Mitsubishi Evo VIII bucket seat guide
2003 to 2005
This guide covers the Evo VIII, 2003 to 2005, including the MR. The Planted Technology bracket and Sparco subframe are both confirmed for this exact chassis, and the Custom Cages T45 kit also covers the Evo VII and IX, sharing the same floor.
- The Planted Technology bracket and Sparco subframe are both confirmed for the Evo VIII, including the MR
- The Custom Cages International Multipoint T45 kit covers the Evo VII, VIII and IX together
- A genuine spread of weld-in roll cage tiers for a car built properly for competition
- 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 £185.50 and the Sparco Direct Fit Sub-frame at £84 are both confirmed for the Evo VIII.
The Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets at £75 and the Sparco Seat Sliding Runner Kit at £34.95 give further fixing options for seats using their own runners.
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Competition bucket seats
The Cobra Monaco Pro at £235 and Monaco 40th Edition at £395 are the accessible starting points. The Mirco RS1 3D at £372 and OMP WRC-R Fibreglass at £438 sit alongside. The Sparco Evo QRT at £475 is the premium option for an Evo built properly for competition.
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Competition seats for the Evo VIIIWhich bucket seat for a Mitsubishi Evo VIII
The Cobra Monaco Pro FIA at £235 is the practical starting point for a track day car. If you want a WRC-derived shell, the OMP WRC-R Fibreglass at £438 is well judged for the money. For an Evo built properly for competition, the Sparco Evo QRT at £475 is the strongest option here.
Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 Martini Racing at £291.66 is the accessible starting point. The Recaro Cross Sportster CS at £1323 is a premium reclining seat with strong lateral support. The Cobra Misano Lux at £1290.83 and Misano Anniversary Spec 2 at £1374.17 are the top of the range.
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Roll cages
The OMP Multi-Point Weld in Roll Cage Kit at £1245.29 is the accessible full cage. The OMP Multi-Point Weld in Roll Cage at £1440.98, the Sparco Multipoint Weld In at £1542.91, and the Custom Cages International Multipoint T45 at £1571 step up from there, the Custom Cages kit also covering the Evo VII and IX.
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Roll cage tier for the Evo VIIIWhich roll cage for a Mitsubishi Evo VIII
The OMP Multi-Point Weld in Roll Cage Kit at £1245.29 is the accessible full cage for a car built properly for competition. The Custom Cages International Multipoint T45 at £1571 is the top of the range here, and the one to choose if you might move the cage to a different generation Evo later.
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 Evo VIII going to competition or serious track days.
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What fits
Mounting for every seat in this guide.
| Seat | Mounting | Notes |
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| Cobra Monaco Pro / 40th Edition | Bracket or subframe, side mount | |
| Mirco RS1 3D FIA | Bracket or subframe, side mount | |
| OMP WRC-R Fibreglass FIA | Bracket or subframe, side mount | |
| Sparco Evo QRT FIA | Bracket or subframe, side mount | |
| Recaro Cross Sportster CS Reclining | Bracket or subframe, Recaro runners | |
| Cobra Misano reclining seats | Bracket or subframe, universal runners |
Common questions
Does this cover the Evo VIII MR specifically?
Yes, the bracket and subframe are confirmed for the Evo VIII including the MR.
Does the Custom Cages T45 kit fit the Evo VII and IX too?
Yes, it is confirmed for the Evo VII, VIII and IX together.
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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