What separates the edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat from the 161?

Cushion height, and nothing else. The 162 is the low cushion and the 161 is the standard, on the same GIAS III shell with identical materials, weight and rail fitment. The low cushion drops the hip point, which is what recovers helmet clearance in a low cabin.

How does it compare to the edirb 172?

Different shell. This one uses the GIAS III at 560mm across the shoulders; the 172 uses the STRADIA III at 555mm. The GIAS III carries deeper shoulder support and taller side bolsters, the STRADIA III is shaped for easier entry and exit and takes a larger under-thigh belt hole.

Is this seat FIA approved?

No. BRIDE supplies it without an FIA certification label, so it is not eligible for classes that require an FIA homologated seat. The edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat is built to the Japanese safety standard, and the bolstering is there for fast road and occasional track use rather than for competition.

What does the carbon shell do for it?

It is what holds the seat to 31.7lbs while carrying this much bolster and a reclining mechanism. BRIDE publishes no comparison against an FRP version of the same shell, so the exact saving over one is not something this listing can state.

Which seat rails fit it?

BRIDE lists rail types LR, RO, RB and RK, and states the correct one varies by vehicle. Rails are vehicle specific and sold separately, so confirm the type against the chassis before ordering rather than assuming from another BRIDE seat.

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BRIDE edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat

The BRIDE edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat is the low-cushion GIAS III, and the cushion is the whole point of it. Everything structural matches the 161: the same deeply bolstered GIAS III shell, the same carbon construction at 31.7lbs, the same three skin materials. What the low cushion buys is hip point. It drops the driver into the shell rather than onto it, which is what recovers helmet clearance in a car with a low roof and deepens the hold from bolsters that are already tall.

Construction

A carbon shell carries the load, which is what keeps a reclining seat with this much side bolster down to 31.7lbs. Over it sit three skin materials, each placed for what that part of the seat has to survive. Protein Leather, developed from reclaimed silk and eggshell protein, takes the main panels. Ultrasuede covers the backrest and seat base, where its grip holds the driver through a corner. Vigaprimo, a vegan leather, faces the upper surface of each side support, the first place a reclining seat wears through. All three sit over a flame-retardant base.

Features

Carbon shell
Low cushion height
Shell geometry carried from the GIAS III
Three stitch colors: silver, red and blue
Made in Japan

Specifications

Model Name: edirb 162 -GIAS III LOW-
Base Model: GIAS III
Cushion Type: Low
Shell: Carbon
Skin Materials: Protein Leather, Ultrasuede and Vigaprimo over flame-retardant fabric
Shoulder Width: 560mm
Base Width: 445mm
Height: 860mm
Back Height: 580mm
Depth: 710mm
Seat Depth: 460mm
Weight: 31.7lbs (14.4kg)
FIA Homologation: None

Notes

Vehicle-specific seat rails (sold separately) are required for installation
Sold as a single seat
The edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat is supplied without an FIA certification label and is not eligible for competition classes that require an FIA-approved seat
Built and imported from Japan. For current lead times, contact us

Frequently Asked Questions

What separates the edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat from the 161? Cushion height, and nothing else. The 162 is the low cushion and the 161 is the standard, on the same GIAS III shell with identical materials, weight and rail fitment. The low cushion drops the hip point, which is what recovers helmet clearance in a low cabin.
How does it compare to the edirb 172? Different shell. This one uses the GIAS III at 560mm across the shoulders; the 172 uses the STRADIA III at 555mm. The GIAS III carries deeper shoulder support and taller side bolsters, the STRADIA III is shaped for easier entry and exit and takes a larger under-thigh belt hole.
Is this seat FIA approved? No. BRIDE supplies it without an FIA certification label, so it is not eligible for classes that require an FIA homologated seat. The edirb 162 Reclining Bucket Seat is built to the Japanese safety standard, and the bolstering is there for fast road and occasional track use rather than for competition.
What does the carbon shell do for it? It is what holds the seat to 31.7lbs while carrying this much bolster and a reclining mechanism. BRIDE publishes no comparison against an FRP version of the same shell, so the exact saving over one is not something this listing can state.
Which seat rails fit it? BRIDE lists rail types LR, RO, RB and RK, and states the correct one varies by vehicle. Rails are vehicle specific and sold separately, so confirm the type against the chassis before ordering rather than assuming from another BRIDE seat.

About BRIDE

BRIDE is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in seats and rail components designed to sit closest to the driver, offering maximum protection in a collision. Their ASEA-accredited products meet full vehicle inspection standards and pass six rigorous safety tests covering seat back impact, head restraint performance, seat and belt mounting, and flame resistance. BRIDE is also the first Japanese company to receive FIA endorsement for its seats, with nine models approved for international competition. Every seat is built by hand in Japan using precision-engineered shells and technical fabrics, with all components sourced domestically to keep quality tightly controlled from start to finish.

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The Bulletproof Automotive website contains many thousands of products purchased in multiple different currencies. All of the prices are entered manually and accurately at the time of entry. Due to the consistently fluctuating international exchange rates, at times prices may not be able to be honored at their original intended rate. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, unfortunately our website is unable to compensate dynamically for what can at times be volatile changes in the cost of items due to currency values fluctuating, changes in prices from suppliers, changes in shipping and import duties, and other factors. Rest assured that any order you place on line will be at zero risk to you in this area. If in the event your order cannot be fulfilled at the original intended website price we will offer you a 100% refund, no questions asked. We will continue to do our best to maintain updated prices and we will always continue to offer our price match guarantees as well to ensure our prices are always the best for you. In short, prices may change without notice. It is always advised to give us a call prior to placing your order online to confirm availability and to confirm current pricing.

Shipping Policy

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.

BP Pricing Difference

We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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