Direct fit subframes for the Audi R8, bolting to the existing mounting points under the seat.
Nothing is drilled
The frame picks up the mounting points already in the floor, so the change is completely reversible and the car returns to standard whenever you want it to. On a car of this value that is the basis on which the modification is worth making at all.
Keep the original seats stored flat and dry with their fixings. They are worth real money and a car missing them is a harder sale whatever is fitted in their place.
What comes with it
Base frame and sliding runner, in the price, where Sparco, Planted, OMP, Recaro and Corbeau sell the runner separately.
Before you order
Given the car, talk to us rather than choosing from a photograph. Tell us what you want the seat to do, your height and build, and whether the car keeps its airbags and stays on the road. We will go through it properly.
What seats it takes
Cobra base mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats, with a 291mm or 405mm wide handle. Not a side mounted seat without adaption bars or side mounts.
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 Audi R8, 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 Audi R8. 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.
