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jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

I was wanting some hooks or something welded in so I can hook my daughters car seat in better. Something similar to the newer cars. She enjoys riding in it, bitvi don't feel comfortable going any further then the store with her.

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Anyone. ??no one? I will havevevething out. Materials ready. And beer of choice. Would just like the added piece of mind.

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Please

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:46 am Post subject:

I really don't think anyone wants to put their name on a mechanism that isn't DOT approved, that holds your child's life in it's hands.

I know I don't. Get a proper child seat and the backs of these cars are just fine when installed properly.

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:02 pm Post subject:

I don't really understand the issue here. I've seen child seats put in cars from the late 60's on up. Just belt the seat in and go.

Alphius · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject:

I think he's talking about something like the LATCH system.
Nobody will want to weld in some sketchy brackets that aren't actually engineered to properly retain a carseat in your car.

However if safety is your concern:
http://www.car-safety.org/latch.html

turbo_jimi · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Ya. For the latch system. I use the belt, I just wanted added piece of mind. 90% of stuff we do on ourvcars isn't " approved"

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Right now I hook to t top strap loop. Buy that is screwed in. Wanted welded. No child's life would be at danger. Ivstill use lap belt.

Alphius · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject:

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

I don't think third gens where made for then. Several factors. The seat is held by colt at bottom. Top moves. Seat is small compared to base. Also back backbwhen these cars where made, people didn't use car seats all the time. That's fine if no one wants to help me out. Like I said, I just wanted the added piece of mind

chevymad · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:38 pm Post subject:

Car seats used to be made for this type of seat. But most cars have had the anchor system for years now so manufacturers have quit making car seats for us. There are some old threads on tgo about which seats fit in our cars. Recaro made one of the best if I remember right.

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Ya they are really large compared to the seat. I may look up one of those older Seats. That way I don't have to keep switching. The currents seat hangs over my Camaro seat by several inches which make it a bit front heavy which is why I was wanting hooks.

turbo_jimi · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject:

I used both rear-facing and front-facing car seats in my camaros and it was a non-issue. The seat belts, being bolted to the car and secured, held the car seats very snug. Of course, I wasn't taking corners at 60mph with my kids in the car. Laughing

If their is an accident in which the seat belt fails, a welded in strap will be of little use. It would probably get detached and become some sort of projectile within the car. Where could it be attached in the car anyways to be effective?

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Behind where the two seat halves meet. I am just a little over protective with my daughter. I gave up a six figure a year income to stay home with her so she wouldn't have to govto daycare, yet allow my wife to further her own. Like I said is more of an added piece of mind then anything. When I use lap belt its still seems similar loose because of how much it overhangs seat.

turbo_jimi · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Huh? Am I missing something. ? What's funny??

RSFreak · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:10 am Post subject:

The factory belts and seats are engineered well enough for an adult, right? I would think rear facing, back seat, belted in should be as safe as anything else out there, assuming you can fit a car seat and kid back there!