rear seat delete?
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rear seat delete?
Was there an option in 96' for a rear seat delete? If so, anyone know the option code for it?
I am looking at a 96' C4S, and the rear seat was deleted. Just wondering...
Thanks.
I am looking at a 96' C4S, and the rear seat was deleted. Just wondering...
Thanks.
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I think it was an option. It sounds like you have it,provided you have a platform with doors on the lower front,and not just missing seats. It is usually easier and cheaper to add the seats back,if you prefer,than to find a RSD.
Let me know if you want to change it back to seats
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Let me know if you want to change it back to seats
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Does it look like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1268401...57629045353627
FYI, adding rear seats to a RSD option is nearly impossible.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1268401...57629045353627
FYI, adding rear seats to a RSD option is nearly impossible.
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There is no center seat belt buckle mounting holes and no seat brackets. In order to put seats in, you will need to find a donor car and do some cutting and welding. So... maybe at a junkyard, then at your shop! I like to have rear seats as I have kids that want a ride with dad!
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Gotta luv the Carrera III wheel on the 993 widebody cars..
When ordering the 993 more than a decade ago, when asked about the interchanging the "rear seat delete" with seats I too was told it isn't so easy.
While I've never actually approached the task, my chicken **** mind say's run the idea to ground. A call to say Sunset Porsche Parts and you'd know for certain. MY.02 How could the RSD be nothing more than a choice of interior parts. Okay many interior parts.
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There is no center seat belt buckle mounting holes and no seat brackets. In order to put seats in, you will need to find a donor car and do some cutting and welding. So... maybe at a junkyard, then at your shop! I like to have rear seats as I have kids that want a ride with dad!
Note to self: Read first, reply post to thread second. ^^^^
So the body in white is different btw the cars with and without rear seats & belts?
Go figure.
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As they say in most things in life, it only takes time and money! ;-)
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Yep, modifying the car for rear seats will be tough. And it's not just the seats - don't forget the seat belts. The mounting holes are there but are not threaded, you'll need a different rear deck as well for the retractors. Yep, time and money!
That was one of the reasons why I sold the RSA after my son was born. I wanted him to be able to ride in the car and it was just too big of a job to tackle.
That was one of the reasons why I sold the RSA after my son was born. I wanted him to be able to ride in the car and it was just too big of a job to tackle.
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This is the reason I ask, 2 young boys and they have ridden in every 911 that I have owned...
The rear seat in this car does not look like the above. I believe it might be a custom stereo speaker box now, which might be better or worse.
The rear seat in this car does not look like the above. I believe it might be a custom stereo speaker box now, which might be better or worse.
