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OK - answerng my on question. There are a few threads here that I missed on Google first time around.
I think this lot answers my question.
Be interested to see pics from anyone who has done this in the UK with the JZM folks fitting the belts as they are pretty near me.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/997-gt2-gt3-...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=851...
I think this lot answers my question.
Be interested to see pics from anyone who has done this in the UK with the JZM folks fitting the belts as they are pretty near me.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/997-gt2-gt3-...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=851...
Common Dilemma.
I had a GT3 for three years and loved it to bits, but it was strictly a 2-seater, so limited it's use.
I did explore the retro-fit rear seats and it is totally viable with the 'Touring' models with Sports Seats, but never got around to it.
Instead, I went down the Turbo route (gen 2). Not as involving as the GT3, but still very rewarding and a much better day-to-day car.
I had a GT3 for three years and loved it to bits, but it was strictly a 2-seater, so limited it's use.
I did explore the retro-fit rear seats and it is totally viable with the 'Touring' models with Sports Seats, but never got around to it.
Instead, I went down the Turbo route (gen 2). Not as involving as the GT3, but still very rewarding and a much better day-to-day car.
I'm used to Morgans, so a car thats air and watertight feels civilised frankly.
Having driven a Turbo I felt pretty much like I was sat in my 7 series!
However if junior is going to come along every day with me to nursery, then safety is a key priority, and the fact that you 'can' fit GT3's with belts is great, but it does concent me that they aren't really designed to do that, so maybe I have to give up the rawness and go for a Turbo in the interests of family life..
Having driven a Turbo I felt pretty much like I was sat in my 7 series!
However if junior is going to come along every day with me to nursery, then safety is a key priority, and the fact that you 'can' fit GT3's with belts is great, but it does concent me that they aren't really designed to do that, so maybe I have to give up the rawness and go for a Turbo in the interests of family life..
Mk1 GT3 Comfort model has hardback folding seats AND all of the mounting points for genuine Porsche inertia seat belts. There are even slots in the trim for the belts to pass through.
I have them in mine. There are several people on this site who have found child seats that fit correctly.
If a cage is fitted, I would worry about driving without a crash helmet, let alone trying to get kids in there!
I have them in mine. There are several people on this site who have found child seats that fit correctly.
If a cage is fitted, I would worry about driving without a crash helmet, let alone trying to get kids in there!
mr_tony said:
Anyone mounted child seats in the back of a GT3 safely? I'm sure I've read here of it being done, but is it ok for insurance, and is it really safe?
Looking at GT3 vs Turbo (997 Gen 1 for both). Head says Turbo, heart says GT3...
I went through exactly the same scenario and opted for a GT3. I decided to opt for a full 997 rear seat conversion as 1, my elder child is nearly out of child seats and 2, having tried child seats in the back of a GT3, I was not comfortable from a safety point of view.Looking at GT3 vs Turbo (997 Gen 1 for both). Head says Turbo, heart says GT3...
The full conversation was done by Lee Cox (a fellow Porsche Enthusiast) at Station Road Bodyshop in Kippax (West Yorkshire). He sourced all the parts including a rear carpet and interior panels so no holes had to be cut out of the original parts.
I am very pleased with the result, I have retained all the original parts and the total cost including parts and Labour was very reasonable. No problem with insurance and no additional premium.
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