I've been daily driving my GT over the last two weeks and it has wrecked my neck. I think it's because of the low-rise (original) seats. Am thinking about replacing them with some bucket seats to save my spine (and storing the originals). Any tips on what might be tasteful in a 72 GT. Were they putting bucket seats in cars by then (perhaps as extras) and if so any particular type anyone can suggest?

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minichick

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'72 Clubman GT - Crystal White
VW Golf GTi - Arctic White

cobra race seat
i have one for sale atm
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Make sure when you do, it has to mount in the original spot, with no mods.

How bout some late model Rover seats?

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i was walking around a wrecking yard today and i spotted an old honda civic 1200, the seats inside looked just like cooper s recliners. with a retrim they would easily look at home in a mini, they are the proper size.....and they tilt back =)
if your interested i can look into it more, or if anyone else is keen PM me

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Be careful when looking at aftermarket seats. I just set up a camera on the parcel shelf of my mini and was really surprised at how much i bounced around when driving. The standard mini seat provides a lot of the suspension for the occupents. I would after seeing my movie be pretty reluctant in getting any seat that is not sprung with a rubber diaphram like the original or something similar. I just can't see how a race style seat would be comfortable on the road with only foam. You should not get a sore neck anyway. Try adjusting your driving position or see a chiropractor. Even with a modern car your neck is not supported when driving. The head rest only comes into play when you get hit from behind.

thanks for the tips. Lots to look into. Good point re.whether buckets would make much difference anyway. Trouble with the mini is that for a long limbed person once you get the right length for feet work you then seem to be quite stretched at the arms and it makes me lean my neck forward (if you know what I mean). Must be something about the distance between the steering wheel and the pedals being less than other cars. Oh well, best thing to do it have a drive of a mini with taller seat and yes, now I think of it, it may not make any difference at all. More research needed here.....

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VW Golf GTi - Arctic White

Tried dropping the steering column?
Makes a big difference, and the brackets are cheap

Easy to do yourself, just remember to loosen the steering rack U-bolts & re-tighten them once you're done (big expense if you don't).

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minichick i also have that problem, getting the leg length correct but then being stretched at the arms, lowering the column doesnt help as then it gets in the way of my knees and makes entry and exit difficult.

i believe a good solution would be to fit a dished steering wheel or a boss extender or such like.

Yep a drop bracket may help a lot. I am 6ft tall and have dropped the steering column and also fitted seat extension brackets. I have a very comfy driving position and I have nothing supporting me from my shoulder blades and up.

i will vouch for the cobra racing bucket seats, i have a pair, one mounted on cobra subframe and they are very comfy and supportive. Look good even in a roundie as the headrest is not too high.

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

I am a lot less than six foot and I have the high back tombstone style of mini seats. Getting a comfortable position in that is fairly difficult as well.

I can drive the commodore or the one ute all day but the mini becomes uncomfortable after about an hour.

I'm the other way around - 20 minutes in the commodore and I'm a wreck - I've heard from a mate with a bad back that commodores are perfect if you're around 5'8", any taller and they're the worst

I am 6'4" My MK2 S (same seats/wheel as the GT) has the original seats on their furthest back position and original steering wheel with a steering column drop bracket, dropped only around 1/2" - no trouble getting in and out, and the big steering wheel means I don't have to reach a long way forward. I can drive all day (and have done) with no pain or stiffness.... for a while my regular drive to work was 50km return on bumpy country roads and it was great

Minichick - take your drivers seat out and check the diaphragm underneath, and have a feel of the upright - the diaphragm can break away at the back, dropping your bum into an uncomfortable position, and there are straps that go across the upright, under the vinyl trim, if they're broken then your back will not have any support - I reckon if a mini seat is right, it's really a good option.

It is very easy to replace the diaphragm and back straps - slide the clips off underneath the seats and you can remove the vinyl like a big sock, fix whatever you need to and slide it back on, and replace the clips... too easy. A new diaphragm is about $65

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