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baby seat in a 996
NoxSide replied to fivespddisco's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Well, after much much thought and consideration, (and even after talking with my wife), I've come to the conclusion that the Porsche will be bought anyway. :drive: This post was very important to sort things out in my head. I'll even buy the recommend booster steats and all, but if the kids don't fit -- they don't. Either they'll stay with their grand parents or we'll take my wifes "people carrier". I already own a very fast five seats estate and I'm selling it (to buy the porsche) because, dispite of the big engine, it's not a sports car, it doesn't have the driver involment it should, it doesn't talk to me like I'ld like, it's too soft, it's just fast and that's it. And M3 or Evo or STI or Audi RS4 sure are way more sporty than my current car but they're still bigger, higher, and more "boy-racer" looking than they should. Also, the horse power competition seems to never end. A sports car is so much more than an engine -- ask Lotus. Thanks again ....er... anyone wanting to sell a 996 turbo coupe ? anyone ? eheheheh.... -
baby seat in a 996
NoxSide replied to fivespddisco's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Your post couldn't have been more helpful. And thank you for the pics too. I'm 1.87m tall (that's 6.13 ft). Your second photo shows clearly that, although I could live with a chair installed behind my seat, the kid in it wouldn't be able to put her feet anywhere. Specially if one takes in to account that a kid (any kid), when seated in such a chair, can never reach the floor. In the 996, even if the feet were to reach the floor, there would be no space for the knees. Your brilliant second photo also shows where the passenger seat has to be to allow enough room. This confirms my theory that the older kid could sit behind my wife properly. This also shows that a cabrio, while stealing a fiew extra cm/ft of space in the back, allows a much more convenient way of inserting and removing the kid(s). At least when it's not rainning... :P I'm now left with two options -- forget I have kids and buy the car anyway, or forget I love sports cars and go for the cayenne, its mega weight and its high(er) center of gravity. Thanks again. -
baby seat in a 996
NoxSide replied to fivespddisco's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Hello! I'm ecstatic for finally finding so much info (and photos) about this topic. I'm on the virge of NOT buying a 996 Coupe Turbo for the only reason that it can't transport my 3yr old and 1,5yr old kids. It's only for small trips on weekends, but it's important... I've always known (and photos on this post prove) that a child can sit in confort and security behind the passenger seat. The problem is that one of them is going to have to ride behing me and I'm tall. For my correct driving position the drivers seat is locked almost in the end of the rail. Can you "see" a 2 yr old seated behind it ? Will there be space for her legs ? What childseat should I buy ? Thanks in advance :renntech: