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Old 04-19-2010, 11:20 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has ever made a two part foam seat like in open wheel cars.. Not a insert for a seat thats two big , but a custom fit seat.
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Old 04-19-2010, 11:33 PM
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Old 04-19-2010, 11:33 PM
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I want to put a couch in place of the front seats with a hole cut out for the shifter. For cerial.

What's wrong with the over 9,000 seats on the market?
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More importantly, why, and what would you possibly do with it? It would be absolutely good for nothing if you have to pass any kind of inspection.
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I believe he's referring to bolting a pad to the floor and one to parcel shelf wall, creating a seat. You know, in case you're 7' tall and NEED a miata.
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Old 04-19-2010, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by curly
I believe he's referring to bolting a pad to the floor and one to parcel shelf wall, creating a seat. You know, in case you're 7' tall and NEED a miata.
Would that be legal though? I thought both street and track cars had to have tested and certified safety equipment? I don't see the point still. I do know what you are talking about though, I've seen them in old cars and kit cars, but never a Miata.

Speaking of 7' tall, what is the tallest/biggest person you have ever seen in a Miata? Charles Barkley wanted to sit in my car a few weeks ago (family friend) but couldn't even begin to fit. I'm tempted to remove the seat just so he can try to get in for a photo op of big ****** in tiny car. I'm sure taller have been, but mid 6' and like 250lbs, he's pretty decent size. His hands would swallow my 8 ball shifter, which is a bit big in my hands.
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Old 04-19-2010, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by skppmm25
Just wondering if anyone has ever made a two part foam seat like in open wheel cars.. Not a insert for a seat thats two big , but a custom fit seat.
Yes, we do this all the time at work... though they ARE in open wheel cars (and sports racers and Can Am cars.)

Was there a particular question about making one?
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We make the seats in our FSAE car out of 2lb marine foam... Whats the point of this thread?
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I'm just wondering if anyone has eaten a taco while doing a turbo install like in a taco time garage.. Not a soft taco that's too big, but a custom hard shell.
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I'm just wondering if anyone has eaten a taco while doing a turbo install like in a taco time garage.. Not a soft taco that's too big, but a custom hard shell.
Lulz
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Old 04-20-2010, 10:26 AM
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i did once, while installing my ebay ilovetacotaco cast manifold.
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