[Healeys] Seats

[Peter & Veronica]

Here’s what I remember Fred: first the obvious: the MX5 seats are MUCH more comfortable, with adjustable backrest and (some) fore and aft movement. You need to use the MX5 seat runners. On the 100, the seats fitted better swapped side for side (this on a RHD car) so you end up with the backrest adjustment on the inside. You also have to take the seat belt mounts off the seats (they’d be on the wrong side anyway) On my (RHD) car the driver’s seat has 3-4” fore and aft adjustment, less on the passenger side because of the shape of the transmission tunnel (this is a 6 cylinder one in my car because of the 700R4 auto trans (sorry Josef!) The seat doesn’t get in the way of the handbrake, although mine has a bit of a crank in it (it’s from a Series II Landrover!) I have the seat right back & reclined slightly – I’m about 5’ 9”. I might add that I had no seats (or much else!) as the car was resurrected from an abandoned wreck. This was a much more practical solution than spending a fortune on original style seats. (I guess you wouldn’t appreciate the Holden V6 motor, Wolseley 6/110 running gear etc either Josef!)

Cheers

Peter

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From: Fred Wescoe
Sent: Saturday, 7 September 2019 7:30 AM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Seats

List
This thread has stirred up some real discussion both pro and con.  I have seen and considered this conversion after seeing a couple of cars at various events over the years.  I did not have the opportunity to speak with the owners however.

I would like to hear from those who have actually installed the Miata seats or the MGB seats.  Both positive and negative comments.

How do the seats fit with the emergency break handle?  Is there room to operate the break handle quickly and easily if there is an emergency?  With the seats installed, how about the feel and fit position themselves?  Do the seats face the dash squarely?  Does a taller driver fit in the car?  How much fore and aft travel do the seats really have?  For the taller driver, as stated by someone, can the seats be "reclined" somewhat for a better driving position and if so, how far?  Would those who have actually made the switch do it again?

I try to keep my car as stock looking as possible.  So far, people only notice the alternator.  But, that said, this conversion might be sensible, keeping in mind both safety, comfort and control of the car.  This would definitely change the look of the car.

Any comments?

Fred
66BJ8

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