The Type RS (SS54) is a fixed-back steel-frame seat with the widest colour spread in the Auto Style base-mount fixed-back group: black and blue, black and grey, black and red, and black and yellow, in both fabric and vinyl. If you need a non-black fixed-back seat and do not want a tartan, the RS is the listing.
The fabric version breathes better in warm weather; the vinyl wipes down more easily. Both use the same shell and the same bolt pattern. The colour combination is the same across both trim types, so the choice of fabric versus vinyl does not affect the colour you get. Blue, grey, red and yellow are all available in either.
At £194.50 it sits close to the Classic Fabric (SS52Z at £189.95), which has a headrest but comes in black only. The RS gives up the headrest for colour choice. 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, all heights and sizes, sliders in the box. Fitting frame purchased separately. 4-point harness compatible. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS54.
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.
What kind of car suits this seat?
Classic and retro vehicles, which is exactly what this shell is designed around. The low-back retro style belongs in a period build, not a modern car, however tempting the weight figure looks. If you are kitting out a modern road or track car, we will point you at the right modern shell instead.
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.
