The Mirco RS2 in 3D SpaceTech, 354.50. Fibreglass, fixed back, side mount, lateral head support, FIA 8855-1999, six point harness compatible, HANS friendly, any height, 32 to 36 inch waist. Eighty-four sold, forty-one photographs.
Second only to the GT
Eighty-four sold, and of the seats with head support it is the one we sell most by a distance. The RS2 wraps the shoulders and head, suits any height, takes a six point harness and a HANS, and in mesh it is 354.50. For a club racer who needs head protection and a homologated seat without spending 500, this is the answer most of them arrive at.
Six point, and only six
The listing carries six point compatibility rather than four or six. That suits the seat: a head-support shell with full belts and a head and neck restraint is what it is built for.
Forty-one photographs
Every trim colour, black with white, blue, grey or red and other trims on request, and the shape from every angle. Shell in seven colours and name embroidery to order.
FIA and fitting
FIA 8855-1999, expiry on the label. Side mount, so side mounts and a frame for the car are separate. The vinyl RS2 is 375 and a pair of mesh RS2s 740. Tell us the car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Which Seat Is Right For You? Mirco RS2 VS RS7, and Ford Escort MK2 with Mirco RS2 Bucket Seats. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
How does the RS2 compare for getting in and out?
It is the easiest shell in the Mirco range to get in and out of, because the side bolsters roll off rather than boxing you in. That comes from sitting in them on our showroom floor, not from a brochure, and it is why the RS2 suits a car you use every day.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 6 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.
