Why choose a bucket seat? Bucket seats provide the most support and strength with any sport seats available on the market. This allows a user to pick the right seat for their needs depending on their level of race activity. There are several levels of bucket seat from budget seats to competition FIA approved seats. By creating a solid 1 piece seat it allows manufacturers to make something much stronger, much more rigid and to build a seat completely around the goal of keeping you in 1 piece if there is an accident while racing. Strength and safety are paramount when it comes to bucket seats.

Rear access and 2/3 door cars If you drive a small hatch back like a Peugeot 106 or a Renault Clio then upgrading to a bucket seat is only advised if you do not require easy access to the rear of the car or if you have alternative means. Bucket seats due to their lack of movement have less flexibility and practicality than a reclining sport seats. We advise thinking about this before purchasing one and we strongly recommend reclining seats for smaller road cars. (This does not apply for track or race cars)

Can I use them with harness belts? Bucket seats are specially engineered to allow the use of harness belts from 3 point belts threw to 6 point belts. The type of belt you require will depend on the type of driving and requirement you have. Bucket seats are the perfect seat for those wanting a race look on the street or on the road and harnesses add that added security, support and style.

Can i use them for racing? If you are looking at taking part in track days or fast road use then the bucket seats we have available are the perfect choice. If you are looking at competing at a higher level we recommend that you check if they need to be FIA approved. Then pick which bucket seat works best for you. There are a vast range which work well for drag racing to drifting and we are more than happy to always point you in the right direction.

Which manufacturers make bucket seats? Most of the manufactures that we have listed on our site have bucket seats available from Corbeau seats to Konig seats. By creating a performance race seat it's a great way for them to make a name for them selves. Please find a clickable list below of those available. Cobra seats - Bucket Seats Corbeau seats - Bucket seats OMP seats - Bucket seats Recaro seats - Bucket seats Sparco seats - Bucket seats

How do I fit bucket seats to my car? There are two types. Some bucket seats require base mount fitments which are simple and direct fit for an array of cars and some require side mount fitments. Using side mounts you can fit bucket seats into almost any vehicles so long as the seat physically fits. So please check the dimensions where available. Click here for more information on these frames. Click here to see the list of frames available for these seats.

What other seats are available? The most popular type of seat available is the reclining sports car seat. For more information on this type of seat then please click here. Or follow the links below for more seats: Cobra Seats - Reclining car seats Corbeau Seats - Reclining car seats Konig Seats - Reclining car seats Rage Seats - Reclining car seats Recaro Seats - Reclining car seats Sparco Seats - Reclining car seats

How Can We Help?

We at SportSeats4U can supply all sport seats and bucket seats from the manufacturers listed in our database like Cobra seats and Konig seats. Do you want prices on any of their products and can not find them online? Just drop us an email: Enquiries@SportSeats4U.co.uk and our sales team will be happy to help with your questions.