Miata Mailing List: October 1994, Message #86
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   From: Miq Millman 
Subject: Re: better seats?
   Date: Wed, 5 Oct 1994 20:42:35 -0400

Jeff Maurer says:
> 
> 
> I've heard through vendors that the Corbeau "Clubman" seats fit the
> Miata.  (New England Auto Accessories claims to have sold several of
> these for Miatas.)  Word from several sources is that most Recaro
> seats are too wide.  Cobra, a company formed by an exec from Corbeau,
> also makes a Clubman, with nearly identical features and size to the
> Corbeau Clubman.  Price for these is typically $200-$300.  I think both
> versions are available in wider widths, but I don't know how well these
> fit the Miata.
> 
> I called MCA to ask them about aftermarket seats, since the magazine
> frequently shows project cars with alternative seats.  They gave me
> a couple pointers to chase down, but they were dead ends.
> 
> I've decided that the best alternative is to find a local race shop
> that's willing to work with you to find a seat that fits.  I think there
> are just too many variables to buy an aftermarket seat "blind" from
> a mail-order company.
> 
> good luck,
> jdm

I have the Cobra Clubman GT (low back version) in my Frankensprite, and the
Clubman (highback version) in my 911.  This is a high side bolster type
racing seat, and quite narrow.  I fit comfortably in it, my dad can't, his
waist is about 4" larger than mine.  

I've test fited them in the Miata, they seem to fit just fine, but will need
some fabrication to work with the seat tracks.

I bought mine from Mini Mania, a British Car place in the Bay Area.  The low
back version was ~$130, the highback version was ~$175.  Mini Mania can be
reached at: 1 800 94 MANIA or 408 942 5595




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