Which Seat Belt Brackets Fit A BMW 2 Series F22?
A customer asked us which seat belt brackets fit a BMW F22. We don't list a standalone F22 belt bracket, because the seat frame you choose deals with the buckle. One of the six F22 frames we list, the PCI Racing sliding sub frame at £330.00, comes with a belt buckle clip for the factory seatbelt. The other five listings don't mention a clip at all.
- Prices read from the live site, inc VAT
- Every frame listed here is one we sell for the F22
- Buckle details taken from each product listing
The frame carries the buckle clip, and only one F22 frame includes one
£330inc VAT
Price is the lowest across the options on the listing.
- We list no separate seat belt bracket for the F22
- The PCI Racing sliding sub frame includes a belt buckle clip for a harness or the factory seatbelt clip
- The other five frames do not mention a clip in their listings
- Send us your registration and your seat and we'll confirm the combination before you order
What an F22 owner usually means by a belt bracket
When someone asks for a seat belt bracket for an F22, they’re usually holding a bucket seat and wondering where the factory buckle goes. You won’t find a part called an F22 seat belt bracket on the store. The seat frame answers the buckle question.
So the first thing to tell Cameron is which seat you’ve bought. The seat decides the frame, and the frame decides what you can do about the buckle. A bucket seat often sits the buckle somewhere new, which is what the Cobra listing says, so it’s worth settling before the seat arrives.
If you haven’t chosen a seat yet, our BMW F22 bucket seat guide covers the seats and both mounting routes.
The frame that includes a belt buckle clip
The PCI Racing BMW F22 Sliding Sub Frame is the only F22 frame we list that comes with a belt buckle clip. The listing says the clip is suitable for attaching a harness or the car’s factory seatbelt clip, which is the nearest thing to the bracket the customer asked about. It starts at £330.00 for one side.
It is a complete kit for a side mount bucket seat. The side mounts are included, the slider is built in, and the frame bolts to the factory seat mounting points. The listing is handed, so a pair means ordering twice, which comes to £660.00.
Garreth’s tip is that it suits a road car that will see track days, because the standard seat goes back in whole and the clip is already in the box.
- From £330.00 inc VAT, one side
- Belt buckle clip included
- Side mounts and slider included
- Steel, part number SM-E92-S1-F22
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What the other five frames say about the buckle
Five more F22 frames come from OMP, Planted, Cobra, Corbeau and Recaro. They are all floor frames that bolt to the existing seat mounting points. None of them lists a belt buckle clip, so the buckle is something we work out with you when you tell us the seat.
Two listings do raise it: Planted says to check the belt buckle, along with the seat underside, runner interface, electronics and seated height, with a qualified installer, and Cobra says to check buckle clearance before you drive.
| Frame | Brand | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| PCI Racing BMW F22 Sliding Sub Frame | PCI Racing | From £330 |
| Planted Technology BMW F22 Seat Bracket | Planted Technology | From £224.95 |
| OMP - BMW F22 direct Fit Subframes | OMP Racing | From £123.50 |
| Cobra Seats - BMW 2 Series F22 (2014 Onwards) Direct Fit Subframes | Cobra Seats | From £255 |
| Corbeau BMW M2 (F22) Direct Fit Sub-frames | Corbeau Seats | £294 |
| Recaro Seats - BMW F22 Direct Fit Sub-frames | Recaro Seats | £428.40 |
From means the lowest price across the options on the listing. Prices include VAT and were read from the live site.
| Frame | What the listing says about the buckle |
|---|---|
| PCI Racing sliding sub frame | Belt buckle clip included, for a harness or the factory seatbelt clip |
| Planted Technology seat bracket | Check the belt buckle with a qualified installer |
| Cobra Seats direct fit subframe | Check seat belt buckle clearance before you drive |
| OMP direct fit subframe | No buckle clip mentioned |
| Corbeau direct fit sub-frame | No buckle clip mentioned |
| Recaro direct fit sub-frame | No buckle clip mentioned |
Pick the seat first, then the frame
The frame has to suit the seat’s mounting, and the listings are specific about it. The PCI frame is for side mount seats. The OMP frame is a base mount frame with two bolt patterns, 345mm by 271mm for Sparco, OMP and Corbeau seats and 405mm by 290mm for Recaro. Cobra lists a single 291mm by 330mm pattern.
Corbeau’s frame is made around its own base mounted seats and the listing says a side mounted seat is outside what it was designed for, while Recaro’s frame takes Recaro side mounts, which are ordered separately.
Tell Cameron the seat before you pick a frame, because a frame bought first can rule out the seat you wanted.
If you have a question about the buckle or the frame, drop us an email or click to open a chat and tell us the seat and your registration.
Keeping the standard seats and mounting points
The PCI and OMP listings both say the frame uses the mounting points already in the floor, so nothing is drilled and the standard seats come out whole. Cobra says the same for a standard floor. The listings describe the seat mounting points. None of them describes a change to the car’s own belt anchorages.
Garreth’s view is that on a car this recent you keep the originals. If the F22 goes up for sale, the standard seats go back in and the frames come out, and the PCI listing says that’s worth more than the mount costs.
Common questions
Is there a seat belt bracket made for the BMW F22?
We don’t list a separate one. The buckle is dealt with through the seat frame, and the PCI Racing F22 sliding sub frame is the one that includes a belt buckle clip.
Can I keep the factory seatbelt with bucket seats?
The PCI listing says its clip suits the car’s factory seatbelt clip, and the other listings are silent, so send us the seat and your registration and we’ll tell you what we know before you order.
Does any F22 frame need drilling?
The PCI, OMP and Cobra listings all say the frame bolts to the existing seat mounting points, OMP says nothing is drilled, and Cobra says no drilling is needed on a standard floor.
Will the same frame fit an M2, M240i or F87?
OMP says its HC848 frame is the same part across the F22, M2, M240i, F87 and others, and Corbeau says its frame covers the F22 2 Series and the M2 on the F22 chassis. Corbeau adds that the F87 M2 Competition is worth confirming against the registration. Send us yours and we will check.
Do I order one frame or two?
It depends on the listing: the PCI frame is handed and sold per side, the OMP frame is sold singly, the Recaro price is for one side, Cobra offers a pair option, and Corbeau’s price is per frame, per seat.
Why are there several F22 listings with different names?
The same floor is listed as F22, M2, M240i and F87 depending on the maker, and our F22 bucket seat guide explains the naming.
Where do I find timings for a frame?
Each product page has an Availability tab and an FAQ tab, so open the frame you are interested in and read those.
What we would buy
Garreth
Garreth's top tip
For an F22 that stays on the road and sees the odd track day, I would take the PCI Racing sliding sub frame at £330.00 with a side mount seat. The buckle clip is in the box and the seat slides. The standard seats go back in later.
If you have already bought a base mount seat, the OMP frame at £123.50 is the cheapest way in.
Cameron
Cameron's fitting view
I would ask for the seat before anything else. A side mount seat points to the PCI frame. A base mount Sparco, OMP or Corbeau seat points to the OMP frame.
On price: the PCI frame comes with the clip. The OMP frame at £123.50 is hard to argue with if you are happy sorting the buckle with us at fitting.
Not sure which frame suits your seat?
Tell us the seat and your registration. Cally, our digital receptionist, takes your details. Cameron comes back to you with the right frame and what to do about the buckle.
