Best seats for tall people
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I like my Miata ones. Fixed headrest so you have to tilt the backs forward, then the seat if you need to get into the back, otherwise they hit the windshield. But does anyone really need the back seat anyway? Mine are leather ones died to match the interior. I got them for 85 bucks each from Flyin Miata, but that's been a few years. My wife had a 1981 Prelude that had really nice cloth seats, and I'm pretty sure they would have worked.
Here's how I have them mounted. <<< THIS IS A LINK
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Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
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Two of my friends are 6'7" and 6'8" (brothers) and both use standard Mini seats with no extenders. Oli's car is an MPi too with the big leather seats - which I can't cope with due to my head being in the roof lining despite being nearly a foot shorter.
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Is there a certain year that works in a classic MINI better than another, or are all Miata seats the same mounting etc?
I'd love to find a set to fit in my 89 MINI...they are super uncomfortable. My MkI seats are better !
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Oh, and I'm 6-1 also.
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Maybe Red Riley / Brian will chime in he has a set in his Riley Elf.
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The best factory seat set up for tall Mini owners are Miata seats imo.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
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https://www.minimania.com/part/BG5001/Austin-Mini-Adjustable-Seat-Bracket-Extensions-Pair
Aftermarket / replacement seats will require new mounting and in some cases these will actually raise the seat base.
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Im 6'6" and im wondering what seats (new/used or aftermarket) work best for tall people. Im not too worried about access to the back seat. I would like some that sit low.
Can you guys please post pics and info on your seats?
Thanks
Mike