A Planted Technology seat bracket for the Honda Civic three door hatchback, 1988 to 1989. Part number SB168.
A narrow window, and deliberately so: Honda changed the EF Civic partway through the run. We also sell this design as a pair under SB168-X2, which works out better if you are doing both sides.
What makes an EF worth building
Double wishbone suspension at both ends on an ordinary hatchback, which is what set Hondas of this era apart and why they are still competitive in club events thirty five years on. They are also extremely light.
That weight is the reason to think carefully about the seat. A heavy steel framed shell gives back a genuinely significant slice of what makes the car quick, so ask us about the lighter GRP and composite options rather than defaulting to the cheapest steel seat.
Practical
These rust and almost all have been modified by previous owners. Get the carpet up and check the metal round all four mounting points before you spend anything.
Tell us your height, because these are small inside.
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 3 door Hatch Back (1988-1989). 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.