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carseatcoach
Carseat Crankypants
Thanks!
sunnymw
New member
1997 Buick Regal
Rear facing, center, lap belt
Had to buckle, tighten the belt, twist the buckle stalk 1 full turn, tighten the belt a little while unbuckled, and then get in the seat to force the two ends together. Rock solid after that.
Will try more combos when I'm not 10 months pregnant
ETA: not checked by a tech, just pictures here. None of the techs around here will call/email me back
Rear facing, center, lap belt
Had to buckle, tighten the belt, twist the buckle stalk 1 full turn, tighten the belt a little while unbuckled, and then get in the seat to force the two ends together. Rock solid after that.
Will try more combos when I'm not 10 months pregnant
ETA: not checked by a tech, just pictures here. None of the techs around here will call/email me back
Calideedle
New member
'03 Jetta
Center and Outboard seatbelt install - very easy and super solid! Rear Facing (will try FFing this weekend)
Haven't tried LATCH yet.
Center and Outboard seatbelt install - very easy and super solid! Rear Facing (will try FFing this weekend)
Haven't tried LATCH yet.
lovinwaves
New member
Calideedle
New member
Oops, updated.
elle7715
Member
2008 Cobalt
RF - Rock solid using LATCH in all positions. Also very good installs on the outboard seats using the seatbelt. I have not tried a RF center seatbelt installation.
FF - I have very good installs on outboard seats using LATCH or seatbelt (only if car seat was not reclined). I have not tried a FF center install.
RF - Rock solid using LATCH in all positions. Also very good installs on the outboard seats using the seatbelt. I have not tried a RF center seatbelt installation.
FF - I have very good installs on outboard seats using LATCH or seatbelt (only if car seat was not reclined). I have not tried a FF center install.
featherhead
Well-known member
2003 Pontiac Grand Am
FF, outboard driver's side, LATCH
So easy! I lowered the FF recline, and it was so solid!
I also got to experience the "magical slots". In the house my nephew was just over the third slots, but in the car, he grew about an inch!
FF, outboard driver's side, LATCH
So easy! I lowered the FF recline, and it was so solid!
I also got to experience the "magical slots". In the house my nephew was just over the third slots, but in the car, he grew about an inch!
AutoShopMama
Member
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
(I see An Aurora already posted ... but...)
SUPERBLY EASY install RF, center bench, driver's outboard ... this seat has a STUPID!!! buckle receiver - non-movable/flexible - it's nearly impossible to install seats here - and this seat fits perfect!!!!
I've also installed it successfully and fairly easy (read-no broken nails, no massive tears or sweat)
FF center bench passenger, rear bench all positions (outboard is easier)
RF all positions
So I guess that makes it compatible why couldn't I just say that?
ETA: Seat belt install only - no latch available
(I see An Aurora already posted ... but...)
SUPERBLY EASY install RF, center bench, driver's outboard ... this seat has a STUPID!!! buckle receiver - non-movable/flexible - it's nearly impossible to install seats here - and this seat fits perfect!!!!
I've also installed it successfully and fairly easy (read-no broken nails, no massive tears or sweat)
FF center bench passenger, rear bench all positions (outboard is easier)
RF all positions
So I guess that makes it compatible
why couldn't I just say that? ETA: Seat belt install only - no latch available
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carseatcoach
Carseat Crankypants
2006 Kia Optima, center rear, seatbelt and top tether. Female buckle stalk twisted 1.5 times. Reasonably easy installation and rock solid.
Simplysomething
New member
bump?
AutoShopMama
Member
1998 Honda CRV -
Driver's Outboard - quick, easy, rock solid...forward facing
Center - do-able - twist buckle stalk twice, lots of jumping, pulling and growling...forward facing.
ETA: Seat belt installation - no latch available
Driver's Outboard - quick, easy, rock solid...forward facing
Center - do-able - twist buckle stalk twice, lots of jumping, pulling and growling
...forward facing.ETA: Seat belt installation - no latch available
ProudMomof5
New member
1998 Ford Expedition
FF 3rd row both sides outboard w/lap shoulder belt and middle with adjustable lap belt.
RF 2nd row, middle with retractable locking lap belt.
Both rows are bench seats and they were not checked by a tech.
FF 3rd row both sides outboard w/lap shoulder belt and middle with adjustable lap belt.
RF 2nd row, middle with retractable locking lap belt.
Both rows are bench seats and they were not checked by a tech.
scoutingbear
New member
2005 Toyota Highlander
FF middle row with LATCH rock solid!
RF middle row with LATCH in a 3 across, pretty good
FF middle row with LATCH rock solid!
RF middle row with LATCH in a 3 across, pretty good
bubbaray
New member
1997 Nissan Pathfinder
2nd row, driver's side outboard, FFg with seatbelts and TT.
2005 Honda Ody
2nd row captain's chair, passenger side, FFg with LATCH and TT. Will be switching this to a belt install as soon as DD#1 hits the magic 40lb mark.
Initially had problems with the LATCH install in the Ody b/c I had one of the first (Canadian) seats with a different back. Sunshine Kids replaced my seat and the new seat install/harness adjustment is fine. The backs/shells were changed.
Both verified by CPST. Using Safestop for both seats until 40lbs.
2nd row, driver's side outboard, FFg with seatbelts and TT.
2005 Honda Ody
2nd row captain's chair, passenger side, FFg with LATCH and TT. Will be switching this to a belt install as soon as DD#1 hits the magic 40lb mark.
Initially had problems with the LATCH install in the Ody b/c I had one of the first (Canadian) seats with a different back. Sunshine Kids replaced my seat and the new seat install/harness adjustment is fine. The backs/shells were changed.
Both verified by CPST. Using Safestop for both seats until 40lbs.
'09 Dodge Journey
driver outboard 2nd row installed with seatbelt- rock solid with 2 people
Install was verified by a tech
'04 Pontiac Bonneville
driver outboard seatbelt install- rock solid very easy install with no extra hands needed :thumbsup:
Was not verified by a tech
driver outboard 2nd row installed with seatbelt- rock solid with 2 people
Install was verified by a tech
'04 Pontiac Bonneville
driver outboard seatbelt install- rock solid very easy install with no extra hands needed :thumbsup:
Was not verified by a tech
Misty-Bug
New member
2001 Mazda Protege
outboard passenger side, FFing with seatbelt. Not checked by a tech. Top FFing tethered also.
*note: I tried the LATCH but the adjusted buckle on the latch ended up going into the belt path and would have been right behind his kidney's so I opted for the belt. Much better install. Female end (stalk) twisted three times.
outboard passenger side, FFing with seatbelt. Not checked by a tech. Top FFing tethered also.
*note: I tried the LATCH but the adjusted buckle on the latch ended up going into the belt path and would have been right behind his kidney's so I opted for the belt. Much better install. Female end (stalk) twisted three times.
FFing 2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe behind driver w/LATCH (removed headrest so seat would sit flush)
FFing 2005 Honda Civic sedan behind passenger w/LATCH (pushed headrest up)
Wendy
FFing 2005 Honda Civic sedan behind passenger w/LATCH (pushed headrest up)
Wendy
MOM25BOYS
New member
I've been meaning to post this, but just now getting around to it.
2004 Ford Expedition with 3rd Row
I just want to say that these are great seats when you are trying to fit enough seats for 5 kiddo's in this vehicle. RF or FF they were realitively easy on both rows.
2nd Row
I can do just about any configuration with 3 Radians. Mixing them up and doing some FF and other RF was no trouble with the LATCH.
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
RF Radian with LATCH
RF Radian with LATCH
RF Radian with LATCH
3rd Row
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and No Tether
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and Top Tether
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and No Tether
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
The 3rd row was more of a knuckle bruiser since there is no LATCH. The best way to get a rock solid install with the Lap/Shoulder belt was using Defrost( Debbie's) advice on buckling the seat belt, putting my weight in the seat, unbuckling the belt and let it click back a few notches on the locking mechanism before jumping up and down on the seat to get it to buckle back up. Worked like a charm and those suckers are not going anywhere!:thumbsup:
Not checked by a Tech, but all were independently rock solid.
Hope this helps someone in the future!
2004 Ford Expedition with 3rd Row
I just want to say that these are great seats when you are trying to fit enough seats for 5 kiddo's in this vehicle. RF or FF they were realitively easy on both rows.
2nd Row
I can do just about any configuration with 3 Radians. Mixing them up and doing some FF and other RF was no trouble with the LATCH.
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
FF Radian with LATCH and top tether
RF Radian with LATCH
RF Radian with LATCH
RF Radian with LATCH
3rd Row
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and No Tether
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and Top Tether
FF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt and No Tether
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
RF Radian with Lap/Shoulder Belt
The 3rd row was more of a knuckle bruiser since there is no LATCH. The best way to get a rock solid install with the Lap/Shoulder belt was using Defrost( Debbie's) advice on buckling the seat belt, putting my weight in the seat, unbuckling the belt and let it click back a few notches on the locking mechanism before jumping up and down on the seat to get it to buckle back up.
Worked like a charm and those suckers are not going anywhere!:thumbsup:Not checked by a Tech, but all were independently rock solid.
Hope this helps someone in the future!
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