Hundreds Of Products Ready Today. Dispatch/Collection Two head-restraint seats can feel nothing alike
The RS-PT 2 and RS1 sit in the same broad category, but shell shape matters more than the category name. Compare where each one supports your pelvis, thighs, shoulders and helmet.
We stock these sorts of seats so drivers can compare them side by side. Do not decide that one is tighter or roomier from a front photograph: padding, back angle and side-support shape change the usable space.
Trouser size does not show hip shape, thigh size, torso length or where your shoulders meet the shell. Seat dimensions are a useful filter, not a substitute for sitting in it.
Start at the pelvis and work upwards
Sit hard back and check hip contact, thigh support, shoulder height and helmet clearance in that order. Try the belt slots with the driver in position. A shell that feels impressive around the head can still be wrong at the hips.
Mock up the upper shell at driving height
Measure the door, roof, cage and B-pillar around both sets of head wings. Check steering-wheel reach and sight line with the chosen side-mount holes. A loose shell fitting the cabin floor proves very little.
Compare labels and brackets, not brand reputation
Use the current OMP and Mirco drawings, the physical FIA labels and the event rules. Each seat has its own supports and installation limits. Confirm the shoulder-belt openings and any FHR-specific guidance before ordering.
The better seat is the one that resolves both fits
Choose only after the driver fit and cockpit fit agree. If the OMP supports you better but touches the cage, or the Mirco clears the car but leaves body movement, neither setup is finished. Garreth or Cameron can help find a third shell.
RS-PT 2 and RS1 questions
Is the larger roomier-looking seat automatically more comfortable?▾
No. Extra room helps only when the driver needs it. Too much space reduces lateral support and can put the shoulders below or inside the wrong part of the shell.
Can I rely on the published dimensions?▾
Use them to rule out obvious problems, then measure the actual cockpit and sit in the seat. Padding and body shape change how the internal space feels.
Will the same side mounts fit both seats?▾
Check the current seat drawing, mounting pattern, approved supports and vehicle kit. Similar-looking shells do not guarantee an identical installation.
Should I buy the seat before planning the harness?▾
No. Seat openings, driver position, belt route, anchorages and any FHR use need planning together.
We can compare the RS-PT 2 and RS1 in the showroom
Send hip, waist, shoulder and seated-height measurements, plus the narrowest points inside the car. Better still, book a seat test with Garreth or Cameron.
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