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Child anchor points in a late notch?
mikinoz - March 20th, 2012 at 08:30 AM

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with installing child restraint anchor points in the rear of a late model notchback?

My little lady would like the smaller of our kids to use the the Type 3 but as they are not quite old enough to be out of restraints either I need to install anchors, or postpone them going in the car.

Any assistance appreciated.
Mick


vlad01 - March 20th, 2012 at 09:25 AM

postpone it. how fast do kids grow? fast!


mikinoz - March 20th, 2012 at 09:29 AM

Ha, very true but I have 2.5 years until the smaller one is able to get to a seat that is not tethered. :-(


type3disease - March 20th, 2012 at 10:04 AM

can be done easily, you should go to an approved child seat fitter if you are not equiped/capable yourself, easy process and worth doing correctly obviously....


mikinoz - March 20th, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by type3disease
can be done easily, you should go to an approved child seat fitter if you are not equiped/capable yourself, easy process and worth doing correctly obviously....


Thanks, glad to know it can be done. Do you know where they affix to?


hellbugged - March 20th, 2012 at 11:56 AM

yep dont delay it, kids will love it and you'll be lovin them doing that :rolleyes:

easily done through the rear parcel shelf by a highly trained, experienced, certified technician :kiss:


hellbugged - March 20th, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by vlad01
postpone it. how fast do kids grow? fast!


:grind:


ClockworkMonkey - March 20th, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Peter from custom vee dub (0733564356) put points in my bug.. the little man totally loves it! He has a fisher price steering wheel that makes the same noises and he was blown away the fist time we want for a cruise. I got it plated by a mate of mine that owns DB auto tech, but peter can get the plate sorted for you


Major - March 21st, 2012 at 08:37 AM

Check out your state or territory roads authority. They should have a list of registered child restraint fitters (I know they do for Vic). Have a chat to one of them, they will tell you what needs to happen. They can also do it for you.

Cheers Paul


ClockworkMonkey - March 21st, 2012 at 09:10 AM

what state are you in mikinoz?


mikinoz - March 21st, 2012 at 09:16 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm in the Blue Mountains so anyone Sydneyside would work out I reckon.

Appreciate the help.


ClockworkMonkey - March 21st, 2012 at 09:34 AM

Had a look in the back of VWMA? i'm sure one of those guys would know regs and where best to get it done :)


Major - March 22nd, 2012 at 08:00 AM

Check the NSW RTA webiste:

NSW RTA Child Restraint Fitting

Cheers Paul


mikinoz - March 22nd, 2012 at 08:59 AM

Thanks Paul.

I searched and Production Automotive are on the list and are close by. I reckon they might have a clue about fitting up restraints to an air cooler! :D