Can I fit my R52 JCW seats to the new R56?

[Mini-Trainer]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[drumzz]

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]

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]

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by danb (original)

Where can I find pics of the new ones?

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