Child Seat in a convertible?

[me010698]

I'm likely pulling the trigger tomorrow on a 2SS RS Convertible. By no means will this be my family vehicle but I'd like to know that if I do buy it I'll be able to take my kids with me.

I've searched everywhere and every "child seat convertible" search I can think of brings up convertible child seats and not what I'm looking for.

I have a 4 year old and a 7 month old (large enough for a rear facing steeper convertible seat). Has anyone had any luck with car seats fitting in their convertible?

I found this link but it's specifically regarding 2010 coupes. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=161275

Any help would be greatly appreciated, like I said, I'm probably doing this tomorrow (5/7/12)!!!

[brengeek]

I have a 10 year old and a 2 year old and they fit in the back seat just fine. We don't use it as a daily family driver but it can work! Front facing though. Think I've seen rear facing sets, just doesn't leave much room for the front passenger.

Make sure the dealership has done all the top enhancements before you take delivery! Few threads on that topic on here.

Congrats!

[me010698]

Thanks for the reply! Do the top enhancements apply to 2011 Models? I was going to order a 2012 or 13 but found the exact car I want in an 11 (and since it's last years model I'm stealing it!).

Anyone have any luck with a rear facing? Specific models?

Also it would really help if I could get a measurement from side to side between the side bolsters in each seat.

[SUX2BU]

My Orbit fits great, but you do have to roll the passenger seat all the way up.

www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192574

[brengeek]

YES it covers the 2011 & 2012s manufactured through about February of this year. We just had our 2011 bought back by GM as a lemon because of it. Just beware and know there is a potential for issues. I bet you getting a heck of a deal! Woo!

Check e thread about a recall (that isn't a recall) and ask the dealer if those enhancements have been performed on your car. Better to get them done now than risk a new top later. :-).

[brengeek]

Omg at the puppy pics! That's just awesome!

[me010698]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

My Orbit fits great, but you do have to roll the passenger seat all the way up.

Can you put a passenger in the front seat like that? My wife is 5'4, also can you angle the seat up at all for slightly more room?

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by me010698

Can you put a passenger in the front seat like that? My wife is 5'4, also can you angle the seat up at all for slightly more room?

Yes and yes. My wife is 5' 2" and she fits just fine.

[me010698]

Sorry to keep pestering, how much room does that base have between the seat bolsters? Specs sat that base is 14 inches, I'm wondering if the Radian RXT which has a 17 inch base will fit. I'm looking for less than $1000 options.

However my 4 year old would love the side board option on the orbit!

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by me010698

Sorry to keep pestering, how much room does that base have between the seat bolsters? Specs sat that base is 14 inches, I'm wondering if the Radian RXT which has a 17 inch base will fit. I'm looking for less than $1000 options.

However my 4 year old would love the side board option on the orbit!

I only had it in the car for a trial fit. Our baby isn't due for another 4 weeks or so.

I'll throw it back in and snap some pics.

[SUX2BU]

Here are a few pics. The side bolsters are pretty narrow, but they aren't very tall.

Let me know if you want any more pics.

[me010698]

Thank you very much! That helped a ton. Still not sure exactly what I'll do but at least now I have an idea of what I'm working with. Mine will be the opposite of yours (which looks great!), Black with orange stripes, same interior.

Thanks again!

Also, good luck with the baby in a month or so, it's exciting!!!

[Bonanza7]

You might want to have a response ready in case you get what I got: I had my 2 year old grandson in my last vert, and a woman saw it, and began screaming that I had no right to have a child in a convertible unless I had a roll bar. Claimed it was child engdangerment, and Child Protective Services was to be involved. I gave her the one finger salute and drove off. Just expect anything from idiots, possibly even a power crazed cop.

[Edwin320]

Originally Posted by Bonanza7

You might want to have a response ready in case you get what I got: I had my 2 year old grandson in my last vert, and a woman saw it, and began screaming that I had no right to have a child in a convertible unless I had a roll bar. Claimed it was child engdangerment, and Child Protective Services was to be involved. I gave her the one finger salute and drove off. Just expect anything from idiots, possibly even a power crazed cop.

Here in Florida, my answer to that would be "Florida Statute § 316.613 requires children to use a child safety seat. It does not bar transporting children in convertibles. So buzz off." Ok, I might substitute "buzz" for another four letter word.