01-02-2019, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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Rear Seat Delete + Child Seat
First and foremost -- no this is not a performance mod!
The goal is to be able to shift the carseat back further to give more legroom for my wife in the passenger seat. I'm thinking it's not a safety concern since the carseat literally snaps into the carseat specific clasps, they don't go away when the seat is removed. So I'm wondering if anyone has contemplated this or has any advice or reasons why this could be dangerous? I would not attempt this if I did not absolutely believe it to be safe for my daughter. I'm just trying to gain a few more inches No one else sits back there.
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01-03-2019, 07:34 AM | #2 |
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I'd be interested in the answer to this as well.
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01-03-2019, 08:16 AM | #3 |
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It actually works against you. If edge of car seat is flush w front of seat, legs hang down, very little space used.
Where if seat is further back, so legs are at an angle and eating into rear "leg" room. I have pair of recaro ProSports in back were edge of seat is nearly flush w edge of camaro seat, so even w 9 and 7 yr old (65/55 lbs), their feet/legs hang down nearly vertical, allowing for plenty of front seat room, for us anyway. It's more pain getting in/out since seat belt does not have tether to the seat like some cars.
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01-03-2019, 08:44 AM | #4 |
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In for the replies.
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01-03-2019, 09:28 AM | #5 |
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Yes, its dirty Yes, the seats are big, rated to 85 lbs IIRC. They are full 5-point harness style.
On longer trips, I will slide by seat forward so they have more foot room. 50% of time its 1 mile to school. Just have to remember to remind him to lift his legs up before seats goes into Exit mode when you shut car off.
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01-03-2019, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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I think some of you are missing the point of the thread. It's for a children's seat WITH A REAR SEAT DELETE KIT.
I honestly dont think it would work well, as you compress the cushion when you strap down the car seat. I think this aids in comfort and stability. You wouldnt be able to compress anything under the car seat if you had a rear seat delete
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01-03-2019, 12:05 PM | #7 |
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My guess is the seat(or seat with base)will be sliding around. I've never actually pulled the rear seat to see what it looks like underneath, but I don't think it would work very well.
I'm in for updates.
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I would bet the designers of car seats are counting on the padding being there from auto seats.
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01-03-2019, 12:36 PM | #9 |
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When properly tightened, the child seat does NOT move, it partly compresses the seat cushion. Seats themselves are well cushioned/padded as I imagine you woudl not want you butt on slab of plastic bouncing around on poorly secured seat counting on OE seat cushion to be the damper.
Upside, its not hard to try it, seats pop into place like lego's. You can see GoonSquad ZL1 video for interior removal to get better idea how they come out.
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But I agree, this is good input for those interested for older kids. Quote:
I also intended to fold a soft blanket under the carseat to allow for compression to lock in the seat. I feel like this would work well. As for bumps, her carseat is extremely well padded. Quote:
I trust my safety judgement, I would not risk my daughter. The only risk is if I buy the rear-seat-delete kit. Perhaps try it with a blanket first and if it looks promising then go for the kit.
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01-03-2019, 01:54 PM | #11 |
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I wouldn't risk my daughter to do this. I would think the seats give some impact padding as well, not just comfort.
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01-03-2019, 06:00 PM | #12 |
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Here is the problem. If in a accident and your daughter is injured the police officer will write in the report about the misuse of the seat. as not secured in a proper seat, you will receive a summons for this and the insurance company will refuse to pay for the injury's. Also if another vehicle is involved the Law Suit frenzy will commence.
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Cause THAT takes dedication to want to have car seats back there lol |
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