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Triumph TR6 - Miata Seat Options... pls help.

Hi folks...

I understand there is a conversion to Miata seats from stock seats to gain comfort and more importantly for me, legroom. Anyone have a link to a tech article on this one? Thx Ken.
K. T. Shaddock

Yes indeed:

http://www.marks-tr6-garage.com/Miataseats.html

http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/miataseats/


Cheers,

JGC
J. G. Catford

Thank you JGC. That was quick! Do you know if the conversion gives an inch or two more legroom in a TR6?
Ken
K. T. Shaddock

I got my seats from 'Planet Miata" A fine pair of tan leather for $200. Shipping was around $60 but worth every penny. I probably spent four hours doing the installation but that included the time to make the brackets. No more room, but nice seats.
http://www.planetmiata.com/contact.html
Joe Justice
Joe Justice

Hello,



Someone have adapted also SAAB 900 seat in a TR6 but I could not remember the source.


JGC


J. G. Catford

I made this conversion last year and am very pleased with the added legroom as I am 6'4" Original seats in very poor condition had my knees in the dash!

I have pictures of the plywood templates I used to fabricate the 1/8 inch steel adaptors that I will be happy to send. Just send you e-mail address.

I used a 24" framing square to align with door threshold. And, the seats were installed opposite from the original Miata L/R orientation so the seat back lever would be on the door side.

You will really enjoy your new seats!

B Selby

Ask, and ye shall receive.
Rick C
Rick Crawford

Also http://www.marks-tr6-garage.com/Miataseats.html
DON KELLY

Bob Selby... great to hear from a fellow with a 6' 4" frame who can enjoy a TR6! My email address is smokeysson@gmail.com and if you can share any information re what you did to not only fit but enjoy this beautiful car I would be a very happy guy. Ken
Ken Shaddock

Many thanks to you Bob for sharing your experience with the conversion. I have downloaded the pictures and note for future reference. I do not have a car at this point... have been holding back until I am convinced I can fit into, drive and enjoy it before buying. Thx to you I'm becoming more confident re a future fit. Ken
Ken Shaddock

Ken
Some of even know of TR6s for sale.
Let us know when you are ready.
Rick C
Rick Crawford

Hi Rick...

I'm in touch with an old buddy who specializes in interior restorations (Caledon Trim Shop) and hope to get a nod from him as to really making all this advice work. As soon as he is comfortable I'll be ready to go shopping. I saw several cars for sale at BCD but not many that were as good as yours. One car that was pretty nice had an asking price of $29K which is out of my league. Another nice car, in a 2006 Chrysler Blue color, sold the next day for $19,500. The owner had done a beautiful body off resto. I do not want to start from scratch so that's the kind of car I'm after. Ken
Ken S

Rick C...

Send me an email address so we can talk about buying a car without messing with this thread on seats. You'll see my smokeysson address. Ken
Ken S

This thread was discussed between 21/09/2006 and 23/09/2006

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