BMW F87 bucket seat guide
2016 to 2021
F87 is the code that covers the whole M2 family. The original car, the Competition and the CS all share it, so a part listed for the F87 is a part for any of them.
It is also the name worth searching, because it is the one attached to the cages. Custom Cages make two kits for this car and both are listed under the M2 F87 name, and nothing else in the 2 Series family has a cage at all.
The frames come from four makers under this code, and the same car is also listed under M2, which has its own page. If you have found a part under one name and not the other, that is why. Both sets are the same parts at the same price, so it makes no difference which you order from.
- F87 covers the M2, the M2 Competition and the M2 CS, so one part number suits all three
- Four makers list an F87 frame: PCI, OMP, Planted and Recaro
- The PCI sliding sub frame is the route that keeps the seat moving after fitting
- Custom Cages make the only two roll cages in the 2 Series family and both are listed for the M2 F87
- A six point CDS national spec kit and a multipoint T45 kit are the two options
- The same car is also listed under M2, and the two sets of frames are not priced identically
What is on this page
Four makers, two routes
PCI make the sliding sub frame for the F87, which puts the seat on a runner so it still moves after the job is done. On a car most owners drive to circuits and home again, that is worth having.
OMP, Planted and Recaro make direct fit base mount frames. The seat sits lower and the position is set once, which suits a car that is trailered or lives on track. The Recaro frame takes Recaro seats only, and the base mount pattern used by Sparco, OMP and Corbeau is the flexible one.
Worth knowing when you are comparing: the same car is also catalogued under M2, and those listings carry their own prices. If two listings both look right, ask us and we will price them side by side.
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The cages, and why they matter here
This is the section the F87 name gets you. Custom Cages make two kits for this car and nothing else in the 2 Series family has a cage option at all.
The six point national spec kit in CDS steel is the trackday and club level answer, and it gives you the harness anchor that the belts further down this page need. The multipoint kit in T45 is the full competition structure. Check what your championship asks for before choosing, because the regulations name the specification.
Fixed back competition seats
An F87 is quick enough to deserve a proper shell and plenty of them see serious track use. All eight need side mount brackets to pick up on the frame.
The Sparco Circuit II QRT is the roomiest at a 40in waist and all driver heights. The Mirco RS2 is also listed for all heights. The rest are drawn for drivers under six foot, which is the usual pattern for a competition shell.
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Reclining and base mounted seats
Not every F87 is a track car, and a reclining shell fixes the support without changing what the car is for.
The Recaro Sportster CS carries no waist restriction in its listing and comes in a heated version, which is a rare thing on a seat like this. The Cobra Monaco Pro is the dual fitment option if you have not settled the route.
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Our picksIf the cage is coming, plan it with the seat
The F87 is the one car in this family with a cage option, and the cage decides your harness anchor. So if a cage is anywhere in the plan, buy the three together and they will suit each other. Cameron works out the fit and the combination for a given car, so send your height, your waist and whether it is the standard car, the Competition or the CS.
Harnesses
On the road the standard belt is right and works with every seat here. On circuit the harness is what stops you holding yourself in place with the wheel.
The shoulder straps need a solid anchor behind you at or above shoulder height, and on this car that is what the cage above gives you. If a cage is not in the plan, tell us what is behind the seats and we will confirm whether it will carry belts.
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Our recommendationsMatch the belt to the class
The TRS Clubman belts cover fast road and trackday use with nothing to renew. The Magnum 6 point Superlite and the Schroth Profi carry FIA dates and are the right buy inside a series that asks for them. Send us the championship and we will confirm which the rules want.
What fits what
Waist, height and approval are from each product listing. Where a listing does not state a figure the table says so.
| Seat | Mounting | Waist | Height | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbeau Sprint X System 1 | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Corbeau Revenge X System 1 | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Mirco RS2 3D | Side mount | 32in to 36in | All heights | FIA 8855-1999 |
| OMP RS-PT 2 | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| OMP Champ-R | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Recaro Pole Position | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Recaro Pole Position ABE | Side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | Road and track |
| Sparco Circuit II QRT | Side mount | 32in to 40in | All heights | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | 32in to 36in | Under 6ft | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Corbeau Sportline RRS Elite | Base mount | 32in to 38in | All heights | Road and track |
| Recaro Sportster CS | Base mount | All sizes | All heights | Road and track |
| Recaro Sportster CS with heating | Base mount | All sizes | All heights | Road and track |
| Sparco R100 Martini Racing | Base mount | 32in to 36in | All heights | Road and track |
| Sparco SPR | Base mount | All sizes | All heights | Road and track |
Questions about fitting seats in a BMW F87
Does F87 cover the M2 Competition and the CS?
Yes. F87 is the chassis code for the whole M2 family, so a part listed for the F87 suits the original car, the Competition and the CS. If you want it confirmed against your specific car, send us the registration.
Is there a roll cage for this car?
Yes, and it is the only car in the 2 Series family that has one. Custom Cages make a six point national spec kit in CDS and a multipoint kit in T45, both listed under the M2 F87 name.
Why are there separate M2 and F87 frames?
They are the same car catalogued under two names, because the makers list by model or by chassis code depending on the maker. Both sets are the same parts at the same price, so order from whichever page you are on. If the maker you want only shows under one of the two names, ask us and we will find it.
Can I keep the seat adjustment?
Yes, with the PCI sliding sub frame, which keeps the fore and aft travel after fitting. The OMP, Planted and Recaro direct fit frames are the base mount route and set the position once, sitting the seat lower.
Which seat suits a broader driver?
The Sparco Circuit II QRT is listed to a 40in waist and for all driver heights, which makes it the roomiest shell here. Among the reclining options the Recaro Sportster CS carries no waist restriction at all.
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