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Old 02-12-02, 07:51 AM
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They (the seats) look a bit chunky to me. They could be slimmed down a bit in my opinion, concidering they are probably only rarely used.
I've had quite a few times where I would like to have been able to squeeze another person in my car. My wife owns a two seater as well, and that kinda rules out the "We'll pick you up on the way..." scenerio!

But I would like to know of anyone who has made a rear seat, or has successfully installed one from another vehical that is as small as you can get away with.

And BTW, I would concider a grey cloth rear seat in perfect condition for $200...in case soemone's got one!
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that photo of the seat looks pretty clean, even with seat belt,,does
the back rest latch on the wheel wells,,how about a picture from
the back with hatch open looking in,,cargo cover ??
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Originally posted by RotarMotor
has anyone got a photo of those 'storage bins' What do they look like?
It's not a great pic, but it gives you an idea. It's from the '84 sales brochure someone put online.
They're useful. I have a couple of amps and the alarm system in one, a tool kit, spare parts, liter of oil etc. in the other.

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Originally posted by RotarMotor
has anyone got a photo of those 'storage bins' What do they look like?
They look something like this...

And like this from the rear...

And like this over the top of them into the rear deck...
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Originally posted by sterling7
that photo of the seat looks pretty clean, even with seat belt,,does
the back rest latch on the wheel wells,,how about a picture from
the back with hatch open looking in,,cargo cover ??
Old 02-12-02, 06:26 PM
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I wish I had the seats in my car...
Old 02-12-02, 06:42 PM
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*Shudders*

Those seats make me feel weird! I've never seen seats in the back of a 7
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I would dig the rear seat in the daily driver. Not in the racer though, more weight and who the hell would ride back there with me driving anyway.

Just my $.02
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Question OOOHH!!



What I do like is that expanding/rolling cargo cover for the Rear hatch area.

Anybody know where I could get one of those?
Old 02-13-02, 01:42 PM
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Re: OOOHH!!

Originally posted by Directfreak
What I do like is that expanding/rolling cargo cover for the Rear hatch area.

Anybody know where I could get one of those?
Go junk yard scroungin... Lotsa Station wagons have em. Take width measuremenets and grab one. Fabricate your own brackets.
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Re: I put in seats

Originally posted by 79+80_rx-7
In my 79 sa I put in backseats. Took out the panels and cut out the braces, then got 89/90 nissan 240sx seats and they slip right in Little to no foot room but its also like that in the 240sx. LATERZ,
Andrew

Wow! Do you have any pictures of the install?
Old 07-23-02, 01:39 AM
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Is this one of those things mazda determined they really didnt need later on

Yup. Thats why you don't see them in FB's.

Also, a couple good raps with a hand sledge and they pop right out.

For what it's worth, I put bins in my '79 and left the braces in. Only had to cut a slot so the plastic could slip around and have an upholstery shop add a pit of black carpeting to complete to a stock like finish.

My '79 got munched. But, if someone wants the modified bins with '84-85 locking lids pm me with a $ or parts trade offer and assurance they would be going to a good home.


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Back a few years i saw back seats in Mazdatrixs' catalogue. I don't think they sell them anymore, but maybe they could point us in the right direction!

I would like to get back seats in my 85 GS just for the future value and rarity.
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Yes, the seats can only fit a baby or very small child, I tried to fit a mate in the other day and he couldn't fit.
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This is the first time I've seen those storage bins... they're pretty cool.

Anyway... My backseats are long gone, replaced with an amp and a sub, and will eventually be replaced with 2 subs and more amps.

They really are much too small for anyone to fit comfortably.
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Originally Posted by Mazdarules
Hello,
I'm new to the first gen section (I frequent the 2nd gen section). Could you guys tell me if the first gen came with back seats as an option? maybe only in the jdm version or a dealer option??
My 1983 had factory back seats. I bought the car in Arkansas years ago. One day the blocked cracked from overheating and I simply walked away from it and left it right where it died. That was a bad day. I wish I still had that thing as I have never seen a 2+2 in the 1st generation again. Oddly enough my 1986 was a 2+2 also.
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hey new guy, this thread is 9 years old. Unless you have a really good reason, not good to be bringing things up from the dead like that.
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Originally Posted by Jhereg
hey new guy, this thread is 9 years old. Unless you have a really good reason, not good to be bringing things up from the dead like that.
I find that information is perpetual and always valuable. Since the thread had evolved into a matter of trivia, I found that I could add to the discussion. Just as I found the thread interesting 9 years later, others may find it interesting even years from now.

If such activity is taboo, them I'm sure the admins can lock old threads automatically. Since they have chosen not to do so, I can see no logical reason why it cannot grow.

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Originally Posted by manicsquirrel
I find that information is perpetual and always valuable. Since the thread had evolved into a matter of trivia, I found that I could add to the discussion. Just as I found the thread interesting 9 years later, others may find it interesting even years from now.

If such activity is taboo, them I'm sure the admins can lock old threads automatically. Since they have chosen not to do so, I can see no logical reason why it cannot grow.

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You go girl!
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Originally Posted by patmac6075
You go girl!
Way to kiss that ***.

not exactly sure HOW you 'added' to the discussion, except by showing how you killed a 7 and just walked away from it. Not trying to bash a new member, just letting you know that it's not something you should make a habit.

Don't try it in the lounge, please. They might scare you off.
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