Cobra Seats – BMW M3 (E30) Direct Fit Subframes

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Information: Cobra subframes are made to fit Cobra seats directly into your BMW M3 (E30) car quickly and easily. We strongly recommend using these when possible for a solid and secured fitment.

The Cobra subframes listed will only fit with seats of the same brand. If the subframes are used with seats made by other manufacturers correct fitment can not be guaranteed.

These subframes will only fit base mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats. They will not fit side mounted seats without adaption bars or side mounts. Please check this when ordering.

  • This product is tailored price band D
  • For models from 1982>1990

Important: When ordering subframes separately to seats we will need to know what seats you are fitting them to so we can ensure fitment is correct. Please add this information to the comments box on check out.

Pricing: Product pricing is for 1 Cobra subframe, (fits 1 seat).

Photo: The image is for illustration purposes and may differ on delivery.

Cobra Seats: For more information regarding Cobra seats and their range of bucket seats, racing seats and reclining sport seats including delivery times, material and fabric options and manufacturer details please follow this link to our dedicated Cobra seat section.

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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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What's included?

Photos are for illustration: It is very important to point out that the main product photos are entirely for illustration only. With over 1000 different frames available for different vehicles and applications, the manufacturer images provided are entirely illustration. What you receive may differ from this image.

What will be in the box? There are several types of seat frames which may be supplied depending on the vehicle and application. You may receive 1 of the following 4 types. If you are using them with a certain seat, please contact us in advance for professional advice.

#1. A full replacement frame with a sliding runner and resisitor kit
#2. A full replacement frame with a sliding runner
#3. A full replacement frame only
#4. An adaption bracket kit

Additional seat belt brackets: Each seat frame can be used for a variety of applications including road car reclining seats throuh to Motorsport FIA seats. Seat belt brackets are not required in a range of application so manufacturers generally do not supply them with their frame kits. If you require seat belt brackets please contact us in advance  

NOT SUITABLE FOR OEM/FACTORY seats removed from other vehicles

Bolt point tolerances:

Please note that OMP, Sparco and various other brands have a +/- 10mm tolerance on the bolt point locations on each of their sub-frames. This means that when installing the equipment into your vehicle, you may find that one or more of the bolt points may need extending for a perfect fit.

This is normal and, when installed by a skilled professional, it may only add five minutes to the total installation time. A prime example is the OMP Renault Clio MK3 frames and the BMW E46 frames as two bolt points need extending by 5mm in 75% of installations.

Drilling of frames and equipment may be required to complete your installation.

Matching seats and frames:

There are over half a dozen different bolt patterns in the industry for base mounted seats. There are over 30 different bolt patterns for side mounted seats. Aftermarket frames from different brands will have different bolt location points. 

Seats and frames are not a direct fit between brands. Seat frames are also not suitabled for OEM seats (Fitted into a vehicle from the factory) Please ensure to contact us for professional advice before purchasing your seat frames. We will be able to provide you a recommendation as to which seat frame is right for which seat. 

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.

Compatible reclining seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of reclining seats compatible with this Cobra fitting kit.

All the seats we list below fit directly to your vehicle’s fitting kit with no modifications required. 

We’ve researched each frame and seat to ensure the bolt points match for easy fitment.

  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    From £782.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    From £499.17 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    From £1,374.17 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    From £1,290.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    From £515.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Corbeau Sportline Reclining Sport Seats

    From £1,070.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Le Mans Sport Seats

    From £515.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    £1,374.17 Excl. VAT Select options
  • Cobra Reclining Sport Seats

    £790.83 Excl. VAT Select options
  • Corbeau Sportline Reclining Sport Seats

    From £500.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Compatible bucket seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of base-mounted bucket seats compatible with this Cobra fitting kit. 

All the seats we list below fit directly to your vehicle’s fitting kit with no modifications required. 

We’ve researched each frame and seat to ensure the bolt points match for easy fitment.

  • Cobra Road And Track Seats

    From £220.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Bucket Seats

    From £279.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Bucket Seats

    From £295.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Bucket Seats

    From £249.17 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Road And Track Seats

    From £224.17 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Road And Track Seats

    From £220.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Bucket Seats

    From £235.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Compatible Classic seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of base-mounted classic seats compatible with this Cobra fitting kit. 

All the seats we list below fit directly to your vehicle’s fitting kit with no modifications required. 

We’ve researched each frame and seat to ensure the bolt points match for easy fitment.

  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    From £595.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    From £345.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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    From £265.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    From £290.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    From £340.83 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    From £545.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Classic Bucket Seats

    £382.50 Excl. VAT Select options

Compatible Roadster seats

We’re excited to bring you our selection of base-mounted Roadster seats compatible with this Cobra fitting kit. 

All the seats we list below fit directly to your vehicle’s fitting kit with no modifications required. 

We’ve researched each frame and seat to ensure the bolt points match for easy fitment.

  • Cobra Historic Roadster Bucket Seats

    From £468.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Roadster Bucket Seats

    From £257.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Roadster Bucket Seats

    From £257.50 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Cobra Historic Roadster Bucket Seats

    From £249.17 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Availability

Cobra seats are handcrafted in the UK. Each seat and product is lovingly created. On average, this takes around 4-6 weeks. (product specification depending) When ordering Cobra seats, you know you are getting a high-quality British product made to your specification. 

Need them faster? Cobra seats do not allow “queue jumping”. Orders are processed in a first come, first served basis. If you do have a deadline, track day, project or requirement. Please contact us in advance to check if the manufacturer can work with us, and you to meet your needs.Â