MINI Cooper S R52 INDY Fast Road Trackday Suedette Reclining Seats 02-08

Vehicle-Specific Barbarian Racing Seat Package for MINI Cooper S R52 02-08

About the MINI R52 Cooper S Fitment

The R52 Cooper S combines the compact first-generation MINI chassis with an open-top body, making seating position and upper-seat clearance particularly important. A well-sized performance seat can improve support while keeping the driving position usable on the road.

Cabin and installation notes: Check lower width against the tunnel and door, and pay particular attention to upper-seat and head-restraint clearance around the convertible interior and roof mechanism. A reclining seat is generally the more flexible option where everyday access and adjustment matter.

Vehicle Fitment

• Manufacturer: MINI
• Model: Cooper S
• Chassis: R52
• Production years: 02-08

Seat Model and Specification

INDY Suedette Reclining Performance Seat

The Barbarian Racing INDY is the most understated premium-feel option in the reclining range. It combines the everyday convenience of backrest adjustment and forward-fold access with black suedette upholstery for a softer, more refined appearance than the performance-weave RIGA, KEHALA and YAS.

Why choose the INDY? It is aimed at road and fast-road builds where the seat still needs to be practical but the interior finish matters. Its dimensions are shared with the other reclining models, so choosing the INDY is primarily about the black suedette trim rather than a change in fit.

Seat Specification

• Construction: Steel frame
• Mounting: Base mount
• Back type: Reclining
• Trim: Black suedette
• Recommended waist: 26"-36"
• 5/6-point harness aperture: No

Dimensions

• Rear cushion: 31cm
• Front cushion: 36cm
• Cushion depth: 52cm
• Maximum lower width: 51cm
• Shoulder width: 55cm
• Maximum upper width: 57cm
• Height without base: 90cm

Fit check: Leave room for the seat’s 57cm upper width plus the movement required by the reclining mechanism.