Planted Technology seat brackets for the Audi S5. Part number SB166-1.
We can now say which generation this is
The base part number SB166 is our first generation A5 and S5 listing, 2007 to 2016, so this suffixed version belongs to that generation rather than the later one. The second generation A5 and S5 takes SB347 entirely.
We are adding the generation data to the listing. If yours is a 2016 or 2017 car, that is the changeover, so send us the registration.
Which S5 do you have
The early cars have the 4.2 V8, and Audi switched to a supercharged 3.0 V6 in 2012. The V8 is heavier over the front axle and behaves differently for it, and it is the one enthusiasts chase.
What the seat changes
An S5 is heavy and grips hard. Nobody fits a shell for weight. What changes is that you stop sliding about when the car is loaded up.
Side airbags, occupancy sensing and powered adjustment. Tell us the specification.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026, and Customer Car: Subaru Impreza With Corbeau RRS Seats and Planted Technology Brackets. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Audi S5. 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 Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
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.