Vauxhall Calibra bucket seat guide
1990 to 1997
Three fitting frames are confirmed for the Calibra: Sparco, Cobra and Corbeau. The Corbeau frame is locked to Corbeau seats, but the Sparco and Cobra frames open up a wide FIA range across the rest of this page.
No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Calibra in the catalogue. It is a less commonly caged car than something like the Astra, so if a cage is what you need, ask us and we will check what is available or possible.
- Sparco direct fit subframe, £86.68, confirmed for the Calibra
- Cobra direct fit subframe, £231.66, also confirmed
- Corbeau direct fit subframe, £245, Corbeau seats only
- No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Calibra. Ask us if you need one
- The Corbeau Pro Series X System 1 at £732.00 and the Sparco QRT-R at £652.80 sit at the top of the bucket seat range
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
Three fitting frames
Sparco confirm a direct fit subframe for the Calibra at £86.68. Cobra offer their own at £231.66. Corbeau make a frame too, at £245, but it is locked to Corbeau seats. Most bucket seats on this page are side mount, so a set of side mounts on top of the Sparco or Cobra frame is the usual route.
The fitting kit
Pick the Corbeau frame only if you are running a Corbeau seat.
- Sparco direct fit subframe, £86.68, Calibra
- Cobra direct fit subframe, £231.66, Calibra
- Corbeau direct fit subframe, £245, Corbeau seats only
- Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets, £90.00 fits Sparco, OMP, Cobra and Sabelt side-mount seats
- Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit, £40.80 fore-aft adjustment
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FIA competition bucket seats
Every FIA seat here carries 8855-1999 homologation. The Cobra Monaco Pro at £235 and the OMP TRS-X at £264.00 are the cheapest options. The OMP ARS-R at £513.60 covers a 36in to 38in waist. The Corbeau Pro Series X System 1 at £732.00 and the Sparco QRT-R at £652.80 sit at the top of the range.
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Reclining sport seats
The Auto Style Type AK and the Sparco R100 Vinyl at £235 are the entry point. The Sparco GT at £505.90, the Sparco R333 at £449.47 and the Cobra Daytona at £599.00 sit further up. The Cobra Misano Anniversary at £1,649.00 is the premium option, and two Corbeau pairs, the Sportline RRB and Sportline RRS, work out around half their pair price per seat.
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Our recommendationChoose the frame that matches your seat
The Corbeau frame only works with a Corbeau seat, so decide the brand first. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him your build and he will narrow the list.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the Calibra, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. With no cage currently confirmed for this car, a bolt-in harness bar or a fabricated anchor point is the usual route, since the standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday car, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
With no cage confirmed for this car, tell us what is behind the seats now and whether a head restraint is going in, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cages
No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Calibra in the catalogue. It is a less commonly caged platform than some of the more track-focused hatches of the same era. If you need one, ask us and we will check with the cage makers whether anything is planned or possible for this car.
What fits what
All seats below fit the Calibra on the frame that matches, with side mounts added where the mounting column says side mount. Where a cell says not listed, the manufacturer has not published that figure.
| Seat | Mounting | Approval | Driver height | Waist | HANS |
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| Competition bucket seats | |||||
| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| OMP TRS-X | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Over and under 6ft | 28" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| OMP ARS-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 36" to 38" | HANS friendly |
| Mirco GT 3D Fabric | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Mirco RS2 3D | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| OMP WRC-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Sparco Grid Q | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sparco QRT-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Reclining sport seats | |||||
| Auto Style Type AK | Base mount, 405mm x 280mm | Road and track | All heights | All sizes | Not listed |
| Sparco R100 Vinyl | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | Over and under 6ft | All sizes | Not listed |
| Sparco GT | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | Not listed |
| Sparco R333 | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | Not listed |
| Cobra Daytona | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm | Road and track | All heights | 32" to 38" | Not listed |
| Corbeau PSR, pair | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm or 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | All heights | 32" to 38" | Not listed |
Common questions
Which frame does the Calibra need?
The Sparco direct fit subframe at £86.68 or the Cobra direct fit subframe at £231.66 both work. Corbeau make one at £245, but it only pairs with Corbeau seats.
Is there a roll cage for the Calibra?
Not currently confirmed in the catalogue. Ask us and we will check with the cage makers whether anything is planned or possible for this car.
Which seat suits a wider driver?
The OMP ARS-R covers 36in to 38in waist, the widest listing on this page.
Which harness should I buy?
For FIA competition, the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245 both meet 8853-2016, and the TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 meets 8854-1998. For road and trackday use, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less but are not HANS compatible.
Can I use the standard rear seat belt mounts for the harness?
No. They are not rated for the loads a harness shoulder strap puts through them in an impact. With no cage confirmed for this car, a bolt-in harness bar or a fabricated anchor point is the usual route.
More help
If you want the frame confirmed against your seat, or want us to check whether a cage is available for the Calibra, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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