A Sparco direct fit sub-frame for the Fiat Tipo. Part number 00499002-1668.
The frame shares its base part number with the Tempra and the Alfa Romeo 155, which is not a coincidence: all three sit on the same Fiat floorpan. That is worth knowing because it widens the pool of people who have already worked out which seats fit, and we can usually tell you what has been run in a related car.
Fitment
Steel, on the 345mm by 271mm base mount pattern, bolting to the mounting points already in the floor. That spacing takes Sparco, OMP and Corbeau base mount seats. The old same brand only claim across this range was never right.
A side mount competition shell needs side mounts or adaption bars fitted over the frame.
Ordering
One frame per seat, handed between RHD driver and RHD passenger. Order twice for both sides.
Tell us the seat when you order and we will confirm the pairing before dispatch. Frames in this range are either complete replacements or adaption bars, decided by the car, and the photograph is illustrative.
Check the floor around the mounting points before you commit to the spend.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Fiat Tipo, including our fitting guide. 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 Fiat Tipo. 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?
It takes seats drilled 345mm x 271mm (the Sparco and OMP seat pattern). 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 Sparco frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Base mount or side mount, and does it matter?
This is a base-mount frame: the seat bolts down through its base, the simpler stack that suits seats with a flat bottom and keeps the install low-fuss. Our guide on base mount versus side mount explains the whole fitting stack.
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.
