The Type DS (SS76C) is the most affordable reclining seat in the Auto Style lineup with an integrated headrest. At £218.60 it is £39 below the LH Vinyl (SS 72L at £257.50), and the difference shows in the trim: the DS uses a carbon-effect vinyl rather than plain or two-tone. The headrest is built into the shell, not a bolt-on.
The carbon-effect vinyl covers the whole seat and gives a textured, darker look compared with the rest of the range. That look suits builds with a carbon theme: carbon-wrap dashes, carbon door-pull inserts, or a car that already runs an aftermarket carbon steering wheel. It is a more specific aesthetic than a plain black seat, which is worth knowing before ordering.
Steel frame, 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, all heights and sizes, sliders in the box. Reclining backrest. Fitting frame purchased separately. 4-point harness compatible. If the carbon finish fits the build and you want a headrest without spending further up the range, the DS is the route to it. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS76C.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker lists no driver size restriction on this seat, so it suits the full range of heights and waists. 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 this seat FIA approved?
No, this is a road and track day seat rather than a homologated competition seat. For events that require an FIA seat, look at the FIA-approved shells in the range, and ask us if you are unsure what your series needs.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a base-mount seat: it bolts down through its base, the simpler stack for road cars. 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.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 4 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
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.
