Short answer: the Miata seats work fine with a roll bar.
To an extent it depends on the roll bar. In mine, with the seat all the way
rearward, the seat back hits the roll bar at about 1/4 reclined. Also, I
mounted my seats further aft than stock for more leg room. I was careful
when mounting the seats as not to angle them so my head would not bang the
bar in an accident. My roll bar is aftermarket one(brand x).
As someone else mentioned, bang in the bottom of the seat with a hammer so
the seat won't rub the floor. I cut that bottom area of foam out as well so
I wouldn't sit too high up.
Regards,
Chris
>From: "Brad Holmes" <bholmes@monk.aum.edu>
>Reply-To: "Brad Holmes" <bholmes@monk.aum.edu>
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Miata seats
>Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 07:38:50 +600
>
>Chris
>
>How do the Miata seats fit if there is a roll bar? Does the head rest
>hit the bar? Can the seat be pushed by to the full aft position?
>
>
> > From: "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>
> > To: CDADDYO@prodigy.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Miata seats
> > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 01:52:42 -0600
> > Reply-to: "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>
>
> > They fit great. I put them in my '69 (high windshield) and have enough
> > clearance for the windshield top (I'm 6'2"). The rearview mirror seems
>to
> > be an obstruction now.
> >
> > Fit is perfect, super comfortable, look great, recline, and the cloth is
> > entirely more pleasant than vinyl in Texas summers.
> >
> > I used the Miata seat rails. I did this in 1994, but I remember that it
>was
> > easiest to cut the posts off the rail's bottoms with a hacksaw, and
> > straighten out the angled front part. Drill 4 new holes in your
>floorboard
> > and use high grade bolts and washers. Easy job.
> >
> > Chris Robertson
> > Bryan, TX
> > 2 '69 2000s
> >
> > >From: "Craig Odell" <CDADDYO@prodigy.net>
> > >Reply-To: "Craig Odell" <CDADDYO@prodigy.net>
> > >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > >Subject: Miata seats
> > >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 17:00:27 -0800
> > >
> > >Hey List,
> > >
> > >I'm thinking about putting Miata seats in my 68 2000.
> > >Anyone done this recently?
> > >Is this a difficult install?
> > >How many more holes do I need to drill?
> > >Are the Honda CRX seats an easier install (just read how Fergus did
>it.)?
> > >Stephen Sochoux, I know you installed Miata seats. Do you still like
>'em?
> > >Any input would be great.
> > >TIA
> > >
> > >Craig Odell
> > >68 2000
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> >
>Brad Holmes
>bholmes@monk.aum.edu
>(334) 244-3713
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