The Cobra Suzuka T Pro-Fit, an FIA 8855-1999 homologated bucket seat in one piece fibreglass. Part number NF-SUPF-S.
Cobra’s best selling seat
The Suzuka T is their most accomplished all round shell, and it has held that position through several updates. It is an older design that has been kept current rather than replaced, which is usually a sign that the shape was right to begin with.
Ultra low split cushioning is the detail that separates it. It drops your hip point and splits the support so the cushion works with your legs rather than under them, which is where the comfort over a long stint comes from. A two stage leg cushion carries that through the thigh.
Integrated wear patches at the edges, which is where a competition seat goes first as you climb in and out over a season.
Where it sits against its siblings
490mm base, between the Imola at 475mm and the Evolution at 500mm, and at 9kg it is the lightest of the three.
The wider base means slightly less grip on your lower body than the Imola gives, which is the trade for the lighter shell.
If the Imola is too narrow through the base and the Evolution too wide, this is the middle answer, and it is where most people land.
Specification
900mm tall, 590mm wide, 730mm deep. Spacer fabric trim, woven open so air moves against your back. Side mount only. Harness facility for 4, 5 and 6 point belts. Fully HANS compatible.
All heights, 28 to 32 inch waist. The Suzuka T GT is the same shell 30mm wider, at a 32 to 36 inch waist.
FIA seats expire on a date tied to manufacture. Ask us for the date on current stock if you are buying close to a season.
High sided lateral and kidney support with integrated head side support, and high tensile mounting bolts supplied with the seat. Three year warranty.
Seat only. Tell us the car for mounts and a subframe.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Subaru Impreza with Cobra Suzuka T bucket seats. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height with a 28in to 32in waist. 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.
Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. 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 and 6 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.
