Honda Del Sol bucket seat guide
1992 to 1998, including VTEC
The Del Sol has a removable targa roof panel, and that decides the trim more than which brand of shell you choose. A Del Sol with the panel out is an open car, and an open car parked outside gets rained on. Velour absorbs it and never really recovers. Ask us about trims that shed water; on this car that decision matters more than the usual seat comparisons.
Two seats, a short cabin and a low roofline even with the panel in place mean the car is tighter than the shape suggests. Shell width and height both matter. The VTEC is the version people build, and because the car is light, ask us about lighter shells rather than defaulting to the cheapest steel option.
Honda changed the Del Sol partway through its run, and the fitting frame listing does not carry an exact year range. Send us the registration before ordering; two minutes confirming saves ordering the wrong part.
- The removable targa roof means trim choice matters more than shell brand. Ask about water-shedding trims rather than velour, which absorbs rain and never really recovers
- Honda changed the Del Sol partway through its run and the current fitting frame listing does not carry an exact year range. Send us the registration before ordering
- The cabin is tighter than the shape suggests. Shell width and height both matter; tell us your height and build
- The car is light, so a heavy steel-shelled seat gives back a real slice of the advantage. Ask about lighter shell options
- No roll cage currently exists in the catalogue confirmed for this car
- Harnesses above 3-point need a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar
Mounting
Confirm your registration before orderingHonda changed the Del Sol partway through its run, and the current fitting frame listing does not carry an exact year range. Send us the registration and we will confirm the part before anything ships.
The Planted Technology bracket (18047, part SB174) at £185.50 is the fitting frame available for this car. Send us the registration before ordering to confirm which version of the Del Sol you have.
For side mount, the Sparco FIA steel brackets (13876) carry their own FIA approval. Add the Sparco sliding runner kit (14036) or the Cobra Premium sliding runners (120664) for fore-aft adjustment.
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Competition bucket seats
Most seats here carry FIA 8855-1999 approval. The OMP TRS-E Sky at £243 and OMP Champ-R at £318 are lighter fibreglass options, worth prioritising on a car this weight-sensitive. The Mirco GT Velour at £317 and Mirco RS1 3D at £372 sit in the same bracket.
The Sabelt GT3 at £431 and Sparco Evo L QRT at £510 sit at the upper end. The Recaro Pole Position at £829.50 and Recaro Profi SPG at £985 are premium options for a Del Sol being built properly for competition.
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Competition seats for the Del SolWhich bucket seat for a Honda Del Sol
On a car this light, the OMP Champ-R at £318 or the OMP TRS-E Sky at £243 are lighter FIA-rated fibreglass options worth prioritising. For a VTEC built properly for circuit work, the Sabelt GT3 at £431 or the Recaro Pole Position at £829.50 give strong support through fast corners. Talk to us with the seat dimensions, and remember trim choice matters as much as shell brand on a targa-top car.
Reclining sport seats
Reclining sport seats fit the Planted bracket above. The Sparco R100 at £235 and R100 Martini Racing at £291.66 are the accessible starting points. The Sparco R500 Fabric at £274.16 and R500 Sky at £290.83 sit between the R100 range and the premium options.
The Cobra Daytona at £499.17 is the Cobra fibreglass recliner. The Corbeau PSR pair at £465 and Sportline RRS pair at £830 give a step up in support. The Corbeau SVR Vinyl pair at £850 sits at the top of the Corbeau range here.
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Reclining seats for the Del SolWhich recliner for a Honda Del Sol
The Sparco R100 at £235 is a sensible road-car starting point, and it comes in a vinyl trim that copes better with a targa top than velour does. The Corbeau PSR pair at £465 is worth considering if you are fitting both sides. For a car that sees regular track use, the Corbeau Sportline RRS pair at £830 gives noticeably more lateral support.
Harnesses
Harnesses need a roll cage or harness barA 4-point, 5-point or 6-point harness with separate shoulder straps needs proper attachment points above and behind the seat. Fit a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar before using anything above a 3-point belt. No roll cage confirmed for this car currently exists in the catalogue; contact us if you need one.
The TRS Clubman 3-point bolt-in at £80 and 4-point clip-in at £100 both use the standard seat belt anchor points and do not need a cage. For 4-point competition use, the TRS Magnum 4-point FIA at £205 and the Takata Drift II at £229 are the step up.
For 6-point harnesses, proper anchor points are needed first. The TRS Magnum 6-point Superlite FIA at £245, the Takata Drift III at £270, and the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 are all suitable once those points exist.
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What fits
Mounting route and approval for every seat in this guide.
| Seat | Mounting | Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition bucket seats | |||
| OMP TRS-E Sky FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | |
| OMP Champ-R FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | HANS compatible. |
| Mirco GT Velour FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | |
| Mirco RS1 3D FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Fibreglass shell. |
| Sabelt GT3 FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Strong lateral support. |
| Sparco Evo L QRT FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | |
| Recaro Pole Position FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | GRP shell. |
| Recaro Profi SPG FIA | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Premium build. |
| Reclining sport seats | |||
| Sparco R100 | Base mount | Road and Track | |
| Sparco R100 Martini Racing | Base mount | Road and Track | |
| Sparco R500 Fabric | Base mount | Road and Track | |
| Sparco R500 Sky | Base mount | Road and Track | |
| Cobra Daytona | Base mount | Road and Track | Fibreglass recliner. |
| Corbeau PSR (pair) | Base mount | Road and Track | Sold as a pair. |
| Corbeau Sportline RRS (pair) | Base mount | Road and Track | Sold as a pair. |
| Corbeau SVR Vinyl (pair) | Base mount | Road and Track | Sold as a pair. |
Common questions
Why does trim matter so much on this car?
The removable targa roof means the Del Sol is often driven and parked with the panel out. Velour absorbs rain and never really recovers. Ask us about trims that shed water before choosing a shell.
Why do I need to send the registration before ordering?
Honda changed the Del Sol partway through its production run, and the current fitting frame listing does not carry an exact year range. Confirming the registration takes two minutes and avoids ordering the wrong part.
Is the cabin as roomy as it looks?
No, it is tighter than the shape suggests, even with the roof panel in place. Shell width and height both matter; tell us your height and build.
Is there a roll cage for the Del Sol?
Not currently, as far as we have found in the catalogue. Contact us if you need one and we will point you toward a bespoke solution.
Can I run a 6-point harness without a roll cage?
No. A 6-point harness needs anchor points above and behind the seat for the shoulder straps. Fit a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar first. A 3-point bolt-in harness uses the standard seat belt anchor points and does not need a cage.
More help
Send us the registration before ordering the fitting frame, and ask us about water-shedding trims if you plan to run the car with the roof panel out. Cameron works through the seat, frame and car combination together.
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