Bucket seats and booster seats

[novalew]

Hey all
Ain't been on in ages, hope you are all well.

I have a dilemma, I'm planning on bucket seats and a cage for the nova but my boy is only 4 although he is the size of a 6 year old. He is currently in a booster seat (backless) and I want him to enjoy the nova to. Does anyone use a booster seat in a bucket seat with harnesses

[Scottcooper85]

I Don't use a booster seat with a bucket mate but I'm pretty sure it will be unsafe as it will probably sit on top of the seat sides rather then in the seat. Best bet is to keep the standard gear while he's a bit older.

[joff-turbo-nova]

I used a booster seat with my little chap when he was younger - I have Sparco Torino's however the bolsters aren't huge and the base sat flat on the seat cushion without problems.

Joff

[novalew]

So the only way is with reclining buckets not fixed. I suppose I could have one of each

[Andy]

Bairns in cars with rollcages AND sat in buckets with no doubt sh1t ribbon thick 3point harnesses.whats wrong with people these days.

[novalew]

I just want him to be able to see over the dash

[jimbob-mcgrew]

is something like this no good ?

i woulda thought as long as its properly securely mounted, so it cant go anywhere, it should be ok with seatbelts running over the top ?

http://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/996-gt2-gt3-forum/564677d1315375863-996-gt3-euro-bucket-seats-and-a-child-seat-img_0262.jpg

[Stuart]

That seat doesn't look properly located in the bucket.


the core problem with buckets is they tend to be flat and rarely tilted back so in an accident a child could submarine out of the bottom of the harness.

Of course its your own risk assessment and you could always get a cheapy £10 booster and trim it to fit the bucket.

[novalew]

He only uses one of these. I was just wondering what others had done. I may take some measurements of boosters and bucketshttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/804872cc404748951c7390a51161914f.jpg

[novalew]

I was planning on running harnesses but I could run a seat belt on pass side for him

[Stuart]

With no crotch strap, he could still submarine out.......

[novalew]

Harnesses it is then. Cheers guys

[jimbob-mcgrew]

maybe get yourself some dense seating foam, and some cloth, and custom make a seat and back, to fit the bucket, so the him and the harness are a good/safe fit

[novalew]

That's a good idea. Just can't believe that there is nothing on the market

[Andy]

Thats generally a good indication....

[Stuart]

maybe get yourself some dense seating foam, and some cloth, and custom make a seat and back, to fit the bucket, so the him and the harness are a good/safe fit

Aside from legally having to have a booster, which doesn't include home made ones lol

[Andy]

It beggars belief sh1t like this is allowed on the forum but two members arguing is not.

[Stuart]

We'll this is a constructive demonstration of what not to do.... Whereas an argument is just a waste of time lol

[Andy]

Fair point stuart lol
not gonna argue with that lol

[jimbob-mcgrew]

Aside from legally having to have a booster, which doesn't include home made ones lol

sorry, i dont know much about the law.


It beggars belief sh1t like this is allowed on the forum but two members arguing is not.

sorry once again andy. im heavily retarded as youve probably figured out lol.

[Stuart]

It's ok, I guess most don't know about the fun and games about kids seats until they need to

[Andy]

You had a few sherberts stuart?

[turbojolt]

I was planning on having a kid and just holding it in place with razor wire....child seats are overrated anyway.

[Stuart]

You had a few sherberts stuart?

For the first time in a week, I've not had any booze lol

[Andy]

Iv had a few days off and got bored lol normal xmas service resumed lol

[novalew]

I've found a slim booster seat now that conforms to European regs. Sorry for causing a stir. It was just an honest question and I can't be the first that has been confronted with this

[Andy]

The booster aint the problem.it could be perched on a wasps nest and still conform to eu regs

[novalew]

Well I will buy one and see how it sits

[staggy_gsi]

I dont see the problem....

if you can find a booster seat that fits nicely, and the kid can be strapped in securely, why not take him out to enjoy the nova??

[Benn]

I was planning on having a kid

Can i vote no, dont?

lol lol

[novalew]

That's my plan staggy. I may opt for a fixed drivers bucket and a similar recliner bucket with oe seat belt for passengers of all ages and sizes

[Southie]

Is this the reason why so many jap imports had odd seats in cars lol