FFS how did we all get by with our pre-ADR Minis before they invented `engineering approvals'
And BTW when the engineer that approved your mods croaks, who carries the can for it then? RTA? Or don't they really care then.

All my mods (including the Cobra Classic seats) are listed on my insurance. Shannons had no problem with it.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

No.

Go back and read phillb's opening post.

I'll save you the trouble;




Fit the seats, doesn't matter to me, your insurer doesn't care either, just don't expect too much when time comes for you to put your hand out.....

FYI, I have Cobra seats in 2 of the mini / moke fleet (with enineering approval) and rover seats in one.

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YEAH HE IS REFERRING TO EXPERIENCES AND OPINIONS ON THE COBRAS you knob

This thread is not entitled "Seat Options" it's entitled COBRA CLASSIC SEATS.

You've just shown your stripes. You should quit while you can...

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

I like how YOU turned this into an argument Lillee.

I actually found it to be an interesting debate....and informative!
Answered a few questions I had.

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Chuck Norris is the only person alive who can kick you in the back of the face!!
mooo, I'm a pig!

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What are YOU on about here. We where discussing seats and now YOU turn this in to a personal attack.

I'll discuss seats here, it is a public forum last time I looked.

Perhaps you need to go back and read the forum rules regarding comments like yours here.

<EDIT> I have read your postings here, I have shown you respect and not knocked them, I have conveyed my opinions and experience. I have not attacked anyone nor hijacked anything.

And it's semantics

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Sorry but I have had enough of GT Mowog hijacking threads, has done it a few times now and I had enough.

Lets talk about minis

I think I will go sit in my cobras right now! /log off

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Was going to Mod this thread but unsure, so Ill leave it for the moment.
I guess the safety aspect has been covered by the Engineering, Insurance & ADR side can we settle back and refer to the comfort side

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

The cobra seats in the Mini are quite comfortable that is for sure, but the rover ones are even better in that dept. and they are also easier to get in to and out of. I also find that the rover seats are just a little better in respect of viewing the instruments too. Not knocking the Cobras at all, they are good, just IMO the rovers are just that little better

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Oh and just to set the record straight NO, these are NOT the Rover seats I have nor refering too.

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more like these, but not in that trim (yuk!)





I have sat in these for 16 hours straight a few times. I can't do that in the Cobras.

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Interesting thread.

IMO i would think the cobra classics would provide more side support, so if your after a seat to hold you under hard cornering, maybe they are a better choice over a non-fixed back seat.

I myself have been pondering over seats for some months, and have decided to go with the cobra classics in my mini.

IMO though for longer drives, yes a non fixed back bucket seat would be less comfortable.

i have had quite a few fixed back race seats before in a few cars, not mini's, but i can vouch for the discomfort they can give you if you are using it daily or on long drives.

my 2 cents.

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'66 BRG Morris Mini Deluxe 60HP ATW

In comfort they are much of a muchness IMO.

The longest I have driven with Cobras is 4hrs (with a couple of stops). They were fine, but not the most comfy seat ever. However they are about 1000 times better than standard seats.

I've only ever sat in rover seats for a short trip. They were comfy, but provide less support for spirited driving.

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Ryan Filippi
Minis In The Gong
[email protected]
www.minisinthegong.com.au

I had a Cobra Trophy race seat for a few years, it was harder to sit in (what cushion, haha) but very good on a trip.
What used to p!ss me off though was I couldn't just lean round and open the rear side window..
Seat was too bloody tall & bulky.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

A relevant side-track to this is cost.

The Cobra's in the Mini were about $650 with subframes delivered to the door.

The Cobra's in the Moke were a shade under $3 000, without subframes picked up from Mascot. These are a 'standard' Cobra Seat, but they only make them to order.

The Rover seats were $250 for the pair. Picked up from John at Mini King.

Just coming back to lateral support yes the Rover seats to give the impression that they have less, but in reality are actually about the same as the the Cobra.

On appearance, the Cobra's win out big time, but since I'm blind in that eye, I can't see what I'm sitting in

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Thanks all for the info.

One of the main reasons I am going for the cobra is the look. I'm trying to keep the car looking as original (1960's) as possible and while there are many very nice looking, comfy and probably in some circumstances safer seats out there the cobra classic range seem to be the only ones that really look the (60's) part.

It's now also occurred to me that as well as the optional headrests on the Cobras looking a little odd they would probably interfere with the seat tilting forward fully as they would strike the roof. Can someone confirm this.

Also sounds like the headrests are not high enough to prevent neck injury. Normally the headrest needs to be at least level with the top of your ear to be effective I believe.

Now can I ask about the subframes. I've seen at least to 3 types...

These....



and these...



and these...




differences? opinions?

My seats need to still tip forward for rear access.

The last one looks like they might put some nasty marks in my original carpet.

Cheers

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

I have the bottom one. The seats tilt OK for access IF you cut the last hole off the subby.
Yes they do mark the carpet, mine has rubber feet there. One day I'll weld a bit of 25x2.0 SHS tube across them, sitting flat on the floor. Like I had on my Trophy seat.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.