{"product_id":"recaro-podium-sport-seat-right-hand-drive","title":"RECARO Podium Sport Seat - Right Hand Drive","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* SimTorque product page components *\/\n.st-trust{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:#e8e8e8;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;margin:0 0 20px}\n.st-ti{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:15px 8px;text-align:center;background:#fff;transition:background .15s}\n.st-ti:hover{background:#fafafa}\n.st-ti svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:#E63030;flex-shrink:0}\n.st-ti-t{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#111;line-height:1.3}\n.st-ti-s{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:10px;color:#888;line-height:1.4}\n\/* Tab system *\/\n.st-tabs{margin:0}.st-tabs input[type=radio]{display:none}\n.st-tab-labels{display:flex;border-bottom:2px solid 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) — lightweight and rigid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABE road approval — the only FIA shell seat approved for road use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePad System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInnovative pad concept — varying thickness options for personalised fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for 3-point (road) and 4, 5 and 6-point (racing) harness systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHANS \/ FHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with HANS and FHR head restraint devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide W-type — RECARO Podium 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-content\" id=\"st-p3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"st-overview\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRECARO Podium\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a unique position in the market — it is the only retrofit shell seat in the world with both FIA 8855-1999 competition homologation and ABE German general type approval for road use. This means a single seat can legally be used in a competition car, a road car and a simulator without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBuilt from a CFRP carbon fibre shell, the Podium features RECARO's innovative pad concept with varying thickness options, an integrated headrest for lateral support and full compatibility with HANS head restraint devices. AGR certified by the German Healthier Backs Campaign, it is ergonomically validated for extended use — making it well suited to long simulator sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFIA 8855-1999 homologated competition seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eABE road approval — unique dual certification for road and race use\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCFRP carbon fibre shell — lightweight and highly rigid\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eInnovative variable thickness pad concept for personalised fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIntegrated headrest for lateral head and neck support\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with HANS head and neck safety systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 3-point (road) and 4, 5 and 6-point (racing) harnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAGR certified — German Healthier Backs Campaign validated ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eManufactured in Germany at the RECARO factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSim Racing Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Podium is the most versatile seat in this range — equally valid for a sim rig, a track car and a road car. Specific Podium side mount brackets are required (not universal FIA side mounts) — contact us before ordering to confirm the correct bracket for your rig setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-notice\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing seats cannot be returned if they have been mounted, drilled or modified. 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