joesmoe

where can i get a airbag deactivation kit?

Dutchie in NC

I have the Britax Starrisers, but believe they have been replaced by the Brirax Parkway (we have two of those in my wife's car). They fit perfectly. Take both seat backs and sea cushions out, so you have as much space as possible.

shustermeister

Repeat earlier thread, these are booster seats that use the factory 3-point belts in the back. Are these as safe as a 5-point integrated belt in most child-seats?

joesmoe

anyone selling the star riser? i've got one but need another now

911pirate

I am still searching for two booster /car seats to fit a in the back seat of a 99 911 cab, any suggestion of current models?

Wellardmac

The Recaro Young Sport is the best child seat out there.

http://www.recarochildseat.com/Recar...FQQtswod6wftQg

There have been several discussions on this seat over the last couple of years, so a quick search will turn up the thread. Several of us here have them and swear by them.

911pirate

Does anyone know if the cosco summit high back booster or the Betrix monarch booster seat will fit in the back seat of 911/996 cab?

Patrick E

I'm always puzzled by these threads. My understanding is that children under 40 pounds and/or 4 years old should remain in regular, full harness child seats. Yet it seems as if a lot of people have their 2 or 3 year olds in boosters. What am I missing? I personally would not put my 2 1/2 year old in a booster seat, but to each his own I guess.

Wellardmac

That's because there are boosters out there designed for 30lbs and 3 years of age... like this one:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...#prod_prodinfo

Patrick E

I did not know that... thanks. Maybe my son will be riding in the 996 sooner than expected.

911pirate

I agree the Recaro seems to one of the best. These systems are not what I think of as a “true” booster seat. Many of them still use a 5 point harness until the child reaches an appropriate age/weight. A more accurate term for many of the seats is “convertible” they start as a high back, highly restrictive safety seat and if you wish as the child gets older it converts to what most of us think of as a booster. This will be the parent’s decision as to when and if that occurs. Wish I had investigated seats more thoroughly years ago when we spent a small fortune on just “car seats”. My twin boys will soon be 4 and weigh about 38 lbs. They like to try and escape their seats now. I will keep them buckled in for a while.
I spoke with Recaro tech department yesterday and they claimed the width at the narrowest portion of the seat base is 16.5 inches. With the seat – bottom “in “the width of the available area is 14 inches and with the seat bottom “out” the width shrinks to 12.5”. I live in a small town 1.5 hrs away from a large city; therefore, I am trying to resolve this and purchase the seats on the internet. I understand, from reading on this thread that the seats in the cab may be different than in the coupe. I welcome all advice on this matter.

911pirate

I agree the Recaro seems to one of the best. These systems are not what I think of as a “true” booster seat. Many of them still use a 5 point harness until the child reaches an appropriate age/weight. A more accurate term for many of the seats is “convertible” they start as a high back, highly restrictive safety seat and if you wish as the child gets older it converts to what most of us think of as a booster. This will be the parent’s decision as to when and if that occurs. Wish I had investigated seats more thoroughly years ago when we spent a small fortune on just “car seats”. My twin boys will soon be 4 and weigh about 38 lbs. They like to try and escape their seats now. I will keep them buckled in for a while.
I spoke with Recaro tech department yesterday and they claimed the width at the narrowest portion of the seat base is 16.5 inches. With the seat – bottom “in “the width of the available area is 14 inches and with the seat bottom “out” the width shrinks to 12.5”. I live in a small town 1.5 hrs away from a large city; therefore, I am trying to resolve this and purchase the seats on the internet. I understand, from reading on this thread that the seats in the cab may be different than in the coupe. I welcome all advice on this matter.

CarreraX

The Recaro young sport will not fit in the back of a 911. Not even close. I have 2 of them in my X5 and they are the best seat made but just wont fit. I also have 2 of the new Reacro Vivo light booster seats in my subaru. They also wont fit in the back of a 911 w/o cutting up the base. I do highly suggest these for your other cars though. I ended up buying the fisher price ones for my 993. I did have to cut the bases a bit to get them to fit well.

911pirate

Thanks, I am also trying to get in touch with Britax. It seems their older models do fit

Wellardmac

You're not trying hard enough.

I have one in the back of my 996 and it fits fine. Take the recline adjuster bar off and you'll have no problems.

As for width - I measured mine as 17" wide at the front - I was measuring it, as I'll be taking it on a transatlantic flight with my toddler later this month and had to measure it and the airline seat to ensure that it fit okay.