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Old 09-22-2018, 03:20 PM
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hi - can someone tell me if it's possible to switch out the bucket seats for 18 way sports seats in the 991.2 GT3? and if so at a high level how does one go about it?

Many thanks,
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Old 09-22-2018, 08:57 PM
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Tony: you have to buy the 18-ways, and the wiring, and possibly the module that controls the seat if the PIWIS cannot program the installed module for the 18-ways. In the .1 they were different modules, I don’t know about the .2. Then you install the new parts. This was discovered by actually putting 18-ways into a car specced with 4-ways and then plugging in to PIWIS in 2016.

The system is designed such that you can easily plug the 4-way seats into a car that came with 18-ways, but if you tried to go the other way only 12 of the 18-way controls would work until you changed the wiring and modules. The jury was out on how much would work in a car that had come with buckets if you installed the 18-ways, but the wiring would definitely need to be replaced the last time I checked, again in 2016.

I do do not believe things have improved in the .2 since my attempt to spec a car with two sets of seats at build was rejected specifically due to the issue of module and wiring conflict. I don’t doubt there are other reasons.
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I sourced some sofas, and had the dealer do the swap recently. NO issues at all.....other than the large dealer bill
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I have 18 ways and would trade for your buckets and give you some cash??
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Originally Posted by -eztrader-
I sourced some sofas, and had the dealer do the swap recently. NO issues at all.....other than the large dealer bill
how large was the dealer bill...?
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Originally Posted by -eztrader-
I sourced some sofas, and had the dealer do the swap recently. NO issues at all.....other than the large dealer bill
Wow. That’s great. I asked 3 or 4 dealers and they said it couldn’t be done. Where did you get it done?
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Originally Posted by -eztrader-
I sourced some sofas, and had the dealer do the swap recently. NO issues at all.....other than the large dealer bill
Where did you source them? I have been completely rebuffed by PAg when asking for the next car to be provided with both sets of seats. My search for 18-ways in 2016 only led me to the dealer and the price was beyond silly. I’d be very interested to have a set of sofas for possible touring use at a reasonable price even if I need to have the contrasting stitching matched.
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I have a buddy that is looking to buy a set of 18 ways, or even 4 ways for a 991 GT3. He wants an extra set. If anyone has any let me know. Thank you
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Looking for 4 way (unicorn tears) or folding buckets (purple PTS unicorn tears) for a GT3T. Would settle for passenger side only.
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Originally Posted by evilfij
Looking for 4 way (unicorn tears) or folding buckets (purple PTS unicorn tears) for a GT3T. Would settle for passenger side only.
exactly what I want

passengdr 4 way

ill bet suncoast can
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Maybe try wrecked car parts sellers too
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I have 4 ways in my 2014 GT3 with red stitiching.

Looking for Lightweight buckets if they can be fitted....
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I have 18 way in my GT3 with red stitching and none of you can have them. They are not leaving my butt
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Originally Posted by chillindrdude
I have 4 ways in my 2014 GT3 with red stitiching.

Looking for Lightweight buckets if they can be fitted....
let me know if you sell your seats
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Originally Posted by Tony King
hi - can someone tell me if it's possible to switch out the bucket seats for 18 way sports seats in the 991.2 GT3? and if so at a high level how does one go about it?
Many thanks,
Tony
Unbolt LWB and remove
Fabricate 18 Way Sport seat wiring harness, heated seat wiring loom and install in car
Install heated seat console switches, connect to wiring loom
Install/bolt 18 way seat into car, connect to wiring loom
In PIWIS, code new seats, seat heating and wiring functions


PS the prior post about going the other way is an easier task, you are simply removing things there, here you are adding new


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