Plus 2 Seats

Does anyone know where I can get replacements for the black rubber diaphram that provides the support under the seats on a +2S? Alternatively which car did they originate from?

Bill

Had the same problem - my trimmer replaced them with plywood - and new foam - the seats are surprisingly comfortable!! If your seat is stripped you should also strenghten the frame at the back as then tend to break/bend here.
Chirs Draper

And add a headrest too… removable when you need to use the back seats. Mine has a specially made piece of canvas and new foam. Very comfortable…

Is it true that the American spec +2’s had high back seats with built in headrests? The lack of head restraints is the only thing that I do not like about my +2. That and the fact that it is in bits at the moment.

I’ve seen a Plus 2 with X1/9 seats fitted, which of course have head restraints. Looked good too…

Simon

Hello Berni 29,
My US version '69 +2 has the original high backed seats. Safety good, practicality bad. When tilted forward the headrest enters the (original) headliner long before its desired forward tilt position. So far, one small tear on passenger side headliner but I know more are coming. If you don’t “need” access to the rear seats they’re great. I think the X1/9 seat idea sounds great. There are many choices for alternative seats that hinge at the base. Geo Metro LSi, (Vauxhall?) Suzuki Swift, some “hot rod” Toyota, Subaru, and Honda models have terrific seats. Salvage yards, here we come. Keep the originals for resale value, get comfortable in something newer, lighter and ?safer.

And Hello Bill, sorry, got side tracked
I put 1/2 inch high density foam bedding cut to fit (made for camping/sleeping) between my springs and vinyl seat material. It’s working great and was real easy to install after removing the seat.

I support the suggestion to strengthen the back supports. Mine broke just above the pivot points. (Its circular tube)