Real Race Seats Single Cell Inflatable Lumbar Pad

Name: Real Race Seats Single Cell Inflatable Lumbar Pad
Brand: Real Race Seat Inserts
SKU: 13-001
Price: 30.64 GBP
Availability: InStock

£36.77 Incl. VAT£30.64 Excl. VAT

Flat inflatable bladder that sits behind the backrest cushion of a fixed back seat. One low curve, adjusted on the move with a hand bulb.

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SKU: 13-001 Categories: Real Race Seat Inserts, Race Seat Insert Kits

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A moulded racing shell is shaped to one lumbar curve and that is the curve you get. When the small of your back needs support in a different place, the seat does not move to meet you.

Real Race part 13-001 is a single-cell inflatable lumbar pad. A flat bladder sits behind the backrest cushion of the shell and is connected by a hose to a hand bulb that you can reach while belted in. Inflate slowly and the bladder presses a low, rounded curve into the exact depth you choose. The single cell inflates as one shape at one height, concentrated at the base of the lumbar. If you can point to one specific spot that aches after half an hour in the seat, this addresses it.

If the ache spreads across the whole of the lower back, not just at one concentrated point, the 3-cell pad covers more height with three stacked bladders. It is a few pounds dearer and the taller of the two pads, so if both look like candidates it is worth measuring the space behind your backrest cushion before deciding.

Fitting on both pads follows the same method. On most moulded shells the backrest cushion is velcro-held. Peel it off, lay the pad flat on the bare shell, press the cushion back over it, and route the hose out at the side where your hand falls, away from the harness slots. No part of the shell is drilled or cut, and it removes in seconds.

Before ordering, confirm that the backrest trim on your seat is velcro-held rather than bonded or stapled to the shell. On bonded or stapled trim there is no gap behind the cushion to work with. Tell us which seat you have and we will check. Also measure the flat area behind the cushion, because shell dimensions vary.

If the car runs under a competition regulation that specifies the seat, check with your club or scrutineer first. For road and track day use it is treated as a cushion change. Lead time on Real Race lumbar pads is typically 3 to 5 working days from order. Browse the full Real Race seat insert range. Related: Real Race 3 Cell Inflatable Lumbar Pad, Real Race Spacer Fabric Covering.

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Brand	Real Race Seat Inserts

Seat insert kit and cushion guide

These are the two ways to change how a seat fits after you have bought it. A cushion changes your height in the shell. An insert kit moulds the shell to your body. They solve different problems.

Which one do you need

If the seat fits but you sit too low or too high, you want a cushion. If the seat is the right size but you move around in it, or it is a size too big and you want it to hold you properly, you want an insert kit.

Seat cushions

Sold as low, medium and high, and the name is the cushion thickness rather than anything about the seat. It is the cheapest way to fix a driving position that is nearly right.

Type	What it does	Who it suits
Low cushion	Drops you as far into the shell as it goes	Tall drivers, and anyone short of helmet clearance
Medium cushion	The standard	Most drivers, most cars
High cushion	Lifts you up in the shell	Shorter drivers, and better vision over the bonnet

Check headroom before you go upA high cushion lifts you toward the roof, and in a car with a cage and a helmet that is exactly where you have least room. If you are close, measure before you order. Going the other way, a low cushion is the first thing to try if your helmet is touching.

Most of our cushions are made for a specific seat, currently the Mirco Classic, GT, RS1, RS2, RS7, RTS-2 and RTX-7. Check the compatibility on the product, because a cushion cut for a different shell will not sit right.

Seat insert kits

An insert kit is expanding foam and a bag. You sit in the seat, the foam expands around you, and it sets to the shape of your body. It is what single seater and rally teams use to make one shell fit one driver properly, and it is the answer when a seat is a size too big.

Sold for	Litre size	What it suits
Small drivers	30 to 40 litre	A slim driver in a standard shell, or filling a small gap
Medium and small drivers	40 to 50 litre	The usual starting point
Large and medium drivers	50 to 70 litre	More material, for a bigger gap or a deeper shell

The litre figure is the volume of foam in the kit, not a measurement of you or of the seat. More litres fills a bigger gap. If you are between two, the larger kit gives you room to get it right, and you can trim the result.

You get one attemptThe foam sets once. Read the instructions properly, have someone to help you, and be dressed exactly as you will drive, in your suit, with your helmet and your head restraint on and the harness done up. Any layer you leave off is a gap you will feel every time you get in afterwards.

FIA 3795:1992

Six of our insert kits carry FIA 3795:1992, which is the standard for the foam itself. If you are running in a championship that requires an approved insert, check for it on the product. The rest are for road, track day and club use where no approval is required.

A note on sizing up and padding out

If you are between two seat sizes, our advice on the bucket seat guide is to take the wider one. An insert kit is what makes that advice work. A seat that grips your hips cannot be made bigger, but a seat that is slightly loose can be made to fit you exactly, and it will be more comfortable than either the smaller seat or the loose one.

Not sure which fixes your problem?Tell us the seat, what is wrong with how it fits, and your height. Sitting too low, sliding about and being pinched at the hips all have different answers and it is worth getting the right one. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

All figures read from our own product data across the insert kit and cushion categories, checked 2 August 2026.

Availability

We stock a wide range of the Real Race lumbar support pump up cushions in various sizes. These can be made available for dispatch within 24 hours.

Specicalist components: Various materials and specialist components are directly sourced from the manufacturer to order. This direct delivery method means that most in stock parts are delivered within an estimated 7-10 days.

Need them fast? Please contact us in advance to check our stock and product availability. we may be able to dispatch them within a shorter lead time. Speak to us in advance to find out how we can assist.

Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: A Complete Guide to Lumbar Support Pads for Bucket Seats, and Real Race Seat Insert Kits Arrive In-Store For 2026. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.

Will I fit in this seat?
Send us your height and waist size and we will confirm the fit. The paper dimensions only tell half the story, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so you get the honest answer rather than a guess from a chart.

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.

In-store displays:

We have a premium range of over 125 seats from brands including: Bimarco, Cobra, Corbeau, Sparco, OMP, Recaro, GP-Race, and Bride to name just a few brands we work with.

Alongside this, we also stock and display HANS devices, harnesses, race-wear, race-suits, FIA helmets and various other safety equipment. If you are looking to visit us to see and try any particular seat or product, please contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to help.

In-Store appointments:

Due to the specialist nature of our services, we do ask that you please contact us in advance to book an appointment. We have multiple slots available each day including selected availability at the weekend.

Working by appointment allows us to dedicate our time with you and provide a personal and professional service. We’ll always ensure you leave with the right equipment for your needs.

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Fast delivery lead times:

If you require fast delivery, please contact us in advance of ordering and we’ll happily check stock allocation and availability for you. We carry a large amount of stock at our showroom and across multiple distribution hubs. This allows us to provide immediate dispatch across a huge number of brands from Corbeau and Cobra through to Sparco and OMP. (Does not apply to all items)

Due to the niche market we work in, some products are custom hand made to order, or special order from manufacturers like PCI Racing and Planted Technology. If you want to know how fast a product will be dispatched. Simply drop us a message through our Contact us form.

Addtional lead time notes:

Quick dispatch: Stocked products are dispatched within 24-48 hours with Parcel Force.
Sparco roll cages: We can only deliver these to a registered (LTD) company address.
In-store collection: Please contact us in advance to book an in-store collection appointment.

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