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Mike24 · 02-01-2010, 04:23 PM

Im looking for advice. My wife and I are expecting our first child in late Aug. I was hoping to add a New Car about that time (hopefully a Camaro). She has an 08 avalanche which she loves I have a single cab work truck. <--- bad for babies. When shes at work I would need a Car I could put the baby in. My truck isnt an option for her its a company truck.

So I guess what Im asking is how child seat friendly is the Camaros back seat in they event Id need to put the little one back there??? Has anyone done it? Good? Bad? Impossible?

Thanks Mike

ELA205 · 02-01-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi Mike24

I have a two year ols and she and her carseat fit just fine in the back. If there is no passanger even better

Good luck

Bowtie Guy Z28 · 02-01-2010, 04:44 PM

I have a one year old and a 3 1/2 year old. They fit good. I will say the infant seat was a little bit tighter than the forward facing todler seat. I'm 5'9, so not too tall but I'd say there are a couple of inches to spare for a taller person.

Mike24 · 02-01-2010, 04:50 PM

Im 5' 7" So Ill be better off yet!

Sweet you guys are making my day.

Black_2SS · 02-01-2010, 05:24 PM

If I recall right it even has the latch system back there. I think it would fit unless you have one of those huge setups. I'd guess you may need to scoot the passenger seat up but it should fit. Stop in the dealer and try it once. Its a great car, you should go for it.

camarorad · 02-01-2010, 05:39 PM

I have 5 year olds and the booster part of the seat (no back) works fine on the passenger side, as I can move that seat a little more forward than the drivers. When there is someone behind me, I have to move my seat a little more forward which cramps me a bit. I'm 5'11'', but I think I like to sit farther back than a lot of people.

Indpowr · 02-01-2010, 05:41 PM

I know we are working on a seat bottom in custom leather.

thebighar · 02-01-2010, 05:47 PM

Im sure it works fine but this is not exactly a "family" car.

Indpowr · 02-01-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebighar

Im sure it works fine but this is not exactly a "family" car.

SHUSH...

That is not what I told the wife....

tlc9193 · 02-01-2010, 06:26 PM

5 year and booster seat with no problems. Well 1 small problem, they like to put marks all over the back seat. But you will have a few years before that happens.

Michael_Js · 02-01-2010, 06:27 PM

Yes, there is a latch restraint on the top deck right behind the seat. Great for attaching the baby seat in this "family" friendly car

Mike24 · 02-01-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks all Great info. I know its not a family car just trying to still get the maro and still be able to use it with the little one if need be.

cybercoaster · 02-01-2010, 08:14 PM

Used a car seat with my 2yr nephew in it to ride in "bumblebees brother" as he puts it. Funny when a 2yr old can say it looks like bumblebee. Anyway, car seat fit fine nice and snug. Should be better in the 2011 if they fixed the passenger seat to move forward correctly.

01pewterz28 · 02-01-2010, 08:17 PM

I can tell you IO transport two children in my 2010 2LT/RS one 3 month old (rear facing seat), and a 2 year old (forward facing seat). My two year old sits behind me with no issues and my seat is all the way back. I have my 3 month old daughter sitting behind the passenger seat I have it almost all they way forward with the seat almost upright. I have no issues taking them in and out (pulling ther 3 month old's car seat out and leaving the base in the car). My wife who is 5'8" and 115 lbs can sit in the front seat and ride with no problems.

Let me know if you need photos of the setup I have in the Camaro.

Hope this helps
Sean

02-01-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
Mike24 Drives: 2008 Chevy Avalanche, Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 92	Baby Seats and New Camaros... Im looking for advice. My wife and I are expecting our first child in late Aug. I was hoping to add a New Car about that time (hopefully a Camaro). She has an 08 avalanche which she loves I have a single cab work truck. <--- bad for babies. When shes at work I would need a Car I could put the baby in. My truck isnt an option for her its a company truck. So I guess what Im asking is how child seat friendly is the Camaros back seat in they event Id need to put the little one back there??? Has anyone done it? Good? Bad? Impossible? Thanks Mike

02-01-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
ELA205 SoCal MAYHEM Drives: 2010 Camaro SS BLK/BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,436 View My Garage	Hi Mike24 I have a two year ols and she and her carseat fit just fine in the back. If there is no passanger even better Good luck __________________

02-01-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
Bowtie Guy Z28 Drives: 98' Z28 08 CC Z71 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 493	I have a one year old and a 3 1/2 year old. They fit good. I will say the infant seat was a little bit tighter than the forward facing todler seat. I'm 5'9, so not too tall but I'd say there are a couple of inches to spare for a taller person. __________________ 04/10/09 1100 04/14/09 2000 04/21/09 3000 05/21/09 3400 05/30/09 3800 VIN....14159 Colorado Members check out CCOTR.ORG The "Z": BBK Intake, 85 MM Power TB, Smooth Bellow, SLP Lid, K&N, SLP Panhard, Strut Tower Brace, Spec Stage 2+ Racing Clutch, MSD Wires, Performance Exhaust

02-01-2010, 05:39 PM	#6
camarorad Out of my way Drives: RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: a long empty road Posts: 98	I have 5 year olds and the booster part of the seat (no back) works fine on the passenger side, as I can move that seat a little more forward than the drivers. When there is someone behind me, I have to move my seat a little more forward which cramps me a bit. I'm 5'11'', but I think I like to sit farther back than a lot of people. __________________

02-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#11
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Yes, there is a latch restraint on the top deck right behind the seat. Great for attaching the baby seat in this "family" friendly car __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

02-01-2010, 04:50 PM	#4
Mike24 Drives: 2008 Chevy Avalanche, Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 92	Im 5' 7" So Ill be better off yet! Sweet you guys are making my day.

02-01-2010, 05:24 PM	#5
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	If I recall right it even has the latch system back there. I think it would fit unless you have one of those huge setups. I'd guess you may need to scoot the passenger seat up but it should fit. Stop in the dealer and try it once. Its a great car, you should go for it.

02-01-2010, 05:41 PM	#7
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	I know we are working on a seat bottom in custom leather.

02-01-2010, 05:47 PM	#8
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	Im sure it works fine but this is not exactly a "family" car.

02-01-2010, 06:26 PM	#10
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	5 year and booster seat with no problems. Well 1 small problem, they like to put marks all over the back seat. But you will have a few years before that happens.

02-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
Mike24 Drives: 2008 Chevy Avalanche, Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 92	Thanks all Great info. I know its not a family car just trying to still get the maro and still be able to use it with the little one if need be.

02-01-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	Used a car seat with my 2yr nephew in it to ride in "bumblebees brother" as he puts it. Funny when a 2yr old can say it looks like bumblebee. Anyway, car seat fit fine nice and snug. Should be better in the 2011 if they fixed the passenger seat to move forward correctly.

02-01-2010, 08:17 PM	#14
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I can tell you IO transport two children in my 2010 2LT/RS one 3 month old (rear facing seat), and a 2 year old (forward facing seat). My two year old sits behind me with no issues and my seat is all the way back. I have my 3 month old daughter sitting behind the passenger seat I have it almost all they way forward with the seat almost upright. I have no issues taking them in and out (pulling ther 3 month old's car seat out and leaving the base in the car). My wife who is 5'8" and 115 lbs can sit in the front seat and ride with no problems. Let me know if you need photos of the setup I have in the Camaro. Hope this helps Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT