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FAF · 06-27-2009, 12:26 AM

I want to add a third seat belt in the middle of the bench seat to the 2 shoulder harness seat belts to allow 3 kids to sit back there.
How would I add a middle seat belt or lap belt? using the two middle child brackets for child buster chair.

Can this be done?
whaere can I get one.

stovt001 · 06-27-2009, 12:51 AM

I think putting 3 kids in the back of the Camaro constitutes child abuse. Black hole of Calcutta comes to mind...

Vash · 06-27-2009, 01:32 AM

If the door sticker says 4 then it's not legal to do that.

Sorry boss... Get a CTS or a Malibu.

fastball · 06-27-2009, 01:35 AM

You cannot add a third seatbelt. Have you ever SEEN the retaining bolts of a modern seatbelt? They are huge lag bolts through the chasis of the vehicle that are torqued down beyond any piece of equipment you can buy yourself.

Also, since seatbelts are part of federal safety regulations on cars now, if you added one it could violate a safety standard. It would be like adding home made airbags to the rear seats..... great idea, but can be more of a liability than a safety enhancement. Technically speaking, since the car is rated as a 2+2, if anyone caught you with 3 people in back you might be in some trouble. Specially if they are kids.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-27-2009, 01:40 AM

Should've gotten a G8.

Vash · 06-27-2009, 01:45 AM

Trailblazer SS.

mikenmar · 06-27-2009, 09:33 AM

You could probably rig something up with a little duct tape and twine.

Primus · 06-27-2009, 10:32 AM

Obviously it isn't legal but I wonder if you could get a setup that was a Y that would plug into the driver side. it would have one male end and two female ends. Then you could get another that plugged in to the passenger side that had a male end that plugs in, a female end that allows the passenger side to plug in and some kind of lap belt that would reach over and plug in to the other Y.

PQ · 06-27-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Primus

Obviously it isn't legal but I wonder if you could get a setup that was a Y that would plug into the driver side. it would have one male end and two female ends. Then you could get another that plugged in to the passenger side that had a male end that plugs in, a female end that allows the passenger side to plug in and some kind of lap belt that would reach over and plug in to the other Y.

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mikenmar · 06-27-2009, 10:42 AM

I'm going to echo what other posters have said, and suggest that this is a seriously bad idea. Not just because it's illegal, but because in all likelihood it isn't safe. These are your kids we're talking about, is that the case?

I'm guessing your wife is really thrilled about this purchase...

stovt001 · 06-27-2009, 03:55 PM

And furthermore, it isn't actually a bench seat back there. It really is more like two joined buckets, hence the 2+2 designation.

RJT-Maro · 06-27-2009, 09:36 PM

Yeah anyways you couldnt fit anyone in that middle part because its so small and theres a hunch in it! so it would be an uncomfortable ride! lol

just my 2 pennies!!

Halo2 · 06-27-2009, 10:34 PM

This company makes a complete retrofit kit for the car. Really changes things and will help solve your problem.

http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey/

Damion1213 · 06-27-2009, 11:10 PM

Get a Fat Person seatbelt extender like they have on airplanes and make 1 big seatbelt for the backseat!!

06-27-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
FAF Member Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2008 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 182	third seat belt in the middle on 2LT I want to add a third seat belt in the middle of the bench seat to the 2 shoulder harness seat belts to allow 3 kids to sit back there. How would I add a middle seat belt or lap belt? using the two middle child brackets for child buster chair. Can this be done? whaere can I get one. __________________ [/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - IMO, CF5, M6 1100 1/29/09, 6000 6/22/09 ; sunroof; Airaid CAI; Corsa Performance CAT Back; Hurst Short-throw shifter; LoJack; Dash ABL Mod; ********; AACStyle LEDs; calipers red covers;

06-27-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I think putting 3 kids in the back of the Camaro constitutes child abuse. Black hole of Calcutta comes to mind... __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

06-27-2009, 01:40 AM	#5
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06-27-2009, 10:32 AM	#8
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	Obviously it isn't legal but I wonder if you could get a setup that was a Y that would plug into the driver side. it would have one male end and two female ends. Then you could get another that plugged in to the passenger side that had a male end that plugs in, a female end that allows the passenger side to plug in and some kind of lap belt that would reach over and plug in to the other Y. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

06-27-2009, 03:55 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	And furthermore, it isn't actually a bench seat back there. It really is more like two joined buckets, hence the 2+2 designation. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

06-27-2009, 01:32 AM	#3
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	If the door sticker says 4 then it's not legal to do that. Sorry boss... Get a CTS or a Malibu.

06-27-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	You cannot add a third seatbelt. Have you ever SEEN the retaining bolts of a modern seatbelt? They are huge lag bolts through the chasis of the vehicle that are torqued down beyond any piece of equipment you can buy yourself. Also, since seatbelts are part of federal safety regulations on cars now, if you added one it could violate a safety standard. It would be like adding home made airbags to the rear seats..... great idea, but can be more of a liability than a safety enhancement. Technically speaking, since the car is rated as a 2+2, if anyone caught you with 3 people in back you might be in some trouble. Specially if they are kids.

06-27-2009, 01:45 AM	#6
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Trailblazer SS.

06-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#7
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	You could probably rig something up with a little duct tape and twine.

06-27-2009, 10:42 AM	#10
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	I'm going to echo what other posters have said, and suggest that this is a seriously bad idea. Not just because it's illegal, but because in all likelihood it isn't safe. These are your kids we're talking about, is that the case? I'm guessing your wife is really thrilled about this purchase...

06-27-2009, 09:36 PM	#12
RJT-Maro Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Supercharged RJT SS! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 2,765 View My Garage	Yeah anyways you couldnt fit anyone in that middle part because its so small and theres a hunch in it! so it would be an uncomfortable ride! lol just my 2 pennies!! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Supercharged RJT! Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger, ARH 1 7/8 LT Headers with 3" X-Pipe, Borla S-Type Axle-Back, DMH Low Profile Exhaust Cut-Outs, MTI Racing CAI, Stage 2 Camshaft(227/239 .614/.624) with new springs, Katech C5R Z Timing Chain, LS7 Bowtie Damper, MTI Hot Spark Plug Wires, MTI Racing Lowering Springs and Swaybars, Aluminum Oil Catch Can, 160 Degree Thermostat, MTI Tune. *554RWHP 528RWTQ Built By: MTI Racing* Dyno Sheet here

06-27-2009, 10:34 PM	#13
Halo2 Drives: 04 Mercury Marauder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 130	This company makes a complete retrofit kit for the car. Really changes things and will help solve your problem. http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey/

06-27-2009, 11:10 PM	#14
Damion1213 Drives: 99 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nw Jersey Posts: 18	Get a Fat Person seatbelt extender like they have on airplanes and make 1 big seatbelt for the backseat!!

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