Installing REAR SEATS In My 911 GT3!

[@daftgh17]

A small piece of advice, if you are planning to only take your daughter on trips where you have your wife also, i would say it would be more practical to move your daughters seat behind your seat so that when your wife is in the front seat she can have easier access to your daughter. It would also mean that if your wife chose to move to the back seat for some reason to be closer to your daughter you will be able to move the front (co-driver) seat all the way up and give her more space in the back.

[@TBat0431]

Good tips

[@bryceknez]

Omg- 100%

[@imran6570]

100

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

I don’t know why anyone would order these without rear seats. The weight saving is not worth the compromise on practicality and usability. You just demonstrated that.

[@th3b0untyhunter]

​@@AlexSami-qw4qubecause Porsche don't sell the GT3 with rear seats It's a properly focused drivers car to the point of virtually being a track car (more so than earlier versions)

[@derekb370z]

As a dad this is the coolest modification you could’ve done on the GT3

[@aanshsinghania7780]

The Pasha baby seat looks so cool damn

[@kashv2500]

Tony's reaction 😂😂

[@Liam.......]

Put your belt on, son.

[@Habdabi]

Mate they are not seats, that is not a.. that is not a seat!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@VerangaF430]

Gotta love tony😂

[@slowspecv69]

@@Liam.......that had me dying😂

[@auraltecture]

Appreciate that you put such a value on not being away from your family like this AND including them in your work. Well done!

[@KevGoesRiding]

This is such an awesome mod. I wish porsche offered a back seat option on gt3s but this is definitely the next best option. Having backseats on a 911 just adds so much more breadth of ability to these cars

[@gregorygalvin5357]

Yeah, you’ve knackered it and it couldn’t look less comfortable.

[@Andino.]

Didn't RS have roll cage? Impossible to do

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

Goes completely against the ethos of a gt3, to be stripped out and driver focused. Back seats don't make any sense in that case

[@chrisogrady28]

Better take out the passenger seat then. I think it's quite stupid to have a cabin as large as a 911 and not use 75% of it​, it's a porsche 911 not a BAC mono @@Matthew-ll9ke

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

@@chrisogrady28 75% of it? Have you seen the size of the back of a 911? They're really not that big. If you want back seats then don't buy a gt3, simple

[@Alanjamessouthey]

The upright position for the standard rear seat is essential for rear end impact. Sitting back , is a launching pad for the rear window in the event of a rear shunt . Just putting that out there ..... be careful Sam 😊

[@teslaaddict]

The matching baby seat is the best thing about this!! Super cool Sam

[@jim_bocho]

As the proud dad of a daughter that's about the same age, loving this! Have a retrofit-set for a 3-point-harness for my 944 lying around as well, but it can wait until I'm comfortable having her in a car facing forward (and in a car this old 🙈).

[@jamespugh]

944 are cool

[@Paul_F_C]

I think it’s a great idea as I spent lots of car trips and holidays in my 911 with my daughter in the back until she grew too big to sit in the back at the age of 13 , but it meant the car was used lots more

[@stickshifter8]

Undoubtedly the highlight of this mod is the Pasha baby seat. It looks 🔥! Congrats Sam! Many happy miles with your wife and baby daughter!!

[@thespicepatel]

What a great mod!! As a new dad myself I fully get it! Enjoy your journeys as a three!

[@S100FAN]

Always remember hearing Chris Harris saying the reason you couldnt put rear seats in a GT3 was because the fixed carbon buckets hadn't been homoligated for rear impacts from rear passengers. But obv this is no issue for your car witht he comfort seat, fantastic mod and the Pasha baby seat is epic lol.

[@h2wr]

If Chris is right it's a problem for the GT3RS at 9:20 though

[@timoldland]

@@h2wr Those are the folding buckets, which are homologated as they’re designed for rear access. Oddly Porsche doesn’t offer them on the 992.

[@hpman911]

@@timoldlandI have a 991.2 Turbo S with the folding carbon bucket seats which are great for putting stuff in the back and the occasional passenger. Don’t understand why Porsche have now made the bucket seats unfoldable ???

[@lrjames00]

Just listening to the pod and want to say the back seats look brilliant! As a dad that takes his 9yo son on adventures in a 1966 Land Rover, a 1972 TR6, and a 2012 Porsche Cayman; I think it was a perfect idea!

[@oliversteels7]

The content has been absolutely brilliant especially with the GT3 and CS. Keep up the brilliant work with the channel and the podcast 👏

[@belikof747]

Love the fact you keep this great intro with the chill music. Very cool seats, good to know for my baby, now I need the GT3, car goal

[@jamiegoddard1899]

I love it. It’s a great option and Tony’s reaction was priceless🤣🤣

[@duncanorr5926]

Whats the situation with changing the V5 to having 4 seats? Does it need to re-take an MOT or anything? So damn cool and surprisingly roomy

[@Combustionclub]

I doubt it would make any difference as they are not factory permanent seats. The only thing they physically test in an MOT is the seat belts themselves.

[@danchiorean3288]

Very cool Sam! I love that you just went for it, and the seats look great.

[@ianmoone6562]

The purists and road record hunters might get mad but it's a little sacrifice for a big reward of getting to use it more.

[@BassStevie]

Nice! I just did the opposite - and took the rear seats out of my GTS :-) Looks great.

[@Kxji]

😂

[@SWatchik]

That baby seat is just amazing. Great addition to the GT3!

[@360trev]

Interesting mod but can the child seat be positioned to be rear facing? I always thought it was defined as the safest possible way for them to be seated Rearwards facing when they are small and low weight ?

[@NikolayKowalsky]

Just my thought. Here in Sweden the recommendation is to keep kids rear facing until 5 years of age.

[@hansstalhandske]

Might be a option to put the seat in the front passenger seat and let the wife ride in the back. There's probably also ISOFIX in the front passenger seat. Seated rearwards is the most safe seating position to be in a "normal" car crash for all humans, but in particular when the head is heavy so the body won't be able to support the head in a crash.

[@hansstalhandske]

@Yorkiepoocharlie Because people was ill informed. Would you smoke cigarettes with your child today?

[@RichardBromley]

Are there no head rests for the rear passengers???

[@nickgreen2497]

Love the idea but have big questions about safety, legality, long-term viability, warranty and insurance. I’d need cast-iron guarantees none of those would be impacted before doing this. Good job it’s reversible….

[@Seanedmund]

Exactly. Just get a Porsche SUV if it must be Porsche. It’s a cute baby seat until you find out there’s a reason they didn’t want that as a feature in that sports car.

[@timbonfield3589]

Im always amazed Porche never made the Touring a factory 4 seater, seems to diferentiate the two models a little more, i think there was issues to do with the bucket seats and getting approval

[@andyfholland]

Sam, did you inform your insurance company and if so, what did they say ? cheers and looks great !

[@michae8jackson378]

well done Sam. You'll be much happier having the family safely with you!

[@dan77773]

Has it been a year already? Wow time flies like a GT3.

[@badgerservices9665]

Thats a good mod. If it actually makes the rear seating area more practical than the factory standard rear seats, maybe porsche should look into offering such a stripped down back themselves.

[@maxpain5555]

Man has a sick line up the challenge strad and the 911 gt3 👏🏼

[@kaigordon2900]

Most people: getting a bigger car for the kids Sam: 🏎️ + 👨‍👩‍👧 All I’m saying is I know which I’d rather as a new born baby 😂

[@nahidrahman]

Awesome mod. But when you say it’s now ready for great road trips- is the luggage space enough for 2 + baby? Obviously a stroller is already out of the question…

[@Lukec4ge]

Nice two car garage- GT3 manual (modified), and a Challenge Stradale. Living the dream…

[@SH-ly1uy]

You guys are so lucky in the UK. Here in Germany regulation would never allow retro fitting rear seats and the rear seatbelts just like that

[@user-vh4ju3rv4c]

Awsome, opens up new possibilities

[@My_Auto_Chronicles]

The rear seats was one of the major reasons I got a turbo s rather than a gt3. I had heard insurance underwriters wouldn't accept these conversions - Interesting to discover I was misinformed!

[@marklund7498]

I was also wondering if insurance would need to be informed. May be in systems as 2 person car?

[@andrewhurstcars]

What do you mean Sam about negative comments you mention in the podcast? There aren’t any here, people are being very positive about it!

[@Merfin22]

As a fello dad of a baby girl, I smiled so hard when we saw the pasha baby seat 😂 Congrats bro!

[@henryhol8538]

This is brilliant, Sam now has a performance car the whole family can enjoy!

[@BobH809]

Absolutely brilliant Sam. What a great idea you've had there, and it looks, as well as being very safe, like it came that way from the manufacturer. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@SterlingJDouglas]

This has opened my eyes to what I can do with a GT3, because taking the family is the goal.

[@michiban6211]

Sam you my hero! This is literally my dream car now. I asked you about this in Brisbane and you did it!!!❤

[@the-boring-car-guy]

I've always wondered whether this was possible. Very cool.

[@cbotten106]

nice way to introduce the next generation to high-performance driving dynamics.

[@danfreeney7656]

Love it Sam. What a great way of, as you say, future proofing the GT3.

[@edudilascio]

Sam is the nicest person.

[@cllris]

Honestly Sam, this spec is so good. The paint and pasha is just 😗👌. The only thing id change would be removing the wing. The this (for me) would be the perfect car. Can't wait to see more trips with this and would LOVE to see you roadtrip America. May be in Autumn, think of the colours!

[@Vincetagram]

Go watch the american section of drive the world with his 911 Carrera T if you haven't. Honestly one of the best automotive series on the platform and criminally underrated.

[@cllris]

@@Vincetagramyeah that was the prompt. Was so good. Been following Sam for years 👌

[@Vincetagram]

@@cllris yeah it would be sick to see him do it again

[@GrooveTasticThang]

Have you still got the roof box Sam?

[@hpman911]

You can’t simply take off the rear wing as the aero would then be completely unbalanced. You would have to modify the front aero as well which wouldn’t be easy and in the UK at least your insurance company would have a complete hissy fit.

[@pedromeggiolaro]

Tony´s rant is priceless 🤣

[@MrSnowmonkey7]

Yes! As a dad with two little ones, this is great. Not sure if other have said, but you will want to put some PPF on the back of the seats. The little ones have a habit of growing and using the back of the seats as a means of communication! Enjoy the 3+1 adventures!

[@garywilliams9441]

Surely you’ll need to let DVLA know? And therefore have some sort of inspection as it’s not as manufactured.

[@ChrisHolland-kr6yc]

Such a great idea, using a 911 more is always the answer! Loved the pasha baby seat.

[@linus1534]

Thats the video. Every one wanted to see since the launch of the gt3🎉😮

[@andrewcampbell7030]

Is it legal to do so, are insurance happy if you carry 4 people? I thought i read there was an issue as GT3 is technically a 2 seater from the manufacturer?

[@gossling77]

Yeah, its a 2 seater. I dont think its legal to do so like You say

[@geek9642]

It’s not illegal to do (in the uk) as long as it’s done correctly like this has been

[@FastTeam11]

@@geek9642 but what instance have checked, if its done "correctly"? because this would definitely be illegal in germany...

[@Rebasepoiss]

@@FastTeam11 This would be illegal in Estonia as well. You cannot have more people in a vehicle than is specified in the documentation of the vehicle (provided by the manufacturer). I guess you could go through the process of amending he documents as well but I'm not sure that's even possible on such a new vehicle.

[@FastTeam11]

@@Rebasepoiss Exactly. I would be very surprised if the UK had such a completely different system to us. And amending the documents wouldnt be an option either (at least here), since all the crash-, fire-, rigidity-tests would probably need to be redone.

[@andersonmcintosh7214]

I absolutely love this! Great call!

[@JordieMotive97]

Love this

[@Mark_Williams.]

Ahahah, that matching baby seat is just gold. Good job sir! Definitely agree the velco back rests look like a good idea too. Your daughter doesn't know how lucky she is! :)

[@rallysmurfen]

The best mod ever and keep the car forever 🤩

[@madsdgdhg]

It's a great mod but... Is it legal since the car is registered as a 2 seater?

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

I love your seat design ❣️ I think end of the 70's Porsche designed it together with others psychedelic 70's coulors 😅 Love from Berlin, Ramsi 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@dennissawyerr5526]

Love this spec

[@scalecrawlnl]

Smart move, more travelling in 2024 with the GT3, taking the fam! First port of call I reckon, as an idea, the guys with you to the local drive-thru with burgers & chips: a test-run!

[@stevee8920]

Great solution for you and your family👍 why not make it more usable, the rear belts are fixed to existing Porsche points, isofix isn’t the be all and end all, I bought up 5 kids where isofix wasn’t a thing all baby sears were strapped in using the seat belts and as long as they are fitted correctly are just as safe if not safer. Isofix points have been known to break in a crash, whereas a seat belt doesn’t. I have never attended a fatal where the seat belts failed, I’ve attended where the seat wasn’t strapped in properly, but I have attended where the isofix point or the fixing from the baby seat has failed. Enjoy your car with your family and enjoy the adventures it now offers. Nice one Sam (great way to get to drive the GT3 more and keep the wife happy at the same time, Happy wife Happy life as they say) 👍🇬🇧

[@sickjohnson]

Glad to see you are keeping this one Sam, hope to see the GT3 in the coming videos having a blast.

[@drewflanagan4296]

Heroic mod - I hope Porsche takes notice and starts offering this as a regular option.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Glad you're getting the backrests Sam. Nice job.

[@philiphawkins4684]

I wonder about the legality. Surely the V5 document has the number of passengers as 2.

[@broti]

best color ever!

[@mrkmcknz]

Been thinking of getting this done for my 992 touring. had no idea this was a thing. The RPM process is impressive, but it comes in at £13,000. Do GT3belts have a UK installer?

[@eBlack996]

I believe he flys out to you.

[@andrewcouchman25]

Great idea Sam. I don't normally like green cars but I have to say it really works on your GT3; stunning!

[@alanzyoutube]

Great idea! The only thing I noticed though, wouldn't the child seat be better behind the driver so the passenger set can be moved forward to allow more space for someone in the rear, and if not easier to reach over to the rear drivers side from the front passenger seat then directly behind it.

[@demep]

if there was a mod for the regular seats to be able to recline them just slightly it would make the rear seats better. There is possibly about an inch behind the seats and the back rest

[@lukeagostini5487]

Great video Sam! 👍I had seen quickly what GT3 belts offered but did not realized the back of the rear seats were not part of the kit - which is a good thing for space. When you sat in the rear seat, did you left your drivers seat in your seating position? Can you tell us how tall you are so we can have a comparison? Looking forward to an update video when you get the rear seats cushions 😊 I am also thinking for maybe removing the original rear seats and us e GT3 belt solution for my 991.1 Targa GTS

[@blueman5924]

That’s very cool ! There should be a tether feature for Twiggy’s harness as well. Maybe on the other rear belt ? Safe travels. 🤙

[@SWR112]

Sam three months later. “ I’m selling my dream 911 and this is why” 😂 Good for you taking the wee one, but best put a wee sticker on the wheel “ Baby on board behave”

[@amessad]

This is super interesting Sam!!! coolest vid ever for a GT3!!!

[@timday6087]

I just love the colour of the GT3. I’m currently doing a project VW Caddy and it’s definitely in the running when I get it resprayed.

[@samcooper5748]

That is proper dad goals! Now where is the pasha dog bed?

[@windronner1]

Seb Delaney is a perfect choice. He should easily fit in the baby seat. Then the only other petite size rear passenger you’ll need is the jack Russell. LoL

[@tomeddie14]

I'm not questioning you on the safety of those rear seats, but when you were sat in the back leaning back so close to the glass, I wouldn't wanna sit back there 😂

[@mitchellcaster86]

How about a ‘behind the glass’ podcast episode from inside the GT3 on a road trip?

[@ricsu3462]

I am happy for Sam in this install, it’s a great kit for professional KZbinrs to fit ur mates. However, If I ever have a kid, I would never put my wife or kid through the harshness, loudness, bumpiness and misery in a gt3rs. Are u sure it’s safe without headrests..? (Think breaking your neck in rear end collision). They deserve something nicer…

[@hmi1750]

Did you need to update your v5 registration? And insurance to update that it’s a 4 seater now? Or is this not needed?

[@bbatbileg]

That's so adorable and cool at the same time.

[@Druezy]

Raising awareness for GT3 owners to get their wife and children in their car is a cause I can get behind!

[@jongib6096]

992 GT3 & a 360 Challenge! Danggg 😍

[@radimhanzl7412]

I really need to show this video to my wife... it's doable!!! Thanks!!! :D :D :D

[@jamespugh]

Wow that is awesome. A practical GT3 . Definitely would've done the same thing. That car seat for ur baby girl is ❤awesome

[@vdubjetta02]

I applaud you… after owning a 911 myself, having a family, many more cars. I put 900 miles on my M3 comp last year…. Jealous that you actually put miles on your car. I have a weird work circumstance where I just daily drive my 4Runner. Work to home for me is 4 hours round trip….. so I don’t want to wrack up the miles on my 2018 (LCI) M3 comp…. It’s has only 20,000 miles and now being 6 years old

[@kyrosrf1924]

For the rear facing baby seat?

[@888mattd]

Don’t think enough space for rear facing baby seat.

[@vincentvandervaart8019]

Imagine someone walking up to your Gt3 and looking into the back 😂 awesome mate

[@mr1983]

Genius Sam!! Love the baby seat!!

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

0:30 "Welcome to a sunny but very chilly day here in the UK" as opposed to a rainy but chilly day in the UK

[@jamesw5591]

Do rear facing child seats work? In the US the usually recommend rear facing until 2 years old

[@BoSSLeVeLs]

love that colour paint looks the bees knees 7;57 legend lol and 9:30 wow she got in without moving the seat

[@zenonnowak3189]

Is it really legal in the UK? I think due to some regulations / certifications in most countries such conversion would be illegal...

[@cp4512]

I still love the colour of your car 😍

[@bsmukler]

That child seat in matching fabric pattern really takes the cake. I once half seriously asked the service advisor how the dealership goes about cleaning the inside of the rear window in my GT3 RS with the carbon fiber seats installed. She said they just use a small child. 👧

[@daltonthomson5474]

"Put you're seatbelt on son" I lost it😅😂

[@enzoTHEferrari]

I was really interested in a 911 Dakar, but the lack of back seats for my kids was a big deterrence for me.

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

Just do what he did😂

[@henryhol8538]

I suppose this installation can be done on a Dakar, right?

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

@@henryhol8538 yes! If you dont have a roll cage yes.

[@enzoTHEferrari]

@@PedroHenriquePS00000 Will do, once I figure out the $225,000 I need for the car.

[@RICHARD10195]

@@enzoTHEferrariso the biggest deterrent was actually not having the money for one then?