The Cub is Cobra’s most compact fixed back bucket. Part number CBS-S.
520mm tall, 460mm wide, 460mm at the base, 620mm deep, at 8.5kg. The 520mm height is distinctively low: the Classic stands at 710mm, the Clubman at 850mm. At 520mm the Cub stays clear of headlining and roll bar in cars where height is the constraint, and the 460mm base width fits cockpits that rule out wider shells.
The usual candidates are classic Minis, Austin Healeys, Alfa GT Juniors, MG Midgets and similar. If your car is in the category list the dimensions have been confirmed. If it is not, send us the floor measurement between sill and tunnel and we will check it before anything ships.
Without headrest
This is the version without. The Cub with a headrest is 160mm taller at 680mm and costs more. On a car used on the road the headrest provides something to lean against and a degree of head protection. In a caged car used only on track, the lower shell often suits the driving position better and a helmet makes the headrest redundant.
Trim
Six combinations, all black: spacer fabric, soft grain vinyl, leather, leather facings with vinyl back, vinyl with corduroy centres, and vinyl with basketweave. Hand trimmed in the UK at Cobra’s Berkshire facility. Made to order; allow 4 to 6 weeks.
Fitting
Base mount only, at the standard 291mm x 330mm bolt pattern. Road and Track approved. 4-point harness slots in the shell. No FIA homologation, so it suits road use, shows and track days but not scrutineered competition.
Seat only. Tell us the car and we will match a frame; Cobra frames include the sliding runner in the price.
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.
