Every day, we receive detailed questions from customers looking for clarity on product fitment, compatibility, regulations, and real-world use , and this section is where we answer them all. From “Can I wrap my helmet visor?” to “What size bolts do bucket seats use?” we take the time to respond with accurate, experience-based answers you can trust. These articles are written by our in-house experts and based on real conversations we’ve had in-store, via email, and across social platforms. If you’ve ever searched for straightforward, no-nonsense guidance about motorsport safety gear, seats, harnesses, or accessories, chances are you’ll find it here. This growing knowledge base is built to support enthusiasts at every level, whether you’re prepping your first track car or racing competitively under FIA regulations. Your questions fuel this content, and we’re always adding more.
The widest bucket seats that fit a Mini R50, R53 or R56: the 600mm shoulder and 500mm base guide, the Sprint L and TRS-E XL, a customer’s Evo L build, and the frames that suit.
A guide to bucket seat trims: 3D mesh, velour, Alcantara and suede, leather and vinyl, with how each one wears, breathes and lasts, and which suits your car.
Which reclining sport seats fit low roof cars like the Toyota MR2 Mk3 and Celica: the 90cm height rule, our four picks with their dimensions, and how they mount.
Corbeau side-mount seats now use M10 fixings, so on M2 or PCI fitting kits the M8 holes need drilling out slightly. Here are the routes that work.
What the extra bracket in a Sparco sub-frame box is for, where it goes in the fitting stack, and the thread mismatch we found on the Mini R56 frame.
Which bucket seats fit a Ford Fiesta ST150, from XL fibreglass shells to steel frame seats, and the Cobra and OMP sub-frames that bolt them in.
Can you swap a crutch strap between FIA harness brands? No: FIA harnesses are approved as complete harnesses. Why, what the sub strap does, and what to do if yours is damaged.
Cobra Nogaro Circuit or Recaro Pole Position ABE? How the two fixed back road and track seats compare on height, harness slots, shoulders and hips, and how each is fitted.
Racing window nets explained: what they do, when you need one, how they attach and release, and the TRS and Sabelt nets we sell. Check your championship’s rules and ask the scrutineer.
