MINI Cooper S JCW R53 MINA Fast Road Trackday Vinyl Bucket Seats 02-08

Vehicle-Specific Barbarian Racing Seat Package for MINI Cooper S/JCW R53 02-08

About the MINI R53 Cooper S / JCW Fitment

The R53 is a popular fast-road and track MINI, and a more supportive seat works particularly well with the car’s compact, responsive chassis. The Barbarian package supplies the chosen seat together with the MINI-specific mounting arrangement as one complete setup.

Cabin and installation notes: Seat width needs careful consideration in the R53, especially with wider shells. Check tunnel, door and B-pillar clearance. Fixed-back seats suit more focused builds, while reclining seats are more practical if rear-seat access remains important.

Vehicle Fitment

• Manufacturer: MINI
• Model: Cooper S/JCW
• Chassis: R53
• Production years: 02-08

Seat Model and Specification

MINA Easy-Clean Fixed-Back Fibreglass Bucket Seat

The Barbarian Racing MINA uses the same compact proportions as the ASCARI and DRUID, but swaps the fabric-style trim for black vinyl. That makes it particularly useful in track, drift, off-road and workshop-built cars where dirt, dust or muddy clothing are part of normal use and an easy-wipe surface is valuable.

Why choose the MINA? Choose it when you want a narrow 26"-34" fixed-back seat but durability and cleaning matter more than the softer appearance of suedette or brushed felt. It is especially well suited to functional motorsport-style interiors.

Seat Specification

• Construction: Fibreglass
• Mounting: Side mount
• Back type: Fixed
• Trim: Black vinyl
• Recommended waist: 26"-34"
• 5/6-point harness aperture: Yes

Dimensions

• Rear cushion: 30cm
• Front cushion: 37cm
• Cushion depth: 44cm
• Maximum lower width: 46.5cm
• Shoulder width: 49.5cm
• Maximum upper width: 57cm
• Height without base: 87cm

Fit check: The shell is compact, but always compare the 46.5cm lower width and 57cm upper width with the available cabin space.