Child Seats For My 996
Discussion
I feel well placed chief. I have a 996, a one year old, a 3 year old, and two seats that fit.
The 3 year old grins in a Maxi Cosi Rodi XR, and the 19 month chap babbles automotive approval from a Romer King Plus(European Britax). The Britax range changed since I purchased mine but the closest in the current range are the Eclipse SI and the Explora STS Ultra.
The comfort level will vary depending on your size. I'm 5' 10" and there is some room (although little) to spare.
We go touring, four up with child paraphernalia (including baby cot and pram) for a week at a time. Everyone is happy, especially me.
Take the other half and the children to a Halfords or Mothercare and try some seats.
You can do it if you want to!
The 3 year old grins in a Maxi Cosi Rodi XR, and the 19 month chap babbles automotive approval from a Romer King Plus(European Britax). The Britax range changed since I purchased mine but the closest in the current range are the Eclipse SI and the Explora STS Ultra.
The comfort level will vary depending on your size. I'm 5' 10" and there is some room (although little) to spare.
We go touring, four up with child paraphernalia (including baby cot and pram) for a week at a time. Everyone is happy, especially me.
Take the other half and the children to a Halfords or Mothercare and try some seats.
You can do it if you want to!
Edited by broadbean747 on Saturday 10th May 21:22
Edited by broadbean747 on Saturday 10th May 21:23
I have used a Mamas & Papas Pro-tec seat since son was 12months old. New stringent laws mean that allot of child seats will not pass the tests - i tried 8 different seats. M&P Pro-tec just passed. Porsche have there own range though very pricey. Quinny Zapp pushchair folds very nicely fitting in the front bonnet and i have a C4S which has slightly less space in the boot.
It all fits in a standard 996 Carrera 2.
Think about what you use (as opposed to what you think you will use). Use a collapsible cot, Quinny Zapp pram, soft sided bags, tire foam (remove spare wheel), the space behind the rear seats, the space behind the front seats (under the children’s feet), and pack judiciously with your Tetris head on.
Few people believe it until they see it. We get many smiles, waves, and conversations on our way. I suppose most folks assume it’s a chap and his lady at first. As we unpack, disgorge two minors and disperse the family belongings, people are amused. I enjoy the reactions; it breaks the ice, and it challenges the stereotypes that people apply to Porsche drivers.
I believe that you can manage with the space you have.
When my first child was on the way, I remarked to a friend that I was considering a 911. My (normally) mild mannered chum blurted out “Well that’s just stupid!”. He and his lady (no children) drive an Audi TT. Now, as a result of knowing what we achieve with our 996, he and his lady are pootling around the Porsche dealers at the weekends.
Another pal of mine has a lady, and two children the same age as ours. He drives a Mondeo estate, fills it every time we go away together, and always has things left over that won’t fit. Last year he bought large roof box too. Still the Mondeo was packed to the gills and honestly, they have the same space left in the interior as us. They have a different pram, different cot, different bags, and a different attitude to life. They need the same equipment as we do but they feel they need more.
The 911 is designed cleverly, and as an all round package for a Piston Head family man it really is top notch.
Your 996/family dream is reasonable and attainable with a little application. Please let us know how you get on.
Think about what you use (as opposed to what you think you will use). Use a collapsible cot, Quinny Zapp pram, soft sided bags, tire foam (remove spare wheel), the space behind the rear seats, the space behind the front seats (under the children’s feet), and pack judiciously with your Tetris head on.
Few people believe it until they see it. We get many smiles, waves, and conversations on our way. I suppose most folks assume it’s a chap and his lady at first. As we unpack, disgorge two minors and disperse the family belongings, people are amused. I enjoy the reactions; it breaks the ice, and it challenges the stereotypes that people apply to Porsche drivers.
I believe that you can manage with the space you have.
When my first child was on the way, I remarked to a friend that I was considering a 911. My (normally) mild mannered chum blurted out “Well that’s just stupid!”. He and his lady (no children) drive an Audi TT. Now, as a result of knowing what we achieve with our 996, he and his lady are pootling around the Porsche dealers at the weekends.
Another pal of mine has a lady, and two children the same age as ours. He drives a Mondeo estate, fills it every time we go away together, and always has things left over that won’t fit. Last year he bought large roof box too. Still the Mondeo was packed to the gills and honestly, they have the same space left in the interior as us. They have a different pram, different cot, different bags, and a different attitude to life. They need the same equipment as we do but they feel they need more.
The 911 is designed cleverly, and as an all round package for a Piston Head family man it really is top notch.
Your 996/family dream is reasonable and attainable with a little application. Please let us know how you get on.
broadbean747 said:
It all fits in a standard 996 Carrera 2.
Think about what you use (as opposed to what you think you will use). Use a collapsible cot, Quinny Zapp pram, soft sided bags, tire foam (remove spare wheel), the space behind the rear seats, the space behind the front seats (under the children’s feet), and pack judiciously with your Tetris head on.
Few people believe it until they see it. We get many smiles, waves, and conversations on our way. I suppose most folks assume it’s a chap and his lady at first. As we unpack, disgorge two minors and disperse the family belongings, people are amused. I enjoy the reactions; it breaks the ice, and it challenges the stereotypes that people apply to Porsche drivers.
The 911 is designed cleverly, and as an all round package for a Piston Head family man it really is top notch.
Your 996/family dream is reasonable and attainable with a little application. Please let us know how you get on.
Now that's commitment Think about what you use (as opposed to what you think you will use). Use a collapsible cot, Quinny Zapp pram, soft sided bags, tire foam (remove spare wheel), the space behind the rear seats, the space behind the front seats (under the children’s feet), and pack judiciously with your Tetris head on.
Few people believe it until they see it. We get many smiles, waves, and conversations on our way. I suppose most folks assume it’s a chap and his lady at first. As we unpack, disgorge two minors and disperse the family belongings, people are amused. I enjoy the reactions; it breaks the ice, and it challenges the stereotypes that people apply to Porsche drivers.
The 911 is designed cleverly, and as an all round package for a Piston Head family man it really is top notch.
Your 996/family dream is reasonable and attainable with a little application. Please let us know how you get on.
Well done that man.
That’s an interesting comment about the spare wheel.
Even if the wheel is part of the crumple zone, I feel the pram, Pampers and pots of food will absorb a fair whack of the impact. The spare wheel is in place most of the time. I remove it when we tour.
I view that as a managed risk, balancing the probability of occurrence and the fun factor of 911 family life the rest of the time.
The smile inducement is worth it imho.
Even if the wheel is part of the crumple zone, I feel the pram, Pampers and pots of food will absorb a fair whack of the impact. The spare wheel is in place most of the time. I remove it when we tour.
I view that as a managed risk, balancing the probability of occurrence and the fun factor of 911 family life the rest of the time.
The smile inducement is worth it imho.
[quote=Wanta996(Gotta)]I have used a Mamas & Papas Pro-tec seat since son was 12months old. New stringent laws mean that allot of child seats will not pass the tests - i tried 8 different seats. M&P Pro-tec just passed. Porsche have there own range though very pricey. Quinny Zapp pushchair folds very nicely fitting in the front bonnet and i have a C4S which has slightly less space in the boot.
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Another vote for the 'Mamas and Papas' Protec seat!! I use it for my 14mth old niece - fits in the back seats or the front (996 C4).
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Another vote for the 'Mamas and Papas' Protec seat!! I use it for my 14mth old niece - fits in the back seats or the front (996 C4).
black996tt said:
Does the link below show the same seat as mentioned. It is a MY'08, or is there a older one of different fittment.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAMAS-AND-PAPAS-PROTEC-BRAND...
Thats the one i have - i paid £130 for it from Mamas & Papas so looks like a good price if its new which is essential when buying child seats.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAMAS-AND-PAPAS-PROTEC-BRAND...
[quote]I have used a Mamas & Papas Pro-tec seat since son was 12months old. New stringent laws mean that allot of child seats will not pass the tests - i tried 8 different seats. M&P Pro-tec just passed. Porsche have there own range though very pricey. Quinny Zapp pushchair folds very nicely fitting in the front bonnet and i have a C4S which has slightly less space in the boot.
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Ditto. Got a Mamas & Papas Pro-tec seat in the back of my 996 and a Quinny Zapp pushchair in the boot.
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Ditto. Got a Mamas & Papas Pro-tec seat in the back of my 996 and a Quinny Zapp pushchair in the boot.
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