Nissan GT-R R35: OMP RT seats on M2 frames
A customer has sent us photographs of their Nissan GT-R R35 with a pair of OMP RT bucket seats fitted on M2 Motorsport frames. The black upholstery and grey pads work with the cabin's dark trim. It is a useful example of a fixed back seat installation using frames made for the car's original floor mounting points.
The showroom photograph below shows the same OMP RT model, with the customer's fitted seats further down the page.
The customer's GT-R setup
The car in this January 2025 feature is an R35 GT-R, fitted with two OMP RT seats and the corresponding M2 frames. The seats have black leather upholstery with grey suede-like padding, including separate head and back cushions. The fitted photograph shows the seat, its mounting structure and the driving position in the cabin.
The picture records this customer's installation; the shell material cannot be confirmed from the upholstery alone.
How the M2 GT-R frames fit into the installation
The M2 Nissan GT-R frame is a steel assembly with black powder coating for the R35's factory floor mounting points. It replaces the original seat runner arrangement. Select the correct side of the car and fixing option when ordering.
Our GT-R listing supplies the frame with its own side mounting arrangement and sliding runners. Check that the selected seat's fixing pattern and width match the chosen frame; the nominal 290mm figure is a mounting-pattern reference, not a guarantee that every bucket seat will fit. M2's right-hand R35 rail specification identifies it as a 290mm side-mount application.
For both front seats, the pair of M2 GT-R frames is a separate listing. Confirm the contents for the selected fixing type before adding extra brackets to the order. Base-mounted seats need a different arrangement, and the manufacturer's side-mount rail is not an original-seat or sports-recliner replacement.
The OMP RT: shell, trim and specification
The OMP RT is a fixed back competition seat, offered in carbon and fibreglass versions. OMP's RT Carbon description lists removable padded inserts, a broad leg cushion and lower sides to help cockpit access. Those details explain the appeal of this shape in a GT-R that also covers road miles.
| Specification | RT Carbon | RT fibreglass |
|---|---|---|
| OMP model reference | HA0-0831-A01 | HA0-0832-A01 |
| Homologation | FIA 8855-1999 | FIA 8855-1999 |
| Complete-seat weight in OMP's chart | 9.5kg | 10kg |
| Fixing | Side mount, type W | Side mount, type W |
| Harness openings | Five slots | Five slots |
These are the complete-seat figures in OMP's seat comparison chart, which gives a 10% weight tolerance. Compare the exact model and trim when weighing up an order. Confirm the complete-seat weight for the selected model and trim before ordering.
OMP also lists full leather and leather with soft suede padding for the carbon version. Its RT Carbon product information describes those trim choices. Check the label and event requirements for the individual seat you plan to use.
Check the driver position as well as the frame
The original RT fit guide suggested a 32 to 36 inch waist and drivers under six feet. Treat that as a starting point. Hip width, thigh support and shoulder position against the harness openings still need checking in the seat.
The R35's raised floor mounting area also affects the final position. Our M2 listing notes that a side-mount arrangement generally sits lower than its base-mount option. Check the assembled seat, frame and runner height together, including the space above your helmet.
- Try the shell with the clothing and footwear you intend to use, then check hip and shoulder support.
- Measure the available roof or cage clearance from the intended driving position, including helmet height.
- Check steering wheel reach, pedal reach and clearance around the door and centre console.
- Confirm the seat fixings and the intended belt or harness routing as one installation.
The RT's openings accommodate four or six point harness arrangements, but the chosen harness and frontal head restraint need their own compatibility and installation checks. Cameron's starting point is the seat and frame model references, followed by the measurements inside your car. Our bucket seat mounting guide explains the parts between the shell and the floor.
Current seats and GT-R fitting options
These live listings are separate from the January 2025 customer-car feature. They cover the OMP RT, individual and paired M2 frames, and a Sparco Evo package as a different seat option. Confirm package quantities and fitting contents before ordering.
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M2 frames for other cars
The wider M2 Motorsport rail range includes applications for the Honda Civic EG, EK/EJ, EP3 and FN2, Honda S2000, Nissan 350Z and 370Z, Volkswagen Golf Mk5, Mk6 and Mk7, and Mitsubishi Evo 7, 8 and 9. Each application uses its own vehicle-specific frame. Check the generation, seat position and chosen shell against the corresponding listing.
Garreth's advice is to find the seat that fits you, then price the complete fitting arrangement for that car.
More GT-R and seat-fitting advice
These links lead to our current guide library, including later advice beyond this January 2025 installation.
- Nissan GT-R bucket seat guideMore detail on choosing a fixed back seat for the car.
- Reclining seat choices for the R35Compare a different brief if backrest adjustment is a priority.
- Frames, runners and side mounts explainedWork through the mounting stack before ordering parts.
Questions about the RT and M2 combination
Do the R35 M2 frames require new floor holes?
The R35 frames are designed around the factory floor mounting points; confirm the correct side and fixing version for the car.
Are separate side mounts always needed?
Our GT-R frame listing includes its own side mounting arrangement, so confirm the selected kit’s contents and seat compatibility before buying extra brackets.
Are both RT shell versions FIA homologated?
OMP lists the RT Carbon and RT fibreglass models to FIA 8855-1999; check the individual seat’s label and your event’s requirements.
Does the 290mm figure prove the seat will fit?
The nominal mounting pattern is one check, alongside the seat width, frame adjustment range, fixings and clearance inside the car.
Does the RT fit every driver under six feet?
The height and waist guide is a starting point; a try-on and a check of the shoulder openings and driving position are still needed.
Plan your GT-R seat installation
Send us the car's year, your height and waist measurement, the seat you are considering and details of any existing frames. We can help work through the parts and driving position before you order.
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