Porsche 911 child seat guide: what to do and avoid!

[@hmudara]

Dude. Thank you, you’re a legend among 911 dads.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!

[@WFO.]

No kids here. Watched to see learn what it would be like to remove the seat bottoms. Thank you very much. You’re definitely a great Dad!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind comment

[@jefflee3186]

Great video! Daughter is about to turn two and I’m researching seats for the 991.2. This is the most helpful I’ve found so far. Cheers to you :).

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you. Means a lot.

[@radeon08]

Also important to note, how safe are the seats. That minimalist one gives a lot of space, but looks unsafe

[@nazzytikka]

I agree. It looks flimsy compared to the ones we have.

[@jessmunguia5283]

Yes!!! I just got a front facing seat for my 3 year old and was going to go with a slim seat for more room (I have a Subaru WRX Hatch, do it's not a tiny car, but still) but that seat was SO unsafe looking, I just couldn't. Ended up getting a Britax, yes it's a bit larger but it looks SO much safer, not to mention more comfortable. If I had 3 small children I had to fit in the back seat, I could see why you'd use a super slim car seat but I WON'T skimp on safety when it comes to my baby!

[@OS-ro5zf]

@@nazzytikka Which ones do you have?

[@joshuaallen6450]

Although, if he gets T-boned in a 911. I am willing to bet that no car seat would be safe enough, but I agree, I would rather at least try and give my kids the best chance in a carseat that at least has met or exceeded safety tests.

[@ShawnMathew-p9f]

Just got a 992.1 and was looking for a seat for my 2 year old. Gonna go with the Wayb. Thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

Let me know how it fits!

[@gdubeightytwo]

super helpful video! Just ordered the rear seat trim cover....had no idea they made one!

[@TommyLGarage]

Nice!

[@petezafris9692]

Tommy! that inflatable booster is a game changer! thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

You got it!!!

[@richieaviles]

Tommy - long time, from a previous life! I saw you in the video and told my wife - that’s an old buddy. Awaiting my 992 S, with a 1 year old at home. Great review, and so stoked to hear about your family in the video. Very helpful. All the best!

[@TommyLGarage]

Ha small world! Nice to hear from you man. Congrats on the baby and the upcoming 992! Great choice for sure!!

[@MichaelNNguyen]

No wife, no kids, no Porsche 911 and why am I watching this video? Because it's TLG.

[@matejferletic7840]

Hahahahahaha

[@HawkMillFarm]

I fit 2 seats for my grandchildren (4 and 6) in either a 911 cab or a Cayenne and have found seat protectors very good for saving the leather, especially if the seats are being left in the car for a period of time.

[@anyvideoanywhere]

Thank you for helping me convince my wife the 911 is a family car

[@TommyLGarage]

Happy to help! Can you help me convince mine that two Porsches is better than one ???

[@philipporter4433]

Whats the point in a backless booster if the standard seat is first removed. The whole point is that it lifts your shoulders in relation to the height of where the seat belt crosses the childs shoulder, to prevent risk of decapitation in an accident... the video was still useful for me though so do appreciate it, thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

It gives you more space

[@icloudchris]

Also check out the IMMI GO car seat. A lot of Uber drivers have them if needed when they might have child passengers. Very portable, packs up easily and can quickly be installed or removed. The upper harness section can be removed for when children get older and can still be used as a booster seat. Very cool!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Will do

[@Waldod2]

Hi tommy, thanks for the extremely helpful video. More of this needs to be on youtube. I quess a lot of fathers driving their dream (again). Question is there a chance you post a video how to remove the back rests? Cause I do think it will give more possibilities for the child seat to lean back a bit more than the (almost) 90 degrees angle the back rest sit now. Good job !

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! So back rests are easy to remove. I do the middle clip and screw between the two backrests and they slide out. I tried it and I would not recommend it. The area behind the seats is not straight and seats will not sit straight at all. You will also hit the C pillar.

[@richardbower8707]

really helpful video... Even though I've no kids! I have the buckets, it was good to see how the rear fits together: it puzzles me that there appear to be no attachments for a luggage net on my car ... surely its a bad idea to have the stuff on the back seats flying about. Do Porsche do that as an option?? Also, any tips on how to get the buckets to slide a little further forward for better access?? Thanks for making these "how-to" videos!

[@ShaneMorris1986]

You just gave me the power to have a very… interesting discussion with my wife.

[@TommyLGarage]

Let me know how it goes!

[@25jai123]

Beautiful spec on the 911 btw!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@charleszhao3464]

Hi sir, please recommend some rear facing car seats!

[@jessmunguia5283]

You WON'T fit a rear facing carseat in here, no way. I have a Subaru WRX hatch, and our rear facing barely fits. It's gotta be behind the passenger seat bc rarely my husband drives, and the passenger seat has to be allllll the way up for it to fit. It's NOT comfortable, I'm glad I was finally able to switch to a front facing. Lots more leg room, especially on trips!!

[@goldenturdZeniru]

I'm trirying to convice my wife to buy a used 997 and i have a 11 year old and a 6 year old. How can i gain leg room in the rear? Replacing front seats with baguete seats or thinner rear seats? Great video, the most comprrensive i found in youtube and i ran through a lot! From lisbon, Portugal!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for watching! Well an 11 year old will have a tough time fitting in the rear. 6 year old will be fine on just a booster.

[@radans99]

Really helpful review! Love that you have a T and about the pull the trigger on one myself. Question for you - with the reduced sound deadening, how is the road noise on the T? I’ll have my 2.5 yr old in the back row (likely going for the WAYB like you recommended) during weekend joy rides and would love to get your thoughts and to be sure I’m making the right choice. Thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

Road noise is louder but not overwhelming. I drove an S and it was too isolated and quiet. I do prefer some rumble. You do hear a lot more of mechanical sounds from the engine. Love it!.

[@chaozhao9792]

Hi could you please give a list of rear facing car seats that will fit for 992? Thanks!

[@TommyLGarage]

Pls check the video description

[@vincentschneuwly9783]

The video I was looking for, right now I am driving an Audi Rs3 but I want to upgrade to a 911 cause my 2 years old could fit in the back

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s the right car for it!!

[@CozyAFCabin-r6x]

Thanks for the helpful video! Do you know if there is a back latch in a 2013 Porsche 911 convertible? My husband recently purchased one and we are trying to find a car seat solution for our 4 year old. We have looked but can’t seem to find a latch back there. Not sure if we aren’t looking correctly.

[@TommyLGarage]

No back latch there but you can use the seatbelt method instead

[@CozyAFCabin-r6x]

@@TommyLGaragewe might have to do that. Or look into the Ride Safer travel vest. Also another great option for compact space. Thank you!

[@seandenny1553]

What’s the Porsche part number for that plastic cover that covers up with the seat bolts down? I found it under the link thank you

[@TommyLGarage]

I have it for sale. Email me at got6speed @ gmail . com

[@trj911]

Good info, thanks! What are your thoughts about putting a car seat in the front seat? I have Cayman S as a winter car and I would like to be able to put a car seat in it but obviously can't use the back seat. I also have a 911 and the Pico is a nice choice. Thanks again!

[@TommyLGarage]

I had a cayman and used the front seats for baby seats all the time. No issues with that

[@trj911]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks! And I love Yas Marina Blue! I keep saying I'm going to get another M-car and it has to be that blue!

[@chaozhao9792]

hi , can you share some rear facing car seat works for 992 ? I will get my 992 in Nov and my boy is 10months. thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

Hello. I just updated the link in the description. I checked with a friend who has a 991 with a rear facing and said this one worked. Best without rear seats. Just you’ll have a bit less room in the front

[@lluispuiggoma-camps4121]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing. Do you think the WAYB will fit in a 911 991 GTS Cabrio? I am asking because of the upper latches. Thanks!

[@TommyLGarage]

Hey there! Yes it will fit. It’s the smallest seat you can get and works well. Front seat will need to be pushed forward and seat cushions might need to come out.

[@lluispuiggoma-camps4121]

Thanks!! @@TommyLGarage

[@moneyparhar]

997.1 doesn't have rear seat anchor for baby seat.

[@donpranger54]

Do you have the part number for the alcantara version of that part? I can't find it anywhere.

[@TommyLGarage]

I don’t I’m sorry but I can sell you mine.

[@benicia21]

thank you. the Pico is sweet, but it’s like they know it’s the only good looking seat for the 911, and price it accordingly. $500 on Amazon. I know I know, poor me, but still.

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed. But totally worth it

[@ibanezgod]

unfortunately 997s don't have the clips in the seat back, just the belt and the anchor over the top. I'm curious how this sits without using the lower seat clips. Can it sit snug using the OEM rear seat belt through the Wayb? Only thing that's holding me back from getting this. Any chance you could give it a try and report back? LOTS of 997 guys want toddler seats!

[@TommyLGarage]

Nope it needs the clips unfortunately

[@spitfire4047]

Great video mate, inspired me to do the retrofit. Does a rubber matt exists for the trim cover? The screw is not covered….

[@TommyLGarage]

Email me and I can sell you my cover - I have since removed it because kids grew. Got6speed @ gmail . com There is no screw diver but it’s not really needed.

[@manassar]

That is a super helpful video. Thank you. I actually have a question if you can help. With you or a medium sized (165cm/5'5") passenger in the front seat, what is the distance between the back of the front seat and the rear seats back support cushions?

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s quite a lot. Maybe 20-25 inches

[@manassar]

@@TommyLGarage that’s really useful. thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it. ❤️🙏🏼

[@stevenw3393]

Great video! Am a new dad with a five month old. Any recommendations for a rear facing seat? Thanks!

[@taylabarreto]

Let me know if you found a solution ? My baby is 6 month and we have been squeezing him in the uppa mesa car seat in the back of 911 but not convenient or practical . Thanks !

[@TommyLGarage]

Rear facing is tough. Most will fit but it will be a struggle

[@orion7901]

What is the name of that socket set in the video?

[@funyuns101]

Can you show the car seat in cayman?

[@TommyLGarage]

Any booster will do

[@PQR5CHE]

Great stuff Tommy! Do you know if the 992 has top tether hooks? Thanks man!

[@TommyLGarage]

Hi yes it does!

[@PQR5CHE]

@@TommyLGarage Awesome! Waiting on my 2024 T to be delivered. Shopping car seats now 😅

[@TommyLGarage]

@@PQR5CHE these seats are awesome and you’ll like them a lot. Also check out TLG Guards! www.kiesmotorsports.com/products/preorder-tlg-mud-flaps-for-porsche-911?variant=40708287430741?aff=7

[@PQR5CHE]

@@TommyLGarage Awesome! Thanks for the link.

[@patrickstarr87]

Awesome tysm🙌🏻

[@TommyLGarage]

You're welcome!

[@internetballet]

LEGEND!!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Which one did you go with ?

[@locke1402]

Is it a pain having the memory seat and having to run it forward to get the kids into the back seat?

[@TommyLGarage]

I actually don’t have memory seats so no issues here

[@dshedencrona1297]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!

[@Conversus]

But is the passenger seat still usable with the pick seat and a child sitting in it?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes it is

[@daarcher21]

Thank you

[@TommyLGarage]

Glad it was helpful

[@jaya6454]

Cool 👍🏿

[@wojker1234]

Piękne Porsche 911 Carrera i pozdrawiam

[@thejungatron6792]

Hmmmmm, time to start my strategy on a two door upgrade with the wife lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha yes !!

[@urenaanthony91]

Where is the top tether?

[@TommyLGarage]

On the rear deck behind the seat

[@urenaanthony91]

@@TommyLGarage im working on a soft top and I can't find it. Any ideas?

[@urenaanthony91]

@@TommyLGarage 2020 Porsche 911 S, cabriolet

[@markporter9660]

Hi, I recently purchased a 991.2 cabriolet and this was all very helpful. I’m having a heck of a time finding the “top” anchor and the owners manual is no help. Any suggestions?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yours might be behind the seat (on the seat back) since you have a cabriolet.

[@markporter9660]

@@TommyLGarage thanks for the reply. I can release the top of the back seat and it flips down like a table. Behind that, its that pretty solid felt without any markings that would indicate any kind of anchor. I've got a call into the local dealership, but the first person I talked to seemed pretty lost.

[@ggglol236]

lol，I can see the struggling mind of a Dad who loves car while trying to be a good dad.

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s me! Haha

[@JohannesJarvela]

3,5 years old should really be in a rear facing child seat. At least it is official recommendation in my country that child should be in a rear facing at least to 4 years.

[@Spocksays]

it's more of a height and weight requirement. all kids grow at different rates so a hard cap on age isn't as helpful. 4 years is just the average when they meet the weight and height to turn around.

[@JohannesJarvela]

@@Spocksays Yes as i mentioned. Official recommendation is at least 4 years. Every seat has its weigth limits but most go up that high that they are suitable for average size 5-6 years old. At least in the seats that are sold in northern Europe. No point risking the safety and make the switch earlier than needed only to get the seat to fit in a wrong car.

[@jessmunguia5283]

I just want to know.....why you have a Porsche sportscar when you have young children, lol. The only one that looks safe to me is the Graco!!

[@TommyLGarage]

I also have an SUV