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WAY · Jan 21st, 2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Dipper66
The Sparco's are expensive, but superb! They're not a fixed back race seat, so they still recline and tilt for access into the back, but provide 'so much' more support than the original seats both laterally and under your thighs. Suddenly you're part of the car, rather than sitting on it... Seriously driving is now that much more enjoyable (if that's possible!)

They were purchased through Revolution Racegear and fitted by Speed Technology. They did a meticulous job. There was a lot of work involved to keep the original runners and sliding handle/mechanism as well as the seatbelt pretensioners etc. but in the end it was well worth it. The car can be returned to stock easily if a future owner required... (can't imagine it though). My MINI dealer was extremely impressed with not only the fit and comfort but the look - especially in black, they really do suit the Cooper S.

Now, for the dreaded airbag light. My MINI service manager has contacted BMW Australia and yes it is legal. However, you must sign an indemnity form, stating that the airbags in the seats have been disconnected and that no legal action can be taken against BMW if you were in a serious accident etc. Fair enough I reckon. In return, they provide the dealer with a code to reprogramme the air bag system in the car, so that the remaining four airbags still work and the warning light goes out. Quite a simple proceedure really and the same one that they do for the Grand Prix Celebrity Coopers.

Hope that helps. Unfortunately I don't have any pics, but will post them when I do. If you've got any further questions, drop me a line or send me an email (and I can put you on to the right people).

Actually that was going to be the first mod I was going to do some 6 months ago, but with the airbag light problem I did not pursue it. I spent that money on DVD and audio mod instead. BMW fixed my squeeky seat so it wasn't such urgency to change the seats anymore. But now the seat is starting to squeek again! I had call Revolution Racegear at the time to enquire about the Milano, but they didn't have it. They had the Torino though. Also they told me the Milano or the Torino will not fit the MINI without changing the railing. Hmm. I really like the Milano in the Blue, as I have the Lapis blue interior. Oh well. I will PM you to talk more about this.

Jan 21st, 2003, 12:07 PM	#31
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:58 PM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dipper66 The Sparco's are expensive, but superb! They're not a fixed back race seat, so they still recline and tilt for access into the back, but provide 'so much' more support than the original seats both laterally and under your thighs. Suddenly you're part of the car, rather than sitting on it... Seriously driving is now that much more enjoyable (if that's possible!) They were purchased through Revolution Racegear and fitted by Speed Technology. They did a meticulous job. There was a lot of work involved to keep the original runners and sliding handle/mechanism as well as the seatbelt pretensioners etc. but in the end it was well worth it. The car can be returned to stock easily if a future owner required... (can't imagine it though). My MINI dealer was extremely impressed with not only the fit and comfort but the look - especially in black, they really do suit the Cooper S. Now, for the dreaded airbag light. My MINI service manager has contacted BMW Australia and yes it is legal. However, you must sign an indemnity form, stating that the airbags in the seats have been disconnected and that no legal action can be taken against BMW if you were in a serious accident etc. Fair enough I reckon. In return, they provide the dealer with a code to reprogramme the air bag system in the car, so that the remaining four airbags still work and the warning light goes out. Quite a simple proceedure really and the same one that they do for the Grand Prix Celebrity Coopers. Hope that helps. Unfortunately I don't have any pics, but will post them when I do. If you've got any further questions, drop me a line or send me an email (and I can put you on to the right people). Actually that was going to be the first mod I was going to do some 6 months ago, but with the airbag light problem I did not pursue it. I spent that money on DVD and audio mod instead. BMW fixed my squeeky seat so it wasn't such urgency to change the seats anymore. But now the seat is starting to squeek again! I had call Revolution Racegear at the time to enquire about the Milano, but they didn't have it. They had the Torino though. Also they told me the Milano or the Torino will not fit the MINI without changing the railing. Hmm. I really like the Milano in the Blue, as I have the Lapis blue interior. Oh well. I will PM you to talk more about this. Last edited by WAY : Jan 21st, 2003 at 12:18 PM.