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Mini-Trainer · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:53 PM

I'm not sure if the floor pan is different to the first generation Mini, I don't want to be ripping these seats out only to find they don't fit!

If anybody out there knows (which I'm sure they will) post your reply
Many thanks

Rams

Rakey · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:56 PM

No in simple terms

As the R56 JCW seats have air bags, the old seats don't and there is no option to have these deactivated as far as I am aware, never mind the physical fitting them in, and then the connections for the pre-tensioners.

Just going to have to buy the new ones

Mini-Trainer · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

No in simple terms

As the R56 JCW seats have air bags, the old seats don't and there is no option to have these deactivated as far as I am aware, never mind the physical fitting them in, and then the connections for the pre-tensioners.

Just going to have to buy the new ones

I knew the JCW seats didn't come with airbags as per the constant reminder on my dash!
BMW charge 70 pounds for the light to be taken out.

But can it be done?

Rams

Rakey · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

I knew the JCW seats didn't come with airbags as per the constant reminder on my dash!
BMW charge 70 pounds for the light to be taken out.

But can it be done?

Rams

But on the old car there was the option to have the airbag system set for the JCW seats, there isn't in the new car, so would/could play havoc, that is if you even dared to try to physically get them in there.

I'd think they'd look a little small in the cabin too compared to the old car and a bit out of place, but just IMO

Mini-Trainer · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

But on the old car there was the option to have the airbag system set for the JCW seats, there isn't in the new car, so would/could play havoc, that is if you even dared to try to physically get them in there.

I'd think they'd look a little small in the cabin too compared to the old car and a bit out of place, but just IMO

Thats true from the point of view the logistics.

How much are the new seats I suppose well over 1600 pounds?

Rams

msh441 · Jul 12th, 2007, 06:54 PM

The biggest difference you'll run intoi is the seat rails. The older mounting rails are narrower that the R56's. I'm sure you could do a custom adaptor or somthing... but it won't be a simple/straight swap.

minimad17 · Jul 12th, 2007, 08:04 PM

are your rims from the x5????!??!?!

drumzz · Jul 12th, 2007, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minimad17 (original)

are your rims from the x5????!??!?!

i dont think his are rims from an x5, they're the dares from his old r53, looks the mutts

LMB · Jul 12th, 2007, 08:13 PM

I asked if the reverse was possible and was told ‘no’ due to the mounting rails being different. Shame as the new JCW seats are gorgeous.

Sell your olds ones and use the money to buy the new ones, it'll finish your car off nicely.

danb · Jul 13th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I asked if the reverse was possible and was told ‘no’ due to the mounting rails being different. Shame as the new JCW seats are gorgeous.

Sell your olds ones and use the money to buy the new ones, it'll finish your car off nicely.

Where can I find pics of the new ones?

Every idea I have Rams seems to be one step behind/infront of me

- which leads me to my next question... have you fitted Dares yet rams? I think mine are hitting the wheel arch if I go down a pot hole

(need to check this weekend - only did it once, don't intend on aiming for potholes)

LMB · Jul 13th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by danb (original)

Where can I find pics of the new ones?

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Jul 10th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#1
Mini-Trainer Morph-a-Doodle My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 3,003 Offline	Can I fit my R52 JCW seats to the new R56? I'm not sure if the floor pan is different to the first generation Mini, I don't want to be ripping these seats out only to find they don't fit! If anybody out there knows (which I'm sure they will) post your reply Many thanks Rams Attached Thumbnails MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona R56 JCW Vs R53 JCW :-http://www.vimeo.com/1212517

Jul 10th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 50,148 Offline	No in simple terms As the R56 JCW seats have air bags, the old seats don't and there is no option to have these deactivated as far as I am aware, never mind the physical fitting them in, and then the connections for the pre-tensioners. Just going to have to buy the new ones The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jul 11th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Morph-a-Doodle My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 3,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) No in simple terms As the R56 JCW seats have air bags, the old seats don't and there is no option to have these deactivated as far as I am aware, never mind the physical fitting them in, and then the connections for the pre-tensioners. Just going to have to buy the new ones I knew the JCW seats didn't come with airbags as per the constant reminder on my dash! BMW charge 70 pounds for the light to be taken out. But can it be done? Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona R56 JCW Vs R53 JCW :-http://www.vimeo.com/1212517

Jul 11th, 2007, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 50,148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original) I knew the JCW seats didn't come with airbags as per the constant reminder on my dash! BMW charge 70 pounds for the light to be taken out. But can it be done? Rams But on the old car there was the option to have the airbag system set for the JCW seats, there isn't in the new car, so would/could play havoc, that is if you even dared to try to physically get them in there. I'd think they'd look a little small in the cabin too compared to the old car and a bit out of place, but just IMO The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jul 11th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Morph-a-Doodle My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 3,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) But on the old car there was the option to have the airbag system set for the JCW seats, there isn't in the new car, so would/could play havoc, that is if you even dared to try to physically get them in there. I'd think they'd look a little small in the cabin too compared to the old car and a bit out of place, but just IMO Thats true from the point of view the logistics. How much are the new seats I suppose well over 1600 pounds? Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona R56 JCW Vs R53 JCW :-http://www.vimeo.com/1212517

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Jul 12th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 439 Offline	The biggest difference you'll run intoi is the seat rails. The older mounting rails are narrower that the R56's. I'm sure you could do a custom adaptor or somthing... but it won't be a simple/straight swap. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

Jul 12th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
minimad17 R56 S in the making Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 02:58 PM Posts: 198 Offline	are your rims from the x5????!??!?!

Jul 12th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
drumzz MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minimad17 (original) are your rims from the x5????!??!?! i dont think his are rims from an x5, they're the dares from his old r53, looks the mutts

Jul 12th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 23,749 Offline	I asked if the reverse was possible and was told ‘no’ due to the mounting rails being different. Shame as the new JCW seats are gorgeous. Sell your olds ones and use the money to buy the new ones, it'll finish your car off nicely. Global Moderator

Jul 13th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
danb MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: York / Manchester Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 766 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) I asked if the reverse was possible and was told ‘no’ due to the mounting rails being different. Shame as the new JCW seats are gorgeous. Sell your olds ones and use the money to buy the new ones, it'll finish your car off nicely. Where can I find pics of the new ones? Every idea I have Rams seems to be one step behind/infront of me - which leads me to my next question... have you fitted Dares yet rams? I think mine are hitting the wheel arch if I go down a pot hole (need to check this weekend - only did it once, don't intend on aiming for potholes)

Jul 13th, 2007, 12:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 23,749 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by danb (original) Where can I find pics of the new ones? MINI - John Cooper Works* - Interior* Global Moderator

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