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Seats wanted, but what seats?

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Jedi Knight
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Okay, so I bought my Bugeye with seats from a mid 60's MG, so they are going into the trash (unless someone wants them, they are pretty beat). I got one original seat now, but its comfort and support is, well, so-so. Has anyone used other seats that look original'ish, give good support, and are a new product. I have been looking at the ones on ebay that are a fixed back, but the price is more than a Corbeau. Any other suggestions?
 
Mid 60s low back Spridget seats look right, fit perfect, and have alot better support than original Bugeye seats.
I hear that Miata seats work but they look like, uh, well seats out of a Miata and they just look totally WRONG.
I am running MKII Sprite seats in one of my Bugeyes, even that which is the same seat with a little different padding is better. I love my 67 Sprite seats, original to the car and never any numb butt when driving several hours like in a Bugeye with stock seats.
Even late Midget seats will work fine but get rid of the headrests for a proper look.
 
Check out midland wheel.com under interiors. They have some real nice seats on special right now. I bought a pair for the spitfire and they look great. Shipping for the seats from the UK was as cheap as the stateside shipping and the seats are far cheaper from midland. Remember when looking at their prices that they include 17% VAT which you do not have to pay. Might also check out their supply of wheels, also.
 
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