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.
What size bolts do bucket seats and brackets use? M8 for nearly everything, with Corbeau’s side mounted buckets on M10. Every joint in a seat install explained.
Which bucket seats suit a Yamaha YXZ1000R? Narrow steel frame and fibreglass seats, why vinyl trim suits an open cockpit, and how to measure and mount them.
Which seat runners give the most travel, and which fit which seats? Cobra, Recaro, OMP, Corbeau, Sparco and Sabelt runners compared, with bolt patterns and when not to use them.
Can a kit car pass IVA on lap belts? What lap belts, three point belts and harnesses do, why we do not recommend a lap belt for a front seat, and how to choose and fit belts before the test.
Do Schroth road harnesses come with a street homologation certificate? No: the approval is on the labels sewn into the harness. How to read ECE and FIA labels, and which Schroth models carry which approval.
The widest bucket seat we suggest for a Mini Cooper R56 with its trim in place, our Sparco Grid Q benchmark, seats that fit, and the frame options for road, track and race.
What the Nürburgring’s public session regulations say about bucket seats, HANS, roll cages and steering wheels, and how to set your car up for Touristenfahrten.
How to get the right bucket seat height in a Ford Focus Mk2: why the subframe matters, the higher Sparco frame for road use, the low Planted bracket for track, and helmet clearance.
Sparco Sprint or Sprint L? A side by side comparison of the two FIA 8855-1999 steel seats: dimensions, waist sizes, base and side mounting, and the 2025 trim.
