A Planted Technology seat bracket for the Honda Civic, 1996 to 2000. Part number SB042.
The EK. The EG before it takes SB041.
The EK9 Type R
This generation gave us the first Civic Type R, Japanese market only, with the hand ported B16B and a seam welded shell. If yours is a genuine EK9, that changes everything about this job: they are appreciating steadily, originality matters, and the factory Recaros are worth real money on their own.
Send us the chassis number rather than the registration on an import and we will confirm the fitment properly.
On an ordinary EK
Light, cheap and still competitive in club events. Because it is light, a heavy steel framed shell gives back a real slice of the advantage. Ask us about the lighter GRP and composite options before defaulting to the cheapest steel seat.
Practical
These rust and most have been modified. Get the carpet up and look at the metal round all four mounting points before you spend anything.
Handed, so order twice for a pair.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Budget Bucket Seats For A Honda Civic EK: What Fits, And What It Costs, and Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026. 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 Honda Civic (1996-2000). 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.
