The Type LH Vinyl (SS 72L) is the vinyl version of the LH, and it includes an integrated headrest as part of the shell. The fabric sibling (SS 72Z) costs the same at £257.50 but has no headrest. Both come in black only. The headrest is the only practical difference between the two listings.
An integrated headrest limits rear visibility in some cars but provides a natural resting point on a motorway run and gives the seat a more finished look from behind. If headrest clearance is not an issue and you prefer vinyl for ease of cleaning, this is the listing. If the car runs warm or you sit close to the headrest padding, the LH Fabric gives the same seat without it.
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 through the standard guide slots. The DS (SS76C) is the cheaper headrest option at £218.60 if a carbon-effect vinyl finish is acceptable. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS 72L.
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.
