Audi RS Bucket Seat Conversion Kit

Important. Please read this first.

This product is a parts kit, not a finished seat. We do not ship a complete bucket seat. You will receive the individual components packed for transit, and you will use them to convert your existing OEM front seats into RS-style bucket seats.

To install this kit, you must work with a qualified installer (a trusted local automotive upholstery or trim shop) who knows how to:

1. Fully disassemble your current front seats. This includes removing the factory upholstery, foam, headrest, and any factory electronics where equipped (heating module, ventilation module, airbag, seatbelt sensor, wiring harness).
2. Reassemble the seats using the components in this kit. This includes fitting the new foam to the original frame, installing the new backshell, fitting the headrest trim panel and rubber rings, and stretching and securing the new upholstery cover.
3. Reinstall and reconnect all factory electronics where equipped, so heating, ventilation, airbag, seatbelt sensor, and any other built-in functions continue to operate.

If you do not have access to an installer capable of this work, please do not order this kit.

What you keep from your car: original seat frame, rails, motors, heating module (if equipped), ventilation module (if equipped), airbag, seatbelt sensor, and wiring harness.

What this kit replaces: upholstery cover, foam, backshell, headrest trim panel, and rubber rings, plus the necessary support hardware to assemble them.

End result: your factory seats, rebuilt into a complete pair of RS bucket seats, retaining all OEM electronic functions your car was originally equipped with.

If you are looking for a complete bucket seat at a mid-tier price point with microfiber materials, please see our Audi RS Sport Bucket Seats, starting at $5,499.

If you are looking for a complete bucket seat with genuine leather (Nappa, Merino, or Audi German OEM-Sourced), please see our Audi RS Carbon Bucket Seats, starting at $8,499.

Understanding Your Configuration Options

Your kit is configured through three variant selections (Upholstery Material, Backshell Finish, Seat Foam) and several preference fields. This section walks through each option so you know exactly what you are buying.

1. Upholstery Material

What this controls: the material grade of the seat covers (front pair).

We offer four tiers. The price difference reflects different customer preferences and budgets. All four tiers fit the same RS bucket pattern and use the same construction process.

Premium Microfiber Suede / Microfiber Nappa-Grain Leather (Animal-Free). $2,849 base

This tier uses two premium microfiber composite materials. Microfiber composites are the upper tier of synthetic automotive upholstery, used across premium EV and supercar factory programs.

• Premium Microfiber Suede. A polyester / polyurethane microfiber composite, finished with a suede nap. The same material category as Alcantara® and Porsche's Race-Tex.
• Microfiber Nappa-Grain Leather (Animal-Free). A nylon / polyurethane microfiber composite, embossed with a fine Nappa grain. The same material category used in Tesla and Rivian factory vegan interiors.

Our cost advantage in this tier comes from sourcing directly from the source manufacturers rather than through OEM channels. The animal-free profile makes this the right choice for customers who prefer vegan materials, and for customers entering the RS bucket seat configuration at a confident price point.

For a detailed comparison of Microfiber Suede vs Alcantara® vs Dinamica®, see our materials guide.

Premium Nappa Leather / Italian Alcantara®. +$2,099

This tier upgrades to two genuine materials:

• Premium Nappa Leather. Full-grain cowhide, tanned and dyed using the chrome and aniline-pigment process developed in Napa Valley in 1875. The genuine-leather standard used across Audi, BMW, and Mercedes interiors.
• Italian Alcantara®. Authentic Alcantara® brand microfiber suede, produced in Terni, Italy by Alcantara S.p.A. (Toray Industries / Mitsui & Co.). The same material specified in Audi RS, Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW M factory programs.

The exact layout (which surfaces use leather and which use Alcantara®) depends on the Quilting Style you select below and your own preferences. All-leather and all-Alcantara® layouts are also available. Contact us before ordering if you have a specific layout in mind.

For a detailed comparison of Microfiber Nappa-Grain vs Premium Nappa vs Merino Leather, see our materials guide.

Full-Grain Merino Leather (Flagship Tier). +$4,599

Full-grain Merino leather. Merino leather is the flagship-grade fine-grain leather offered by BMW Individual, the same grade specified in BMW M flagship bucket seat programs. For color reference and available shades, see our BMW M Carbon Bucket Seats. OEM Spec product page.

If you want a color not shown on the BMW M reference page, contact us before ordering to confirm availability.

Audi German OEM-Sourced (Made in Italy). +$6,499

Sourced directly from the German Audi factory. The part itself is labeled "Made in Italy." This tier uses genuine Dinamica® microfiber suede. If your Audi has microfiber-suede material on the center console saddle or door card inserts, that material is most likely Dinamica. For customers requiring 100% original-factory hand-feel and zero color deviation.

Stock availability is not guaranteed. Lead time for this tier could be significantly longer than the other three. Please contact our customer service before ordering to confirm current availability.

2. Backshell Finish

What this controls: the visible hard shell on the back of the seat. Visible to rear passengers and from outside through the windows.

Three construction types across eleven finishes:

ABS (Hydrographic Finish)

ABS plastic backshell. All ABS finishes, including Matte Black, are applied through hydrographic printing (water-transfer printing). The accessible entry into the kit.

• ABS Matte Black ($0)
• ABS Matte Carbon Fiber Hydrographic (+$59)
• ABS Matte Forged Carbon Hydrographic (+$59)
• ABS Custom Pattern Hydrographic (Contact Us) (+$99)

Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber (Wet-Lay Overlay)

Real carbon fiber cloth, hand-laid in multiple layers, cured, and finished with a clear lacquer coat. The visible surface and weave pattern are real carbon fiber.

• Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber Matte (+$549)
• Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber Gloss (+$549)
• Hand-Laid Forged Carbon Fiber (+$649)
• Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber White Crosshatch (+$799)
• Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber RR-Style (+$799)
• Hand-Laid Carbon Fiber Other Premium Pattern (Contact Us) (+$799)

Pre-Preg Autoclave-Cured Dry Carbon Fiber

Pre-impregnated dry carbon fiber, autoclave-cured. The same construction method used in OEM Audi carbon parts and motorsport composite components. Lightest weight of the three construction types. Available in matte finish only.

• Pre-Preg Dry Carbon Fiber Matte (+$1,399)

3. Seat Foam

What this controls: the cushion material under the upholstery cover. Determines the final shape of the bucket seat.

OEM-Spec Foam ($0, default). Foam shaped to OEM RS bucket seat specifications. Same density and contour as factory.

German OEM Foam (+$1,499). Sourced directly from the German Audi factory. For customers requiring 100% original-factory seating feel.

4. Quilting Style

What this controls: the material layout and stitch pattern of your seat.

• RS6 GT Style. Suede-forward layout: the seat back and cushion center are upholstered in microfiber suede, with leather on the side bolsters. Honeycomb stitching throughout. Note: perforation is not recommended for this style, as suede center panels do not produce a clean perforation visual.
• RSQ3 Style. Leather-forward layout: the seat back and cushion center are upholstered in leather, with microfiber suede on the side bolsters. Honeycomb stitching throughout.
• Custom (describe in notes). In Additional Notes, describe your preferred pattern, your preferred leather-and-suede layout, or any color adjustments. Custom patterns, layouts, or color choices may incur additional cost. We will confirm feasibility and price before processing your order.

5. Headrest Trim Panel

What this controls: the plastic trim panel at the "neck" between the headrest and the seat backrest.

Twenty-two factory Audi logo options are offered (RS, RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS6 GT, RS7, RS Q3, RS Q5, RS Q8, RS e-tron GT, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8, R8, quattro). Select the logo that matches your model, or any Audi logo you prefer.

Custom is free for Audi-family logos. Personalized text and non-Audi logos incur additional cost. Describe your request in Additional Notes.

About the production method. Our headrest trim panel is a plastic part finished with applied decal under a clear lacquer coat. This differs from the OEM factory method (silkscreen printing). On close inspection, you may notice slight raised edges around the logo characters. This is normal for this finishing method.

If you require factory-correct OEM finish, we can source an original Audi OEM trim panel for you. Reference price: $849 for an RS-style OEM panel. Contact our customer service for the exact price for your chosen logo.

6. Rubber Ring Color

What this controls: the color of the two rubber rings that seat between the headrest trim panel and the backshell.

Default is Red. Other available colors: Black, Blue, Green. If you want a color outside this list, contact us first to confirm availability.

7. Stitching Color

What this controls: the thread color used across the upholstery.

Default is Red. Other commonly selected colors: Black, Beige, Silver, Copper, Berry Red. Specify any color in the text field.

Two-tone stitching is available on request. Contact our customer service before ordering to confirm pattern and color combination.

About color matching. Stitching color is matched as closely as possible to your specification, but exact color matching cannot be guaranteed due to thread supplier batch variation. We always aim for the closest available match.

We do not accept return requests based on stitching-color deviation within the same color family. If you require 100% factory-correct color matching, please order the Audi German OEM-Sourced upholstery tier.

8. Perforation

What this controls: whether the seat center panels have perforation holes.

• Perforated. Holes punched through the center panels. Required for seats with ventilation function. Also chosen for visual or breathability preference.
• Solid (No Perforation). No holes. Cleaner visual appearance, no ventilation function.

Note for suede surfaces: If you select RS6 GT Style in Quilting Style, the seat center will be suede. We do not recommend perforation for this style, as suede materials are thinner than leather and the perforation visual on suede may not meet your expectations.

9. Forged Pattern (visible only when Backshell Finish is Hand-Laid Forged Carbon Fiber)

What this controls: the variant of the forged carbon pattern. Forged carbon is made from chopped carbon fiber pieces laid in random orientation, producing an irregular marbled visual.

• Forged Plain. Standard forged carbon with no color flakes.
• Forged with White Flake. White flakes mixed into the forged carbon.
• Forged with Blue Flake. Blue flakes mixed into the forged carbon.
• Forged with Green Flake. Green flakes mixed into the forged carbon.

Two-Door Coupe

For Audi two-door coupes where the front seat folds forward for rear access (A5, S5, RS5 Coupe, TT, R8, and similar), please contact our customer service before ordering. The production process differs for these vehicles, and we have additional details to confirm with you.

How Installation Works

This kit is designed for installation by an experienced installer:

1. Your installer removes the existing upholstery and foam from your factory Audi sport seat frame.
2. Our RS-spec foam padding is fitted onto your existing frame.
3. Our precision-cut upholstery covers are installed over the foam.
4. The new backshell is mounted with rubber rings sealing the trim panel.
5. Heating elements, ventilation ducts, wiring, occupancy sensor, and any other electronic components are transferred directly from your original seat. No cutting, no splicing.
6. The seat is reinstalled into your vehicle. Your car's electrical system sees the same connections it always has. No coding, no adaptations, no warning lights.

About choosing an installer. We provide after-sales support to your installer, but we do not recommend ordering this kit if your installer has no prior experience with seat upholstery and trim work. We do not have the customer-service resources to provide step-by-step installation tutorials from zero. Your installer should have relevant prior experience.

Installation typically takes 40 minutes to 2 hours per pair, depending on the number of installers working and their skill level. If any issues arise during installation, please contact us.

Vehicle Compatibility

Fits nearly all Audi factory seats and Audi models. For relatively older vehicles or rare models, we recommend contacting our customer service before ordering to confirm fitment.

Production & Shipping

Production time: 7 to 14 days for standard configurations. Custom finishes or complex configurations may extend this window. We confirm the exact timing with you during pre-production review.

Shipping options after production:

• Air Freight: $850 | Est. 10 to 15 business days
• Sea Freight Express (recommended): $549 | Est. 14 to 22 business days
• Sea Freight Standard: $349 | Est. 33 to 42 business days

Sea freight timelines are estimates. Actual delivery may vary depending on sailing schedules, customs inspection, and routing conditions. We update the estimated delivery window with you once your shipment is booked.

Packaging and last-mile delivery: Sea freight orders ship in wooden crates. Final delivery is truck-based and requires a forklift to offload at the receiving address. If you would prefer the parts delivered directly to your installation shop, enter the shop address as the shipping address at checkout.

Import duties: Duties and customs clearance are covered as part of your shipping rate (no additional fee). Components carrying Audi-branded elements (such as RS logo trim panels) may ship separately (no additional fee) for compliance reasons.

Wholesale or installer-shop B2B inquiries: please contact customer service for tailored pricing and delivery terms.

Related Products

• Audi RS Sport Bucket Seats, mid-tier complete front bucket seats with OEM frame.
• Audi RS Carbon Bucket Seats, high-end complete front bucket seats with Dry Carbon shell.
• Audi RS Rear Seat Upholstery Cover, matching rear seat upholstery (vehicle-specific availability).
• Audi RS Bucket Seat Heating + Ventilation Retrofit Module, adds heating and ventilation to factory seats that did not have it.