Jase Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 Before I go through the process of re-building mine does anyone have a good set of front TR4A seats available? Preferably leather. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 14 hours ago, Jase said: Before I go through the process of re-building mine does anyone have a good set of front TR4A seats available? Preferably leather. Thanks Unless you want to stay original but prefer comfort I would go for MX5 seats as a lot of us have. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted March 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 It is very tempting to go down the MX5 seat route but I'm going to stick with the originals. I find them quite comfortable and I don't currently do long journeys in her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, Jase said: It is very tempting to go down the MX5 seat route but I'm going to stick with the originals. I find them quite comfortable and I don't currently do long journeys in her. Go and try a car with them fitted and then see what you think Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted March 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, stuart said: Go and try a car with them fitted and then see what you think Stuart. Thanks Stuart, had a couple of MX5s etc and to be honest they are too modern for me. I know what you are saying though, it's good to have a choice and my wallet says yes - thanks Edited March 30, 2022 by Jase Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted March 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, stuart said: Go and try a car with them fitted and then see what you think Stuart. You persuaded me Stuart, going to give them a try Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) I have MX5 seats in my TR4A (the style with separate headrests). I added them for several reasons. First, the stock ones were scrap, both the structure and covers. Second, I did find the MX5 seats more comfortable. However the most important reason was safety. The traffic here in New Jersey is what I would call “aggressive”, bordering on downright manic. This is especially true on secondary roads with traffic lights. Many years ago an acquaintance of mine was driving his stock ‘62 Mini Countryman (shoulder height seats) and was stopped at a traffic light. Another driver, not paying attention (and this was before cell phones), struck him from behind. The impact wasn’t that severe, as the Mini didn’t suffer bad damage, but the impact was enough to fatally snap his neck, as his head was not supported. So now not only do I have “modern” seats with headrests, I’ve fitted a roll over-bar (with a center mounted brake light mounted to it), LED brake lights, and 3 point ratchet style seatbelts. Do I realize that none of that will really save me if an inattentive SUV decides to run a red light? Absolutely! However it still does give me piece of mind while I’m out enjoying my car in the sunshine. Just my 2p. Jim Edited March 30, 2022 by Tr4aJim Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lo100469 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 I bought my tr4a with tired tr6 US seats. I like the style better than MX5 seats that are too modern to me. I would not want to drive a car without headrests, this is the minimum level of safety to me, but we all do our own risk assessment.... Here is picture of the seats just finished in black leather, cheers, Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: I have MX5 seats in my TR4A (the style with separate headrests). I added them for several reasons. First, the stock ones were scrap, both the structure and covers. Second, I did find the MX5 seats more comfortable. However the most important reason was safety. The traffic here in New Jersey is what I would call “aggressive”, bordering on downright manic. This is especially true on secondary roads with traffic lights. Many years ago an acquaintance of mine was driving his stock ‘62 Mini Countryman (shoulder height seats) and was stopped at a traffic light. Another driver, not paying attention (and this was before cell phones), struck him from behind. The impact wasn’t that severe, as the Mini didn’t suffer bad damage, but the impact was enough to fatally snap his neck, as his head was not supported. So now not only do I have “modern” seats with headrests, I’ve fitted a roll over-bar (with a center mounted brake light mounted to it), LED brake lights, and 3 point ratchet style seatbelts. Do I realize that none of that will really save me if an inattentive SUV decides to run a red light? Absolutely! However it still does give me piece of mind while I’m out enjoying my car in the sunshine. Just my 2p. Jim Jim....Pardon me if I have enquired previously.....where did you source the seat belt guides that attach to the outside of the seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Mal, I found them on EBay several years ago, and I don’t remember the exact make/model, but they are very similar to these (but I paid about half of what this seller is asking) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/334168440155?hash=item4dcdfdbd5b:g:OScAAOSwvAZhWRu9 As I recall, I had to widen one of the mounting holes a little to fit the headrest posts. They work very well at keeping the belt to hand. However they are plastic, and flex a bit, but in my config the force of drawing the belt off the ratchet is taken by the steel guide I have mounted to the rollover bar. Jim Edited March 31, 2022 by Tr4aJim Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 These work well with MX seats seat belt guides Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Stuart, hmmmm looks like it might be time for me to make an upgrade! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Symonds Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 hours ago, stuart said: These work well with MX seats seat belt guides Stuart. I have those fitted on the Moss seats in my 4a, work pretty well. Please wait while image is uploading... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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