Mazda RX8 bucket seat guide
2003 to 2012
The Planted Technology bracket is confirmed across the full production run, 2003 to 2012. Mounting and roll cage options here are some of the most complete in this range, with a genuine choice of cage tiers for anything from a harness bar upgrade to a full weld-in build.
- The Planted Technology bracket is confirmed for the full RX-8 production run, 2003 to 2012
- A genuine spread of roll cage tiers: Safety Devices bolt-in options, Custom Cages multipoint kits, and an OMP weld-in cage for the most serious builds
- The competition bucket range runs from the Cobra Monaco Pro through to the Recaro Pole Position with ABE
- Reclining sport seats keep more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat
- Harnesses above 3-point need a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar
Mounting
The Planted Technology Seat Bracket at £187.46 is confirmed for the full production run, 2003 to 2012.
The Endurance Motorsport Steel M8 Side Mounts at £29, the Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit at £34, and the Cobra Premium Sliding Runners at £70 give further fixing options for seats using their own runners.
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Competition bucket seats
The Sparco Sprint FIA at £210, Cobra Monaco Pro at £235, and Auto Style Type BS1 Fabric at £270 are the accessible starting points. The Cobra Monaco 40th Edition at £395, Mirco GT 3D Fabric at £324, and Cobra Suzuka T RT Track at £436.75 sit a step up.
The Sabelt GT3 at £431 and Sparco Evo L QRT at £510 are the premium FIA-rated options. The Recaro Pole Position at £829.50 and with ABE at £866.25 sit at the top of the range.
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Competition seats for the RX-8Which bucket seat for a Mazda RX-8
The Cobra Monaco Pro FIA at £235 is the practical starting point for a track day car. If you want a distinctive road and track shell, the Cobra Suzuka T RT at £436.75 is well judged for the money. For an RX-8 built properly for serious use, the Recaro Pole Position with ABE at £866.25 gives the strongest support here.
Reclining sport seats
The Auto Style Type RS6-II Vinyl at £278 and Type BS5 at £295 are the accessible starting points. The Sparco R500 Fabric at £274.16, R100 Martini Racing at £291.66, and R333 at £374.56 sit a step up.
The Corbeau pairs, Sportline RRS at £830 and SVR Vinyl at £850, and the Cobra Misano Anniversary at £1374.17, are the premium options.
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Reclining seats for the RX-8Which reclining seat for a Mazda RX-8
The Auto Style Type RS6-II Vinyl at £278 is the sensible starting point, comfortable for daily use with more support than the factory seat. For a genuine step up, the Sparco R333 at £374.56 is well judged for the money.
Roll cages
The Safety Devices Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage at £588 is the accessible option for harness bar mounting alone. The full 6 Point Bolt-In Roll Cage at £919 steps up from there.
Custom Cages offer the CDS Multipoint at £1001.88 and the T45 Multipoint at £1410.36. The OMP Weld In Roll Cage at £1279.58 is the most serious option here, for a car being built properly for competition.
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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.
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, the cage goes in first. The TRS Magnum 6-point Superlite FIA at £245, the Takata Drift III at £270, and the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370.01 all suit a caged RX-8 going to competition or serious track days.
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What fits
Mounting for every seat in this guide.
| Seat | Mounting | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cobra Monaco Pro FIA | Bracket, side mount | |
| Cobra Monaco 40th Edition | Bracket, side mount | |
| Cobra Suzuka T RT Track | Bracket, side mount | |
| Sabelt GT3 FIA | Bracket, side mount | |
| Sparco Evo L QRT FIA | Bracket, side mount | |
| Recaro Pole Position FIA | Bracket, Recaro runners | |
| Recaro Pole Position with ABE | Bracket, Recaro runners | ABE certified. |
| Sparco / Corbeau reclining seats | Bracket, universal runners |
Common questions
Which roll cage should I choose?
The Safety Devices Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage at £588 suits harness bar mounting alone. The Custom Cages kits step up for a multipoint build, and the OMP Weld In Roll Cage at £1279.58 is the most serious option for a car being built properly for competition.
Does the bracket fit every RX-8 year?
Yes, the Planted Technology bracket is confirmed across the full production run, 2003 to 2012.
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.
Should I choose a competition bucket or a reclining seat?
A competition bucket holds you better through a corner but is harder to live with day to day. A reclining seat keeps more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat.
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