MidnightRacer Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Just wondering if anyone has bought a forward facing child seat for their 350z and if so what brand they got? From May this year my little dude is old enough to go forward facing and it would be nice to take him out in the Zed on our day together. Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Pretty sure it cant be done as no anchors but perhaps im talking about a baby seat (is there a difference?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 There's no way to disable the airbags either barring pulling a fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensurfer Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Forward facing is fine, but I can't remember the one I used as both mine are now big enough for just a booster seat. Rear facing is a 100% no no unless you disable the airbag, but forward facing ones will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deankenny Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 My little boy is just coming on 5 years old and i use a booster seat for him with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Child seat guidelines.... Child Passengers Always ensure that your child is in an appropriate child restraint that is suitable for the car and seat on which it is being used, and that it is securely fitted. Make sure the child is securely held by the child seat harness or seat belt. Make sure that children travel in the rear of the car, if possible - it is safer. Never put a rearward-facing baby seat in the front if there is a passenger airbag. Do not put a forward-facing child seat in the front, unless there is no other choice. In this case, make sure the car seat is as far back as possible, the child seat is securely fitted and the child is securely held by the seat belt or child seat harness, keeping the child as far as possible from the dashboard. Ask the vehicle manufacturer how far the airbag comes out as it deploys and whether it is safe to use a child seat. If there are side airbags, make sure that the child restraint does not rest against the door, that the child sits properly in the seat and does not lean close to, or against, the door or window. Ask the vehicle manufacturer how far the airbag comes out as it deploys and whether it is safe to use a child seat in the front. If there are other types of airbag in the car, ask the vehicle manufacturer how far they come out as they deploy and whether it is safe to use a child seat near the airbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks guys. Fully aware of the law and its perfectly legal (forward facing) and safe enough if done correctly. I would obviously buy the box to disable the air bags if I could but they are no longer available it would seem so I'll have to take the safe approach and just not crash!! I just wondered if anyone had used a specific seat to save me having to go through loads until I find one that fits! Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Pretty sure it cant be done as no anchors but perhaps im talking about a baby seat (is there a difference?) It might be ISOFIX that you are referring to... right on that front, it would need to be one that affixes with the seatbelt I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Neighbour takes his little lad out in his MR2 . He's got a Britax Kidfix that can be either iso fix or regular seatbelt. So hopefully this would work. it's a starting point anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks! worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've got a BRITTAX EVOLVA 123 that I use in the zed when needed. It was the onot one that was recommended forour BMW Mini due to its small rear seats so that's the one I already had. It is about 1cm too wide at the base to rest perfectly on the seat without touching the seat base's side bolsters. But when you tighten the belt around it it pulls tightly into the seat. If left for extended periods I'm sure this would mark/crease the leather here. I've had no marks with occasional use ie seat in just for a day when needed. If you go shopping for a new seat this will give you a good starting point. Tell the salesperson you need a seat with a base narrower than the BRITTAX EVOLVA 123;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Just wondering if anyone has bought a forward facing child seat for their 350z and if so what brand they got? From May this year my little dude is old enough to go forward facing and it would be nice to take him out in the Zed on our day together. Cheers Kev Yea I do, Kiddicare I got mine from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie.irl Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 i use a recaro young sport for my little lad in the z,fits extremely well no play or movement whatsover and has him a perfect height to see out the window,i can take a few pics of it fitted if you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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