Time for and updated baby seat model thread? Past threads have outdated names, etc.
06-13-2011, 04:37 AM
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Walmart Harmony Youth Booster Seat
I have had the same Harmony booster seats for a less than a year and had the same frustration with the challenges with the spacing between the armrests and buckle. After reading your post I went out to the garage and used my heat gun to perform the same mod.
It worked out perfectly! I used a bungee to pull the arm rests in while I used the heat gun to soften the plastic. Here are some pics and many thanks.
It worked out perfectly! I used a bungee to pull the arm rests in while I used the heat gun to soften the plastic. Here are some pics and many thanks.
I picked up the seats from Walmart too.
http://www.walmart.ca/Baby/Car-Seats...er-Seat/723530
http://www.harmonyjuvenile.com/produ...ess/503785.php
I think it's quite important to carry out the hairdryer mod (I didn't even use the heat gun or bungee cord) to push the armrests a little inward as it fits far better.
End result is perfect.
06-21-2011, 01:06 AM
#184
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Here we go again...
Needing the latest recommendation on rear-facing/convertible infant seats for my '99 C4 coupe. The last recommendation I see is the Britax Boulevard or the Graco Snugride. Anyone know if they've changed anything or if there are better options available?
Mom is pretty short (about 5'-4")...is there any chance she'll still fit in front with a rear-facing seat behind her?
Needing the latest recommendation on rear-facing/convertible infant seats for my '99 C4 coupe. The last recommendation I see is the Britax Boulevard or the Graco Snugride. Anyone know if they've changed anything or if there are better options available?
Mom is pretty short (about 5'-4")...is there any chance she'll still fit in front with a rear-facing seat behind her?
06-21-2011, 08:24 AM
#185
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Any rear facing seat (even the smallest) will create a tight fit for the passenger. It is much easier with somebody that is vertically challenged. The one that I have found to give the most space is the Graco Snugride. If you have a boy (or even a girl) that grow quickly the seat will be outgrown before they get to 1 year and are legally able to right forward facing.
I still have my snugride if you want it we can work out a fire sale price.
I still have my snugride if you want it we can work out a fire sale price.
06-21-2011, 12:23 PM
#186
Here we go again...
Needing the latest recommendation on rear-facing/convertible infant seats for my '99 C4 coupe. The last recommendation I see is the Britax Boulevard or the Graco Snugride. Anyone know if they've changed anything or if there are better options available?
Mom is pretty short (about 5'-4")...is there any chance she'll still fit in front with a rear-facing seat behind her?
Needing the latest recommendation on rear-facing/convertible infant seats for my '99 C4 coupe. The last recommendation I see is the Britax Boulevard or the Graco Snugride. Anyone know if they've changed anything or if there are better options available?
Mom is pretty short (about 5'-4")...is there any chance she'll still fit in front with a rear-facing seat behind her?
06-21-2011, 10:34 PM
#187
Team Owner
Any rear facing seat (even the smallest) will create a tight fit for the passenger. It is much easier with somebody that is vertically challenged. The one that I have found to give the most space is the Graco Snugride. If you have a boy (or even a girl) that grow quickly the seat will be outgrown before they get to 1 year and are legally able to right forward facing.
I still have my snugride if you want it we can work out a fire sale price.
07-17-2011, 10:32 PM
#188
recaro probooster
Hi all
Great thread - appreciate the info.
Quick question for anyone who has the Recaro Probooster. Is the back removable? I think I looked at it in a store a while ago and the back did not come off. But that was a while ago so memory could be wrong.
Great thread - appreciate the info.
Quick question for anyone who has the Recaro Probooster. Is the back removable? I think I looked at it in a store a while ago and the back did not come off. But that was a while ago so memory could be wrong.
07-28-2011, 04:39 PM
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New Child Seat Install 7-20-11
Thank you very much for all the information on this forum!
I am a new Porsche owner as of two weeks ago. A 99' 996 Coupe, black on black.
A condition to purchase was child seats fitting (a family car!). I have read forums, reviews and opinions, but many had outdated or incomplete information. This last thread finally gave me the info required to satisfy the better half.
I thought I would share my information in case it might help someone.
I purchased two Recaro Vivo's from WalMart.com -- around $80 each. I removed the seat bottoms and backs along with the back support studs on each side. They had to come off for a proper fit. My son just turned 3 and meets the minimum height weight for the booster along with my 5 yr old daughter. The boosters are certainly easier to fit. As you can see in the pictures, they fit very nicely. I put my daughter behind me as her legs are long enough to hang vertically, but my sons legs still must project forward a bit. I am 6'4" and 290 lbs. I normally drive with the seat an inch or so forward of full aft. With my daughter behind me, I must move up several more inches. It is still a very driveable position, but I would not want to take a long trip! My wife must move her seat up more for my sons legs. She is 5'7" and ??? (let's just say she is not thin anymore). She would not be able to drive in that position, but seems comfortable as a passenger. I had looked at a Cabrolet, but found the drivers seat full aft position not comfortable for me at all. In fact, in retrospect, the Cab seat geometry had less leg room full aft than the position I use now with my daughter behind me in the Coupe! The only downside I have found with this install, is not a car issue, but a booster seat issue. I am going to find some seat belt clips to hold the shoulder straps in position to prevent the children from leaning forward or sideways. Holding them back much like the full harness car seats. By removing the seat backs, I feel I was able to keep the Recaro's reclined better. I was able to set the Recaro seat backs to the farthest reclining position of the three available. The Recaro's allow enough side room to easily reach in and buckle both children from either side.
Thanks again! What a great site.
I am a new Porsche owner as of two weeks ago. A 99' 996 Coupe, black on black.
A condition to purchase was child seats fitting (a family car!). I have read forums, reviews and opinions, but many had outdated or incomplete information. This last thread finally gave me the info required to satisfy the better half.
I thought I would share my information in case it might help someone.
I purchased two Recaro Vivo's from WalMart.com -- around $80 each. I removed the seat bottoms and backs along with the back support studs on each side. They had to come off for a proper fit. My son just turned 3 and meets the minimum height weight for the booster along with my 5 yr old daughter. The boosters are certainly easier to fit. As you can see in the pictures, they fit very nicely. I put my daughter behind me as her legs are long enough to hang vertically, but my sons legs still must project forward a bit. I am 6'4" and 290 lbs. I normally drive with the seat an inch or so forward of full aft. With my daughter behind me, I must move up several more inches. It is still a very driveable position, but I would not want to take a long trip! My wife must move her seat up more for my sons legs. She is 5'7" and ??? (let's just say she is not thin anymore). She would not be able to drive in that position, but seems comfortable as a passenger. I had looked at a Cabrolet, but found the drivers seat full aft position not comfortable for me at all. In fact, in retrospect, the Cab seat geometry had less leg room full aft than the position I use now with my daughter behind me in the Coupe! The only downside I have found with this install, is not a car issue, but a booster seat issue. I am going to find some seat belt clips to hold the shoulder straps in position to prevent the children from leaning forward or sideways. Holding them back much like the full harness car seats. By removing the seat backs, I feel I was able to keep the Recaro's reclined better. I was able to set the Recaro seat backs to the farthest reclining position of the three available. The Recaro's allow enough side room to easily reach in and buckle both children from either side.
Thanks again! What a great site.
07-28-2011, 06:30 PM
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As for forward stability, your seat should've come with rear restraint strap. If you look at your rear deck carpeting closely, you'll see that Porsche provides rear anchors that can be accessed by cutting a part of the carpet(just a couple slits) right behind the seats on the rear "deck" portion. There's already an marks in the carpet where this area is. As for side stability, maybe something like this? http://www.cg-lock.com/
07-28-2011, 08:30 PM
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Nice seats, I picked picked up a handful if Britax seats, got a couple chaparones for rear facing, few advocates for front facing, haven't looked at boosters yet but that i still a few years away. It is a tight fit in the back, but is manageable. My GF is 5'6" -5'7" and can fit somewhat comfortably up front.
On a side note I really wish we could get recarro's in Canada. I looked at bringing one back from the states, but I guess you can get in a lot of trouble here for not using an approved child seat.
On a side note I really wish we could get recarro's in Canada. I looked at bringing one back from the states, but I guess you can get in a lot of trouble here for not using an approved child seat.
07-28-2011, 08:50 PM
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Cute kids and Recaro bragging rights. As for forward stability, your seat should've come with rear restraint strap. If you look at your rear deck carpeting closely, you'll see that Porsche provides rear anchors that can be accessed by cutting a part of the carpet(just a couple slits) right behind the seats on the rear "deck" portion. There's already an marks in the carpet where this area is. As for side stability, maybe something like this? http://www.cg-lock.com/
As for forward stability, your seat should've come with rear restraint strap. If you look at your rear deck carpeting closely, you'll see that Porsche provides rear anchors that can be accessed by cutting a part of the carpet(just a couple slits) right behind the seats on the rear "deck" portion. There's already an marks in the carpet where this area is. As for side stability, maybe something like this? http://www.cg-lock.com/