LVDell

Not to worry, it just keeps getting better............

Speedyellow993

I hear that for the seatbelt rotation method to work both the top and bottom of the rear seats must remain in. Not sure if I would be comfortable removing the factory seats.

LVDell

Why would you know be comfy removing the seats?

Speedyellow993

Canadian insurance companies are very sticky about any changes to a car that is not recognized by the manufacture.

I Googled the "mighty tight" seatbelt winch and found quite a few issues with it and how it's dangerous to use due to it damaging the seatbelt materials and the lock being unreliable.

This sucks!!! It's a simple problem with an impossible solution.

Thanks for everyones input :-)

LVDell

I'm pretty sure the seats are held on by velcro for a reason......situations just like this.

Speedyellow993

I have some great news for the 996 owners today!

I had a little time to Kill today so dropped by a few Kid Specialty Stores. Tried a whole bunch of seats in the back of my 996 Turbo. I currently have a Britax Diplomat( discontinued ) that works well bit not perfect. 8/10

Sunshine Kids Montery- no way in hell it'll fit. 0/10

Britax Parkway- gets in there but a really sloppy fit, base is too wide and the lower base hovers over the bottom seat cushion. 6/10

Next store........

I instantly spot a very skinny looking Combi Kobuk booster with a full back. I've heard of just the Combi Kobuk Base Only fitting but I wanted a seat to keep the upper seatbelt in a proper position which is not across the neck. The sales lady at the store knows me well and says " help yourself to fit any seat "...... I grabbed the seat and ran out to the car. Threw it in the back and.....Bingo!!! We gave a winner!!!!!! I'm was almost in tears.... a few of the local RL guys know that I have spent countless hours/days trying to find a seat that fits well. This is it!

http://products.howstuffworks.com/co...eat-review.htm

http://www.insurance-canada.ca/consi...-seats-810.php

http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/...good_bets.aspx

It's a current production 2011 booster seat that sits 40-100 lbs.

Fit is a 9.5/10

It did well in the crash test

It fits the back of my 996 TT with absolutely no Modifications.

Pictures are to follow.....

JM993

Do you think it will fit in a 993?

LVDell

Nice find and another great contribution to the thread! Looking forward to the pics

Speedyellow993

I'll try to test fit it in a 951,997C4S,993 and 993 TT before I post the pictures.

Speedyellow993

I am thinking yes...but let me try it first. I'll get my buddy to come over with his 993....

Al

Targatoo

You're like a mentor to me

Thanks. My little guy isn't 33lbs yet. I might get one just to have on hand, though.

JM993

Thanks Al.

alpine003

I'm in the same boat and thinking also to get one. You never know when they'll discontinue a particular model and you'll eventually need it anyway so...

JTB1

A big thank you to Speedyellow993. I have tried many different car seats and even different mounting methods. A seat that just fits is, however, the best solution. After tons of research and 2 entirely frustrating trips to Babies R Us I gave up, took a gamble, and ordered the Combi Kobuk from Amazon. I was pleasantly surprised to find it fit well in my 996tt.

Thanks again,

Speedyellow993

I'm glad it worked out.

I have spent days on fitting seats and have almost tried every seat on the Canadian Market. Even the Regional BRITAX car seat rep knows me. I spent an hour busting his ***** about why his seats don't fit porsches.

Not enough demand to justify the cost. I knew that but it was worth a try.

I currently own 8 child infant seats spread between 4 cars. Its kind of a fetish for me.

PS. Sunshine Kids is now "Diono"