Direct fit subframes for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1, picking up the standard seat mounting points, with nothing drilled.
A change you can undo
Nothing is drilled and nothing is cut. The frame uses the holes the factory put in the floor, so if the car is ever returned to standard the original seats go back on the original mounts and there is no evidence you were there.
On an early Golf that matters more than it does on a modern car. Values have moved, and a modification that leaves no trace is worth more than one that does.
Look at the floor while the seat is out
The metal around the seat mounts is the part you never see, and on a car of this age it is worth a proper inspection rather than a glance. Far easier to sort then than with a new seat bolted on top of it.
What is in the box
Base frame and sliding runner, in the price. Sparco, Planted, OMP, Recaro and Corbeau all sell the runner separately, so add it to their quotes before comparing.
Which seats fit
Base mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats from the Cobra range, with a 291mm or 405mm wide handle. Not a side mounted seat unless you add adaption bars or side mounts.
Tell us the seat in the comments box at checkout. Priced per frame, which fits one seat.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Volkswagen Golf Mk6, including our fitting guide, and Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Volkswagen Golf Mk5, including our fitting guide. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1. 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.
