New Seat Covers Installed

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:06 pm

Keep us posted.

I need new covers for an NB8A, but probably something more subtle similar to the SE seat treatment.

maxfromaus · Postby **maxfromaus** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 2:02 pm

Can someone please confirm if nb SE and standard nb seats style are the same?
It seems to me that SE has the leather option, and same seats as nb

Also, if you could please post a pic of nb seat. I straggled to find a pic of full seat on the net.

Regards

Max Ungun

ZenArcher · Postby **ZenArcher** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:22 pm

maxfromaus

I have seen photos of some leather seats in other MX5's that have had original head rest speakers in them and there were holes in the headrest material to let the sound come through without any sort of muffling which would happen if you put solid non-perforated (no holes) material over the front of any speaker. If you like I can send you a scanned photo so that you can see what I mean.

If the small holes can be done in the headrest area, then absolutely I am in for a group buy. I really like what you have shown in the photos.

maxfromaus · Postby **maxfromaus** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:02 pm

ZenArcher wrote:maxfromaus

I have seen photos of some leather seats in other MX5's that have had original head rest speakers in them and there were holes in the headrest material to let the sound come through without any sort of muffling which would happen if you put solid non-perforated (no holes) material over the front of any speaker. If you like I can send you a scanned photo so that you can see what I mean.

If the small holes can be done in the headrest area, then absolutely I am in for a group buy. I really like what you have shown in the photos.

Fire away please,
I am sure it can be organised

Insurgence · Postby **Insurgence** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:12 pm

PM replied

I am unsure if the NB seats are the same as SE/SP.

Perhaps someone can clear this up.

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:33 pm

There are 2 different sizes of NB seats, the NB8B (6 speed box, VVT, bigger brakes, fog lamps etc) has higher backed seats.

maxfromaus · Postby **maxfromaus** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:43 am

Okibi wrote:There are 2 different sizes of NB seats, the NB8B (6 speed box, VVT, bigger brakes, fog lamps etc) has higher backed seats.

I would take the template of the standard nb (which I think its called nb30p1). There dont seem to be much 8Bs around.
Also is the seats same for nb30p1 and nb30p2?

Thanks
Max Ungun

Alex · Postby **Alex** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:41 pm

I agree just use the original NB seat from a NB8A

Postby **Okibi** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:45 pm

SM wrote:I agree just use the original NB seat from a NB8A

I agree too, those with older seats will have a bigger need for covers. :mrgreen:

veecee · Postby **veecee** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:45 pm

I am definitely interested if NB8A versions are made. Max you have PM.

Alf · Postby **Alf** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:27 pm

maxfromaus wrote:
Okibi wrote:There are 2 different sizes of NB seats, the NB8B (6 speed box, VVT, bigger brakes, fog lamps etc) has higher backed seats.

I would take the template of the standard nb (which I think its called nb30p1). There dont seem to be much 8Bs around.
Also is the seats same for nb30p1 and nb30p2?

Thanks
Max Ungun

nb30p1 = nb8a 1998-2000
nb30p2 = nb8b 2001-2005

There's probably a similar number of each around, Max. However, Okibi's right in saying that you're likely to get more biz from 8a owners, simply because they're older and more of them will be due for a seat recover.

Cheers,
Alf

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:33 pm

yep i definately need new covers, i got rips and ciggarette burns in my current cloth trim :cry:

please make some NB covers

maxfromaus · Postby **maxfromaus** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:28 am

Thanks for all the valuable information.
Could you please further confirm if nb8a covers are glued or not to the seat foam?
The way I figure this out is by trying to hold up the material, if glued it doesnt come into your hand.
Confirm for both top and bottom sections please.

Insurgence is interested in donating his stock seat covers.
If all good, I can start immediately by next Monday, which wont take long to finish it all

Regards
Max Ungun

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:56 pm

Yes I would before covers that DONT slip over the stock ones.

That way they should fit a lot better.

Also can you sew a pocket into the back of the seats (like the stock seats)?

If they're leather, i'm guessing thicker bits on the bolsters (because thats where they wear through) and perforated in the middle?

I'd be happy with all black with red baseball stitching or dark gray center sections like OEM.

The red and black are a little too \"LOOK AT ME\" for my liking and I wouldn't need any logos done :mrgreen: