Selling a set of Audi Sport Protection Seat PS03 Carbon Fiber Buckets. Came out of a 2017 R8 LMS GT4 Factory Built Race car. These came out of the crowdstrike car racing IMSA. I was going to run them in my time attack 68 mustang build, but they are too wide and i would have to cut the floor...bummer cause they are so dang cool.
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These are factory Audi Sport Protection Seat PS03 (commonly referred to as the PS3 or PS 3) safety shells, developed in-house by Audi Sport customer racing for their factory-built GT3, GT4, GT2, and TCR platforms (Audi R8 LMS and RS 3 LMS).
Key Specifications & Features
* Homologation Standard: Built to FIA 8862-2009 (the stringent "Advanced Racing Seat" standard). Unlike standard tube-frame or entry-level composite seats (FIA 8855-1999) that are rated for a 5-year lifespan, FIA 8862-2009 seats are tested to withstand violent side impacts (up to 70G deceleration) and carry an official 10-year homologation life.
* Construction: Full autoclaved structural carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).
* Integrated Mounting Pedestals: Unlike standard aftermarket bucket seats that use flat side-mount bolt patterns, the PS03 features heavy-duty structural mounting feet molded directly into the carbon tub. In an Audi R8 LMS, these bolt directly to factory floor studs and roll cage mounting points to create a rigid, integrated safety cell.
* Integrated Head Restraints ("Halo"): Deep side bolsters protect against lateral cervical hyperflexion during T-bone impacts while maintaining sightlines for the track.
* Integrated Safety Net Attachments: The metal hardware and webbing loops on the sides of the shell are designed to directly anchor FIA window and triangular center nets.
* Modular Cushion System: The seat shell itself is a universal shell for all drivers; Audi Sport supplies removable, multi-piece foam padding sets in sizes (S, M, L, XL) secured via heavy-duty hook-and-loop fasteners. This allows endurance teams to swap pad sets during pit stops in seconds when switching drivers.
Value & Collectibility
* Original Retail / Replacement Cost: Purchased directly through the Audi Sport Customer Racing parts catalog, a bare PS03 carbon shell alone costs approximately $8,000 to $11,000 USD. Fully dressed with factory foam pads, hardware, and safety net anchors, a complete assembly can approach $12,000 to $14,000.
