It is time to move mu daughter to a bigger car seat and I want to get her a good one. It needs to have great safety ratings, while also being able to grow with her. Is there a reliable website where I can find this information, and does anyone have any suggestions?|||http://www.car-seat.org./index.php|||Well I know that a friend of mine and I were looking for a bigger car seat for her son and we found one that holds up to 100 lbs and it converts from a forward facing car seat to booster, to backless booster at walmart. It is now recommended that anyone under 4'11 be in a booster unless the weight of the child is at or exceeds 100 lbs. This comes from local fire department and rescue squad here in maryland. The brand of the car seat I believe was Graco.|||I would go with anything Britax, the Safety 1st All-in-one-convertible car seat or the Graco Nautilus. These all have great ratings, are known for their safety and can be used for a long time.
I would check out this website here..
http://www.findmycarseat.com/
You can sort by brands, price and the type you're looking for. Not to mention there are also reviews! I found this website helpful and I think you might too! :)|||We have a graco nautilus in both cars. They are a little heavy, but super sturdy...and they have one of the highest weight allowances for 5-pt harnesses on the market (65 pounds!). After the five point, it does convert into a regular booster and finally a backless booster. The booster goes up to 100 pounds. It really is the last car seat I'm ever going to buy.
This website was really helpful to me in making that decision.
http://www.car-safety.org/guide.html
It has a lot of links to find ratings are car seat buying guides.
Hope it helps, good luck!|||Unfortunately, there are no great websites out there. Only ones with user reviews. Usually those are done the day parents strap the seats into the car--not after extended use. Keep in mind you want her rear facing for as long as possible--even if she's at 20 lbs and 12 mos. AAP is recommending 18 mos or the limit of your convertible seat, whichever one is longer.
Britax is one of the safest brands on the market. It is crash tested at higher speeds than other brands, it has a steel frame, it has straps that cannot twist, meaning that the force of a crash is evenly distributed across your child's body instead of twisted into four points like Gracos, Coscos, Evenflos, Safety 1sts, and Eddie Bauers (they crash test at 30 mph in a frontal impact only). Another seat that I am really liking right now is the Recaro. Recaro makes safety harnesses for Nascar, so they know what they're doing as far as keeping people safe at high speeds in crashes. All of their seats have side impact protection. Studies have shown that rear facing for as long as possible will help save your child's life, as will keeping her in a 5 pt. harness for as long as possible. So many parents switch to a booster too soon because they're cheaper and more convenient. The seats I listed are wonderful--they have side impact protection, which means they were crash tested in side impact crash tests, in addition to frontal impact crashes. Britax and Recaro test their seats at 40-45 mph in a front and rear impact crash--obviously with side impact protection in a car seat, that type of testing is also done.
What to Look For:
Side Impact Protection
Steel Frame
Thick straps that are not slippery--slippery straps twist
Harnessed weight limit of at least 65 lbs
Excellent Seats:
Britax Boulevard (harness to 65)
Britax Advocate (harness to 65)
The First Years C630 Tru Fit (harness to 65)
Recaro Como (harness to 70)
Recaro Signo (harness to 70)
I have a Britax Regent in my car right now and it's the best seat I've ever used. It's bulky and heavy, but I'd like to think it's heavy for a reason. It's front facing only, but it harnesses to 80 lbs. It's well-padded and I've had 7 year olds harnessed in it without problems and they weren't in the top harness slot, so had room to grow.
The Britax Marathon is an excellent seat, as well, but it does not have Side Impact Protection. I have two Britax seats in my car right now and could not be happier. However, I think for my next seat, I'll probably go with a Recaro just because they may be safer--after all, Nascar drivers crash all the time and they walk out completely unharmed. I would want kids to do the same!
Friday, December 9, 2011
I want to fit safety Air Bags to a Mk1 MR2, a car that never had them as standard, can anyone help?
I realise this is a difficult task and I am aware that messing with these things is dangerous. Rather than just not trying I am hoping to actually succeed in fitting safe, absolutely trustworthy airbags in my car. I realise that one absolutely correct answer is unlikely so if people could just share there knowledge and point me towards all of the issues relating to this important issue I would be so grateful. Again, I'm not looking to ignorantly and blindly mess with complex safety equipment, I want something that will actually work when called upon.|||I would guess that your best bet would be to find a Mk2 MR2 with a complete airbag system and get that. Study how it was installed and do your best to copy that in your car. This would have a good chance of at least the steering wheel being a direct fit.
Would it maybe be possible to install the full Mk2 dashboard with passenger airbag into a Mk1??
When you install the SRS (Supplemental Restrain System) control unit (ECM/brain) make sure that it is pointed in the same direction as it was in the original car. These are directional so that they only go off in the event of a sudden deceleration accident. (They don't go off when rear-ended or when hit in the side, so only one direction is "active.")
Good luck with it! It sounds like a major undertaking.
Out of curiosity, why do you want to do this? Wouldn't it be easier and possibly even cheaper, and certainly safer to just buy a Mk2 MR2?? (You can respond by putting additional info on your question. Thanks!)|||Fantastic answer, a lot to act on. The answer is definatly in the MK2 allthough it's a different car.
|||I know there was a company which made universal-fit driver's airbag steering wheels, complete with sensors, which could be fitted to most cars, but I think it's outside the realms of a diy-er to engineer %26amp; fit passenger or side bags to a car. How would you fit a passenger bag into the dash, since it has to be able to burst through the dash? I'm pretty sure you couldn't just cut a hole in it. Also you'd need the sensor equipment fitted in an appropriate place. Another thing...please be aware that airbags are explosive devices so handle with care!!
It's an interesting question, I'll check back for any more nuggets of wisdom from others later.
Would it maybe be possible to install the full Mk2 dashboard with passenger airbag into a Mk1??
When you install the SRS (Supplemental Restrain System) control unit (ECM/brain) make sure that it is pointed in the same direction as it was in the original car. These are directional so that they only go off in the event of a sudden deceleration accident. (They don't go off when rear-ended or when hit in the side, so only one direction is "active.")
Good luck with it! It sounds like a major undertaking.
Out of curiosity, why do you want to do this? Wouldn't it be easier and possibly even cheaper, and certainly safer to just buy a Mk2 MR2?? (You can respond by putting additional info on your question. Thanks!)|||Fantastic answer, a lot to act on. The answer is definatly in the MK2 allthough it's a different car.
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|||I know there was a company which made universal-fit driver's airbag steering wheels, complete with sensors, which could be fitted to most cars, but I think it's outside the realms of a diy-er to engineer %26amp; fit passenger or side bags to a car. How would you fit a passenger bag into the dash, since it has to be able to burst through the dash? I'm pretty sure you couldn't just cut a hole in it. Also you'd need the sensor equipment fitted in an appropriate place. Another thing...please be aware that airbags are explosive devices so handle with care!!
It's an interesting question, I'll check back for any more nuggets of wisdom from others later.
If the hazard light does not work, should a car pass a "safety inspection" ??
i have a warranty with the car dealer that states that they will fix any "safety issue" free of charge. and the hazard lights dont work and they wanna charge me to fix it. i would consider the HAZARD LIGHT a safety issue, but im not sure if it would need to work in order to pass a "Safety Inspection"
-thanks to any answerers|||If it is just the bulbs, why not try replacing it yourself. It is very easy.
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But you have a point. They check all the lights in inspection (that includes the SAFETY and Emissions inspection).
Good Luck...|||WOW!
KEY WORD: "HAZARD" lights!
umm... Just let them now that when you get a flat and you are on the side of the highway and get hit because the driver in the other car could not see you because you did not have your "HAZARD" lights on. Its gona be your (the dealer)'s Fault!
Hopes this helps you out. And dont try and fix it yourself. Stand up for whats right and if you mess something up cause you dont know what you are doing...the dealer is going to say that you "voided" the warranty.
You paid for the car and warranty so use it!|||I consider it necessary to pass a safety, if you mean the emergency or 4 way flashers. Put pressure on them to fix it. It is just a small flasher unit, under the dash anyhow, not usually the switch, and it costs 10 bucks roughly.
-thanks to any answerers|||If it is just the bulbs, why not try replacing it yourself. It is very easy.
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But you have a point. They check all the lights in inspection (that includes the SAFETY and Emissions inspection).
Good Luck...|||WOW!
KEY WORD: "HAZARD" lights!
umm... Just let them now that when you get a flat and you are on the side of the highway and get hit because the driver in the other car could not see you because you did not have your "HAZARD" lights on. Its gona be your (the dealer)'s Fault!
Hopes this helps you out. And dont try and fix it yourself. Stand up for whats right and if you mess something up cause you dont know what you are doing...the dealer is going to say that you "voided" the warranty.
You paid for the car and warranty so use it!|||I consider it necessary to pass a safety, if you mean the emergency or 4 way flashers. Put pressure on them to fix it. It is just a small flasher unit, under the dash anyhow, not usually the switch, and it costs 10 bucks roughly.
Can a used car dealership let you drive a car off the lot without a safety check?
Last week I was being naive and I bought a car that looked legit, I signed all the paper work, including as is-no warranty and an arbitration agreement, I drove the car off the lot with a temporary Registration, but had no insurance or any documentation of a safety check.|||We answered this question before. They do a safety check before or at time of them buying the car. They will not give you a safety inspection sheet unless you ask for it. You bought the car as is. You were unsure of safety of the car you should have had it checked out yourself by an outside source.|||Can They ??? Yes.
Will They ??? No..|||most companys say they do but they dont|||Sounds like you bought it from a corner car lot.
I remember back in my single days, when a friend of mine was looking at a car on one of these unscrupulous lots. The lot owner, when asked if it came with a warranty, told my buddy, "Ride and drive, and let your conscience be your guide." 'Nuff said.
Will They ??? No..|||most companys say they do but they dont|||Sounds like you bought it from a corner car lot.
I remember back in my single days, when a friend of mine was looking at a car on one of these unscrupulous lots. The lot owner, when asked if it came with a warranty, told my buddy, "Ride and drive, and let your conscience be your guide." 'Nuff said.
Where is the best place to locate information on safety ratings for convertible car seats?
I would like to be ready for the next size up car seat for my son, who is almost 8 months old and will soon outgrow his infant car seat. He still fits into it per the weight and height restrictions, but he just looks uncomfortable in it, like his legs are scrunched up since he's still rear-facing. I would like to find a bigger car seat that will accommodate him for a few years beyond 1 yo.|||I would contact your local highway patrol and see when the next car seat safety inspection is. Also google convertible car seats and read reviews on all of the ones in your price range. You could go to babiesru.com and read reviews there as well
Is it okay to place "baby on board" stickers on my car for safety?
Should I place stickers on the back of my vehicles to keep my family safe? I am afraid that it will attract kidnappers. What do you think?|||I had a baby on board sticker for the first 5-6 months of my baby's life. And sadly, I did not see any changes or improvement with the driving people around us. So I think people either don't care much, don't read it, or just completly ignores it, for the most part.
I personally am careful when i see one, i would drive a bit farther to give them more room, and I would pay more attention to their turns/signals, etc... but that's just me.
They are cheap so, i'd say why not, if you see a change, then for the better. If not, it was a well few dollars invested...|||I've heard that baby on board stickers were first to be used to notify rescue that they should be looking for a baby in the vehicle in case of an accident where the parents are injured. These were only to be used when the baby was actually in the vehicle. Most people that have them just leave them in all the time, which defeats the purpose. I don't think they're exactly considered a safety signal anymore.|||For safety I don't think it matters one way or another.
People are just crappy drivers.
I don't think it will attract kidnappers, I think they simply look for kids.
"Baby On Board" stickers are really more for being cute and fun than safety.|||Unless you're leaving the baby in the car alone I don't think you have to worry too much about kidnappers. On the other hand, I don't think the baby on board stickers do anything to deter stupid drivers either. Skip them.|||I have a princess on board sticker on my car. Unless you plan to leave baby alone in car then no it's fine... in my opinion.|||If someone is driving recklessly then they usually don't care about anyone else but themselves - baby or adult. Sad but true.
So, in my opinion, the "baby on board" stickers are pointless.|||Car accidents are just accidents they are gonna happen whether or not you have a sticker on your car. I don't believe you will be any safer with a sticker.|||I personally tend to drive more recklessly around people that have baby on board sticks. Seriously though, the stickers don't do a thing. No one cares that you have a baby on board and that doesn't make you anymore important than anyone else on the road.
I personally am careful when i see one, i would drive a bit farther to give them more room, and I would pay more attention to their turns/signals, etc... but that's just me.
They are cheap so, i'd say why not, if you see a change, then for the better. If not, it was a well few dollars invested...|||I've heard that baby on board stickers were first to be used to notify rescue that they should be looking for a baby in the vehicle in case of an accident where the parents are injured. These were only to be used when the baby was actually in the vehicle. Most people that have them just leave them in all the time, which defeats the purpose. I don't think they're exactly considered a safety signal anymore.|||For safety I don't think it matters one way or another.
People are just crappy drivers.
I don't think it will attract kidnappers, I think they simply look for kids.
"Baby On Board" stickers are really more for being cute and fun than safety.|||Unless you're leaving the baby in the car alone I don't think you have to worry too much about kidnappers. On the other hand, I don't think the baby on board stickers do anything to deter stupid drivers either. Skip them.|||I have a princess on board sticker on my car. Unless you plan to leave baby alone in car then no it's fine... in my opinion.|||If someone is driving recklessly then they usually don't care about anyone else but themselves - baby or adult. Sad but true.
So, in my opinion, the "baby on board" stickers are pointless.|||Car accidents are just accidents they are gonna happen whether or not you have a sticker on your car. I don't believe you will be any safer with a sticker.|||I personally tend to drive more recklessly around people that have baby on board sticks. Seriously though, the stickers don't do a thing. No one cares that you have a baby on board and that doesn't make you anymore important than anyone else on the road.
According to safety standard for air bags, the maximum acceleration during a car crash should not exceed?
According to safety standard for air bags, the maximum acceleration during a car crash should not exceed 60 g and should last for no more than 36 ms.
In such a case, what force does the air bag exert on a 72.0 kg person? Start with a free-body diagram.
Express the force in part (A) in terms of the person's weight.|||I go to UCSB!
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alright so you use the equation F= MA
solve 60g = (60)(9.81)= 588.6 N
then F=(588.6)(72)
F= 42379.2 N but if youre using masteringphysics.com type it in as 4.23x10^4 N
then in terms of the person's weight the answer is just 60.|||OMG I GO TO UCSB THIS REALLLY HELPED ME!
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For a 75kg person -
a) = 4.41x10^4 N
b) = 60|||thank you fellow gauchos this helped me!
In such a case, what force does the air bag exert on a 72.0 kg person? Start with a free-body diagram.
Express the force in part (A) in terms of the person's weight.|||I go to UCSB!
Physics 6A..
alright so you use the equation F= MA
solve 60g = (60)(9.81)= 588.6 N
then F=(588.6)(72)
F= 42379.2 N but if youre using masteringphysics.com type it in as 4.23x10^4 N
then in terms of the person's weight the answer is just 60.|||OMG I GO TO UCSB THIS REALLLY HELPED ME!
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For a 75kg person -
a) = 4.41x10^4 N
b) = 60|||thank you fellow gauchos this helped me!
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