Vauxhall Corsa C bucket seat guide
2000 to 2006
Two fitting frames are confirmed for the Corsa C, one from Sparco and one from Corbeau, and Custom Cages and Safety Devices both build roll cages specifically for this shell, from a budget rear cage to a full competition kit.
The Corbeau frame is locked to Corbeau seats. The Sparco frame works more broadly across the rest of this page.
- Sparco direct fit subframe, £90.60, confirmed for the Corsa C
- Corbeau direct fit subframe, £245, Corbeau seats only
- Custom Cages build both a CDS and a T45 kit specifically for the Corsa C
- Safety Devices offer a Bolt-In Rear cage at £518.40 and a full 6 Point Bolt-In at £897.60
- The OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass at £707.96 and the Cobra Imola Pro-Fit at £624.00 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
Two fitting frames
Sparco confirm a direct fit subframe for the Corsa C at £90.60. Corbeau make their own at £245, locked to Corbeau seats. Both bolt to the factory floor mounting points. Most bucket seats on this page are side mount, so a set of side mounts on top of either frame is the usual route.
The fitting kit
Pick the Corbeau frame only if you are running a Corbeau seat.
- Sparco direct fit subframe, £90.60, Corsa C
- 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
- Sparco Sliding Runner Kit, £41.94 per seat, 345mm x 271mm bolt pattern
- Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit, £40.80 alternative runner option
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FIA competition bucket seats
The Cobra Monaco Pro at £235 and the Sparco Sprint at £252.00 are the cheapest FIA shells. The OMP Champ-R at £381.60 the Mirco GT 3D Fabric at £324 and the Mirco RS2 Velour at £426.00 sit in the middle. The Sparco Grid Q at £438.00 the Cobra Imola Pro-Fit at £624.00 the Sparco Evo L QRT at £612.00 and the OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass at £707.96 sit toward the top. The Motordrive Club Pro at £474.00 is a road and track rated alternative.
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Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 and R100 Vinyl at £235 are the entry point. The Sparco R500 Sky and R500 Fabric sit around £275 to £290. Three Corbeau pairs, the SVR Vinyl, Sportline RRS and Sportline RRB, work out around half their pair price per seat, and the Corbeau PSR at £558.00 is the cheapest pair on this page.
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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 Corsa C, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. The standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads, so one of the cages below, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed.
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
Tell us whether the car is caged, 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
Custom Cages build both a Multipoint CDS kit at £1,311.00 and a Multipoint T45 kit at £1,818.30 specifically for the Corsa C. Safety Devices offer a Bolt-In Rear cage at £518.40 for harness anchors without the full intrusion of a competition cage, and a full 6 Point Bolt-In at £897.60.
If competing, check the specification against your class regulations before ordering, and keep the sign-off paperwork with the logbook. Pad any tube within reach of a helmet, and tell your insurer, because a cage is a notifiable modification.
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What fits what
All seats below fit the Corsa C on either frame, 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 |
| Sparco Sprint | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| OMP Champ-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Mirco GT 3D Fabric | 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 |
| Cobra Imola Pro-Fit | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | All heights | 28" to 32" | HANS friendly |
| Sparco Evo L QRT | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Not listed | Not listed | HANS friendly |
| OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | Under 6ft | 32" to 36" | HANS friendly |
| Reclining sport seats | |||||
| Sparco R100 | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | Over and under 6ft | All sizes | Not listed |
| Sparco R500 Sky | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | All heights | 32" to 38" | Not listed |
| Corbeau SVR Vinyl, pair | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm or 345mm x 271mm | 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 Corsa C need?
The Sparco direct fit subframe at £90.60 is the general option. Corbeau make one at £245, but it only works with Corbeau seats.
Which cage should I choose?
The Safety Devices Bolt-In Rear cage at £518.40 suits harness anchors on a budget. Custom Cages offer a fuller CDS at £1,311.00 and a T45 at £1,818.30 for a more serious build.
Which seat suits a narrower driver?
The Cobra Imola Pro-Fit is listed for a 28in to 32in waist, narrower than most seats 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. One of the cages above, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed instead.
More help
If your car turns out to be the earlier Corsa B, that generation has its own guide with a different confirmed frame. If you want the frame confirmed against your seat, or a cage checked against your class regulations, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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