) very comfy, had them for about 6 years or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) +1 for MK2 seats, the removable headrests allows you to use a tonneau. We did a 3 week/3,000 mile Euro tour last year and had no issues whatsoever with comfort. Cheers, Andrew Edited May 21, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi Andy, I have the ones with separate head rests, and seat heating (yes I know). Have not driven the car yet but they feel very comfortable and “solid”. I made my own brackets, which go from side to side, think I fitted 35 mm front and 15 mm rear. More work than expected though. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 +1 for MK2 / NB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks for all the feedback so quick anyone would think you all had nothing to do! The majority seem to favour the MK2's which from looking at the pic's look good plus I have tonneau cover already. Will start searching for a pair of MK2's Thanks again Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Good choice... I found they were a huge improvement for my body-shape (6ft, not malnourished). I also have heaters fitted to ease long-term back pain - they get a big thumbs-up from me aswell. ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Forgot to say.... if you do want to fit heaters to seats of a similar style to mine with lots of ribs - be prepared for it to take longer than you expect and some extra swearing. ...... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi I have MK1 seats in my 6 and MK2 in the 4 and to my mind they are as comfortable as each other, so I really think that it's down to personal preference, and budget. Before we first did the RBRR my wife and co-driver gave me an ultimatum to fit some comfortable seats, despite having had the original seats recently rebuilt. Having had a MK1 MX5 we knew how comfortable they were and it was an easy choice when I found out they fitted TRs. Both of the cars have the TR Trader brackets and as Chris says earlier it's worthwhile using spacers to lift the seat base from the floor, try different heights and see what fits you best. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) I have the Mk1s in my car and the support my back just fine, and I think they look fine Edited May 22, 2020 by Paul Hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I have the Mk1 seats and TR Traders brackets but I'm currently Yak shaving elsewhere so they're still in storage upstairs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Andy, Whether you decide on the Mk2 or Mk1, it is worth using good adjustable brackets - Paul Bishop in Winchester makes the brackets (and seats) for TR Trader and these in my opinion are the best as they are adjustable (fore/aft and up/down) and allow for the perfect fit, see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157690380502643 Cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I prefer to use the brackets that are well described in the registers "Technicalities" CD (available from the office if your a member though also posted on here before now.) To my mind they are the right height straight out of the box so no faffing about shimming but also much stronger and dont stress the floor so much. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 20 hours ago, Andrew Smith said: +1 for MK2 seats, the removable headrests allows you to use a tonneau. We did a 3 week/3,000 mile Euro tour last year and had no issues whatsoever with comfort. Cheers, Andrew Andrew, what did you do with the wind deflector when you put on the tonneau? I find you can't fold it down because the hood frame gets in the way. Cheers Daz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, DRD said: Andrew, what did you do with the wind deflector when you put on the tonneau? I find you can't fold it down because the hood frame gets in the way. Cheers Daz Daz, It's a Windbreaker made by Chris Russell (TRR member) which he started making specifically for MX5 seats - you just unlock the screen by the two thumbscrews then fold it and the seats forward (without headrests fitted if need be). Sadly Chris no longer makes Windbreakers but they do pop up on eBay for MX5 and OE seats from time to time Cheers, Andrew Edited May 22, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Andrew Smith said: Daz, It's a Windbreaker made by Chris Russell (TRR member) which he started making specifically for MX5 seats - you just unlock screen by the two thumbscrews then fold it and the seats forward (without headrests fitted if need be). Sadly Chris no longer makes Windbreakers but they do pop up on eBay for MX5 and OE seats from time to time Cheers, Andrew Andrew, I'm sure I tried that but when the seats are folded forward, even without the headrest, they stick up above the height of the doors. Maybe my seats don't fold forward enough? Cheers Daz Edited May 22, 2020 by DRD Update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Just now, DRD said: Andrew, I'm sure I tried that but when the seats are folded forward, even without the headrest, they stick up above the height of the doors. Maybe my seats don't go fold forward enough? Cheers Daz Daz, you need to push the seats as far back as they go - or maybe your seats are mounted higher than mine? Cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Another thought I found the front bolster to low for me, so I fitted spacers and longer bolts between the seat base and the runners . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xmas6 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi all I’m not at the stage of fitting seats yet but have been looking on flea bay and see mk. 2.5 mx5 seats - are they suitable? cheers Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Technicalities brackets worked well for me, gave me a little more leg room under steering wheel. Fwiw I'm a shade over 6ft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Andrew Smith said: Andy, Whether you decide on the Mk2 or Mk1, it is worth using good adjustable brackets - Paul Bishop in Winchester makes the brackets (and seats) for TR Trader and these in my opinion are the best as they are adjustable (fore/aft and up/down) and allow for the perfect fit, see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157690380502643 Cheers, Andrew Hi Andrew Thanks I already have some brackets away at the powder coaters at the minute. Question does the MX5 seat runner bolt to the brackets? As for the wind breaker I used to make them myself for friends for their MX5's so when the time comes I'll do the same. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi Andy Yes they do, you have to remove a lug at rear of the MX5 seat runners (angle grinder). You also take the MX5 seat belt fitting off as you have to continue using the original triumph mounts for your seat belts. At least this is how I fitted mine. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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