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Re: Austin Mini 1967

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Hi Wesley.

I have the same Seatbelts in my Cooper. I fixed them on the parcel shelf with a selfmade Fixing point.

The problem is that in terms of safety this method is not the best should you ever have a Crash...
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Thanks for the option. I must look what I do ..
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this is also a nice option I have get

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Re: Austin Mini 1967

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In my Option the angle is not ideal.

On race car builds, whe always looked that the belt over the shoulders is almost in a horizontal line
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Owkey. :arrow: I must think about it
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I found this helpful diagram on the FIAs website. I’m not saying it’s absolutely necessary to be within these angles for a street driven car. But would likely be the safest bet if possible.
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Thanks. That’s a good pic.
Now I know what to do. Straight to the panel.
Thanks for help and advice guys.
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I have made these for this application:
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I have two of these. If you want you can have them. Just pay the postage from Switzerland
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Re: Austin Mini 1967

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Hi

thanks Fanfaniracing !!! but I have already a other option for on the parcel shelf.
I don't want to big because I have already a plate from my roll cage on the parcel shelf.

For the moment the mini is not home, I must take it to watch good
Today I was in England to pick up my seats 8-) Wonderfull day for me

Next update is with photo when it is in the car ;)
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Here some photo's from today and my new seats

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What are the seats from? They suit the car really well.
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i bought it buy https://www.classictrim.co.uk
He make it in my colours I want, normally he haves black in stock
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a new small update, the tool roll (thx Catmint)

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Here a photo from my last regularity rally, Trimard Classic. Start in Belgium and to France, Baie de Somme

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2-3 april 2022
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Last weekend I did a rally regularity in Belgium. Wonderful time again

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Re: Austin Mini 1967

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About those wonderful seats; were subframes (runners) included with the purchase? If not, did you fabricate some of your own or are bolt-on runners readily available ?
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Hi,

yes I have bought the frames by the same company. That was the easy way.

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Thanks, he no longer offers runners - only seats. I'm not comfortable buying runners elsewhere, as they might not fit.
There's another seller, yes, but he does not export, so no Microcell seats for me.
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Re: Austin Mini 1967

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WesleyB wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:56 pm Last weekend I did a rally regularity in Belgium. Wonderful time again

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Did you ever do the Mini Europe Rally back in the 1990's and 2000's?
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