Miata Mailing List: December 1994, Message #74
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   From: holmberg@frame.com
Subject: Re: replacement seats
   Date: Fri, 2 Dec 1994 16:27:47 -0500


I've considered replacing my seats also.  The lateral support isn't
too good, although with a 5-point racing harness, it's not too bad.
I've tried this out on the SCCA's Thunderhill road course during
a driving school.

I mostly want different seats to lower myself.  For racing, a rollbar
is required and I have installed the Hard Dog bar.  However, the
SCCA also requires that your head with helmet be two inches
below the bar.  I'm also fairly tall (6'-1"), and with the helmet
am not two inches below.

I've seen several seats advertised in the SCCA racing magazine,
some for as low as $200.  I haven't ordered any yet because I'm
worried about fitting them to the Miata's non-flat floor.
I'm worried about finding brackets for it.  I haven't called
the manufacturers, so perhaps my worry in unfounded.  If you
decide to look into it, I'd be interested in what you find out.
I can send you names and phone numbers, if you like.

I've been getting my racing supplies from Frey racing in
Mountain View.  They're on Plymouth near the CostCo at Rengstorff
and 101.  From Rengstorff, turn onto Plymouth (it only goes
one direction from Rengstorff) and go the the end.  It looks
like a residential area, but keep going.  Frey's has several
seats in stock for you to look at.  They're all the more
expensive models (like $500), but they can order others and
help you install them.  Frey's doesn't have the best prices,
but they're real nice and very helpful.  They'll make sure
things are right for you.


Greg
93C Black and tan