Mark-UK Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Anybody use a baby seat in their 350z, if so is it a decent fit? I have a 1 year old niece I want to start showing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 there are no switches to turn off the passenger airbags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 it is possible to disable the air bag permanently though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Wow this takes me back to my first ever post see topic below viewtopic.php?f=3&t=25345&hilit=baby+seats How naive I was back then..... Cruise alloys off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I think Sunset350z's response on car seats was the best.... its a £150 though... I told the missus the other day that I wouldnt be able to take the baby out till she was 9 months old - didnt go down to well Let me know if you find any solutions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I dont mind paying after all her safety is what comes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 shortest welcome thread ever, you loner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 it is possible to disable the air bag permanently though Doesnt have to be permenant, you could add a switch to go between on and disabled Dont know what resistor you need to bypass it with it to fool it into thinking the airbag is there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 it is possible to disable the air bag permanently though Doesnt have to be permenant, you could add a switch to go between on and disabled Dont know what resistor you need to bypass it with it to fool it into thinking the airbag is there though. Only problem I can see is how do you test it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 need to figure this one out too soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 We have covered and agonised over this subject - short answer NO dont do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 it is possible to disable the air bag permanently though Doesnt have to be permenant, you could add a switch to go between on and disabled Dont know what resistor you need to bypass it with it to fool it into thinking the airbag is there though. Only problem I can see is how do you test it? required: crash sensor from front hammer procedure: place face on dash combine hammer and crash sensor result : = win or fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 shortest welcome thread ever, you loner Yeah it was pretty poor tbh, think I scared everyone off with a technical question plus im not a bird... Ive noticed vultures on here when a bird posts her welcome she gets about 300 replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 shortest welcome thread ever, you loner Yeah it was pretty poor tbh, think I scared everyone off with a technical question plus im not a bird... Ive noticed vultures on here when a bird posts her welcome she gets about 300 replies Vultures is probably a polite word mate - I think pervs is a better word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 shortest welcome thread ever, you loner Yeah it was pretty poor tbh, think I scared everyone off with a technical question plus im not a bird... Ive noticed vultures on here when a bird posts her welcome she gets about 300 replies Hardly anyone spoke to me either Tarmac - prolly cos launched straight in with techie question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 this may or may not be of help but alot of cars can tell if theres a person in the passenger by the weight. so if its not being sat it the airbag wont go off or if its light aka got a aby seat in it. no idea if the Z has the sensors though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 this may or may not be of help but alot of cars can tell if theres a person in the passenger by the weight.so if its not being sat it the airbag wont go off or if its light aka got a aby seat in it. no idea if the Z has the sensors though It does for 07+ cars I beleive. Its documented on my350z.com, as if you are removing the seats for buckets, you have to remove the sensor from the original seats, roll it up and compress it to fool it into thinking something is there so that the passenger airbag will fire A compentant auto electrician should be able to do the bypass pretty easily, but its getting the right value resistor on the bypass that will be difficult. Worst case it throws the airbag light and you have to try another resistor until it is happy. Im sure the value of resistor must be listed on my350z.com somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I bought a forward facing recaro baby seat for my little Jamie, and kept the passenger seat right back. With the baby strapped in tight the airbag/s wont be an issue. Obviously i didn't drive like a plank with him in the car, and i have to say we had a great time visiting his nannies every sunday although 9 times out of 10 he'd be fast asleep 20 minutes into the journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 most people also forget about the side airbag in the seat, which is at a height to hit the baby full in the face - Just don't risk a baby in a Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 so no baby in the Z... 'he' just have to wait until booster seat time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 most people also forget about the side airbag in the seat, which is at a height to hit the baby full in the face - Just don't risk a baby in a Zed Sorry Rich to disagree, but most baby seats have side protection built in and the recaro seat i bought for my little 'un' is ideal to to protect the baby from the side airbag. Even though those airbags don't directly go off towards you anyway. They cushion your head from hitting the side window! As you know i have been in an accident in my zed and i had the side airbags go off (seat and curtain) and have to say i didn't even know they went off until i tried to get out of the car and they were in my way!!! Didn't feel a thing!!! Basically the zed is a very safe car, and with a really good baby seat such as the recaro, then as long as you drive sensibly your baby will be as safe as any other car on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi im still unsureas to what to do on this, can I place my 18 month old niece in my 350z roadster yet with a car seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 stick her in the cubby behind the passenger seat, at least no airbag will hit her there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardesco Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Seriously don't do it: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m ... _19074360/ Even disabled air-bags can potentially go off in a crash, it's just not worth the risk IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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