Evo dads: Recaro Young Sport car seat info and pics for your kids
Feb 27, 2010, 06:24 PM
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I've had my eyes on those since I got the Evo in '06. Too bad I have no kids....but the thought was there to pick one up nonetheless. Weird I know.
Feb 27, 2010, 06:40 PM
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This is true, but there are a slim to none number of seats that are out there that have true functionality, e.g. side bolsters that actually work, which actually protect kids. When my wife and I purchased child seats for the first time, she thought that I was crazy about purchasing Recaro child seats because she felt that I was purchasing them for the name only. Once I had the opportunity to present the different studies that have been performed on child seats, she immediately pushed me to one side and ordered the Recaros. When it comes to protecting the livelihood of our kids, my wife will never settle for anything less than a Recaro.
Feb 27, 2010, 06:45 PM
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i want to get a new car seat for my daughter and i've been looking at getting one of these for a while. i think i'll just have to pick one up now seeing how nice they are!
Feb 28, 2010, 09:28 AM
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^diapers.com
STUPID CHEAP. Put in promo code "10percent", and you'll get a seat for $191. I ordered Thursday night around 7pm and had them FedEx Saturday delivered this morning. Shipping was free.
http://www.diapers.com/Product/Produ...roductId=19822
Recaro just updated their line, and their website reflects it, meaning this might be discontinued in this color, etc. My guess is that was probably why these seats are so inexpensive. But I've used an identical one for three years, and its been awesome. I paid almost $80 more shipped back then, and it was still worth every penny.
STUPID CHEAP. Put in promo code "10percent", and you'll get a seat for $191. I ordered Thursday night around 7pm and had them FedEx Saturday delivered this morning. Shipping was free.
http://www.diapers.com/Product/Produ...roductId=19822
Recaro just updated their line, and their website reflects it, meaning this might be discontinued in this color, etc. My guess is that was probably why these seats are so inexpensive. But I've used an identical one for three years, and its been awesome. I paid almost $80 more shipped back then, and it was still worth every penny.
WOW thanks man for the promo, we have a recaro for my lil girl now 1 1/2. my son is way over the limit for rear facing seats and we were looking for a black recaro, she have the pink and gray. he is now 6 months. ordering on monday.
Looks very comfortable.
Feb 28, 2010, 10:32 AM
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this one is really nice but i dont think its being made, im bout to have a baby in the next few months so i been searching for somthing my self.
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/
Feb 28, 2010, 12:26 PM
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The reason why is because their spine and neck muscles are not developed enough to properly hold their head up. Infants can get the "Dale Earnhardt injury".
I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but if you go ahead and buy now, maybe save it until your son is a full year to install. His safety in a crash will be so much better rear facing! Some pediatricians recommend leaving your kids rear facing for a full two years, but until they append the law, its a full year. I can relate to you, my son is a hoss. But I would regret if I did not tell you that this seat for a 6 month old is a bad idea.
Feb 28, 2010, 01:24 PM
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While talking about child safety, it is really important to check the impact reduction ratings of various child seats when shopping for one. Some manufacturers like recaro display them. There are seperate tests for head and body injury reduction.
All is in this catalogue: http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=6306&L=2
http://www.recaro.com/fileadmin/pdf/..._2009-2010.pdf
All is in this catalogue: http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=6306&L=2
http://www.recaro.com/fileadmin/pdf/..._2009-2010.pdf
Feb 28, 2010, 01:24 PM
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this one is really nice but i dont think its being made, im bout to have a baby in the next few months so i been searching for somthing my self.
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/
Feb 28, 2010, 02:47 PM
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Hey guys,
I have two small kids, 1 and 4 years old. My youngest outgrew his rear facing carrier/base setup, so I needed to get him something else. We have used a Recaro Young Sport for my daughter since she was a year old in the Evo, and I love it. A couple weeks ago, I realized he was over weight allowance for his small seat, so I let him inherit his sister's Britax seat in my wife's car, and moved the Recaro to her car so we could be compliant in the interim.
My car now bare of children seats, I picked up two more Recaro Young Sports, and they arrived today.
These seats are awesome. They are forward facing only, and have an integrated harness for any child aged 1 year old and 20 pound minimum. They can use the integrated harness all the way until they are 40 pounds. At that point, the seat can be transformed into a booster, the harnesses are removed, and it will carry the child all the way up until they are ready to be seatbelted in the rear with no booster seat!
I have decided to model my daughter to show you guys correct child seating position.
This is NOT correct.
The headrest in this position is too high. The middle of the headrest should be at your child's ears. My daughter is right on the bubble between settings. I suspect I can go up to this setting within 6 months.
This is the correct headrest height for her size. In addition to being at the middle of her ears, the bottom of the headrest should still safely clear her shoulders. The head protection shells are large and provide safety in side impact collisions. They also keep them placed nicely when daddy is going around curves (of course within the speed limit with little ones in the car).
When used as a booster, the seat uses the top tether and the factory seatbelt only (do not use the latch system).
Obviously, my kids are not this big yet. I use the seats in harness mode. The top tether is tightened and attached to the back top behind the headrest, and the two latches are snap locked into the bottom (between the vertical and horizontal back seat) and tightened. Set up this way, these seats don't budge, which is awesome.
Here are a couple of pics of the seats installed correctly in my Evo X.
As you can see, they are not only safe, but they look great in the Evo's interior.
I hope some of you find this info helpful. There are a ton of seats that are safe for your kids, just please make sure you have them in the correct size for their height and weight.
I have two small kids, 1 and 4 years old. My youngest outgrew his rear facing carrier/base setup, so I needed to get him something else. We have used a Recaro Young Sport for my daughter since she was a year old in the Evo, and I love it. A couple weeks ago, I realized he was over weight allowance for his small seat, so I let him inherit his sister's Britax seat in my wife's car, and moved the Recaro to her car so we could be compliant in the interim.
My car now bare of children seats, I picked up two more Recaro Young Sports, and they arrived today.
These seats are awesome. They are forward facing only, and have an integrated harness for any child aged 1 year old and 20 pound minimum. They can use the integrated harness all the way until they are 40 pounds. At that point, the seat can be transformed into a booster, the harnesses are removed, and it will carry the child all the way up until they are ready to be seatbelted in the rear with no booster seat!
I have decided to model my daughter to show you guys correct child seating position.
This is NOT correct.
The headrest in this position is too high. The middle of the headrest should be at your child's ears. My daughter is right on the bubble between settings. I suspect I can go up to this setting within 6 months.
This is the correct headrest height for her size. In addition to being at the middle of her ears, the bottom of the headrest should still safely clear her shoulders. The head protection shells are large and provide safety in side impact collisions. They also keep them placed nicely when daddy is going around curves (of course within the speed limit with little ones in the car).
When used as a booster, the seat uses the top tether and the factory seatbelt only (do not use the latch system).
Obviously, my kids are not this big yet. I use the seats in harness mode. The top tether is tightened and attached to the back top behind the headrest, and the two latches are snap locked into the bottom (between the vertical and horizontal back seat) and tightened. Set up this way, these seats don't budge, which is awesome.
Here are a couple of pics of the seats installed correctly in my Evo X.
As you can see, they are not only safe, but they look great in the Evo's interior.
I hope some of you find this info helpful. There are a ton of seats that are safe for your kids, just please make sure you have them in the correct size for their height and weight.
Nice Where did you get them ? what Web site? Cuz i want to get one too....