Time for and updated baby seat model thread? Past threads have outdated names, etc.
#197
Seat
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.
Did you see post #127? By the way, it's the same in the Carrera line as well.
As far as the seat belt receiver, I tried that (rotating) but the way it goes together with the chassis of the car it can only go one way and when I rotated it I did not feel safe with the attachment. Unlike the fronts which can rotate at the bolt, the rears have a channel/groove that they secure in.
As far as the seat belt receiver, I tried that (rotating) but the way it goes together with the chassis of the car it can only go one way and when I rotated it I did not feel safe with the attachment. Unlike the fronts which can rotate at the bolt, the rears have a channel/groove that they secure in.
#199
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 :-)
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 :-)
#201
Great News!!!
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.....
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.....
Last edited by Speedyellow993; 08-04-2011 at 04:32 PM. Reason: add info
#202
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 Kobuck booster with a full back. I've heard of just the Combi Kobuck 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!
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.....
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 Kobuck booster with a full back. I've heard of just the Combi Kobuck 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!
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.....
#203
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 Kobuck booster with a full back. I've heard of just the Combi Kobuck 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!
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.....
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 Kobuck booster with a full back. I've heard of just the Combi Kobuck 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!
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.....
#208
#209
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,
Thanks again,
#210
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,
Thanks again,
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"