Fitting Bucket Seats on Original Sliders

  1. My model of MX-5 is: NB
  2. I’m based near: Guildford
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Fitting bucket seats on the original sliders

Hi guys, I’m wondering if someone could help me out on this. It feels like a stupid question, but I don’t want to start hacking away with an angle grinder if I can help it!

I’ve bought some R-theory side mounts, that should mount onto the original sliders, however I have noticed an issue - there is a bracket already welded in place attaching the seatbelt clip:

Now, I assume I’m going to have to angle grind this bit off in order to be able to fit the bracket? I was hopeful this was just a “unbolt some stuff” job, but it appears that in the NB (unlike the NA) there is welding.

Has anyone encountered this issue before?