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Time to spend wisely on your mini, so take your pick from our special product selection.

Prices correct as of time of publication in the magazine. For up-to-date prices and offers, please contact the supplier direct.

Sparco
	This Bucket Seat and Harness package from Lohen is intended for the track-day enthusiast as a quick, bolt-on solution. Brackets supplied are MINI specific and bolt into the floor without compromising the interior of the car. This means that for those who don't want their racing seats to be a permanent addition to their MINI there's the option to return back to standard seats. With just basic tools, this whole process can take as little as 20 minutes. In this package you'll find everything you'll need to install a Sparco Evo race seat, including Lohen's own side mounts and rear brackets, plus a set of Willans four-point, 3in harnesses. This package is suitable for most first generation MINIs including the One, Cooper, Cooper S and One D. Expect to pay £560 per seat. So for everything you'll need to get your MINI kitted out with some great racing seats (and the option of easily switching back to your original seats) get in touch with Lohen by calling 01785 859999.
Lohen 01785 859999 www.lohen.co.uk

Recaro
	Recaro claim that the Sportster CS is the ultimate sport seat, developed for those who do not want to compromise on functionality or comfort. We reckon Recaro could be onto something with these latest seats that are sure to please motorsport MINI enthusiasts. The reclining race shell is a hybrid construction made from steel and polymer materials including carbon, Kevlar and GRP. Though these seats use a complex blend of materials the design is relatively simple: the backrest and headrest is all one piece and because the headrest is fully upholstered and the back rest includes well-defined side bolsters these seats offer maximum support exactly where you need it. These Recaro seats are available in a variety of colour/material options, from the basic Nardo Black and Artista Black to Ambla Leather Black and a number of Dinamica Suede colour choices. Recaro Sportster CS seats are available from Demon Tweeks, and you can expect to pay around £750 each. So if you're looking to invest in some of the best seats available for your MINI visit www.demon-tweeks.co.uk to order yours.
Demon Tweeks 01978 664555 www.demon-tweeks.co.uk

Cobra
	If money is no object then take a look at Cobra's latest Sakura Technology racing seats. These fixed-back carbon seats take the best of the Imola and the Evolution range to make what Cobra claim to be the perfect all round motorsport perch. Be warned though, these Cobra seats cost upwards of £1,000, but you'll definitely be getting your money's worth! Suzuka Technology seats feature a full composite lightweight shell, which means that each seat only weighs between 8.0-8.5kg. Apart from being incredibly light these Cobra seats are considered by many professionals to provide the ideal position for full access to driving controls. They also offer maximum side impact protection for the upper and lower body. Cobra Suzuka Technology seats are upholstered as standard in high quality Rock fabric and are also available in a GT width option. Vecchio Engineering is currently selling these seats for the all-inclusive price of £1,200 each. So for the perfect competition seat for your MINI call Vecchio on 01234 343000.
Vecchio Engineering 01234 343000 www.vecchio.co.uk

Corbeau
	If you're looking for a pair of stylish and comfortable sports seats then check out these Corbeau Boss recliners from a company called Sports Seats 4 U. They feature a dual sided recline mechanism (allowing them to tilt both back and forward) and are padded with high-density foam for superior comfort. Plus they're finished in Corbeau's 'raven' fabric for a fantastic look too! Corbeau Boss reclining sports seats are available in black with a number of colour options for the centre backrest, seat and side bolsters. Sports Seats 4 U also stock these seats in all leather (this extravagant extra will set you back a further £800 on the price listed below). Sports seats 4 U is currently offering readers over a £100 saving on the retail price for this pair of Boss reclining seats, priced now at just £427.20. So if you reckon that two is better than one as far as your race seats go then visit www.sportsseats4u.co.uk for more information.
Sport Seats 4 U 0115 846 2092 www.sportsseats4u.co.uk

OMP
	OMP offer a complete line of seats engineered to meet the demands of almost any competition. This brand is famed for being fitted to vehicles which have raced successfully in almost every motorsport series from the World Rally to the GT Championships. The distinctive looking Grip seat is one of OMP's latest additions for 2009: fully FIA approved and manufactured from fibreglass, this seat is ultra lightweight and ideal for your MINI's track day needs. As the name implies OMP Grip seats have been engineered to hold you in place - doing so with sophisticated anti-slip material and generously sized side bolsters, but they will also keep you perfectly positioned in comfort thanks to the option to adjust the leg support cushions. These Grip seats are priced at £368 each from authorised OMP dealers Yates & Bloomfield and are available in a choice of three colours; black, blue and red. For more information on the excellent range of OMP seats, visit www.ybracing.co.uk.
Yates & Bloomfield www.ybracing.co.uk

Prices correct as of time of publication in the magazine. For up-to-date prices and offers, please contact the supplier direct.

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