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Rakey · Aug 16th, 2006, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CDMINI (original)

That's a BIG mistake, we just took a big hit in the rear end, I think the Evenflo Triumph seat combined with Isofix/Latch system is what kept my daughter without any effects. Why would you not want to use it? I don't think there is any way a seatbelt setup will fasten the seat down nearly as well. MINI has made it a really easy system to use, unlike all the others where you have to dig around between the cushions to find where to latch it. With MINI just flip open the covers and there they are. Don't forget to use the top tether either. And when tightening down the front straps get in the seat pressing down with your knee and LOTS of force and cinch the strap up good and tight.

some valid points, but also some that are specific to your region, the products and regulations are different here in the UK

The seats that use just a seatbelt to attach, are just as safe here, and also on Isofix, not all seats require the use of the third tether.

The best advice is to go to a specialist retailer who will allow you to try the seats in your MINI, and find which one you find easiest to use and which best fits your car, as all cars can differ slightly from the next, even in the same model.

Aug 16th, 2006, 09:37 AM	#4
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 04:53 PM Posts: 50,084 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CDMINI (original) That's a BIG mistake, we just took a big hit in the rear end, I think the Evenflo Triumph seat combined with Isofix/Latch system is what kept my daughter without any effects. Why would you not want to use it? I don't think there is any way a seatbelt setup will fasten the seat down nearly as well. MINI has made it a really easy system to use, unlike all the others where you have to dig around between the cushions to find where to latch it. With MINI just flip open the covers and there they are. Don't forget to use the top tether either. And when tightening down the front straps get in the seat pressing down with your knee and LOTS of force and cinch the strap up good and tight. some valid points, but also some that are specific to your region, the products and regulations are different here in the UK The seats that use just a seatbelt to attach, are just as safe here, and also on Isofix, not all seats require the use of the third tether. The best advice is to go to a specialist retailer who will allow you to try the seats in your MINI, and find which one you find easiest to use and which best fits your car, as all cars can differ slightly from the next, even in the same model. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?