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.
Can you use a HANS device with a four point FIA harness? We do not recommend it: the 3 inch shoulder straps do not suit the HANS. Here is the harness to use instead.
CDS or T45 roll cage? CDS is how the tube is made, T45 is a stronger steel. What separates them, what the FIA and Motorsport UK rules ask for, and when to upgrade.
Can you fit a different bucket seat in an Ariel Atom? None of the seats we supply will fit, and Corbeau’s Atom seats are discontinued. Here is why, and what that leaves.
Our December 2024 guide to sending your own fabric for a seat trim: the base, weight and backing to look for, how much to send, and our tartan fabric range.
Can you keep the standard seat belt with an M2 Motorsport sub-frame and a bucket seat? In most cars, yes. How the frames work, the buckle checks, and which seats fit.
The Recaro Pole Position ABE and the OMP RT compared: manufacturer dimensions and weights, approvals, trims, mounting and which driver and car each one suits.
Can OMP harnesses be used with the standard seats in a 2009 Porsche 911 (997) with a harness bar? Why it is a compromise, what matters, and the route we suggest.
The most affordable FIA fibreglass bucket seats we list: steel against fibreglass, and ten seats from OMP, Mirco, Bimarco and Sparco in two price groups.
A guide to suede sport seats: what seat suede is, why it grips, how to look after it, and suede options in track day, FIA, reclining and classic seats.
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