Originally Posted by wannafbody (Post 886408)

Arizen's target market for that seat is the Corvette owner. He didn't design it assuming many Miata owners would buy it.

Originally Posted by arizen (Post 748224)

There were not enough people ready to purchase to make it worth a fiberglass company making just shells. I started working with another company who makes fiberglass components but has an upholstery division as well. They are not interested in selling the shell by itself but will custom upholster seats to order. They started making a pattern for the cover and sent me these pictures. The cover has some lumps in it because they only lightly glued it down in a few areas so they can remove it again. This cover is on my shell and they need to use my shell to make a mold. They used some carbon fiber areas and did the diamond insert pattern but that can be changed. The inserts will be offered without the diamonds as well.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339112538
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339112538

With covers in vinyl or vinyl/cloth, each seat would be $699. In leather or leather/suede - $899. That's $100 more than the prices with seats being made overseas but there would be no need for minimum orders and cover styles, colors, materials, etc. could be varied. This does not include mounting hardware and we have not started working on any yet.

I realize these may be more expensive than some people can afford but there is no need for people to post they are looking for cheaper seats. There are plenty of them out there and we hope you the best. Those who realize how hard to come by and expensive the Exige seat is and like the idea of having upholstery options will know who to contact :).

Originally Posted by hustler (Post 887651)

I want that lotus seat copy.

Originally Posted by pusha (Post 887652)

they don't look like they offer enough side bolster

Originally Posted by crashnscar (Post 887658)

Not for a car that sees heavy track time, but he probably wants them for his daily. I've been thinking about Lotus seats for my daily, but didn't pay much attention to them when I have driven Lotus' and have heard of a couple people complaining that they aren't very comfortable. I'm guessing they are the wine and cheesers though.

Originally Posted by pusha (Post 887684)

get that cheap ultra shield seat but order a wider one than you normally would so you can fit your doughnut :giggle:

Originally Posted by Mobius (Post 887640)

And it has just as little side bolstering everywhere as the seats it is copying. Now I'm thinking a memoryfab S68 might fit the bill.

Originally Posted by Mobius (Post 888532)

That's the question. Going to call them.

Originally Posted by dwink (Post 1004501)

I know lots of people love the Elise seats, but for me, they SUCKED. I mounted them to the flipside brackets- no real lowering of the seat and I literally could just barely get out of the car.

Originally Posted by baron340 (Post 1004518)

I've got elise seats with brackets based on revlimiter's design and they are absolutely fabulous. I'm 5'10" and couldn't handle driving with the seat any lower. I've also got a momo hub, nrg 2.5 QR and 360 mm wheel and don't have any clearance issues with my knees. Maybe it's just because I'm average height, but I am extremely happy with this setup.

Originally Posted by Mobius (Post 1004660)

As I am 6'2 34" inseam as well, your comparisons are of interest to me.

I've sat in a Recaro SPG, and it's super nice and comfortable, but won't have sliders and will need a bracket solution. Possibly some massaging as well. I have fundage, just waiting on the right solution to pull the trigger.