Two Mirco RS1 seats in black Perlon velour, 652 for the pair. Fibreglass shells, side mount, FIA 8855-1999, black, for 32 to 36 inch waists and any height.
Ten under two singles
The single RS1 in velour is 331, which makes two of them 662. The pair is 652, and that is the whole saving: ten pounds and one delivery.
The RS1
One of Mirco’s deeper FIA shells, with more wrap through the sides than the GT and a higher back. In velour it is the plainest version; the 3D SpaceTech RS1 is 372 as a single and the vinyl 375.
Perlon velour
Perlon is a hard-wearing velour, black on this pair. It is warm in summer compared with the mesh trims and wears well.
FIA and fitting
FIA 8855-1999 with the expiry on each seat’s own label. Side mount, so side mounts and vehicle frames are separate. One sold. Tell us the car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: OMP RS-PT 2 VS Mirco RS1, and The Mirco RS1, Perfect For Your MX-5 Racecar. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.
