MINI Cooper S JCW R53 YAS Fast Road Trackday Red Reclining 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

YAS Red Reclining Performance Seat

The Barbarian Racing YAS takes the same practical reclining-seat format as the RIGA and KEHALA but makes the upholstery the focal point. Its red performance-weave finish is designed for builds where the seats are intended to be a visible part of the interior rather than blend into it.

Why choose the YAS? Choose it when you want the road usability of a reclining seat with the strongest colour statement in the range. The underlying size is the same as the RIGA, KEHALA and INDY, so it does not require extra cabin space simply because of the different trim.

Seat Specification

• Construction: Steel frame
• Mounting: Base mount
• Back type: Reclining
• Trim: Red performance weave
• 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: Allow enough room for both the 57cm upper width and the movement of the reclining backrest.