Fathers HELP!! child seat troubles
As the baby's arrival approaches, we are finishing the final preparations that goes with having a baby. Yesterday, my wife and I were trying to fit the car seat base and seat in the ol' 525i. Now, the e34 is by no means a compact car. Therefore, I was surprised that the car seat wouldn't fit in the middle of the back seat. We ended up putting it in the rear passenger-side, but the front seat is so far up that it would be uncomfortable for a normal-sized person to sit in.
Do any fellow 5er fathers have any tips for a dad-to-be?? Also, how did you solve the seatbelt slack problem?? It just doesn't seem to be tight enough to seem safe. Thanks.
gamjohn2
try a different car seat......
i know that i not what you wanted to hear, but we went through the car seat thing 3 years ago with the e30. pa state police child seat specialist told us that some seats just do not fit properly into some cars. as for getting the seat tight. you will need to adjust the "H" clamp & try clicking it in by sitting on the seat. at least this is what i did & have no problems with the seat moving. my local state police dept. have child seat check days were you can have them check your seat & show you how to install properly. you should check with your local police dept. also keep in mind that child seat requirements are different from state to state. we are in the process of looking at newborn seats again since we found out last weekend we are going to have another.
tim s.
Graco travel system worked well for us...
Although it was much more secure in my Ford Explorer, it was secure enough in the 525i. Right rear seat is where it fit. We have friends with an E36 325i that put the same system in the rear center. It was a tight squeeze to get the infant carrier locked into the base in that position, but they were adamant about wanting it there. I put a drop cloth under the base, that was smooth on one side and soft cloth on the other, to prevent wear to the seat from chafing. Installed it snugly, then put a knee in the center to pull it down, snug up the H-clip, then press the buckle into the receiver with all my might. It held quite securely. Not as good as the Explorer, mind you.
Now we're in forward-facing seat, and Evenflo makes a good one (don't know model, will investigate.) We have an Eddie Bauer in the 525 now, and it's a little loose, but the tether strap takes care of any movement. I can shoot you a photo of the setup maybe later this evening, if you like.
H-clip comes with infant carriers...it's usually attached (loosely) to the base.
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Originally Posted by gamjohn2
Please post any pics, if possible, as I am not very good at visualizing things. Also, where exactly can I get an H bracket and what does it look like. Babies R Us sells a ratcheting seat belt tightener thing for like $20+, but I'm sure there has to be a cheaper (but not more unsafe) alternative.
Here's a few links. We have the metrolite travel system pictured.
metrolite travel system
locking clip/H-bracket
The E34 M5 with 3 child car seats
Here is my 91 E34 M5 with three car seats. The E34 rear seat does not work well for a single child seat centered on the rear seat where the arm rest would be in the down position, it simply is un-even. The two other seats held the center seat upright especially around tight turns.
You have to place it directly behind the driver or passenger. You can use a towel or blanket on either side of the seat to make up the difference
http://www.bimmer.info/bmw/ivanc/3%20baby%20seats.jpg