Subject: My 98 doesn't have the latch clips and I don't miss them. The seat belt is good Author: Wiggi : member since November, 2007 : 518 posts Posted on: 2008-08-27 15:49:13

enough for me and my kids seats. I've had latch in my previous car and it really is more of a convenience feature except for the upper tether. This one will probably help to keep the seat upright in case of a crash. But as the others mentioned, you won't use that for the first year anyway.
Speaking of convenience; sooner or later you will appreciate that the rear seat belts click in towards the doors :-) Why is only BMW so smart to figure this out?
Early congrats, too. It's gonna be easier than you think - just follow the kid's directions ;-)
BTW, the first aid kit box makes a great bear seat:



6/98 740iL, Orient Blue, 99k miles

• All those with child seats.. Please advise.. (pic) (url) - mrebay 2008-08-27 01:34:17 (126 views)
  • Your Benz had 'Isofix' - and the E38 has rear anchors which are nearly as good. (url) - willyroo 2008-08-28 05:46:54 (30 views)
    • Pictures of front and rear facing convertible seat (pic) - willyroo 2008-08-28 06:24:30 (55 views)
      • Need lower lap belt for rear facing setup or seat will pivot around top strap. (nt) - WillD 2008-08-28 12:00:12 (11 views)
        • That's what I thought :-) (nt) - Wiggi 2008-08-28 12:47:39 (8 views)
          • Agreed - I was just showing the positioning and of course you need the lap belt (nt) - willyroo 2008-08-28 18:00:43 (12 views)
      • Question regarding pic # 3: how is the lower part of the seat fixated? It - Wiggi 2008-08-28 11:33:57 (16 views)
      • yikes, is picture #3 a recommended/approved setup? - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-08-28 08:05:09 (11 views)
        • According to Australian Standards yes - the seat belt needs to be strapped too - willyroo 2008-08-28 18:06:34 (11 views)
  • We went to a VW dealership and had them show us... - alexe 2008-08-27 16:03:29 (25 views)
    • Most fire stations will offer this free service too (nt) - Brian 2008-08-27 16:34:57 (15 views)
      • As will NJ State Police and most local municipalities, too (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-08-28 08:06:01 (7 views)
      • I am going there for sure... (nt) - mrebay 2008-08-28 01:52:02 (11 views)
      • +1. My wife always takes her mini-van to the fire station for refitting, (nt) - Lawguy 2008-08-27 20:18:34 (9 views)
  • My 98 doesn't have the latch clips and I don't miss them. The seat belt is good (pic) - Wiggi 2008-08-27 15:49:13 (74 views)
    • adorable kids, Wiggi :o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-08-28 08:07:13 (7 views)
    • Your kids are so cute ! And yes I agree - mrebay 2008-08-28 01:54:50 (11 views)
    • Ur kid looks like he's getting ready to whoop you w/ his spoon. He must b a chef - rg0115 2008-08-27 15:53:36 (13 views)
      • Funny taht you say taht. Henry made a remark along the same lines when I first - Wiggi 2008-08-27 18:07:26 (18 views)
        • That...That... (nt) - Wiggi 2008-08-27 18:07:57 (8 views)
  • We had good experiences with Römer Babysafe (url) - eismark 2008-08-27 12:35:33 (32 views)
    • I am def taking the seat to the firefighters...TY for the info.. (nt) - mrebay 2008-08-28 01:55:54 (8 views)
  • The teather anchors on the parcel deck get you 95% of the safety... - Brian 2008-08-27 07:00:32 (32 views)
    • That was the kind of info i was looking for thank you. (nt) - mrebay 2008-08-28 01:51:31 (9 views)
  • No problemo....and an early 'congrats!'..... - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-08-27 06:43:49 (26 views)
    • Tim thank you. I will put up the pictures :-) (nt) - mrebay 2008-08-28 01:50:06 (12 views)