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Old 03-31-2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JPS
Which one?

I use a Radian 65 or 80, forget which, with the BK in the back. 5pt with side impact head protection. The cab isn't such a great fit but I can cinch it down. My wife is under 5' tall though, so sliding the seat forward works.

I've also used a Starriser booster in a pinch. Fits great but isn't near the seat of the Radian.
I have the 80, it's like a 30lbs seat! I used Rennline's seat belt anchors (for racing harnesses) to create my own latch system.
http://us.diono.com/en/customer-serv...car-seat-range
Old 04-02-2012 | 11:21 AM
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I think the Diono Radian rxt will work. It seems to be sold as narrow base where they show 3 in a row. I will order one this week and see.
Old 04-02-2012 | 01:05 PM
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The Recaro Probooster ($103 form Amazon) fits perfectly and has full side impact protection. Looked for a long time, and this seems to be the only one that fits. Good quality, no mods needed, and still room for my wife in front passenger seat.
Old 04-02-2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth 993
I have the 80, it's like a 30lbs seat! I used Rennline's seat belt anchors (for racing harnesses) to create my own latch system.
http://us.diono.com/en/customer-serv...car-seat-range
Mike, is this the Rennline you used?



Or this?



Or something else?
Old 04-02-2012 | 11:28 PM
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I got 2 of the bottom one. But had to grind it down a little bit to get the latch hooks to grab. Just unbolt the seat belt bolts, hook them in, & screw back down. Was easy. But both on one seat, on e on each side.
Old 04-03-2012 | 12:38 AM
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Ive tried almost every seat. Try the full back Combi Kobuck.

The others don't work well at all...

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Old 04-03-2012 | 01:34 AM
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I did the Rennline LATCH upgrade also. I didn't grind down the anchor points, I just use a needle nose pliers and pop the retaining hook. The only problem I have had with my "LATCH" system is how short everything has to be to work. I have to put beach towels under and behind the child seats to get the belts tight enough. If I could (hypothetically) swap out the belts so they could be shorter I would. I also did the upgrade to add the center anchor point.

My boys love riding in the Porsche, and I love sharing it with them. Makes all the work getting them safely into the car well worthwhile.
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Old 04-03-2012 | 03:56 AM
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Do you have pictures?

Originally Posted by manitoupilot
The Recaro Probooster ($103 form Amazon) fits perfectly and has full side impact protection. Looked for a long time, and this seems to be the only one that fits. Good quality, no mods needed, and still room for my wife in front passenger seat.
Old 04-03-2012 | 04:18 AM
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Sorry, can you elaborate on this? I thought most people were using a Ford part for a tether mount. Are you using BK parts instead?

Originally Posted by jaholmes
....I do have the BK harness mounts for the tether. Just need a smaller base....
Old 04-03-2012 | 09:29 PM
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What about baby seats for a coupe?
Old 04-04-2012 | 12:01 AM
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I got 2 of the bottom one. But had to grind it down a little bit to get the latch hooks to grab. Just unbolt the seat belt bolts, hook them in, & screw back down. Was easy. But both on one seat, on e on each side.
Me too, but I retrofitted with the old LATCH (just hooks, not the rectangular ones with the nested clamps, and I didn't have to grind that way.
My boys love riding in the Porsche, and I love sharing it with them. Makes all the work getting them safely into the car well worthwhile.
Me too.
Old 04-04-2012 | 12:08 AM
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What about baby seats for a coupe?
Search on me and baby seat or child seat. Cab is slightly narrower, but about the same story.



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