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Zmbzy:
I'm loving my 93 Capri so far, it's a squirrely little go-cart, but this might be the worst interior I've ever experienced. I'm sure that I'm not the first to notice this, but I need to change it ASAP. Before I set aside a few bucks and a weekend for real seats and replacing the terrible stereo the previous owner installed, what options are there to put in a real center console? And is there anything I can do about the stock rear view mirror blocking so much of my windshield, besides just removing it?

Also, if any other tall people have any quality of life mods to recommend, I'd love to hear about it. I'm ~6'2" and 200lbs and sitting in my car gets uncomfortable  :-\

WashiestSnake:
You can get a 1994 Center console, that actually gives you a pouch to store stuff. Other then that you might be able to find a center console pouch on ebay, they used to make one's that went above the "drink holders" in the pre 94 cars. As for tall people mods, the only thing I can think of would be to research a seat foamectomy.

Gaz:
Sables of the same year have cup holders n a coin tray that slides right in

SHOwn:
94 consoles do help bring the interior a little more up to date, but unless you like running with the armrest up and crushing the top of your drinks, you won't enjoy the cup holding there either. As far as seating options, many of us have found junkyard seats from other makes that are quite nice, but there are trade offs of course. Since you are about 6" taller than I am, maybe you should steer away from BMW 318 seats like mine. I struggle to see green lights and Grand Rapids is an easier place to drive than Chi-town. I sure love them though - heated and just the right firmness, and 6 manual adjustments.

Make sure if you replace rather than rebuild, that you measure width, seat length, and check the stock landscape of the floor. I made a cardboard template and carried it to the junkyard so I could be sure they would not be too tight in my car.

Maybe some of you with custom eBay seats could inform of your experiences?

Enjoy your Capri  in Chicago and keep in mind that your car is small and the SUV's probably don't see you.

Zmbzy:

--- Quote from: Gaz on November 16, 2017, 06:46:07 PM ---Sables of the same year have cup holders n a coin tray that slides right in

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Ooo, Mercury Sable dashes look strikingly similar too. I wouldn't mind getting that pretty gauge cluster out of the upper trim levels either. I need to do some research and head to the wreckers....


--- Quote from: SHOwn on November 17, 2017, 01:17:45 PM ---94 consoles do help bring the interior a little more up to date, but unless you like running with the armrest up and crushing the top of your drinks, you won't enjoy the cup holding there either. As far as seating options, many of us have found junkyard seats from other makes that are quite nice, but there are trade offs of course. Since you are about 6" taller than I am, maybe you should steer away from BMW 318 seats like mine. I struggle to see green lights and Grand Rapids is an easier place to drive than Chi-town. I sure love them though - heated and just the right firmness, and 6 manual adjustments.

Make sure if you replace rather than rebuild, that you measure width, seat length, and check the stock landscape of the floor. I made a cardboard template and carried it to the junkyard so I could be sure they would not be too tight in my car.

Maybe some of you with custom eBay seats could inform of your experiences?

Enjoy your Capri  in Chicago and keep in mind that your car is small and the SUV's probably don't see you.



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I get what you're saying, but almost anything else would be better than the stock cupholders and seats. I've been eyeing Audi TT seats, but bringing a cardboard template and bringing it to the wreckers is a great plan. I don't want to waste money and time on an ill-fitting set of seats in a car that I already have trouble fitting in haha

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