BRIDE STRADIA III Reclining Bucket Seat

BRIDE STRADIA III Reclining Bucket Seat

A characteristic seat design that realizes easy boarding/exiting and holdability. The STRADIA series, which has undergone its first full model change in about 15 years, is a new generation of reclining seat created with BRIDE’s original idea in mind: to combine the hold performance required for circuit driving with the convenience and comfort for daily use. From the design, body shell and frame to the cushion, and reclining mechanism, BRIDE is a newly designed flagship model created with 40 years of cultivated experience and technology in the motor sports scene.

A New Frame & Shell Designed Using 3D-CAD

• The innovative bone frame and body shell with a monocoque structure that inherits the design of ZETA IV are shaped to envelop the shoulders with more emphasis on hold performance. As a result, the load capacity of the frame has increased by 200%, the torsional strength by 40%, and the frontal collision strength of the backrest by 15% compared to STRADIA II.

A Newly Developed Stepped Reclining Mechanism

• The reclining mechanism has been renewed to achieve a compact design while allowing significantly improvements in precision and strength. In addition, backlash (play) and looseness, often found in stepped adjustment mechanisms, have been reduced to the utmost, achieving more reliable hold and comfort.

A One-Touch Reclining Level With Excellent Functionality

• In the previous model, the backrest angle adjustment came in dial form, but in STRADIA III, a one-touch reclining lever has been adopted for operability, convenience, durability and saving on in-vehicle space.

Utilizing The LOWMAX System, Which Enable The Maximum Low Driving Position

• Because STRADIA series utilizes BRIDE’s patented LOWMAX System technology, it enables a low position even in a tight seat space. Even if offsets between the steering and seat centers occur, with the LOWMAX System it is possible to set the offset to zero*. (In some cases, certain models may not reach zero)

BRIDE’s New Flagship Model

• A new-generation reclining seat that combines a high level of hold ability and convenience.
• STRADIA III has a newly designed monocoque body shell with a bone frame and ZETA IV designed by 3D-CAD. The seat rigidity and strength of STRADIA III have been greatly improved compared to STRADIA II. In addition, its newly-developed reclining mechanism and one-touch reclining lever, which aim at maximal operability, convenience, and durability, achieve more reliable hold ability and comfort by suppressing backlash and vibrations through stepwise adjustments. What’s more, a belt hole for a 6-point harness has been newly installed on the back of the seat, which uses a specially designed high-density urethane foam for its seat and thigh cushions.
• STRADIA III is a new-generation reclining seat that combines the hold ability required for circuit driving with the convenient and comfort required for everyday use at a high level.
• It is available in three colors, namely gradation logo, black and red, two types of shell, namely FRP silver shell and super aramid black shell, and two types of cushions, namely standard and low type.

Specially Designed Seat and Thigh Cushions

• The specially designed, high-density foam molded urethane used for the seat and high cushions applies body pressure evenly to the flat seat surface in order to provide a strong hold and reduce fatigue. What’s more, it does not easily squish and has excellent durability. In addition to the standard type, a low-type thigh cushion with a thickness reduced to 2/3 is also available.

Belt Holes Compatible With An FHR System and 6-Point Harness

• A large-diameter belt hole compatible with FHR systems such as HANS, as well as a 6-point harness belt hole, which has often been requested by STRADIA users, have been newly-installed at the bottom of the seat. This allows drivers to enjoy circuit driving and various other motor sports in greater safety.

Seat Rail Compatibility

• RO
• RB
• RK
• LR

About BRIDE

For safety. Made using only Made in Japan.

• BRIDE produces all its seats and seat rail products, which are closest to the driver and also protect the driver’s body in the case of an accident, domestically in Japan. BRIDE’s seats are ASEA-approved products which have cleared the standards of ASEA, the industry organization whose members comprise motorsports companies and related tuning parts manufacture and sales companies which represent Japan, and are models which conform to vehicle inspections and have cleared rigorous safety benchmarks. The safety benchmark comprises 6 items–“seat back rear surface crash test”, “head restraint forward crash test”, “head restraint static test”, “seat and seat mounting test”, “seat belt mounting test”, and “flame resistance test”–in which a great amount of force is applied to the seats assuming an accident to check whether the seats are damaged and whether they can be maintained for the regulated time, and to confirm the safety of the seats.
• Also, BRIDE’s seats are the first seats produced in Japan to be licensed by FIA, and they provide 9 models which can be used in international races. In order to maintain and improve product quality to pass safety benchmarks and strict FIA strength tests, BRIDE conducts thorough management of its manufacturing process.

In order to provide high quality seats, craftsmen with the highly refined skills to manufacture by hand, materials developed with advanced technology such as shells and cloth, and the logistics to manufacture and ship to the market with stability are all essential. In order to strictly control and maintain seat quality, they only use Made in Japan.

And at BRIDE, they also feel that the words “Made in Japan” indicate a trust developed by Japan over many years and a quality recognized around the world. These words show the face of a manufacturer, and imply Japan’s unique fine skills, abundant creative power, and commitment to refined hand-made technology and sensitivity.

Always keeping in mind the racing scene where lives are on the line, “Made in Japan” is an essential commitment for BRIDE in its production of safe and high quality seats.