givemethebighammer
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 07:38 PM |
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Baby Cub Seats from Midland Wheels
Anyone put these in their car (I think Bob has ?)
Are the comfortable and of reasonable quality ?
Any gripes ?
price has now risen to £120 from the £99 offer. What else could I get for the money.
I only have 15'' of space to play with so I understand my choice is limited.
thanks
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Viper
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 07:45 PM |
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If you want a pair of baby cubs i can sell you a pair..
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 08:04 PM |
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I have a pair of these beasties - they are small! When you look at them you'll think that they're nowhere near big enough, but they are
comfortable.
To give an idea of their size, I have a standard book chassis, and I have 20 - 30mm space on each side of the seat.
Don't bother with Midland Wheel's seat runners - they're rubbish.
To summarise - I'm happy enough with them, will probably keep them until well after the SVA, then will probably buy something different (or make
my own).
cheers,
DJ
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 08:07 PM |
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If the seats are up to the job. I'll take them at the right price. Why did you not want to use them yourself ?
drop me a U2U with some details on price.
I am regularly in Milton Keynes with work(Wolverton / Stoney Stratford) to be accurate so picking them up is up is not a problem
thanks
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Viper
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 08:33 PM |
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Hammer you have a U2U
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 08:58 PM |
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Midland are also advertising some full buckets with harness holes for £140 a pair in vinyl, they are 47cm's wide which is slightly too wide but
may squeeze in - has anyone got any experience?
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 30/9/03 at 09:51 PM |
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47cm = 18.5'', four inches wider than the cubs 
Cubs are only 14.5'' (36.8cm) wide
I've not got a hope in hells chance of squashing them down by 3 inches to fit my small space
I would like a full bucket seat, but for now I am going to take Vipers offer and fit the cubs. I may well change them later on.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 1/10/03 at 09:42 PM |
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I might be able to squeeze them in, look good for the price
 
Rescued attachment MWS ClubmanSeat.jpg
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ned
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| posted on 2/10/03 at 09:16 AM |
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MK do some really nice fibreglass r500-a-like seats for £90 each (uncovered) and are nice and light (if thats what you're after!) i had a little
sit in one and fitted me well, I know what I'll be ordering when the time comes...
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 2/10/03 at 09:33 AM |
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thanks ned, looking for narrow and comfortable rather than light. However MK's seats do look good.
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James
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| posted on 2/10/03 at 02:35 PM |
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The Conrodkid bought his GRP ones from the AGM boys who do the WLR car.
IIRC they were cheaper than MK.
James
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splitrivet
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| posted on 15/10/03 at 10:41 AM |
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Anyone got the web address for midland wheels the site I found on a search doesnt mention baby cubs or seat dimensions.
Also got a couple of seats out of a MX5 in good nick including runners etc £30 if anyones got a use for them.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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andyps
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by splitrivet
Also got a couple of seats out of a MX5 in good nick including runners etc £30 if anyones got a use for them.
Cheers,
Bob
How wide are the MX5 seats?
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 16/10/03 at 10:26 PM |
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I have a total loss BMW 635CSi at work, and the rear bucket seats look really promising, leather, narrow and bucket. Thing is they are green. I
noticed a set on ebay going cheap in Malton, Yorkshire for a quid with only 5 hours to go!!
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andyps
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| posted on 17/10/03 at 07:39 PM |
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Mark
Do you know how wide the 635 seats are? It seems like a good idea as they look good.
Cheers
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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andyps
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| posted on 17/10/03 at 07:40 PM |
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I seem to have a theme going here don't I
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 18/10/03 at 06:52 PM |
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I will measure them up on Monday, but they look about 17"
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andyps
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| posted on 21/10/03 at 07:20 PM |
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did you get a chnace to measure them yet Mark?
Cheers
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 21/10/03 at 07:26 PM |
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The twaddle who owns it let his RHR tyre go a bit soft and lost it on a corner in the middle of town(actually parked INSIDE a LWB Transit!!), it turns
out he is third party and has spent the last 2 days at our place pulling the front off to see if he could repair it. I would have severe trepidation
about giving it a go with new panels, but he seems to think he can fix it with bits hacksawed of a scrapyard donor!
end up, i could not really go measuring up his seats while he has pi$$ing about with it, but I WILL get the measurements
Mark
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MK7
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| posted on 21/10/03 at 08:05 PM |
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Cobra roadster 7 seats
I'm trying to put together a group buy for Cobra Roadster 7 seats. These are 17 1/2 inches wide and £150 each including harness holes.
I need a couple more interested parties to be able to buy them at this price. See my posting 'Cheap seats?'
Russell
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/10/03 at 06:58 PM |
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The 635CSi seats are an amazing 20" wide, but look quite soft and squashable. I took a picture with the works cam but my pooter wont read the
floppy!
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andyps
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| posted on 22/10/03 at 07:49 PM |
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Thanks Mark - That is quite a lot to squash in as I plan to build a book width chassis - I guess the guy on ebay will not sell his seats to me!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 27/10/03 at 09:59 PM |
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Eventually got some pictures
 
Rescued attachment 635CSi Seats.jpg
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andyps
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| posted on 27/10/03 at 10:38 PM |
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They look good - the ones that were on ebay did not have headrests in the photos the guy sent to me - plus they were a pretty revolting green colour.
The ebay ones didn't sell at all, if anyone wants contact details for some that were offered at a starting price of £1 let me know.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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splitrivet
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| posted on 28/10/03 at 01:42 PM |
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Sorry for the delay in replying to your post Andy,been in France for a week and a bit.
The MX5 seats are High back grey cloth and just need a clean,they wont fit my 2 inch plus chassis (dont ask why I came up with that size) but may fit
a plus 4 with a bit of jiggery pockery or removal of the adjusters.
Best bet is I'll measure em tonight and let you know tomorow.
Cheers,
Bob
[Edited on 28/10/03 by splitrivet]
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