The OMP TRS-E Sky is a steel-framed FIA 8855-1999 approved fixed-back bucket seat trimmed in black synthetic leather. It weighs 10.8kg, which is heavier than composite shells but lighter than most production road car seats. The steel frame makes it durable for regular competition use at a lower cost than fibreglass or carbon construction. Part number OMPHA0-0760-B01-071.
The TRS-E Sky is unusual among FIA seats in offering both side mount and base mount options, which gives you flexibility depending on what the car allows. Most competition seats are one or the other. The seat has five harness slots, accepting 4, 5 or 6-point harnesses, and is HANS-compatible. The removable leg cushion makes cleaning easier after muddy events and provides a small amount of position adjustment.
This listing is for the seat only; brackets and subframes are sold separately. The seat suits drivers up to 6ft with a 28 to 36-inch waist. The XL version in the TRS-E range covers broader drivers. This is a single-seat listing.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 3 Ways to Install the OMP TRS-E XL and Sparco Sprint L Seats, and OMP TRS-E Velour Seats Arrive In-Store For Display. 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 or 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 seat takes both base and side mounting, so the fitting stack depends on which route you pick for your car. 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.
