370z with child car seat
 

hello to all...
im thinking of replacing a 370z over the 06 accord. just wanna know if theres a provation for the childs car seat at the back of the z...
thanks...

Have you looked at a 370Z yet? But to save your time it is a 2 seater along with that you cannot put a child seat in the front...keep your accord...

Save your money and buy one when your child is grown. :)

Maybe look at a g37s which is the sedan version.

NO. 370z is a 2 seat sport coupe. :( Have you looked into G37? They have back seats

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for what its worth there is an anchoring point in the trunk for a child seat, I just went out and looked.

don't know about you guys, but my Z has a child seat anchor hook in the back, specifically for mounting a baby seat in the front. meaning no other passengers of course.

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Please don't do it if you like your children.

Techiniclly having a child seat in the front seat is illegal if you have a back seat. Only having one row would mean that its just a seat and not a front seat. Plus all two seaters would have to come with a huge disclamier saying that only adults can sit in that seat.... otherwise why do they have the airbag sensor if you are supose to be in booster seat until 4'11"

I've never heard of the word "provation" before, so I'm not exactly sure what you're asking.

2 previous posters are correct.

1.) The Z is a 2 seater. There is no "back".

2.) There is an anchoring point for a car seat to be placed in the front seat. While this is certainly not the ideal location for a baby (front seat of a sports car?), it's 100% possible, and legal, to have the car seat there.


I believe I've read a few people use their Z to transport their kid short distances. I know I will have to at some point.

Is there a way to shut down the passenger airbag for those thinking of using a car seat?

already has a sensor in it. the person has to weigh above 80 lbs for the airbag to be on.

thats kinda why I worded my statement as I did.

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If your child is in the passenger seat, as long as the passenger airbag X light is lit, that means that the passenger airbag is disengaged, and it's OK. I had to look in the manual to see if there was a switch I had to manually set, but it's all automatic with a sensor, as previously stated. I've driven with my boys (one at a time) in a booster seat several times. And you would not want to put a baby seat facing backwards...but check the manual for all the precautions.

I believe its 100 lbs that activates the airbags

As others have stated theres a teather point in the trunk. I always rode in the front seat when I was little. Even when I was in a booster seat or what not. I remember my father sticking his arm out to pin me back in the seat when he would have to slam on the breaks. I guess it's now a different world.

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Wow, you guys are young'uns if you had booster seats growing up! When I was a kid seatbelts (with or without shoulder straps) were still optional, and ceter lap belts were self-cinching. Mind you, toys with lead paint, McDonald's styrofoam containers and asbestos in building materials were also common place. Maybe that's why I turned out the way I did. LOL

I was agreeing with the fact that, when growing up, I rode in the front seat a lot, and my dad or mom would throw their hand out when braking heavily.

Although the "fastest" car we had when I was a tot was my dad's Toyota Carolla Sport. For those who care, that would be the American version of the AE86, which was pretty peppy.

Sounds like you need to be shopping the G37S coupe. The Z isn't for you right now homes...

ya but you are really old DJ. ahahahahah

If you're going to take your child on short journeys then I don't see what the problem is by putting your Maxicosi (or whatever you call it in America, child seat basically) on the front seat. I have an 8 month baby and I put her on the front seat for very short journeys (5km or so).

That said, I wouldn't go for long distances with a baby at the front - I'd rather use my wife's Focus which has 4 seats. So, in my mind, to conclude I wouldn't forget about your dream car (370z) just because of your baby issue - just make sure you have a familly car for the long driving. Lastly, don't forget your baby will grow up rapidly and you'll regret not getting your sports car later on.

This is AMERICA, child seats in the front are ILLEGAL, period. Short trips, long trips, doesn't matter. Baby in the front, you get fined or go to jail depending on situation. We have the strictest automotive safety laws in the world.

That might work if what you say fits his situation??? Or he may have to settle for a GT. Sometimes you gotta sacrifice your dreams temporarily for your children.

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I wasn't aware it was illegal in the whole of the US, I thought it depended on which state you live in. So thanks for enlightening me on that matter :D.

But, if such is the case why would he even consider buying such a car? You would expect potential buyers to do some kind of research other than on forums (such as car reviews, car mags, etc.). Also I don't know many sports cars that have 2+2 seats.

Edit:

OK after reading his post better, OP said, "just wanna know if theres a provation for the childs car seat at the back of the z...", ok he didn't do his research properly... suprising.

:iagree:..when my daughter was a baby i had to transport her in my truck..no back seat...there's no difference here..

the good ole days..haha

So if it is illegal...why is there child seat anchors in a 2 seat car?

Show me. Seriously, show me. How about doing your research next time before you spew a bunch of misinformation. In a vehicle that does not contain a back seat it is NOT illegal to place a child seat in the front.

Sorry for the iPhone pic but my kid rocks the Recaro ;)

haha..nice!!

have you ever read the law guy? if no back seat is available, a passenger seat is fine as long as the air bag can be turned off, which is by default unless 80 lbs are sitting in it, which no child will reach until legal age to ride in a typical front seat, that is unless of course, you feed your children taco bell and ho ho's for dinner daily :)

That being said, my Z is my only means of transportation, and as a father, i have no qualms about having my son ride in it with me, however, i ensure his seat is anchored properly and that the seat is in the furthest back position so as to not cause injury should for whatever reason an airbag deploy. We're all entitled to our opinions, so i wont respond to some of the naysayers, but it think its no less safe than having a child in the back seat, if the wreck is bad enough, injuries will happen regardless.

^^i think this guy started all the controversy:rofl2:...just kiddin AK..haha

There's some truth there. My 4 year old son loves riding in my Z. And personally I think the front seat of my Z with the airbag deactivated is far safer than the backseat of my work car.

you mean like in the trunk?

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I think = provision

Why front facing only
 

I realize this it is not ideal to put a baby seat of any kind in a sports car but what we know is the 370Z has a weight controlled auto off for the passenger air bag that shuts it off if the passenger is under 80 pounds. My question is that the main concern is if an airbag deploys it could be fatal but why is a front facing car seat OK per the manual and a rear facing seat is not?

The manual states the supplemental front airbag could be fatal.

Would this not be the case if the air bag went off if the car seat was facing forward or backwards.

My logic tells me in a rare emergency I would need to take my sisters infant with me as long as the airbag does not deploy (Which by design it should not) rear facing or front facing would be OK.

Why does the manual say front facing OK Rear Facing Is Not OK?

Is it because it wont strap in rear facing correctly?

Tresfr: It won't strap in correctly and the airbag if deployed will hit the child seat catapulting your child to the rear of the vehicle..

I take my 9 year old daughter with me in the Z all the time -with a small booster under her butt she is fine.

I would not put a baby child seat, but a small booster seat yes like ^ said.

I'm not expert but I would still had the concern of the airbag deploying...

I'm gald my daughter is grown up and barely rides in the Z.

It is very easy to ensure that the airbag is off. Look for the little yellow emblem.