In search for period type (new) front seat(s) Mk2S

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Tex1965
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In search for period type (new) front seat(s) Mk2S

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I really need to replace original seats, at least driver's one. Restoring original seats in not cheap either.

How do you find these seats?

Cobra & Corbeau, any good?

https://www.cobraseatsshop.co.uk/2x-cob ... -873-p.asp

https://www.corbeau-seats.com/product/g ... cket-seat/


Maybe more like it:

Contour & Microcell https://www.classictrim.co.uk/

https://newtoncomm.co.uk/collections/mi ... lh-1967-70

https://newtoncomm.co.uk/collections/mi ... all-models
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Re: In search for period type (new) front seat(s) Mk2S

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Hi

I have started using the Newton replica recliners and find them good, I am 6ft and the back support is a massive improvement on the std seats and adjustable of course
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I like the Newton ones, shame there are no headrests though :?
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Than you for your opinions. Newton replicas probably a choice of mine too.
For a -68 car no headrests, period look is important to me. Drivers seat could be a bit racier, maybe, should I fancy to enjoy the power available.
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I like the microcell from classictrim. I think this will be my next seats 8-)
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Agree about the style with no headrests but removable ones could get round the issue…
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I have recliners in my mk2 Cooper, original not repro, and I find them very comfortable compared to the standard fixed back seats. I would go for the Newton recliners.
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Great, thank you. I think we have a winner!
Not having the slimmest back side, comfort is high priority (to maintain "road reading sensor" functioning) :D
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I bought a pair of refurbished Microcells from Classic Trim last year for my Mk2 S, they're a different style to the ones shown on their website but they're very comfortable, they replaced the Newton recliners I sold to Snoopy64 ;)
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WesleyB wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:47 pm I like the microcell from classictrim. I think this will be my next seats 8-)
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