Direct fit subframes for the Audi A4 B8, picking up the standard seat mounting points, with nothing drilled.
Sort the wiring before the weekend
A B8 seat is wired for a side airbag, and the passenger side carries occupancy sensing. Unplug either and the car will light the dashboard and keep it lit until it is dealt with.
Some cars need a resistor, and what they need varies by year and specification. Tell us yours and we will confirm it, ideally before an MOT is due rather than the week after.
What arrives
The base frame and the sliding runner, included in the price, where Sparco, Planted, OMP, Recaro and Corbeau all charge for the runner separately.
Which seats this suits
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.
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 Audi A4 B8. 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.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Audi A4 B8, including our fitting guide. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
