M2 Subaru Impreza GC8 Direct Fit Subframes

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M2 Subaru Impreza Seats by M2 Motorsport. Brand: M2 Motorsport. Construction: Steel. Make & model: Subaru Impreza GC8.

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The Subaru Impreza GC8 ran from 1992 to 2000 and won the World Rally Championship with McRae, Eriksson and Burns. That heritage gave the GC8 WRX and STI an enduring place in UK club motorsport: stage rally, hillclimb, circuit sprints and track days. The turbocharged EJ20 in the WRX and STI versions rewards modification, but fitting a harness and bucket seat requires the standard runners to go.

These are the M2 Motorsport direct fit sub-frames for the Subaru Impreza GC8, part number M2-20812-S000. The frame bolts to the OEM floor mounting points, no drilling required, and sits lower than the standard runners. Steel construction, black powder coat, 290mm centre-to-centre side mount holes. Choose your side and fixing type at the top of the page.

The GC8 floor is shared with the early Forester (covered by a separate M2 variant), and it is a straightforward platform to work on. The standard seats in a GC8 STI are reasonable but heavy, and they do not hold the driver’s shoulders at all. Many GC8 owners who compete in BARS or BTRDA stage rally treat this frame as a first modification alongside a harness bar.

Any seat with 290mm side mount holes goes on directly: Recaro, OMP, Sparco, Cobra, Corbeau, Takata, Bride, Buddyclub, MOMO, D2 and others. Seats with only under-seat holes need the M2 adaption bars alongside this frame.

The GC8 also covers the Forester 1995 to 2002 with a specific variant. If you are fitting a 97–02 Forester, see the M2 Subaru Forester 95–07 Direct Fit Subframes instead.

Fitting both driver and passenger? The 2 x M2 Subaru Impreza GC8 Direct Fit Subframes covers the pair.

If you want to confirm fitment for your specific car before ordering, call us or use the contact page and we will confirm fitment and give you the current lead time before you order.

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Weight 10 kg
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Compatible bucket seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of side-mounted bucket seats compatible with this M2 fitting kit. 

The M2 seat brackets have a standard 290mm FIA side fixing bolt pattern. This allows the installation of almost any side-mounted bucket seat. 

Here are our top 10 recommendations (More seats will be suitable, contact us for information)

Compatible reclining seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of reclining seats compatible with this M2 fitting kit.

When used in conjunction with the M2 to base mount adaption bars (listed below), these sport recliners will fit perfectly. 

Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Subaru Impreza WRX/STI, including our fitting guide, and Customer Car: Subaru Impreza With Corbeau RRS Seats and Planted Technology Brackets. 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 Subaru Impreza GC8. 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?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.

Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on M2 frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.

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.

Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.

Availability

M2 brackets are produced in batches

We take deliveries weekly and hold good stock of the popular models, so most M2 brackets go out for immediate dispatch.

Less common fitments depend on the part, and can run to a few weeks.

Before you order

Tell us the car and the seat you are fitting and we will confirm the right bracket and its current position, so the whole fitting kit arrives together.

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In-store displays:

We have a premium range of over 125 seats from brands including: Bimarco, Cobra, Corbeau, Sparco, OMP, Recaro, GP-Race, and Bride to name just a few brands we work with.  

Alongside this, we also stock and display HANS devices, harnesses, race-wear, race-suits, FIA helmets and various other safety equipment. If you are looking to visit us to see and try any particular seat or product, please contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to help.

In-Store appointments:

Due to the specialist nature of our services, we do ask that you please contact us in advance to book an appointment. We have multiple slots available each day including selected availability at the weekend.

Working by appointment allows us to dedicate our time with you and provide a personal and professional service. We’ll always ensure you leave with the right equipment for your needs.

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Fast delivery lead times:

If you require fast delivery, please contact us in advance of ordering and we’ll happily check stock allocation and availability for you. We carry a large amount of stock at our showroom and across multiple distribution hubs. This allows us to provide immediate dispatch across a huge number of brands from Corbeau and Cobra through to Sparco and OMP. (Does not apply to all items)

Due to the niche market we work in, some products are custom hand made to order, or special order from manufacturers like PCI Racing and Planted Technology. If you want to know how fast a product will be dispatched. Simply drop us a message through our Contact us form.

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Addtional lead time notes:

Quick dispatch: Stocked products are dispatched within 24-48 hours with Parcel Force.
Sparco roll cages: We can only deliver these to a registered (LTD) company address.
In-store collection: Please contact us in advance to book an in-store collection appointment.