These sub-frames fit base-mount sport seats into a Volkswagen Golf Mk1 produced prior to 1983. SKU 00499071-GolfMK1 at £81.50.
Two points specific to this fitment, compared to most other sub-frames in this range. First, these frames are universally handed: the left and right are the same part. Unlike the Fiesta and Civic frames where you choose a side, the same Golf Mk1 frame fits either side of the car.
Second, these frames require the Sparco sliding runners (sold separately). The runners are a required part of the fitment, not an optional upgrade. Order them alongside the frames.
Bolt pattern is 345mm x 271mm. Compatible with Sparco, OMP, and Corbeau base-mount seats. These frames are not limited to Sparco seats only.
The Golf Mk1 is a popular base for track day and hillclimb builds, and these frames are the correct hardware to keep the seat position low and secure inside the car.
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 Mk1. 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?
It takes seats drilled 345mm x 271mm (the Sparco and OMP seat pattern). The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Sparco frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
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.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.
