Does the APEX XL Racing Seat work on a sim rig?

Yes. The APEX XL Racing Seat is pre-drilled for all major rig profiles and mounts to 80/20 aluminum extrusion, steel tube, and OEM-style frames using the optional SIM mount bracket kit, which installs in under 10 minutes.

Can the APEX XL be installed in a real car?

Yes. The optional Kinetic Automotive Mounting Kit is built from heavy-gauge steel with universal subframe compatibility, and the double-locking slider kits add fore and aft adjustment once the seat is in the vehicle.

Which harnesses fit the Kinetic APEX XL?

The APEX XL shell is compatible with 4, 5, and 6-point racing harnesses, and its geometry is designed to keep the driver positioned correctly under load.

What is the weight limit of the APEX XL?

The maximum occupant load is 240 lbs, supported by a glass and carbon fiber shell that exhibits zero flex at any mounting angle.

Can I change the pad colors on the APEX XL?

Yes. Kinetic's Alcantara pad kits come in six colorways (Black, Blue, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Yellow, Red) and swap onto the seat in about five minutes without tools.

Is the Kinetic APEX XL FIA homologated?

No. The APEX XL is engineered for sim rigs, street builds, and track-day use rather than FIA-sanctioned competition, which Kinetic serves with its separate motorsport seat programs.

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Kinetic Seats APEX XL Racing Seat – Universal Fit

Kinetic Seats’ APEX XL Racing Seat delivers what long stints reward most: total body containment, zero shell flex, and comfort that outlasts the session. Each APEX XL is built by hand in Clinton Township, Michigan by the same craftspeople who spent decades fitting drivers at one of the world’s most trusted names in performance seating, and it shows in every weld, stitch, and millimeter. The shell blends glass with recycled and unidirectional carbon fiber under a black gel coat finish, shaped around the natural S-curve of the spine so lumbar support is built into the geometry itself rather than added as an afterthought. Whether it anchors a competition sim rig or bolts into a street and track vehicle, the APEX XL holds you precisely where performance begins: centered, supported, and fully connected to the car.

Construction

The APEX XL shell is precision-engineered from glass, recycled carbon fiber, and unidirectional carbon fiber, finished in black gel coat. The result is zero flex at any mounting angle and none of the micro-movement that causes fatigue over long stints. Every seat is measured in millimeters, stitched by hand, and built one at a time in Kinetic’s Michigan facility rather than pulled from an overseas production line.

Design and Comfort

Racing puts your body in a single position for hours at a time, so the APEX XL is shaped around a natural driving posture: it supports the lower back, keeps the shoulders open, and holds you still without gripping. Side bolsters provide lateral support without restricting blood flow, and the breathable black velour pads over contoured high-density foam stay comfortable through all-day sessions. Optional Alcantara pad kits in six interchangeable colorways swap onto the seat in minutes without tools.

Features

Handbuilt individually in Clinton Township, Michigan
Glass, recycled carbon fiber, and unidirectional carbon fiber shell with black gel coat finish
Black velour seat and back pads over high-density contoured foam, pre-installed
Compatible with 4, 5, and 6-point racing harnesses
Rigid shell design eliminates the micro-movement that causes fatigue over long stints
Pre-drilled universal side-mount pattern fits 80/20 extrusion, steel tube, and OEM-style rig frames
Accepts interchangeable Kinetic Alcantara pad kits in six colorways (sold separately)
Lightweight

Specifications

Shell Material: Glass, recycled carbon fiber, and unidirectional carbon fiber
Finish: Black gel coat
Seat Pad: Black velour over high-density foam
Back Pad: Black velour over contoured foam
Harness Compatibility: 4, 5, or 6-point
Overall Dimensions: 22.4 in W x 36.1 in H x 32.4 in D (570 mm x 918 mm x 823 mm)
Shoulder Width: 22.4 in (570 mm)
Interior Seat Width: 15.1 in (384 mm)
Backrest Height: 24.8 in (630 mm)
Cushion Length: 15.9 in (405 mm)
Maximum Occupant Load: 240 lbs
Shipping Weight: 48 lbs

What’s Included

APEX XL glass and carbon fiber seat with gel coat finish
Black velour seat and back pad kit, pre-installed
Installation guide (printed and digital)

Applications

Universal fit
Sim rigs: mounts to 80/20 aluminum extrusion, steel tube, and OEM-style rig frames with the optional SIM mount bracket kit
Road and race vehicles: installs with the optional Kinetic Automotive Mounting Kit and slider kits

Notes

Recommended accessories: pair the APEX XL Racing Seat with the Automotive Mounting Kit, Slider Kit, and Alcantara Pad Kit, all also available as add-ons above
Mounting hardware is not included with the seat and is required for installation
Sold individually
Built by hand to order; most orders ship within 14 business days
Returns are accepted within 7 days of receipt on unused items in original packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APEX XL Racing Seat work on a sim rig? Yes. The APEX XL Racing Seat is pre-drilled for all major rig profiles and mounts to 80/20 aluminum extrusion, steel tube, and OEM-style frames using the optional SIM mount bracket kit, which installs in under 10 minutes.
Can the APEX XL be installed in a real car? Yes. The optional Kinetic Automotive Mounting Kit is built from heavy-gauge steel with universal subframe compatibility, and the double-locking slider kits add fore and aft adjustment once the seat is in the vehicle.
Which harnesses fit the Kinetic APEX XL? The APEX XL shell is compatible with 4, 5, and 6-point racing harnesses, and its geometry is designed to keep the driver positioned correctly under load.
What is the weight limit of the APEX XL? The maximum occupant load is 240 lbs, supported by a glass and carbon fiber shell that exhibits zero flex at any mounting angle.
Can I change the pad colors on the APEX XL? Yes. Kinetic’s Alcantara pad kits come in six colorways (Black, Blue, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Yellow, Red) and swap onto the seat in about five minutes without tools.
Is the Kinetic APEX XL FIA homologated? No. The APEX XL is engineered for sim rigs, street builds, and track-day use rather than FIA-sanctioned competition, which Kinetic serves with its separate motorsport seat programs.

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About Kinetic Seats

Kinetic Seats builds premium performance seats by hand in Clinton Township, Michigan, just outside Detroit. The company was founded by the same team that spent decades fitting drivers, engineers, and enthusiasts at one of the world’s most trusted names in performance seating, and every Kinetic shell carries that pedigree: measured in millimeters, stitched by hand, and built one at a time. Kinetic hardware runs at the highest levels of North American motorsport, including the FIA homologated race seat campaigned in the Ford Mustang GTD GT3 program, and the brand is chosen by drivers like Formula Drift’s Chelsea DeNofa, content creator Adam LZ, and racer Dani Clos. From the sim rig to the race car, Kinetic Seats exists for drivers who refuse to compromise.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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