These are fine if you need low profile brackets. With an OMP seat, i am in the top hole on the front and second to top on the back, and the seat has insufficient recline for my desired position.
I appreciate that you make a bracket for a very old car! I used the bracket with cobra side plates and cobra nogaro seat. I am running a slider on the driver side.
I do wish the bracket was about an inch lower. The platform is about two inches high. I can’t get the seat as low as I would like and I am not even tall.
I am going to try to get the seat padding lower or I will have to take the bracket out and cut the feet down to get it lower.
I appreciate the excellent customer service. Everyone I spoke to was friendly and helpful.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you appreciate the product and our customer service. We'll look into your suggestion about lowering the seat bracket, although it may not be possible to lower it and still be able to install the seat mounting bolts.
If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out!
Thank you!
I placed an order for this bracket and misunderstood the listing. I was frustrated when it arrived and initiated a return. Planted reached out to me and offered to make a custom bracket imediatly. The new bracket was delivered quickly and solved my issue. Planted has the best customer service I've recieved in a long time and the quality of my bracket is amazing. I recommend their brackets and I will be back for future needs. Thanks Planted, you guys nailed it!
Hi Vincent,
Sorry to hear you didn't like the position of our seat bracket! From your description it sounds like you are referring to the fact that the seat is not centered on the steering wheel. Instead it is shifted toward the door.
This is actually not a design flaw of our seat bracket. The OEM Z3 driver seat is also not centered on the steering wheel. BMW seats are often slightly offset from the steering wheel to optimize space for pedals and drivetrain components within the cabin, a common ergonomic design choice in many performance vehicles. This intentional 'cocked' or angled position maximizes legroom on the right side and ensures space for the transmission tunnel.
Common Reasons for the Offset:
Pedal Clearance: The transmission tunnel frequently crowds the pedal box, pushing the brake and gas pedals slightly to the left.
Drivetrain Constraints: Components behind the dash may dictate a slight angle for the steering column to fit, leaving it not perfectly aligned with the center of the seat.
Ergonomic Design: Many BMW models feature a 'pedal-and-seat' design that is slightly twisted toward the center console to improve driving comfort over long distances.
LHD vs RHD Compromise: Designing one chassis for both Left-Hand Drive (LHD) and Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles can result in compromise, leading to minor misalignment.
While some owners find this design initially uncomfortable, others report that it becomes natural, or note that it's a common 'feature' in other luxury performance cars.
We designed our Z3 seat bracket to sit very close to the transmission tunnel to allow an aftermarket seat to be as centered as possible. However, how centered the seat can be depends on how wide the aftermarket seat is and the posiiton of the wheel compared to the transmission tunnel. If the seat is installed as close to the transmission tunnel as possible, and it still not centered, the only way to center it would be to modify the seat or the transmission tunnel, to allow the seat to be moved toward the center of the car.
We would love to make a seat bracket that allows an aftermarket seat to be centered on the wheel, but unfortunately we are limited by the physical space constraints in the vehicle.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions or concerns please let us know.
Thank you!
Very nice product. Hard to find aftermarket items like this for my 67 Cutlass. Sire you can find universal, but those require modification to make work. These fit in place perfectly. GREAT JOB Planted!!!!!
Amazing quality product that fits with zero modification. I wish they offered an aluminum one because these are fairly heavy. But zero complaints!
I already purchased the driver side bracket and the quality was excellent and so was the fitment. So naturally I ordered the passenger side soon after. Everything was bolted in and down without any issues. I’m truly happy and impressed with their products and recommend Planted to anyone looking to install aftermarket seats in their vehicle.
Great quality, but the holes dont line up to the Rennline Recaro Sliders. I had to drill out the holes. Such a pain to install on my 997.1
I purchased this bracket for a 1999 honda accord ex 2.3l which is insanely hard to find seat brackets for, everything mounted up great it did a really good job of lowering my seat to the chassis, I lost approximately 2-3 inches of height. Will buy the passenger side through these guys next
ive bought these twice now for two different VW Corrado's. Never any fitment issues and install is just as you would expect. No news is good news and its one less part I have to worry about.
Item looked well made and well packaged when it arrived. I fitted the brackets to some Recaro LS-C seats. The fitment in the car was very easy - mounting point at the front for the slider pin and tabs for the seat sliders. First attempt took some trial and error on my part to make sure I'd adjusted the tabs correctly to allow both to slide easily down the rail tracks. Seat height with the brackets installed as as per OEM height - I had read some forum posts previously with some concerns but they were unfounded. I am also using Recaro double locking sliders to mount the seat to the bracket, even with those there is no height issue with headliner clearance and I'm 6ft. Overall an extremely well made and fitting seat bracket. For seatbelt mounting I used a high tensile 6/17 UNF bolt at 3/4" length, washers and a high tensile nyloc half nut to allow for clearance, with a universal 250mm wire seatbelt receiver.
I am in the process of obtaining my racing license, and needed to buy all my gear to be safe and successful on the track. I came in and Dan pretty much helped me pick out all pieces and fully explained all the details about the equipment and what would best suit my needs. It was a great experience, and would shop again with them for my automotive needs!
Customer service was excellent! Reached out through the website to see if they had anything that might fit my 2012 Porsche Panamera as there was nothing listed on the website, but thought would at least give it a try since they had applications for other Porsche models. Jeff got back to me and asked if I could send some pictures with measurements of the mounting holes. I did, and Jeff informed me they had a bracket that would work! I purchased the brackets that night, they got to my house in a couple days and fit perfectly.
Big shout out to Jeff! He could have easily responded to my email with, "we don't have anything for a Panamera" but he didn't. Jeff went above and beyond to see if there was a solution. Very happy with my purchase and experience with Planted Technology! I would recommend them to anyone.
Nick Potter
Perfect for my retrofit 2025 typeR seats in a 2011 accord coupe
I had a great experience with Planted Technology and wanted to specifically call out Jeff Reiss for his help.
I needed a custom solution to lower my seat position to gain some additional headroom in my Land Cruiser. Jeff worked with me to create a custom bracket, and the result was absolutely perfect. The fit and finish are excellent and the seat position is exactly where it needed to be.
For reference, I’m running a Scheel-Mann Vario XXL seat and the bracket gives me just the right amount of headroom while still feeling solid and well engineered.
Jeff was incredibly responsive and easy to work with throughout the process. It’s always refreshing to work with a company that is willing to collaborate on a custom solution and stand behind their products.
Highly recommend Planted Technology if you’re looking for quality seat brackets or custom mounting solutions.
Super high quality impressed and fits perfect
Great company, solid product with fast shipping! I originally ordered the wrong bracket and Paul was able to help me swap that out for the correct one quickly and professionally. I appreciate you guys working with me after I messed up! Will 100% be buying from planted again in the future! Thanks again!
Insanely impressed with the customer service offered at 425 as well as the attention to detail. Judson was super helpful when I came in asking about seats for my car. Since then I come to them for any questions I have about gear. Highly recommend coming in and seeing their shop as well. It’s like a Toys-R-Us for adults!
Paul and Dan were very helpful in laying out the seat options (and more) for our Miata. Will be our one stop shop for all things racing moving forward!
Great staff, good selection. Drove an hour and a half to support a local business versus ordering online... Definitely not regretting making a decision to support a local business.
Had a great experience at 425 Motorsports! They were able to get me in on super short notice, and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. Paul was extremely helpful and knowledgeable—he gave me a clear breakdown of everything and made sure I felt informed and comfortable throughout the process. Big thanks to Noah as well for the high-quality work—everything turned out great. I’ll definitely be coming back for any future work and highly recommend this place to anyone!
Very helpful. Very friendly. Zero snobbish-ness or pretentious attitude. Both people I've met behind the desk have been great.
Very pleased with my experience. Was trying to track down some parts that have been hard to get. At first things didn't seem like they'd pan out as 425 was also out of stock, but the gentlemen who helped me (maybe Paul..?) worked some magic and not only found the 2 parts I was looking for, but rushed them out same day. Will be back!
425 helped me out a ton ordering the seats and belts for my Lexus rally car. They had an enormous collection of seats in store so I was able to actually sit in everything I was considering and make the best choice. Judson helped me out a ton with getting everything ordered, and shipped out to the builder. Would absolutely order through them again.
This is the place to go before you hit the track...or once you get addicted to track driving but decide it's cool to not die while doing it. They have a great selection of safety gear, apparel and a huge selection of racing seats.
Well stocked shop with an awesome team. Thank you for the recommendation help !
Super nice staff. Was willing and helpful with all my questions and needs. I ended up returning something and had it exchanged through the mail with no questions or qualms. Thanks again!
This place is awesome! Dan was amazing with his customer service. We needed a race suit to use for a television Commerical and they advised me on the most cost effective option for the look I was trying to achieve. They didn’t try to sell me the most expensive option to make a quick buck. I really appreciate the integrity and they will always be my 1st choice when I need anything motorsports related. Thanks guy!!!
I had my 2016 Nissan 370Z worked on at 425 Motorsports, and it was a fantastic experience. On April 28, 2025, Mitch installed Z1 long tube intake and a Z1 oil cooler for me. A couple of weeks later, the car is running great with no issues or leaks.
I definitely recommend them for custom work, and I plan to bring my future cars here as well. I really appreciate the whole team, especially Judson at the front desk. Thank you!
I contacted Planted multiple times with different questions about seat mounts for various cars and have been pleased with them each time.
They respond quickly, drawing deep from their vast knowledge to share technical information that will get my project cars rolling again. They communicate clearly and are very friendly and respectful.
Their seat brackets are sturdy and show no signs of fatigue. Their pricing has remained affordable over the years, too.
This company is a treasure. I highly recommend them because I know you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you!!!
Unmatched customer service and quality product and they ship to Australia which saved the day for me. Very impressed and would absolutely use them again.
Judson Hally (and the whole 425 team) is absolutely the epitome of outstanding customer service and incredible technical knowledge. Great place for race safety equipment and track day needs!
I’ve been working with 425 motorsports for over a year now. At first I just wanted them to install a bunch of parts for me to save time, but now I’m planning to do custom work with them. The crew is knowledgeable and if you have an idea that’s possible they can help figure it out with you. Highly recommended!
Probably the best retail experience I’ve ever had. Super helpful and actually have things in stock.
Judson is the man. I came in looking for a hans/fhr and was given a multitude of options, many of which were cheaper than my initial choice. After some trial and error we were able to nail down the right hans model that would be comfortable for me. Would 100% recommend coming here if you're looking for a personal experience
I'd asked a question about a product online. Probably the quickest response ever. Also placed an order and received a shipment notification in about an hour. Nice job guys.
Great company to deal with. Brackets are made to order, and customer service is beyond expectations. Dealt with Jeff regarding the order and sorting out some troubles due to me ordering through a parent company on eBay. Nonetheless Jeff took care of the situation and provided accurate information. Thanks again!
Great staff. Paul helped out pick the perfect helmet in my budget.
Dealt with Jeff Weis to help me locate a seat bracket. Extremely detailed in his responses and higly knowledgable in this field. Strongly recommend speaking with him! 10 Stars if I could.
Judson and crew are simply the best to work with. 10/10 recommend 425 and Judson
Great shop to get anything done regarding racing! Judson and the 425 Motorsports team was able to help me with my racing seats installation. They took the time out of their busy schedule to squeeze my car in for my Recaro seat install and my HKS engine brace install as well. I am very happy with how everything turned out. 425 Motorsports have very knowledgeable staff members and they are happy to help their customers out in any way possible. I would go back to them again next time! They definitely gained a repeat customer.