Direct fit subframes for the BMW Mini R56, 2006 to 2013, bolting to the existing mounting points under the seat. Part number COBBNP7E327.
What is in the box
Base frame, sliders and seat belt brackets. The belt brackets are worth calling out: on this car the front belt arrangement interacts with the seat, and a frame supplied without them leaves you a job you did not know you had.
Cobra include the sliders in the price. Sparco, Planted, OMP, Recaro and Corbeau all sell the runner separately, so a like for like comparison has to add that to their figure first.
Check the year
This covers the R56 from 2006 to 2013. If your car sits outside that, tell us and we will point you at the right frame rather than let you assume.
What seats it takes
Cobra base mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats, with a 291mm or 405mm wide handle. It will not take a side mounted seat without adaption bars or side mounts, and a Motorsport seat or a Nogaro needs side mounts.
Tell us the seat in the checkout comments. Priced per frame, which fits one seat.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the BMW Mini R56. Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Cobra design each tailored frame around a particular seat, so check the Compatible seats tab above for the designed pairing. Other seats with a matching bolt pattern can work as cross-compatible components rather than a designed set, so ask us before mixing brands.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Yes, and unlike most brands the sliding runner comes included with a Cobra frame, in the price. That changes the like-for-like comparison against other makers, where the runner is a separate part on top. Our guide to sliding runners covers how they work.
Base mount or side mount, and does it matter?
This is a base-mount frame: the seat bolts down through its base, the simpler stack that suits seats with a flat bottom and keeps the install low-fuss. Our guide on base mount versus side mount explains the whole fitting stack.