[drburton]

I can only address #2. In the 2005 987 you do have to purchase the kit to deactivate the airbag and it is by the passenger side door, activated by key. My dealer quoted $700 including labor. There was an earlier thread on this and I think some members have had this done cheaper.

For 2006 and beyond I believe they went to an automated system that deactivates based on weight. So only the lucky 2005 owners need to fork out the $$.