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[jay30]

Someone was asking if it is possible for fit BMW Mini Seats in a Classic Mini. Yes - I have done it! I have fitted a pair of John Cooper Works Seats to mine and have been very surprised. Access to the rear is easy and I can easily get into the back. Not massive amounts of legroom, but this is a Mini! And I must say that I find them VERY comfortable. Heated too!

These are the seats...



And here they are fitted...




I dont have any finalised photo's yet, but will get some to add here!

The seats look smart and the shape should suit well. Be good to see pictures when done.

[jameslearwood]

This is brilliant helps give you an idea, i was just going to rehupolster, but waht the heck now i'm goign nuts i'll never be able to afford a new set so heres to prays and sheer brilliant luck at the scrappie.

[_mini1000_]

Would these version of the MX5 seats fit in a Mini ?



880mm high, 500mm wide and 635mm deep. (Take all dimensions to be +/- 10mm!) From the front of the backrest to the front edge of the seat is approx 500mm. From the bottom of the headrest to the bottom of where the backrest meets the seat iis approx 575mm.

Advice appreciated as I have been offered a pair in black for cheap and they include built in Headrest Speakers too, I hate my current bucket seats and would like something a bit more refined/comfy.

yes, these will fit- i've got them in mine

just saw mx5 seats in the elf in mini mag this month and have convinced me to buy some:D
what subframes did you use to fit them?

[rich1889]

heres my seats not sure what they are

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subaru buckets

[WillMini]

Acura RSX seats fit. I cut the frames out of them and lowered them by about 3 inches to sit lower and reduce weight. Still have plenty of access to the back seats if my rollbar wasn't there. They are also very comfortable and have the option of being heated

[Abs]

Bmw e46 front seats in the rear.

[Dolly 89]

MG Monaco's

ooooo, now thats interesting. what kinda subframes do they use. Purchaceable ones or custom made. I like the seats in my ZR very comfortable.

They look great, Think I might be having some of them in the Mini

are these out of the zr or a zt as im looking at some and didnt know if they where the same seats in both any help appreciated thanks

[stealth05]

saphire cosworth seats fit with a bit of jigery pokery

[1293sleeper]

i noticed today that mgtf seats would fit nicely but only if you don't want a rear seat

[james962]

MG Monaco's

are these out of the zr or a zt as im looking at some and didnt know if they where the same seats in both any help appreciated thanks

I would imagine they will be out of a ZR, i know mine are anyway. Therefore the seats will tilt forward. The ZT seats are slightly wider IIRC, and won't tilt forward as the ZT is a 5 door.

[Stevee]

A Mate Of Mine Has Got A Rover 200 1.8 VVC Turbo Convertion RAPID i repeat RAPID! as Rapid Is to be honest

With Full Leather Seats

Would They Fit In A Mini Cause he's Scraping The Car Soon (He's Keeping The Engine For His Rover 100 Street Sleeper Project)

Would Front And Back Seats Fit??

Edited by Stevee, 25 May 2010 - 09:16 PM.

[Scallywag630]

Would these version of the MX5 seats fit in a Mini ?



880mm high, 500mm wide and 635mm deep. (Take all dimensions to be +/- 10mm!) From the front of the backrest to the front edge of the seat is approx 500mm. From the bottom of the headrest to the bottom of where the backrest meets the seat iis approx 575mm.

Advice appreciated as I have been offered a pair in black for cheap and they include built in Headrest Speakers too, I hate my current bucket seats and would like something a bit more refined/comfy.

yes, these will fit- i've got them in mine

just saw mx5 seats in the elf in mini mag this month and have convinced me to buy some:D
what subframes did you use to fit them?

If you are going to use MX5 seats, buy some out of an import (jap spec) they have speakers built in the headrests.

[Stevee]

Would these version of the MX5 seats fit in a Mini ?



880mm high, 500mm wide and 635mm deep. (Take all dimensions to be +/- 10mm!) From the front of the backrest to the front edge of the seat is approx 500mm. From the bottom of the headrest to the bottom of where the backrest meets the seat iis approx 575mm.

Advice appreciated as I have been offered a pair in black for cheap and they include built in Headrest Speakers too, I hate my current bucket seats and would like something a bit more refined/comfy.

yes, these will fit- i've got them in mine

just saw mx5 seats in the elf in mini mag this month and have convinced me to buy some:D
what subframes did you use to fit them?

If you are going to use MX5 seats, buy some out of an import (jap spec) they have speakers built in the headrests.

haha my mates just wrote his mums Jap Import mx5 off, come round a cornor and rolled it into a feild, he walked away with a black eye where he punched him self in the face but the car was ruined :| but the oringal seats are in his lock up how easy are they to fit?

[Scallywag630]

Would these version of the MX5 seats fit in a Mini ?



880mm high, 500mm wide and 635mm deep. (Take all dimensions to be +/- 10mm!) From the front of the backrest to the front edge of the seat is approx 500mm. From the bottom of the headrest to the bottom of where the backrest meets the seat iis approx 575mm.

Advice appreciated as I have been offered a pair in black for cheap and they include built in Headrest Speakers too, I hate my current bucket seats and would like something a bit more refined/comfy.

yes, these will fit- i've got them in mine

just saw mx5 seats in the elf in mini mag this month and have convinced me to buy some:D
what subframes did you use to fit them?

If you are going to use MX5 seats, buy some out of an import (jap spec) they have speakers built in the headrests.

haha my mates just wrote his mums Jap Import mx5 off, come round a cornor and rolled it into a feild, he walked away with a black eye where he punched him self in the face but the car was ruined :| but the oringal seats are in his lock up how easy are they to fit?

Not a question for me...sorry, no clue. I'm sure there is someone here who has fitted MX5 seats.