phorj Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 In anywhere between 2-4 weeks I'm going to be a dad (like baby's ever come on time anyway). I have an R33 GTS25t and was wondering if a baby seat / newborn capsule will fit in it, as they are a 4 seater and I thought the capsules / seats had to go in the middle??? BEFORE anyones asks... yes I do have the child seat restraint bolt things in the rear parcel shelf. Do I need any special brackets, etc, to mount the seat / capsule on the side rather than the middle? Are the any laws prohibiting me from putting the seat / capsule on the side? LASTLY: Has anyone got / had a good capsule / seat that they have had fitted to their skyline and can recommend? Thanks for all the helps peoples... I'll await the abundance of replíes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutto Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Firstly, Congratulations!! You'll never look back from here... Being a father of 3 boys aged 7, 3.5 and 0.75 I can honestly say they bring more joy than most anything else in this world... There are no laws against putting a baby capsule / seat on the side as opposed to the middle... You may find that the clearance when using a capsule requires you to move the seat quite a way forward though... It may be best to use the passenger side for this reason... No special brackets should be required if you have all 3 child restraint bolts in the parcel shelf... You may find that the baby seat / capsule leans to one side a little when used on the side though due to the hump in the middle of the rear seat... A folded towel underneath the baby seat evens things out... I'd recommend that you get a convertable baby seat / capsule... ie one that can be used as a baby capsule in the early months and then "stood up" once the child is old enough to sit up... I use and can recommend the Fisher Price baby seat / capsule... It's lasted over 3.5 years of continuous use for my kids and is still going strong... Well made and very comfortable for the children. Hope this helps!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-723922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSgtst Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 buy a Recaro Baby Seat Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-723952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 buy a Recaro Baby Seat Hey that's what i did! To match the GTR interior. Good Luck, & wish you guys the best, we just had out first child a baby boy who's now 9weeks old. Regarding the seat, I didn't have any problems fitting in the GTR, just got one of the RACV guys to fit it. No headaches for $35. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Better yet, get an original Nissan Japan option Skyline childseat, I've attached a pic I scanned off the R33 catalogue. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSgtst Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 wow Funky, it even has a small lil visor. Thats sweet. Wonder how much one of those costs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red900ss Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Congrats on the imminent arrival. I'd echo the comments on getting a combined capsule/seat. If you are going to buy one this is defiantely the go as you'll only need to fork out for the one seat until they get to 2 1/2 years old or so. We've got one that fits well in the back of the 33. I'll have a look at the name/model tomorrow and post it. You may find there is a company that comes to the hospital one day per week and fits/rents/sells seats and capsules. That's what happens up here anyway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 you should be able to order it in from your local Nissan Dealer, they are also used on S14's and S15's. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I dont know shit about baby seats fitting into skylines but congradulations on your firstborn!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuSD Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Congrats!!! Im with HKS, Recaro sounds awesome! Bride baby seat would be bloody amazing tho! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVE Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I can get the recaro baby seat.. but its got crappy colours and they want about $600 for it ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoeTrain Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Better yet, get an original Nissan Japan option Skyline childseat, I've attached a pic I scanned off the R33 catalogue. Yay!!! I can finally do away with my booster cushion! Congrat's dude. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-724552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Congrats, and I hope all goes well with the birth. I think one of the main reasons for putting the baby in the middle seat, is that there is much less chance of injury in the event of a side impact. However, if you do decide to use a seat next to the door, please make sure you use the passenger side..... it makes my blood boil when i see parents lifting the capsule out of the car, and swinging it towards the traffic while they shut the door. :cuss: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-725082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorj Posted March 16, 2004 Author Share Posted March 16, 2004 Thanks peoples I thought I'd get laughed at... of well I guess people actually care! I've only got 2 child anchorages in the back of my R33... am I meant to have 3? Does the 3rd one really matter? geez, I'd love to spend $600 on a recaro baby seat, but bottom line is, i'd be the most expensive thing in my car and something else to go missing the next time it gets broken into Plus, I really don't think the kid is going to mind whether or not it is sitting in a plush recaro seat, or a 'yum cha' equivalent (please note: I'm NOT being racist... I first heard that expresion of an asian friend of mine!) The only thing a recaro seat is going to do that a fisher price seat won't is REALLY hurt my bank account! Thanks for all the input once again! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/36299-calling-all-parents/#findComment-727361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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