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Momo Start VS Momo Super Cup: Driver Seat Profile
Driver profile, September 2023
The Momo Start and the Momo Super Cup look alike at first glance. Both are FIA approved fibreglass bucket seats without head wings, and both sit on our showroom floor. Look closer and they differ in their trim, their cushions and the size of their harness slots.
To show how they fit, we sat one of our drivers in both, in full racewear. Here is what we found, and which of the two suits which driver.
- Both seats are FIA 8855-1999 approved, side mounted, fibreglass shells
- Both suit a 32 to 36 inch waist and drivers under six feet
- The Start has smaller harness slots set lower in the backrest
- The Super Cup has larger slots and 3D spacer fabric in the back
- Our 5ft 10in, 32 inch waist driver fitted both well
- Both on display in the showroom, with the Momo Daytona alongside
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Where the two seats differ
The Start is trimmed in velour all over, with a rounder, bigger head area and a simple design. The Super Cup is velour too, but with 3D spacer fabric on the centre back cushion for extra comfort and airflow, which keeps you cooler, and it adds separate base and leg cushions.
The harness slots are the difference that matters most. The Start has smaller slots set lower in the backrest, which gives it a sleek look. The Super Cup’s slots are much larger.
Why the slots matter for taller drivers
If the harness slots sit low, a taller driver’s shoulders can cover them. That puts the shoulder straps at the wrong angle, which is both uncomfortable and unsafe. For taller drivers we recommend the Super Cup over the Start, because its larger slots leave room for correct belt fitment.
Garreth’s advice is simple: sit in the seat with your harness in place before you buy, or send us your height and we will tell you which to choose.
Our driver in both seats
Our driver is 5ft 10in with a 32 inch waist, and both seats fitted him well. His head and shoulders sat nicely against the side supports, and he had good contact with the thigh bolsters.
Both seats are listed for a 32 to 36 inch waist and drivers under six feet, so a driver of this size is right in the middle of the range for either.
Momo seats in our showroom
The Start and the Super Cup are both on display and in stock, ready to dispatch or collect. Alongside them we have the Momo Daytona, which adds head support for drivers in more serious events. The pairs we keep in store are on our Speed+ fast dispatch page.
Both seats are side mounted, so you need side mounts and a frame for your car. Momo make their own side mounts, and approved mounts are needed for motorsport use. The full range is in our Momo seat collection.
What is the difference between the Momo Start and Super Cup?
The Super Cup has larger harness slots, 3D spacer fabric in the back and separate base and leg cushions. The Start is simpler, with smaller, lower slots.
Which Momo seat is better for a tall driver?
The Super Cup, because its larger harness slots leave room for correct shoulder strap fitment.
What size driver do the Momo Start and Super Cup suit?
Both are listed for a 32 to 36 inch waist and drivers under six feet.
Are the Momo Start and Super Cup FIA approved?
Yes. Both are homologated to FIA 8855-1999.
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Both seats fit well at 5ft 10in; taller drivers should go for the Super Cup.
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