Splash
10-04-2008, 07:42 PM
And that was one of the more painful experiences of my life.
I knew I could not get it in behind the driver, which was my intent. So, I decided to give it a go behind passenger and just sell it if it didn't work out. The seat has to be very far forward, but it's in there. It was a NIGHTMARE to install. Because of my car, not the seat. Although once the anchor strap got to a certain point, I could not pull it any tighter even though there was still slack in the belt. But I made it work somehow.
Basically, it involved me standing on the floor of the back seat, with one leg thrown OVER the back of the car seat so I could stand in it. So, I was basically straddling the thing from behind, with my butt pushed up against the front seat, and pulling with all my might.
I am not taking that thing out. I'm still gonna try an EFTA and TrueFit (maybe... if I get around to it) and maybe see if I can work it to use the basket without the base for a few months until I can install the BV more upright. Whatever I do, though, I'm taking Charlie's seat out and trying it there. I'm not moving the Priori unless I know that I am getting rid of it because I have something better.
I know seats that aren't tethered wobble at the top. I know it's normal. I know it's the belt path that matters... but I hate the wiggle! It is very secure, though. I am confident in the install.
I still :love::love::love: the seat.... and I can't blame the install solely on the seat... but it was a complete PITA to install. This was last weekend and I still have bruises.
I knew I could not get it in behind the driver, which was my intent. So, I decided to give it a go behind passenger and just sell it if it didn't work out. The seat has to be very far forward, but it's in there. It was a NIGHTMARE to install. Because of my car, not the seat. Although once the anchor strap got to a certain point, I could not pull it any tighter even though there was still slack in the belt. But I made it work somehow.
Basically, it involved me standing on the floor of the back seat, with one leg thrown OVER the back of the car seat so I could stand in it. So, I was basically straddling the thing from behind, with my butt pushed up against the front seat, and pulling with all my might.
I am not taking that thing out. I'm still gonna try an EFTA and TrueFit (maybe... if I get around to it) and maybe see if I can work it to use the basket without the base for a few months until I can install the BV more upright. Whatever I do, though, I'm taking Charlie's seat out and trying it there. I'm not moving the Priori unless I know that I am getting rid of it because I have something better.
I know seats that aren't tethered wobble at the top. I know it's normal. I know it's the belt path that matters... but I hate the wiggle! It is very secure, though. I am confident in the install.
I still :love::love::love: the seat.... and I can't blame the install solely on the seat... but it was a complete PITA to install. This was last weekend and I still have bruises.