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Old 04-18-2012, 04:18 PM
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I may get flamed for this question but here goes:

I am looking for either a turbo or GT3 to use as a driver. I prefer the GT3 for various reasons, but it doesn't have a back seat. I have two small children and would like to be able to include them in the Porsche experience and take them to shows/events. Is it possible to add the back seats?
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Classic opening for this question..

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I found duct tape kept the kids in place
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just get a turbo or gts or something and dont stress yourself with trying to put back seats in a gt3
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Wow, great threads thank you for the links. Search button needs to become my new friend. Now I just need to find one with centerlocks and I am all set. Thanks again.
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I use my GT3 for many things.
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it's workin' for me

that said, I wouldn't call it a "family car"
just made mine more versatile (and added ~30lbs )
but I lost 25 lbs of excess personal baggage over the past few months... so I almost broke even!
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
Mine is... my dog rides shotgun with me
Poor dog - doesn't get to drive?
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Thanks for the thread. Nice to know.
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let us know what you decide!

love the rear seat mods you guys!
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Thanks again for the photos/advice. My current 911 project at Zuffenhaus should be wrapping up in the next few months, once its done will be in the market for my GT3.
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Originally Posted by ktr6
Thanks again for the photos/advice. My current 911 project at Zuffenhaus should be wrapping up in the next few months, once its done will be in the market for my GT3.
tease!

what is it? what color you gona paint it?
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
tease!

what is it? what color you gona paint it?
This is my 87 911 that is taking a trip back in time. Going to stick with silver and an air-cooled engine. I took it in to get a roll cage and somehow it ended up like this.
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Originally Posted by ktr6
Is it possible to add the back seats?
yes.

Originally Posted by jenk12m
just get a turbo or gts or something
that's terrible advice.

get a cool 911 and put the seats in. no brainer.

my shop just finished the rear seat install on my 2010 gt3. totally factory spec, and when the 3 girls are all in it, it's very much a family car. when they are not, it's a gt3, and a hell of a good time.


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