Sparco ADV-SCX Tall Carbon Motorsport Bucket Seat

Name: Sparco ADV-SCX Tall Carbon Motorsport Bucket Seat
Brand: Sparco Seats
SKU: 00805ZNR
Price: 4387.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£5,264.40 Incl. VAT£4,387.00 Excl. VAT

FIA 8862-2009-homologated seat. The showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call with your height and waist for the honest fit answer.

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SKU: 00805ZNR Categories: Sparco FIA Racing Bucket Seats, Head Restraint Bucket Seats, Motorsport And FIA Racing Bucket Seats, Motorsport seats with 10 year Homologation, Super Carbon Motorsport Seats

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The Sparco ADV-SCX in the tall H shell. Part number 00805ZNR.

This is the top of Sparco’s competition seat range and it carries FIA 8862-2009, which is the advanced seat standard used in professional GT and prototype racing rather than the 8855 standard most club seats are built to. That is what the price reflects. If you are choosing a seat for a club car, this is not the one, and we will happily point you at something sensible instead.

What the H shell is for

The H is 80mm taller than the standard ADV-SCX. Tall drivers in a seat with a built in head restraint have a specific problem: the head area is fixed by the shell, and if the shell is too short the restraint sits across your neck rather than around your head. Raising the whole shell fixes that properly rather than by packing the base.

The dimensions

Sparco publish this shell as 1010mm tall and 630mm wide. Their full set across the A to F measuring points is 630mm, 660mm, 470mm, 465mm, 1010mm and 530mm. If you are working to a tight cockpit and need to know which letter falls where, ask us and we will send you Sparco’s diagram rather than have you guess from a photograph.

On weight, Sparco quote 11.2kg for the Super Carbon shell, and the Ultralight edition saves roughly 3kg on top of that. Tell us which build you are looking at and we will confirm the figure for the exact seat before it ships.

Construction

Carbon, with a higher proportion of pure carbon than the ADV-SC below it, which is where the weight saving comes from. Less resin in the autoclave leaves more carbon in the shell. There is lateral impact absorbing material at the body contact points, high side bolsters, reinforced wear patches on the seat edges, and a built in head restraint that limits lateral head movement in an impact.

Fixed back, side mount, head and neck restraint friendly. Black only. The homologation runs ten years from purchase.

The seats are handed, so choose RHD driver or passenger side. Seat only. Talk to us about mounts, because at this level the installation matters as much as the seat.

Additional information

Weight	11.2 kg
Brand	Sparco Seats
Brackets included	Seat only
Fixing Type	Side mount
Mechanism Type	Fixed Back Seats
Protection Type	With head support
Sport Seat Position	RHD Driver Side, RHD Passenger Side
Approval	FIA 8862-2009
Construction	Carbon Fibre seats
Product Colour	Black
Stitching Colour	Black Stitching
HANS Compatibility	HANS Friendly

Sparco seat size guide

Sparco give every shell a size letter, S to XL, and publish the weights. The letter tells you more than the model name does.

How Sparco size their seats

Sparco’s own rule for the Evo family is the clearest in the trade: Evo S up to a 32 inch waist, Evo to 34, Evo L to 36 and Evo XL for 38 and above. The rest of the range follows the same letters. A Circuit QRT is an M, the Circuit II is the L; the Grid Q is an XL; the Rev is S and M, the Rev II is L and XL; the Sprint is an M and the Sprint L an L.

QRT is Sparco’s resin transfer moulding, so a QRT shell is the lighter version of the same shape. The Master and Master Advanced are the newer 8855-2021 shells at 32 to 36 inch, and the ADV Prime is the 8862-2009 carbon seat for drivers over 6 ft.

Sparco sizes and weights

From Sparco’s 2019 dimension sheet. Weight is the complete seat, plus or minus 10 percent.

Model	Sparco size	Shell	Weight
Circuit QRT	M	QRT fibreglass	8.5 kg
Circuit II QRT	L	QRT fibreglass	8.7 kg
Evo QRT	M	QRT fibreglass	7.0 kg
Evo II QRT (Evo L)	L	QRT fibreglass	7.8 kg
Grid Q	XL	QRT fibreglass	6.5 kg
QRT-R (Sky)	M	QRT fibreglass	7.8 kg
QRT-C	L	QRT carbon	6.4 kg
QRT Performance	L	QRT fibreglass	8.0 kg
Rev	S and M	Fibreglass	9.0 kg
Rev II	L and XL	Fibreglass	10.0 kg
Pro 2000 LF	M	Fibreglass	9.1 kg
Pro 2000 II LF	L	Fibreglass	8.9 kg
Pro ADV LF / Pro ADV TS	L	Fibreglass	11.6 / 9.2 kg
Pro ADV Carbon	L	Carbon	8.1 kg
ADV XT	L	Carbon	10.8 kg
ADV Elite	XL	Carbon	10.3 kg
ADV SC / ADV-SCX	L	Carbon	12.9 / 11.0 kg
ADV-SCX H	XL	Carbon	11.7 kg
Sprint	M	Steel tube	11.2 kg
Sprint L	L	Steel tube	13.9 kg
SPX	L	Carbon, road	20.0 kg
R100 / R333 / R600	L	Steel tube, reclining	14.0 / 15.5 / 15.6 kg

Which Sparco fits you

Model	Waist band	Driver height	Shell	Approval
Competition, FIA
Evo, Evo L, Evo XL (QRT, Sky, X Waterproof)	S to 32, Evo to 34, L to 36, XL 38 and over	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Circuit QRT	28 to 32	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Circuit II and Circuit II QRT	32 to 40	All heights	Carbon or fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Grid Q Sky	XL	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
QRT R Sky	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Rev QRT	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Pro ADV QRT	32 to 36	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Pro ADV carbon	32 to 36	All heights	Carbon	FIA 8855-1999
Pilot QRT	M	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Ultra	L	All heights	Carbon or fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Master, Master Advanced	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-2021
ADV Prime	32 to 36	Over 6 ft	Carbon	FIA 8862-2009
Sprint, Sprint Retro	32 to 36	All heights	Steel tube	FIA 8855-1999
Sprint Sky	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Steel tube	FIA 8855-1999
Sprint L	40 to 42	All heights	Steel tube	FIA 8855-1999
Road and track
QRT Performance, Stradale Performance	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	Road and track
SPR	All sizes	All heights	Fibreglass	Road and track
Rev QRT Sim	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	Sim racing
Reclining
GT, GT Houndstooth	32 to 38	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
R100, R100 Diamond, R100 Martini	32 to 38	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
R333, R500, R500 Sky	32 to 38	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
SPX	32 to 38	All heights	Carbon	Road and track

Sprint L is the wide oneThe Sprint L is the widest FIA seat we stock at 40 to 42 inch. Nothing else in the Sparco range goes past a 40.

Measure yourself first

Four numbers decide whether a seat fits. Take them in the clothes you drive in, and write them down before you compare models.

AWaistAround your natural waist, not your trouser size. Trouser sizes usually run an inch or two under the real figure, and the waist bands on our product pages use the real one.

BSeated hip widthSit on a hard chair with your feet flat and measure straight across the widest point of your hips with a rule or a straight edge, not a tape that follows the curve. This is the number that decides whether a fixed shell is tight.

CShouldersStraight across the back at the widest point. Fixed back seats hold you here, so a shell that is narrow at the shoulders is uncomfortable long before it is unsafe.

DHeight and torsoYour height, and if you are over 6 ft whether that is mostly leg or mostly body. A long body needs a taller shell with the head support set higher.

Before you order

Check the car, not only the driver. Transmission tunnels, door cards and B pillars are what stop a wide shell going in. Our seat mounting and fixing points guide covers what to measure.
Side mount and base mount shells are not interchangeable. Which one you need depends on the car and the subframe, so pick the brackets at the same time as the seat.
If you run a HANS or plan to, filter on HANS friendly. The shoulder openings are cut to clear the collar.
FIA seats carry an expiry date on the homologation label. Check what your championship accepts and how long the seat has left, particularly on discounted older stock.

Send us your measurementsWaist, seated hip width, height and the car. We have fitted a lot of Sparco seats and will tell you honestly if the one you have picked is going to be tight. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Waist bands and heights are our product data, checked 6 September 2026. Size letters and weights are from Sparco’s 2019 dimension sheet; the Evo waist rule is Sparco’s own.

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.

Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8862-2009 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 is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. 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?
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.

Availability

Sparco stock arrives weekly

Sparco produce in batches and we receive Sparco products on a weekly basis, so the popular seats, harnesses and accessories are usually available for quick dispatch.

Less common models and colours are ordered in for you and take longer.

If you have a date

Tell us when you order and we will confirm the lead time up front rather than after the event. If it is on the shelf we will say so, and if it is coming in on the next delivery we will tell you when that is.

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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Klarna is available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Subject to status. Terms and conditions and late fees apply. Klarna Financial Services UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Full details at klarna.com/uk. Every way you can pay with us is on our payment and finance page, or call 0115 989 3488 and we will talk it through.

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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