The Mirco RTS-2 Diamond Stitch Red Edition, 431.66. A red shell with black and red velour and red diamond stitching: fibreglass, fixed back, side mount, FIA 8855-1999, four or six point harness compatible, HANS friendly, in 32 to 36 or 36 to 40 inch waist sizing, for drivers over or under six feet.
Red shell included
The shell is red as listed, which on the plain RTS-2 would be a made-to-order option. With the black and red velour and the red stitching it is a red seat rather than a black seat with red bits, and fourteen photographs on the listing make that clear before you buy.
The odd price
431.66 rather than a round figure, which is how it came through a reprice. It sits between the Tasmanian Devil RTS-2 at 424 and the Abarth at 439, and all three are the same homologated shell in different colours.
Two shells on one page
The listing covers the standard 32 to 36 inch shell and the wide 36 to 40, so choose at the basket, and Mirco note it for drivers over and under six feet. Homologation is FIA 8855-1999 and the date is on the seat. Four point belts fit; six point belts fit and are what a HANS needs. It is a side-mount seat: the side mounts and the frame for your car are on separate listings, so name the car and we will pull them together.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: The Mirco RTS-2 Stealth Edition, Fresh Through Our Showroom, and Audi TT Mk1 with Mirco RTS-2 Seats, A Track-Ready Build. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Is the RTS the roomy one?
Yes, the RTS has the largest internal feel of the Mirco range, which matches its measurements and our showroom experience. If you have found other shells pinch at the hips, start here.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers over 6ft and under 6ft in height with a 32in to 36in or 36in to 40in 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.
