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Old 08-11-2015, 01:04 AM
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Default 997.1 with center seat a la McLaren F1

http://jalopnik.com/sit-in-the-cente...h-d-1723208889

Does anyone know anything about this car or how the owner performed this mod?
This would be an amazing experience to drive.
Old 08-11-2015, 03:11 AM
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wow that is pretty neat. I am sure it would be fun to take it for a spin
Old 08-11-2015, 12:24 PM
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That company Centro has been doing these for a couple of years. Interesting take on the car. It does allow for rear leg room so it really does add net +1 seats.

http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/10/28/c...997-cabriolet/

Video in the article
Old 08-11-2015, 01:14 PM
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Wow, between the $63,000 paint job in the 918 thread and this... Cool stuff but lots of $$$.
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Here is another one. Same guy got it built I think...I've seen him driving around the Tampa Bay area. A WTF moment for sure!
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/p...-drivers-seat/
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With the gearshift and center console to the right of the driver, I don't see the rear passenger seat being as usable as the rear driver seat. Also, that brace behind the driver seat cuts into the arm/shoulder room for both rear seats. I don't think it makes the rear seats as usable as some may think. It would be interesting to see in person.
Old 08-11-2015, 05:44 PM
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Also while there is now legroom, I would not call the rear seats ergonomic or comfortable to sit in. The angle is terrible.



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