Hi all,

My MIL has just undergone heart replacement and before she went under she wanted me to find her a pcar.

She was convinced that it had to be a Cayenne because of her mobility restrictions, but I know she and her husband have wanted a convertible their whole lives.

So, is it possible to get a kit that would raise the height of the vehicle so she can get in more easily - and hopefully lower it back for driving?

Resale isn't a concern, nor is driving dynamics to a lesser extent (they're in their 70s, cruising to dinner and the golf course only) provided safety isn't comprised.

Any recommended shops in DFW that would be willing to take this project on?

We'd probably be wanting to work with a 992.1 or.2 unless there was some fundamental limitation.

Thanks!

 

I am going to be honest. I am not sure a 911 is the correct choice. You can get the axle life to help a little bit. There are some decent other convertible choices that are not P that might be better.

 

Her best bet is a new pano with big sunroof

 

No easy task. I think you would be scratch building an entire new suspension system. What not get her a Bentley Continental Speed Convertible? Much easier to get in and out of, no kids needed, and Porsche-like performance.

 

Or a range rover evoque convertible?

 

Seat on highest height allowable and seat cushions?

 

Use a wheelchair seat cushion, raise seat to max and raise FAL. Getting out: scoot to edge of seat with feet out, lean out a bit then stand. Turn 90 deg and sit in wheelchair. Works for an 89 year-old. Wheelchair fits in back if both rear seats folded down (but be sure to put wheelchair in first before passengers get in, as front seats need to be set forward to maneuver wheelchair in).

 

^^^ This ^^^. Or what about a Dakar

 

Get a Dakar. Thats the easiest way to get a lifted 911. Any other option is much harder. You could bag it but why? There’s a guy with a 991 on bags.

 

Unless it HAS to be a Porsche I would strongly suggest either Bentley or S class convertible. Better suited in pretty much every aspect, can fit golf clubs too.

 

I’m going to throw out that if it HAS to be a 911, these guys https://www.elephantracing.com/porsc...GyTnBF26_0NFSl seem to be among those with whom you could speak and may have a rec on an install shop as well. With safari builds being all the rage, I think you can get some extra height - maybe as much as 3” - for a fairly reasonable cost that is far less than purchasing a Dakar. I don’t have any personal experience with them or with lifting a Porsche 911 (lots on trucks and jeeps) but have read a few different articles about cars with their kits and they reviewed well.

 

I am not going to say it is going to be easy, but anything is possible.

If there is a will, there is a way, as this video demonstrates.

Good luck to your mother in law.

 

Does it have to be as “high end” as a 911?
I would highly recommend the BMW Z4 as an option. Easier to get in and out, modern features, convertible and has a great ZF transmission.

For non sports cars, BMW and Mercedes both have some compelling sport sedans that come with the top off.

For another sportier option the new corvette is there, but again, the C8 is very low slung and difficult to get into.

 

We just traded in a 2022 Z4 on our 911 cab, i think the Z4 is lower and way to small, certainly no room for golf clubs.

i would think the 8 series convertible, the M850 would be my choice... or perhaps even a 4 series BMW cab...

 

BMW 440 Cab...