Direct fit subframes for the Volkswagen Golf Mk6, bolting to the existing mounting points under the seat.
Sort the electrics before you start
A Mk6 seat is wired in. Side airbag, occupancy sensing on the passenger side, sometimes heating. Unplug it and the car will usually tell you about it on the dashboard and keep telling you.
None of that is a reason not to fit a bucket, but it is a reason to plan the job rather than start it on a Saturday morning. Some cars need a resistor to keep the light away, and that varies by model and year, so tell us what yours is and we will confirm what it needs.
If the car has an MOT due, work this out first rather than after.
What comes with it
Base frame and sliding runner, in the price. The other makers charge for the runner separately.
What seats it takes
Cobra base mountable buckets and reclining sport seats, 291mm or 405mm wide handle. A side mounted seat needs adaption bars or side mounts, and so do Motorsport seats and the Nogaro.
Tell us the seat at checkout. Priced per frame, which fits one seat.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Volkswagen Golf Mk6, including our fitting guide, and Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Volkswagen Golf Mk5, including our fitting guide. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Volkswagen Golf Mk6. Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Cobra design each tailored frame around a particular seat, so check the Compatible seats tab above for the designed pairing. Other seats with a matching bolt pattern can work as cross-compatible components rather than a designed set, so ask us before mixing brands.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Yes, and unlike most brands the sliding runner comes included with a Cobra frame, in the price. That changes the like-for-like comparison against other makers, where the runner is a separate part on top. Our guide to sliding runners covers how they work.
Base mount or side mount, and does it matter?
This is a base-mount frame: the seat bolts down through its base, the simpler stack that suits seats with a flat bottom and keeps the install low-fuss. Our guide on base mount versus side mount explains the whole fitting stack.
