{"product_id":"artisans-of-speed-c1-xl-cold-fusion-sim-racing-seat","title":"Artisans of Speed C1-XL Cold Fusion Sim Racing Seat","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-left:3px solid #111;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to order — current lead time 5–7 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Cold Fusion seat is made in Europe after you order. This is not a stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a standard bucket seat pinches at the hips, you notice it every single lap. The \u003cstrong\u003eArtisans of Speed C1-XL Cold Fusion\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wide-body version of the C1 — 30 mm more room across the hips and base — with the same four cooling fans built into the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoom to actually sit in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XL shell adds 30 mm at the hips (415 mm vs 385 mm) and 30 mm at the base, plus a taller backrest. If you have ever climbed out of a race seat with sore hips after a long stint, this is the one to buy. Everything else — shell material, cooling system, upholstery, harness slots — is identical to the C1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive cooling you can dial in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree fans sit behind the backrest and one under the seat base, pulling hot air away from your back and legs. They are floating-mounted — load the seat up under heavy braking and they retreat into the shell, so you feel padding, never hardware. A 3D mesh layer under the main cushion spreads the airflow instead of leaving one cold spot, and a rotary dial built into the seat changes fan speed mid-session without you leaving the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA real racing shell, not a gaming chair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C1-XL is a single-piece glass fibre reinforced polyester moulding. One rigid shell means no flex and no creak when a high-torque direct drive base loads the rig up. It is finished in black velvet with four harness slots for 4, 5 and 6-point belts, and removable leg supports so you can fine-tune your seating position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-body shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — 415 mm hip width and 530 mm base width for a genuinely roomier fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 built-in cooling fans\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3 in the backrest, 1 in the base. Stay dry through long stints and warm rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating fan mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fans move back under load, so you never feel them through the padding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D airflow mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e under the cushion spreads air evenly instead of creating one cold spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary fan-speed dial\u003c\/strong\u003e built into the seat — adjust cooling without stopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonolithic GRP shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — rigid enough for high-torque direct drive setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 harness slots\u003c\/strong\u003e for 4, 5 and 6-point harnesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack velvet upholstery\u003c\/strong\u003e with removable leg supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-mount fixing points\u003c\/strong\u003e — bolts to standard seat brackets and sliders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall height (F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall depth (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth across shoulders (A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e590 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat width at hips (C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth at base (E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide mounting hole spacing (G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe full dimension drawing with every measurement point (A–I) is in the image gallery. Product photography shows the standard C1 shell — the C1-XL is the same design in a wider moulding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eC1, C1-XL or C2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artisans-of-speed-c1-cold-fusion-sim-racing-seat\"\u003eC1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard touring car shape. The right fit for most drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC1-XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same seat, 30 mm wider at the hips and base. Choose this one if the C1 feels tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artisans-of-speed-c2-cold-fusion-sim-racing-seat\"\u003eC2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 'EVO' shell with wrap-around head and shoulder wings for a more enclosed, GT-style position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting it to your rig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C1-XL uses side-mount fixing points and bolts to standard seat brackets. Add brackets — or brackets plus a slider for fore\/aft adjustment — using the Mounting option above and they ship with the seat. Already running side mounts on a Sim-Lab, Trak Racer, Sabelt or other profile rig? The seat bolts straight to your existing brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to order — current lead time is 5–7 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Cold Fusion seat is made in Europe after you order, so this is not a next-day item. We confirm your build slot by email as soon as the order is placed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSim use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cold Fusion is not FIA homologated and must not be used in a road car or on track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant your own design?\u003c\/strong\u003e The back and bottom cushions are fully customisable. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for templates and pricing — custom builds take 4–8 weeks from final design approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether you need the XL? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTell us your measurements and rig\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you pick before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisans of Speed","offers":[{"title":"Seat only","offer_id":47777507279026,"sku":"20-0029-V","price":1069.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Seat brackets","offer_id":47777507311794,"sku":"20-0029-V-BR","price":1138.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Seat brackets \u0026 slider","offer_id":47777507344562,"sku":"20-0029-V-BRSL","price":1214.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0789\/2402\/files\/artisans-of-speed-c1-cold-fusion-sim-racing-seat.png?v=1785416738","url":"https:\/\/apex300.com\/products\/artisans-of-speed-c1-xl-cold-fusion-sim-racing-seat","provider":"Apex300","version":"1.0","type":"link"}