SteveRS Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can you put a child seat in the passenger seat of a 350z? My nephew is almost 5 years old, so has a forward facing seat and has always wanted to go in my zed, he thinks its Lightning Mcqueen from the film Cars The oppurtunity has come up this coming sunday for him to potentially get a ride in the zed when i drop him back at his mums. The question is, is it legal to have him in the passenger seat? Would it be dangerous for him to be facing an airbag at his age? Any help or links to info is fully appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Best I can do. http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/carryin ... safely.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 5!!!! Stick a cushion under him and make sure you don't crash!. If you feel safe taking him out mate then you bloody well take him. Jesus - no one will have any 'learning experiences' if the health and safety gestapo keep on at this rate. In fact do me a favour - find a deserted industrial estate, sit him on your lap and let him steer for a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 In fact do me a favour - find a deserted industrial estate, sit him on your lap and let him steer for a bit! I drove a bit (about 10 miles ) when I was 5 or 6 in a TR7 on my uncles lap. Well I as in charge of steering and gears It was frigin awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 5!!!! Stick a cushion under him and make sure you don't crash!. If you feel safe taking him out mate then you bloody well take him. Jesus - no one will have any 'learning experiences' if the health and safety gestapo keep on at this rate. In fact do me a favour - find a deserted industrial estate, sit him on your lap and let him steer for a bit! Thats what my dad did, used to sit in the front and help him change gear too. One of the reasons i love cars today. I put a child seat in the front of my roadster for my friends little boy who is 6. He really wanted to go in the zed and he loved every minute. We played a game where he had to watch the centre speedo and make sure i didnt go over the 30 / 40 mph speed limits and if i got close he had to shout. He loved it. We went through a few tunnels and he was smiling like crazy, he said "you car makes my tummy tickle in the tunnels" he wants to go in it all the time now. I say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 At least from that link i know im not breaking the law thanks Chris. Ricey: I feel safe taking him out on the road, i drive sensibly especially when he is concerned so we should be all good on that one, its the other clowns on the road that worry me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thats what my dad did, used to sit in the front and help him change gear too. One of the reasons i love cars today. I put a child seat in the front of my roadster for my friends little boy who is 6. He really wanted to go in the zed and he loved every minute. We played a game where he had to watch the centre speedo and make sure i didnt go over the 30 / 40 mph speed limits and if i got close he had to shout. He loved it. We went through a few tunnels and he was smiling like crazy, he said "you car makes my tummy tickle in the tunnels" he wants to go in it all the time now. I say go for it. My nephew would love that game! He makes me do the noise of an F1 car when he is in my girlfriends car with us, HARD work to say the least and a really aching mouth after! Were there any problems fitting the seat at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 At least from that link i know im not breaking the law thanks Chris. Ricey: I feel safe taking him out on the road, i drive sensibly especially when he is concerned so we should be all good on that one, its the other clowns on the road that worry me! I guess what I mean bud is if you feel comfortable with the whole operation in general then go for it. These are moment in life that kids in general are missing these days because everyone scared to death they'll end up with something horrific befouling them. I don't want to turn this into one of my epic rants but I get sick of the way modern society makes us feel about doing anything with any danger attached to it. In fact - sod it just lob him the keys and tell him to make sure its got some fuel in it when he's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 At least from that link i know im not breaking the law thanks Chris. Ricey: I feel safe taking him out on the road, i drive sensibly especially when he is concerned so we should be all good on that one, its the other clowns on the road that worry me! I guess what I mean bud is if you feel comfortable with the whole operation in general then go for it. These are moment in life that kids in general are missing these days because everyone scared to death they'll end up with something horrific befouling them. I don't want to turn this into one of my epic rants but I get sick of the way modern society makes us feel about doing anything with any danger attached to it. In fact - sod it just lob him the keys and tell him to make sure its got some fuel in it when he's finished. spot on Paul I used to drive the forklifts in my dads work when I was 8 or 9... Those days are long gone thanks to mr h&s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I guess what I mean bud is if you feel comfortable with the whole operation in general then go for it. These are moment in life that kids in general are missing these days because everyone scared to death they'll end up with something horrific befouling them. I don't want to turn this into one of my epic rants but I get sick of the way modern society makes us feel about doing anything with any danger attached to it. In fact - sod it just lob him the keys and tell him to make sure its got some fuel in it when he's finished. Your absolutely right mate, im not going to let him miss out on this one. Its a 1 hour journey so he will have plenty of time in the Zed, Knowing my luck he will fall asleep! Could be a good thing though as he is at the "Why" stage of a childs life, not sure i could handle an hour of questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I sometimes take my 6 year old niece out in my Zed ... I do feel slightly uncomfortable when she's in the car .. and I tend to drive VERY cautiously .... It's not very often though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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