Pics of Mixed Black/Tan Interior
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You are correct about that. In person, the interior oozes quality and is probably the nicest I have seen on an FD. The parts have a very high quality look and feel to them.
Back to the tan and black thing, just had my seats recovered by Noel (Salva on the forum) and I am extremely pleased with the results. The seats are now all leather and very soft and supple. I added a few individualized touches to them - black stitching on the major outer seams, "Mazda" stitched in black on the headrests, and black seat belt holders for some contrast:
Back to the tan and black thing, just had my seats recovered by Noel (Salva on the forum) and I am extremely pleased with the results. The seats are now all leather and very soft and supple. I added a few individualized touches to them - black stitching on the major outer seams, "Mazda" stitched in black on the headrests, and black seat belt holders for some contrast:
#31
Jeez, David. If you don't stop posting, I'm gonna go broke!
A few questions about your first pic:
1. Is the widefoot pedal still available?
2. Smaller diameter than stock?
3. No question. I just like this.
4. & 5. Did you have a donor seat, or did you buy these parts new? I don't see a way to remove the seat belt holders. Is that done when you recover?
6. Nice. Did you buy them like that, or have them painted?
I should contact Noel. Your seats look great.
Thanks!
A few questions about your first pic:
1. Is the widefoot pedal still available?
2. Smaller diameter than stock?
3. No question. I just like this.
4. & 5. Did you have a donor seat, or did you buy these parts new? I don't see a way to remove the seat belt holders. Is that done when you recover?
6. Nice. Did you buy them like that, or have them painted?
I should contact Noel. Your seats look great.
Thanks!
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I have to admit, when I was looking to buy one I didn't want anything tan. I didn't know 94s and 95s came with just the seats and carpet tan, I thought they were all tan at first. All tan interior I wouldn't be able to deal with, but the 94/95 black and tan has grown on me a lot.
I may still get black seats some time, but I really don't mind the look at all now.
I may still get black seats some time, but I really don't mind the look at all now.
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Jeez, David. If you don't stop posting, I'm gonna go broke!
A few questions about your first pic:
1. Is the widefoot pedal still available?
2. Smaller diameter than stock?
3. No question. I just like this.
4. & 5. Did you have a donor seat, or did you buy these parts new? I don't see a way to remove the seat belt holders. Is that done when you recover?
6. Nice. Did you buy them like that, or have them painted?
I should contact Noel. Your seats look great.
Thanks!
A few questions about your first pic:
1. Is the widefoot pedal still available?
2. Smaller diameter than stock?
3. No question. I just like this.
4. & 5. Did you have a donor seat, or did you buy these parts new? I don't see a way to remove the seat belt holders. Is that done when you recover?
6. Nice. Did you buy them like that, or have them painted?
I should contact Noel. Your seats look great.
Thanks!
To answer your questions:
1. Is the widefoot pedal still available?
Don't know - I got this quite a few years ago from a group buy. I do recall seeing someone who listed these on their website (rhdjapan.com?) but I am not sure who it was. Mine also came with the metal dead petal.
2. Smaller diameter than stock?
Yes, it's a 2003 Miata/Nardi wheel I sourced from eBay and I then paired it with an airbag from a Miata forum. Total cost was about $230, one of the least expensive things I have done. Compare this to $450 -$800 if you buy and FD one and mine has cruise control built in which no others have. I think it is 350mm or 20mm smaller than the stock but I could be messing up my numbers. It's definitely smaller though and I like outside of the nice update look, it just feels much better. Note I modified the airbag with a custom chrome Masza symbol - the come stock with an aluminum flat badge which scratches.
3. No question. I just like this.
No answer then
4. & 5. Did you have a donor seat, or did you buy these parts new? I don't see a way to remove the seat belt holders. Is that done when you recover?
No donor seats, that was done when the seats were recovered. I ordered the black seatbelt holders from Ray at Malloy Mazda and Noel installed them on the new seat covers. I can't say enough about the quality of the leather and how the seats turned out. I'm picky and I am very pleased. Call Noel, (Salva) and you will be impressed.
6. Nice. Did you buy them like that, or have them painted?
I had them painted and clear coated. They came as polished aluminum and I thought they stuck out too much so I made them into how I thought they should look. Just a little bling and something you wouldn't normally notice.
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I have to admit, when I was looking to buy one I didn't want anything tan. I didn't know 94s and 95s came with just the seats and carpet tan, I thought they were all tan at first. All tan interior I wouldn't be able to deal with, but the 94/95 black and tan has grown on me a lot.
I may still get black seats some time, but I really don't mind the look at all now.
I may still get black seats some time, but I really don't mind the look at all now.
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There is a very good write up with pics on how to do this if you search for Nardi Steering Wheel Conversion. It's actually a very simple thing to do.
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found it...what is difference between miata and protege 5 wheel? besides cruise control buttoms...would protege 5 wheel work...does it feel ok...read it felt plasticy
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did you have to replace air bag module or can u use stock fd one
thinking about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
with
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
use my stock cruise control buttons...and wire air bag...
thinking about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
with
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
use my stock cruise control buttons...and wire air bag...
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Don't worry about taking any more pics - IT WILL NOT WORK with the 1999 - 2003 Miata/Protege wheel like I have installed. Period - End of Story.
Was I clear enough? Seriously, you have to source another airbag as the shape of the FD airbag doesn't fit into the newer style wheel.
Was I clear enough? Seriously, you have to source another airbag as the shape of the FD airbag doesn't fit into the newer style wheel.
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did you have to replace air bag module or can u use stock fd one
thinking about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
with
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
use my stock cruise control buttons...and wire air bag...
thinking about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
with
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
use my stock cruise control buttons...and wire air bag...
What you found is a great price so snag those if you can. Watch out for shipping though as the eBay guys usually try to charge a bundle to ship an airbag.
Here is a great link with step by step instructions:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...+wheel+dummies