370z with child car seat

PapoZalsa

Is there a way to shut down the passenger airbag for those thinking of using a car seat?

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cmancha003

already has a sensor in it. the person has to weigh above 80 lbs for the airbag to be on.

djpathfinder

If your child is in the passenger seat, as long as the passenger airbag X light is lit, that means that the passenger airbag is disengaged, and it's OK. I had to look in the manual to see if there was a switch I had to manually set, but it's all automatic with a sensor, as previously stated. I've driven with my boys (one at a time) in a booster seat several times. And you would not want to put a baby seat facing backwards...but check the manual for all the precautions.

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chuckd05

I believe its 100 lbs that activates the airbags

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Snakes709

its gotta be less, not sure what but not 100lbs. I had my army kit bag and frag vest and the sensor was active.

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fullmonty

As others have stated theres a teather point in the trunk. I always rode in the front seat when I was little. Even when I was in a booster seat or what not. I remember my father sticking his arm out to pin me back in the seat when he would have to slam on the breaks. I guess it's now a different world.

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shadoquad

djpathfinder

Wow, you guys are young'uns if you had booster seats growing up! When I was a kid seatbelts (with or without shoulder straps) were still optional, and ceter lap belts were self-cinching. Mind you, toys with lead paint, McDonald's styrofoam containers and asbestos in building materials were also common place. Maybe that's why I turned out the way I did. LOL

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shadoquad

I was agreeing with the fact that, when growing up, I rode in the front seat a lot, and my dad or mom would throw their hand out when braking heavily.

Although the "fastest" car we had when I was a tot was my dad's Toyota Carolla Sport. For those who care, that would be the American version of the AE86, which was pretty peppy.

wishihadnav

the good ole days..haha

UNKNOWN_370

Sounds like you need to be shopping the G37S coupe. The Z isn't for you right now homes...

shumby

ya but you are really old DJ. ahahahahah

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ZedZed

If you're going to take your child on short journeys then I don't see what the problem is by putting your Maxicosi (or whatever you call it in America, child seat basically) on the front seat. I have an 8 month baby and I put her on the front seat for very short journeys (5km or so).

That said, I wouldn't go for long distances with a baby at the front - I'd rather use my wife's Focus which has 4 seats. So, in my mind, to conclude I wouldn't forget about your dream car (370z) just because of your baby issue - just make sure you have a familly car for the long driving. Lastly, don't forget your baby will grow up rapidly and you'll regret not getting your sports car later on.

UNKNOWN_370

This is AMERICA, child seats in the front are ILLEGAL, period. Short trips, long trips, doesn't matter. Baby in the front, you get fined or go to jail depending on situation. We have the strictest automotive safety laws in the world.

That might work if what you say fits his situation??? Or he may have to settle for a GT. Sometimes you gotta sacrifice your dreams temporarily for your children.