Our blog is where we dive deeper into the world of motorsport and performance. From product spotlights and brand updates to industry news, how-to articles, and expert insights, this is where we share everything we’re passionate about. Whether you’re upgrading your track car, researching safety gear, or just love staying informed, our blogs are packed with useful info to help guide your journey. Updated regularly with fresh content from the showroom, the paddock, and beyond.
The five reclining sport seats we rate for the Skoda Octavia Mk1, with the Cobra direct-fit subframe that bolts each one straight to the factory floor mounting points without drilling.
The FIA seats we recommend for a Mini Miglia, what the class actually is, how the cage changes the fit, and the largest seat that will realistically go in.
Real waist and driver height figures for our big and tall motorsport seats, what XL sizing actually changes, and why mounting height matters more than shell width for a taller driver.
The five reclining sport seats we rate for the Seat Cupra, with the Cobra direct-fit subframe that includes the runner and accepts every Cobra and Corbeau recliner in this guide straight to the factory floor mounting points.
Which seat to run for a class-restricted gymkhana or autocross build, plus a real Sparco vs Cobra vs Corbeau vs Tillett comparison on weight, price and FIA homologation.
Why a sprint or hillclimb seat is not just a smaller circuit race seat, what FIA homologation still requires, and which seats in our range make sense for a short, single, hard run.
What the extra 2 straps on a 6-point harness actually do, when the regulations expect one, and when a 4-point is the more sensible buy for fast road and occasional track use.
A pair of Cobra Classic GT buckets going into a classic Mini. The three measurements that decide it, how the GT compares with the Cub and the Classic RS, the Cobra Mini subframe that carries them, and the one question the customer had not asked.
Hundreds of M2 Motorsport seat rails have arrived at GSM Performance, the first delivery of 2026. Back orders are going out, and the range is available again: 47 direct fit frame listings, singles from £165.60 and pairs from £285.00 inc VAT.
Cobra have put houndstooth through the whole range: 23 seats from £385.72 to £3,378.52 inc VAT, hand trimmed to order in the UK. Every dimension, every mounting route, the 291mm x 330mm bolt pattern, and which of them carry FIA 8855-1999.
Five new made to order Cobra special editions: the Nogaro Street in orange and black pepita, the Le Mans in Harris Tweed and in red houndstooth, the Nogaro Circuit in burgundy corduroy, the GT3 Historic in red cord with eyelets and the Classic GT Heritage in five colours. What each one is, and the car it suits.
The five reclining sport seats we rate for the Mini F56, with both frame routes: the Cobra direct-fit subframe for the Cobra and Corbeau seats, and the Planted bracket with a Sparco runner for the Sparco R333 and SPX.
