ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Okay, so my four year old wants to go everywhere with Daddy now that I have a cool car again. Unfortunately, his booster seat is too wide for the narrow rear seat bottom, and since the buckle is on the side of the "hump", I have to move the booster seat up against the side of the car to buckle the seat belt. Of course, this puts the booster seat back at about a 80 degree angle, which neither appears safe nor comfortable. Has anyone had better luck with booster seats? If so, what brand and model are you using? There has to be a better solution out there somewhere, and both my son and I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any advise on this issue. FYI, I think that NC law requires kids to be restrained in booster seats until they are 8 years old and 80 pounds, so long as the rear seat has a shoulder belt. We previously got around this in my 1968 fastback since it had lap belts only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Okay, so my four year old wants to go everywhere with Daddy now that I have a cool car again. Unfortunately, his booster seat is too wide for the narrow rear seat bottom, and since the buckle is on the side of the "hump", I have to move the booster seat up against the side of the car to buckle the seat belt. Of course, this puts the booster seat back at about a 80 degree angle, which neither appears safe nor comfortable. Has anyone had better luck with booster seats? If so, what brand and model are you using? There has to be a better solution out there somewhere, and both my son and I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any advise on this issue. FYI, I think that NC law requires kids to be restrained in booster seats until they are 8 years old and 80 pounds, so long as the rear seat has a shoulder belt. We previously got around this in my 1968 fastback since it had lap belts only... You might try putting a blanket in the seat to raise the booster. It also protects the leather. This is what we do for our 3 yo grandson and it works fine. Just tighten the belt until his eyes bulge about 1/2" and it will snug it in nicely. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 LOL Stump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 You might try putting a blanket in the seat to raise the booster. It also protects the leather. This is what we do for our 3 yo grandson and it works fine. Just tighten the belt until his eyes bulge about 1/2" and it will snug it in nicely. :D Right about now, I'm trying not to be embarrassed that I did not think of that. Of course, now I'll have to order a blanket from SAI (can't have non-Shelby items in the cars, can we?)... Is the back seat really leather? I thought that the leather surfaces only covered the front seat panels that you touched when sitting, and all the rest was...leatherette, leather-look vinyl, etc.? No matter, as I'd rather not have it scuffed up regardless. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07shelbygt109 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Babies R' Us sells a pad that goes under the car seat that is supposed to keep the leather from getting scratched up. One of those in conjunction with Stumps method sounds like a possible solution to both problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLa1Rob Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 How about older kids? The rear seat of a Mustang appears totally unusable for anyone over the age of 10. robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07shelbygt109 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 How about older kids? The rear seat of a Mustang appears totally unusable for anyone over the age of 10. robin The back seats may appear too small but trust me several teenagers can squeeze into those back seats. They'll do just about anything to ride in a hot car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1171 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm not sure what is (for sure safe), but the front passenger seat has sensors in it that turn off the air bag if it detects a smaller person seat belted in. Next to TCS button is a light that lights when the air bags sensor turns the air bag off (confirming that it recognizes a small person in the seat). I would appreciate any comments about the safety of 7-12 year olds in the front seat, seat belted in, and the air bag off. My grand kids are 7 & 10. Want to make sure they are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 My 13 year old rides in the back sometimes. He is about 5' 10". He has hit a growth spurt the past few months. It is tight back there but he doesnt care because he gets to ride in the Shelby. My 16 year old usually gets the front but I have been making them take turns lately. I am tired of the fighting over who gets the front. as for the airbag question I believe we have the weight sensor that turns it on and off automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm not sure what is (for sure safe), but the front passenger seat has sensors in it that turn off the air bag if it detects a smaller person seat belted in. Next to TCS button is a light that lights when the air bags sensor turns the air bag off (confirming that it recognizes a small person in the seat). I would appreciate any comments about the safety of 7-12 year olds in the front seat, seat belted in, and the air bag off. My grand kids are 7 & 10. Want to make sure they are safe. Maybe THIS site will help. Not the law but... "Although laws vary from state to state, you are much better off following the guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and keep your child who is over 40 pounds in a belt positioning booster seat until they are eight years old, unless they are already 4'9" tall. This is because 'a child under 80 lbs. is generally too small for an adult seat belt." I'm glad you explained the Air Bag thing. Christie was getting aggravated as I told her when the light goes off it means the "wife" is sitting in the passenger seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1171 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Thanks Stump. This covers it very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm not sure what is (for sure safe), but the front passenger seat has sensors in it that turn off the air bag if it detects a smaller person seat belted in. Next to TCS button is a light that lights when the air bags sensor turns the air bag off (confirming that it recognizes a small person in the seat). I would appreciate any comments about the safety of 7-12 year olds in the front seat, seat belted in, and the air bag off. My grand kids are 7 & 10. Want to make sure they are safe. Check your state's laws (depending on weight, you could be ticketed for having a 7 year-old in the front seat of an SGT in NC) first. Assuming nothing prevents you from making the decision yourself, I think that it is really about common sense. If the child is big enough that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder versus the neck, and the child is mature enough to sit properly while riding, the belt tensioners should keep them out of the path of the airbags (if they deploy) in a collision. If the child is not big enough, then a booster, installed in the rear seating area, is generally required. I think that there may be vests/harnesses/etc. available that properly position the shoulder belt for older/larger children, but I have never had to use one of these. Of course, as a child I remember playing in the rear floor area on long trips, plus laying in the rear package tray area at night to look up at the stars. I also rode bikes without a helmet, skateboarded in the street, etc. It's a wonder any of us are still around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccoystudio_merged Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 My kid has no problems in the back, go the blanket route....Also I ask her to wash her hands before she gets in the car...trust me this is great idea. My wifes car inside is like a petri dish of sticky finger marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 My wifes car inside is like a petri dish of sticky finger marks. x 11ty billion! And the TV, and the Refrigerator, and the (insert anything I own) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT ShuttleGuy Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've got a baby car seat on one side and a child booster seat on the other. I also use the anchor spot on the back area for the baby car seat. I haven't got a Shelby gasket for either one but the towel/blanket idea works fine. I have to be careful with the baby if she has shoes on because she can scrape them against the back of my driver's seat while in her chair. Both my 6 year old and my 18 month old get a kick out of riding in the SGT. My wife keeps her eyes closed most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've got a baby car seat on one side and a child booster seat on the other. I also use the anchor spot on the back area for the baby car seat. I haven't got a Shelby gasket for either one but the towel/blanket idea works fine. I have to be careful with the baby if she has shoes on because she can scrape them against the back of my driver's seat while in her chair. Both my 6 year old and my 18 month old get a kick out of riding in the SGT. My wife keeps her eyes closed most of the time. Ha, sounds about like our situation, actually. Especially the wife part, though I will readily admit that she scares me when driving the minivan more than I scare her...darn those things LEAN through corners. Our 12-month-old daughter is not quite big enough at 18 lbs to turn her seat around, so we really can't put her in the back quite yet. My wife is expecting our third child late January / early February, so she won't be able to ride comfortably with our four-year-old behind her for much longer. With the new baby coming soon, and no room in the back seat for a third kid, I'm honestly not sure that we will ever all get to ride in the car together. Good thing this is not my primary vehicle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMGT Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Okay, so my four year old wants to go everywhere with Daddy now that I have a cool car again. Unfortunately, his booster seat is too wide for the narrow rear seat bottom, and since the buckle is on the side of the "hump", I have to move the booster seat up against the side of the car to buckle the seat belt. Of course, this puts the booster seat back at about a 80 degree angle, which neither appears safe nor comfortable. Has anyone had better luck with booster seats? If so, what brand and model are you using? There has to be a better solution out there somewhere, and both my son and I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any advise on this issue. FYI, I think that NC law requires kids to be restrained in booster seats until they are 8 years old and 80 pounds, so long as the rear seat has a shoulder belt. We previously got around this in my 1968 fastback since it had lap belts only... My 3 yr old daughter always asks when we are going out, "Daddy are we taking your Shelby"? A few months before I got the car I bought 2 Safeguard Go booster seats as they were the only brand that let you keep your kid in a full harness up to, I think, 60lbs. When they are older it also converts in to a lower lap belt booster you can use up to 100lbs. I use it in the SGT and it fits great. It's very light and easy to install. Check out www.elitecarseats.com for info and reviews. I bought the 2 Safeguard seats there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 My daughter is 6 1/2 and uses a booster seat in the back which works fine and does not interfere w/ the seat belt latch. I have it sitting on a folded towel so it will not scratch the leather. The seat is a Cosco seat, cheapest one they make from Wal Mart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0701 Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Okay, so my four year old wants to go everywhere with Daddy now that I have a cool car again. Unfortunately, his booster seat is too wide for the narrow rear seat bottom, and since the buckle is on the side of the "hump", I have to move the booster seat up against the side of the car to buckle the seat belt. Of course, this puts the booster seat back at about a 80 degree angle, which neither appears safe nor comfortable. Has anyone had better luck with booster seats? If so, what brand and model are you using? There has to be a better solution out there somewhere, and both my son and I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any advise on this issue. FYI, I think that NC law requires kids to be restrained in booster seats until they are 8 years old and 80 pounds, so long as the rear seat has a shoulder belt. We previously got around this in my 1968 fastback since it had lap belts only... I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old. The best booster I have ever used for narrow applications is the BRITAX STARRISER. It is the same seat manufactured for porsche made to fit in the tiny back seat of a 911. I have used it for 3 years and it is great. http://cgi.ebay.com/BRITAX-STARRISER-COMFY...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66DNA Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Right about now, I'm trying not to be embarrassed that I did not think of that. Of course, now I'll have to order a blanket from SAI (can't have non-Shelby items in the cars, can we?)... Is the back seat really leather? I thought that the leather surfaces only covered the front seat panels that you touched when sitting, and all the rest was...leatherette, leather-look vinyl, etc.? No matter, as I'd rather not have it scuffed up regardless. Thanks. I just took a piece of plywood, through it back there for my daughters booster seat. Worked great, but slid around a bit...so I nailed some 16-penny nails - which were perfect as they went through the plywood, through the leather seating and directly into the floor pans! I think I'll go with screws for a more semi-permanent solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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