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kandycool · Apr 8th, 2005, 09:18 AM

Hi i have purchased a jane slalom 3 wheeler pram and have read that is does fit in the boot, but what is all the negative reveiws about the car seat as i have also bought the matrix car seat my baby is due in May?
Does it not fit the mini? or is it just a bad design? i have a 53plate mini cooper s.

any help would be grateful.

smeg24 · Apr 8th, 2005, 01:43 PM

We have the matrix and it fits OK it the MINI horizontally and vertically. The slight rise in the centre seat means it doesn't quite lay flat in horizontal mode but this isn't much different to other cars I've tried it in.

It's a takes a little practice to get the seat in (espically with your new born in before fastening!) so get lots of practice before he/she arrives.

Good Luck
smeg24

P.S. We have the powertrack 360 and it fitted in the boot fine it just took up most of the space

pob · Apr 10th, 2005, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smeg24

We have the matrix and it fits OK it the MINI horizontally and vertically. The slight rise in the centre seat means it doesn't quite lay flat in horizontal mode but this isn't much different to other cars I've tried it in.

It's a takes a little practice to get the seat in (espically with your new born in before fastening!) so get lots of practice before he/she arrives.

Good Luck
smeg24

P.S. We have the powertrack 360 and it fitted in the boot fine it just took up most of the space

Hi..

Did you manage to fit the Powertrack in the boot with the parcel shelf still in place? I've got a Powertrack and it's never crossed my mind to try and fit it in the MINI. I guess you need to take all the wheels off?

smeg24 · Apr 11th, 2005, 01:18 PM

yes it does fit with the parcel shelf in, I think you only had to remove one wheel though (the one nearest the parcel shelf). (I say think as sadly I've sold the MINI :-( )

It is worth bearing in mind I have the powertrack 360, not just a powertrack (it has a swivel wheel) it might be the swivel makes all the difference.

Chimaera · Apr 21st, 2005, 08:17 PM

If you are using this car seat then you are best to use it in the sitting position (ie not flat across the back of the car). I believe RoSPA /the Consumers Association (Which) have some concerns about this seat. I've seen a crash test video showing that when used in the flat position the baby is not held in the seat and could be injured.

Rakey · Apr 21st, 2005, 08:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chimaera

If you are using this car seat then you are best to use it in the sitting position (ie not flat across the back of the car). I believe RoSPA /the Consumers Association (Which) have some concerns about this seat. I've seen a crash test video showing that when used in the flat position the baby is not held in the seat and could be injured.

Correct, the lie flat position is very questionable. I work with one of the leading figures in Car Safety, who also consults for ROSPA, he is not a fan of it, and neither am I due to the lie flat position.

Apr 8th, 2005, 09:18 AM	#1
kandycool MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Jane Slalom 3 wheeler + matrix car seat Hi i have purchased a jane slalom 3 wheeler pram and have read that is does fit in the boot, but what is all the negative reveiws about the car seat as i have also bought the matrix car seat my baby is due in May? Does it not fit the mini? or is it just a bad design? i have a 53plate mini cooper s. any help would be grateful.

Apr 21st, 2005, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Chimaera If you are using this car seat then you are best to use it in the sitting position (ie not flat across the back of the car). I believe RoSPA /the Consumers Association (Which) have some concerns about this seat. I've seen a crash test video showing that when used in the flat position the baby is not held in the seat and could be injured. Correct, the lie flat position is very questionable. I work with one of the leading figures in Car Safety, who also consults for ROSPA, he is not a fan of it, and neither am I due to the lie flat position. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Apr 8th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
smeg24 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 22 Offline	We have the matrix and it fits OK it the MINI horizontally and vertically. The slight rise in the centre seat means it doesn't quite lay flat in horizontal mode but this isn't much different to other cars I've tried it in. It's a takes a little practice to get the seat in (espically with your new born in before fastening!) so get lots of practice before he/she arrives. Good Luck smeg24 P.S. We have the powertrack 360 and it fitted in the boot fine it just took up most of the space

Apr 10th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
pob MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 236 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smeg24 We have the matrix and it fits OK it the MINI horizontally and vertically. The slight rise in the centre seat means it doesn't quite lay flat in horizontal mode but this isn't much different to other cars I've tried it in. It's a takes a little practice to get the seat in (espically with your new born in before fastening!) so get lots of practice before he/she arrives. Good Luck smeg24 P.S. We have the powertrack 360 and it fitted in the boot fine it just took up most of the space Hi.. Did you manage to fit the Powertrack in the boot with the parcel shelf still in place? I've got a Powertrack and it's never crossed my mind to try and fit it in the MINI. I guess you need to take all the wheels off?

Apr 11th, 2005, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
smeg24 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 22 Offline	yes it does fit with the parcel shelf in, I think you only had to remove one wheel though (the one nearest the parcel shelf). (I say think as sadly I've sold the MINI :-( ) It is worth bearing in mind I have the powertrack 360, not just a powertrack (it has a swivel wheel) it might be the swivel makes all the difference.

Apr 21st, 2005, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chimaera MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 1 Offline	If you are using this car seat then you are best to use it in the sitting position (ie not flat across the back of the car). I believe RoSPA /the Consumers Association (Which) have some concerns about this seat. I've seen a crash test video showing that when used in the flat position the baby is not held in the seat and could be injured.

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