This relates to my car (2007 SE) but for any dads (or mams) out there who need to carry a double buggy I can confirm the baby jogger city mini double fits with room to spare. - I was well surprised!!
Had to move the emergency wheel repair kit to the side but that was it - I even think it made the missus hate my RX8 a little less!
Kids and the car
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Kids and the car
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
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Re: Kids and the car
Pro-tip: the rear belt buckle is a PITA with a baby seat. You can swap it for a genuine Mazda 3 rear buckle for extra space.
EDIT: or use ISOFIX.
We've got 5yo and the rex is still our daily driver.
EDIT: or use ISOFIX.
We've got 5yo and the rex is still our daily driver.
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Have a good time, all the time
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Re: Kids and the car
Also in terms of child seats I can tell anyone who says they are selling their rx8 due to new arrival don’t! Here are photos I took of my seats for a baby rear facing and a stage 2/3 seat. Both fit in grand. I do have to put the seats a little further fwd than normal and I am 5ft 11”. Buts it’s still comfortable to drive.
Seats are:
maxi cosi pearl
recaro Mako
Seats are:
maxi cosi pearl
recaro Mako
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Re: Kids and the car
We’ve had Annie’s 5 yr-old grandson in the back of an R3 in 4 different baby seats since he was a baby.
The latest seat is an isofix that is a bit fiddly to fit so we use the seat belt alone. That’s not ideal either, as getting at the seatbelt buckle is awkward with him in the seat, so as the lesser of 2 evils we pull the belt out round him rather than use the buckle.
I did think of an extension or a longer buckle mount but never got round to finding one.
The latest seat is an isofix that is a bit fiddly to fit so we use the seat belt alone. That’s not ideal either, as getting at the seatbelt buckle is awkward with him in the seat, so as the lesser of 2 evils we pull the belt out round him rather than use the buckle.
I did think of an extension or a longer buckle mount but never got round to finding one.
Ian
Now back to one, a white R3. Gone but not forgotten: 04 Tit Grey 231, 06 Copper Red Evolve (231), 09 VR R3, 10 Aurora Blue R3, 06 Black PZ; RX87 13BREW project car ;-( ; 04 White with Greddy turbo conversion ;-(
Buying a used RX8 turbo is like marrying a stripper.
Beware - older people may be cr@p drivers but they can afford better lawyers
Now back to one, a white R3. Gone but not forgotten: 04 Tit Grey 231, 06 Copper Red Evolve (231), 09 VR R3, 10 Aurora Blue R3, 06 Black PZ; RX87 13BREW project car ;-( ; 04 White with Greddy turbo conversion ;-(
Buying a used RX8 turbo is like marrying a stripper.
Beware - older people may be cr@p drivers but they can afford better lawyers
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Re: Kids and the car
I probably need to update this guide with a few of the newer seats people have been talking about....
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=80633
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Re: Kids and the car
Still don't think that guide is quite right wrt isofix
Needs to make clear that you need top tether or extra leg support in footwell when issuing isofix.
(unless using just to stop seat moving around when child not held in with car seat belt)
Needs to make clear that you need top tether or extra leg support in footwell when issuing isofix.
(unless using just to stop seat moving around when child not held in with car seat belt)
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 6 Years in
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 6 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
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Re: Kids and the car
Oh I thought I put that in when you mentioned it last time. I'll figure how how to edit and change it.
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Re: Kids and the car
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Sorry one more quick proof read, is it right on here? Maybe I didn't get the last edit across to the FAQ.
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Re: Kids and the car
Looks good to me
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 6 Years in
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 6 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043