Direct fit subframes for the Vauxhall Astra Mk1, also sold as the Kadett, locating on the factory seat mounts, so nothing is cut.
Buy it while it is here
Frames for cars of this age are made in small runs and they are not always replaced when they sell out. If you are part way through a project and you know you will want one, that is worth bearing in mind.
It is also worth ordering the pair together if you intend to do both sides eventually. Coming back in a year for the second one is how people end up with two different arrangements in the same car.
What comes with it
The base frame and the sliding runner, in the price. Sparco, Planted, OMP, Recaro and Corbeau all sell the runner separately.
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.
Tell us the seat in the checkout comments. Priced per frame, which fits one seat.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Vauxhall Astra Mk2, including our fitting guide. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Vauxhall Astra (Kadett) 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.
