Do 993's have child seat anchors? My wife wants me to sell my 993 if not. HELP!
#31
Drifting
I can avoid an accident in my 993 better than I could in an Excursion (readily available tank substitute), whether by stopping faster or driving around it.
#32
Instructor
Finally, in the post just above mine, I suggest you look at the links above for the rear tether mount point hidden behind your rear dash. Makes a big difference, esp. for these cars since there is so little seat for the car seat to sit on...makes them very prone to forward tipping.
FWIW, I've been discussing installation of car seats in the 993 with a car seat installer. I'm not sure I believe/buy her specs, but she maintains there is NOT sufficient clearance from the child seat to the rear of the passenger/driver seat. She maintains 28" with a tether and 32" without a tether to avoid head impact.
However, I can't find reference to this anywhere, and that seems like it would eliminate most of the small-midsized cars on the market
However, I can't find reference to this anywhere, and that seems like it would eliminate most of the small-midsized cars on the market
If you combine this new rear facing 2yr old recommendation along with the 28"-32" spacing rule everyone would need to drive a Ford Econoline Van with just a center seat to meet all these requirements.
The wife drives a Q7 and there is no way we would be able to fit a rear facing child seat with 28-32" of space to the front seat as-is. I would imagine nearly all cars would have an issue with that requirement, even with the current standard of rear facing up to 1yr, not 2.
Bottom line here is that there are ways of getting child seats into a 993. I've done it and others have obviously done it as well. The standards and seats do change over time (typically in ~2yr design cycles) so people need to keep 're-inventing' ways to make it work.
My recipe for child seat installation:
1) Rennline 'racing' mounts to enable use of latch system.
2) Modification to add upper tether mount.
3) Lots of research on what is available and do lots of test fitting. Some seats fit pretty good, others don't.
There are obviously more practical cars for hauling kids around, but the 993 can do it. It just takes a little time and effort to find the right parts to make it work.
#33
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Then, you are stuck until 12 months when you can use one of the forward facing options detailed earlier.
If you combine this new rear facing 2yr old recommendation along with the 28"-32" spacing rule everyone would need to drive a Ford Econoline Van with just a center seat to meet all these requirements.
#35
I just ordered the Maxi Cosi Convertible and plan to install it rear facing. I read that someone here had done this sucessfully. I'll report back with pics.......I may chose to install the rennline harness mounts.