Aftermarket seat question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

j.fro · 03-02-2011, 01:52 AM

For those who have installed aftermarket racing seats, how have you connected the wiring harnesses so that you don't get the seat belt or airbag light?

ChrisZang · 03-02-2011, 05:21 AM

which model year?

j.fro · 03-02-2011, 05:30 AM

2000 Box S. Stock had full power seats, unheated.

ChrisZang · 03-02-2011, 06:10 AM

then it's simple:
you need to buy a seatbelt receptacle (they pop up from time to time on eBay) and plug it in the wiring harness.
I have this 2nd receptacle mounted to my race seat, so that I can use my 3 point harness to/from the track

Taking the existing receptacle off from the stock seat and re-attaching it is a major pain in the behind and it's worth the $50 ~ $60 for the extra receptacle for not having to do this

The alternative would be to buy a Durametric and reset the airbag loght when your stock seats are back in

Topless · 03-02-2011, 08:03 AM

Here is a DIY with pics that I used to install my race seat and avoid the airbag light. Good luck!

http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/albuq41

Pat · 03-02-2011, 09:03 AM

Let me know if you need a Brey Krause bracket and sub strap bar. Have one I've mounted but never used.