The Renault Clio Mk3, which includes the Clio 197 (172bhp, 1998cc) and the later 200, is one of the more popular platforms for UK club racing and track days. OMP’s HC873 is the vehicle-specific subframe for the Mk3 floor, the correct frame for these cars as opposed to the HC779 made for the Mk2.
Steel construction, powder-coated black. Both bolt patterns: 345mm x 271mm for OMP and Sparco seats, and 405mm x 290mm for Recaro. Corbeau, OMP, Recaro, and Sparco base-mount seats are all compatible.
Sold as a single. For driver and passenger seats, order two. Available in RHD driver side and RHD passenger side.
When ordering, let us know which seat you are fitting so we can confirm the correct bracket between the frame and the seat. No bolts supplied.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Renault Clio 3 RS rear seat delete kits are now available. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, 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) and 405mm x 290mm (the Recaro seat pattern). 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 OMP 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.