Update: Install Child seat with LATCH in the rear seat of 996
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Hi all,
Good news for me, finally I was able to install a child seat with LATCH in my MY02 996C4s' rear seat. I would like to thank people who answered my question in other threads. Here is the update of my child seat installation. I have been taking my 9 months old baby around with my toy these 2 weekends. I can still seat int he front passenger seat with confert. I am 6'0" tall. Following is a list of thing that I you may need to have it work:
1. A child seat with LATCH support: I use Britex Roundabout ($200) which is much cheaper than Porsche's child seat. According to Porsche's website, new Porsche Junior Seat which costs about $640 will work in the rear of a 996.
2. A big tower: I use it to protect my leather seat in the rear.
3. A box cutter: I use it to cut the pre-cut carpet in on the rear deck which has a LATCH in. Detail of finding the LATCH is in user menual.
4. A baby range from 20 to 40 pounds: Well if do not have one, you do not need to install the seat.
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Good news for me, finally I was able to install a child seat with LATCH in my MY02 996C4s' rear seat. I would like to thank people who answered my question in other threads. Here is the update of my child seat installation. I have been taking my 9 months old baby around with my toy these 2 weekends. I can still seat int he front passenger seat with confert. I am 6'0" tall. Following is a list of thing that I you may need to have it work:
1. A child seat with LATCH support: I use Britex Roundabout ($200) which is much cheaper than Porsche's child seat. According to Porsche's website, new Porsche Junior Seat which costs about $640 will work in the rear of a 996.
2. A big tower: I use it to protect my leather seat in the rear.
3. A box cutter: I use it to cut the pre-cut carpet in on the rear deck which has a LATCH in. Detail of finding the LATCH is in user menual.
4. A baby range from 20 to 40 pounds: Well if do not have one, you do not need to install the seat.
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Thats cool. My son is 4 years old and about 35-40 pnds, I think I can get away with just a booster seat.
By the way, is that Lapis Blue exterior with Black leather interior ? Looks nice, like to see more pics
By the way, is that Lapis Blue exterior with Black leather interior ? Looks nice, like to see more pics
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Saweet interior ! I knew that wasnt quite as dark as I thought
Is midnight blue one of those special options for interior? I was looking at standard grey leather for my lapis blue ext, but that midnight blue rocks.
I've never seen a midnight blue interior in person, so if you could post more interior I would greatly appreciate
Nice taste in colors, take care,
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I've never seen a midnight blue interior in person, so if you could post more interior I would greatly appreciate
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Nice taste in colors, take care,
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Mav, I have a roundabout in mine, too. I actually just removed the leather bottom of the seat (it pulls right off), and put the car seat right onto the carpet. I got a tighter fit that way and no need for the towel. I don't see any wear on the upper back part of the seat.
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Thanks for posting the pictures, Mav! I'm going to buy a Roundabout now. My old Graco doesn't fit well as it's too wide. Is the Roundabout secure enough with just the shoulder/lap belt? I'd rather not cut my car up unless I have to.
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Yes, I have tried it without LATCH. I just want 200% safe for my baby. I bought my roundabout at Baby R US, in case of not fit I can still return it. Since it fit, I will keep it.
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We're going to Goores in Sacto next week to look at the Marathon as well as the Roundabout. They are very knowledgeable about Porsche and car seats that fit our vehicles.
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FYI - The 996 does NOT support LATCH. What it does support is a rear tether anchor point. LATCH replaces using the seat belt which is not the case in the 996.
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With the exception of the Cayenne which does support LATCH. I actually bought the Porsche child booster seat that has the LATCH option and installed it in my wife's Lexus RX-330.