That is IT. I hate the Recaro Signo

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 20, 2011

• #1

I am getting the car ready for M-5, L-3 and C- 9 M. I decided to take the KF out and try the Signo for C. First I put the Radian center RF for L. uber easy upright install. The I work on the Signo. The latch straps would not loosen. Gabe ended up pushing the button with BOTH hands, as I was pulling until I was shaking. We finally got them loose enough. If it weren't for the smooth adjuster, I swear this seat would already have a new home.

Trying the seat out on Wednesday! Wish me luck.

 

djma

New member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #2

We have the exact same problem..........................but it's still my favorite seat. I love it!

 

Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Mar 20, 2011

• #3

Here's to hoping you start to like it. :thumbsup:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 20, 2011

• #4

Kac said:

Here's to hoping you start to like it. :thumbsup:

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Not sure that will happen. I think I want to move it center, but I am afraid it will bite me.

 

firemomof3

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #5

Judi, mine was doing the exact same thing So I called Recaro and they sent me a new G2 :thumbsup:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2011

• #6

firemomof3 said:

Judi, mine was doing the exact same thing So I called Recaro and they sent me a new G2 :thumbsup:

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But how old was yours? I have an erg to run this one over with the truck.

 

firemomof3

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #7

I did this last year and my signo was only 18mo. old. It got to the point where I could not lengthen the latch connector strap at all. It was totally stuck

 

Pixels

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #8

Why don't you just use seatbelt if the LATCH is such a PITA?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2011

• #9

Pixels said:

Why don't you just use seatbelt if the LATCH is such a PITA?

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Because my light weight locking latch plate is broken, so I like using latch in my outboard positions. Really, the thing should just work! :thumbsdown:

 

firemomof3

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #10

They said it is a common problem and the G2 is great, no issues :thumbsup:

 

Pixels

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #11

Judi said:

Because my light weight locking latch plate is broken, so I like using latch in my outboard positions. Really, the thing should just work! :thumbsdown:

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Okay, that makes sense. Yes, I agree it should work the way it's supposed to work. Just wondering why you didn't use the other.

 

cpsaddict

New member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #12

Ahhh, yes, remember trying to get the darn thing in my Escape!? It took both of us trying to loosen it. The smooth harness adjuster was the only thing I liked about that seat.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2011

• #13

cpsaddict said:

The smooth harness adjuster was the only thing I liked about that seat.

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Yeah, I like the adjuster. I showed Gabe that and he was like, "so they can do that, but everything else sucks?"

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Mar 21, 2011

• #14

Judi said:

Because my light weight locking latch plate is broken, so I like using latch in my outboard positions.

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But????The G2 has lockoffs!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2011

• #15

safeinthecar said:

But????The G2 has lockoffs!

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Yes, but I have the Signo, which has a seat belt positioner.

 

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mykidsmom

New member

• Mar 22, 2011

• #16

I have the same problem with the latch and tether straps on my Signo. Almost impossible to loosen.

Think they would replace it with a G2 even though my Signo is pretty old (I think from 2007)

 

G

Guest

New member

• Mar 22, 2011

• #17

Is it a common Signo problem? Doesn't seem to be an issue with my Como but I've only had to reinstall it a total of about 5 times.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 22, 2011

• #18

Mine is older. I have heard of newer ones doing the same though.

Just got tires put on today. Love my tire people. He picks up my car from work. Just dropped it back off. They washed it and cleaned the inside very nicely. Dang it if they moved the car seats. Guess what I get to do tonight. The signo is bolt upright and the radian is at 45 degrees!

 

Pixels

New member

• Mar 22, 2011

• #19

They "reinstalled" your seats? I'd rather they took them out and made it obvious that they were not installed. Like laid them on the seat sideways, upside down, anything other than functional.

Okay, so I'm curious. Are the seats tight, less than an inch of movement?

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 22, 2011

• #20

Ok, the recaro is the way I left it. The radian is more reclined than I have ever done it in the Malibu. Both are tight. I wonder if they just pushed it. I will redo tonight. Move the good for nothing signo to the center.