The Mirco RS2 is the one we keep on the showroom floor and the one the team has sat in the most. Part code MICHK9QE548 covers the standard velour version. It is the biggest of the three FIA seats in the RS and GT range, slightly heavier at 9.3kg than the GT and RS1, and that extra weight comes from more material: more lumbar depth, a wider shoulder box, and enough room for drivers up to 95kg and 190cm tall where the GT tops out at 85kg and the RS1 is aimed squarely at shorter builds.
FIA 8855-1999 homologated for club motorsport categories. It takes four or six-point harnesses and is HANS-compatible. The shell comes in seven colours, black, blue, grey, orange, red, white and yellow, and the velour trim ships in combinations from standard black-and-green upwards. For anything more specific, Mirco manufacture to order across 250 trim combinations, and you can add diamond-stitch pillows or personal name embroidery as optional extras at checkout.
For drivers with a 32 to 36 inch waist there is plenty of room. The showroom team have found it works well for drivers up to about 38 inches too, which makes it the most inclusive fit in the Mirco FIA range. If you are on the smaller side, around 34 inches or under, the RS1 is a tighter shell at a similar price and may suit you better. For more aggressive lateral support in competition, the RS7 steps up from here with heavier construction and SpaceTech lining at £405. Price is for a single seat.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Which Seat Is Right For You? Mirco RS2 VS RS7, and Ford Escort MK2 with Mirco RS2 Bucket Seats. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
How does the RS2 compare for getting in and out?
It is the easiest shell in the Mirco range to get in and out of, because the side bolsters roll off rather than boxing you in. That comes from sitting in them on our showroom floor, not from a brochure, and it is why the RS2 suits a car you use every day.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 32in to 36in 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.
