996 and 997.1 GT3 - child seats in rear

[bradw]

Hi,

Are there any GT3 owners in Australia who have installed seat belts in the rear to accommodate carrying toddlers/young children in the back?

 

From what I have seen online it has been done a few times in the UK and US, since all the anchor points for the belts are installed from the factory. In the UK at least, there doesn't seem to be a legality or insurance issue but I am wondering what the view of the Australian authorities might be.

 

A photo in this US thread shows that the upper tethering points appear to be installed too.

 

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/376327-rear-seats-installed-pics.html

 

I want a GT3 and having the option to put young children in the back occasionally would be a nice nod to practicality.

 

Apparently the 997.2 GT3s have a different firewall or parcel shelf so rear seat belts are not possible.

 

Thanks,

Brad

[Jimmy]

Hi Brad

 

Welcome to the forum.

I explored this before before purchasing my current P car and was told that its quite a lot of hassle here in Australia, the rules/laws are much tougher. At the time l was quoted about 15k which also required an engineers report.

It all seemed too difficult so ended up purchasing a 911 turbo and haven't look back.

 

How ever there are some GT3's that were ordered from new with back seats but not many.

 

Good luck with your search.

 

Cheers

Jim

[bradw]

Thanks Jim.  Hmmm, sounds like it's what I feared.  

 

It's amazing in comparison how liberal the Poms are with allowing modifications.  Virtually nothing needs an engineer's report.

[edgy]

The problem is the compliance is only for two seats... As long as you find A way around this... I cannot see the problem? But honestly? Just buy a TT If you need the seats!! Sure it's not quite the same but its practical and faster!!!