MINI Cooper S JCW R53 RIGA Fast Road Trackday Black 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

RIGA Black/Red Reclining Performance Seat

The Barbarian Racing RIGA is aimed at road-going performance cars that still need everyday adjustability. Its reclining steel-frame construction makes it easier to live with than a fixed-back bucket seat, while the black-and-red performance-weave trim gives it the most overtly motorsport-inspired appearance of the reclining range.

Why choose the RIGA? Choose it when you want a bold red-accented interior and the practicality of backrest adjustment and forward access. It shares its core dimensions with the KEHALA, YAS and INDY, so the choice between those models is primarily about trim and appearance.

Seat Specification

• Construction: Steel frame
• Mounting: Base mount
• Back type: Reclining
• Trim: Black/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 clearance not only for the seat itself, but also for the backrest to recline and move forward within the cabin.