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Old Oct 13, 2025 | 06:11 AM
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I am only 5ft 8 but quite broad on the shoulders and got short legs (think of Tyler1, exact same build).

Im looking to upgrade the seats but all info is always posted by 6ft+ people. Looking to seat as close to the floor as possible since most of my height is in my torso and I need my shoulders to fit also. I dont want to bang or cut anything if possible. Thanks
Old Oct 13, 2025 | 06:12 PM
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Which generation of miata?
Shoulders in the NA/NB is going to be the challenge. A centered seat hits the stock door cards very early.
Old Oct 14, 2025 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by m1yeh
Which generation of miata?
Shoulders in the NA/NB is going to be the challenge. A centered seat hits the stock door cards very early.
My first thread here sorry I assumed it would show my car under my username. NA
Old Oct 14, 2025 | 01:48 PM
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Did you look through the seat thread? What are you using your NA for, racing, autocross, street? Do you know how wide a seat you need for your hips? Do you want a halo seat for side impact protection? Do you need to retain sliders?

I purchased a Kirkey 81 series in 16" width. I am cutting the trans tunnel to make it fit with my NA with cage.
Old Oct 21, 2025 | 02:11 PM
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Im 5'10 with broad shoulders, weight varies from 230-270 depending on if its hunting season and food choices and i have a kirkey 71 series, 17" width. I had to bang in the trans tunnel a bit
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