RaceComp Engineering Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I used to work at the 3rd largest Mercedes Benz dealer in the USA. To paint a picture, we sold 400new and 200 used Benzes a month. Located in Bethesda Maryland, our clients were basketball players, attorneys, congressman, CHief of staffs for the president etc....Point being alot of people with alot of money. Yet one thing stood out to me more than anything. These people buy 100k cars and put Dolce & Gabanna cloths on their kids backs and talk on satelite phones,...YET, they show up with CHEAP 39.00 child seats , some that are recalled and many that test mid pack with safety test. Back to this world. We spend 1000.00 on front mounts, 2k on coilovers, 2k on body kits, 3k on wheels,....YET............our kids who we adore sit in some times at best a Eddie Bauer child seat. Seats that test and fair OK in the NTSB child safety test. Recaro has been the leader in seat design for more than 40 years. Starting with aerospace and transportation seating and most recognizable in racing venues across the planet. Recaro has had a successful child seat offered in the world market and now this new line has become available in the USA. Introducing the Recaro Young Style seat for children 3-12 years old, or 30-80lbs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stillwill/Myles%20pics/Recaro%20YS/RecaroYS.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stillwill/Myles%20pics/Recaro%20YS/RecaroYS2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stillwill/Myles%20pics/Recaro%20YS/RecaroYS3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stillwill/Myles%20pics/Recaro%20YS/RecaroYS4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stillwill/Myles%20pics/Recaro%20YS/Bryceatthetrack15.jpg This seat is offered in a multitude of colors suitable for many different interior colors. I bought the BLUE to match the Sti interior. RECARO Young Style - Product Features: • Impact safety: extra large head and side padding for optimal protection during side impact • Safety plus: energy absorbing material in head and side areas • Travel comfort: comfortable padding - for long journeys • Ergonomic features: high-quality ergonomic foam for healthy growth • Comfortable for the parents: practical carrying handle for easy transportation • Comfort and safety: height adjustable head rest for optimal fit • Easily fitted: simply secure the seat with the car's own 3-point seat belt • Comfort and safety: individually adjustable backrest • High-quality cover materials: from innovative, trendy microfibre or fashionable Bellini. All covers are removable and can be machine - washed at 30°C This is a Universal Restraint System for Children. It is approved in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for general use in vehicles and it will fit most but not all cars. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the vehicle handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a Universal Restraint System for this age group. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer. Only suited for use in vehicles fitted with 3-point safety belts. This is a Class II to III seat for children weighting between 30 and 80 lbs. (14 and 36 Kg), and whose height is 59 inches (150 cm) or less. Suitable only for forward-facing installation. Engineered in Germany, manufactured in the USA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also available for 9months to 12 years. The Recaro Young Sport with insert for infants. http://www.rapidimagephotography.com/gallery/albums/Rce/seatcolor.sized.jpg http://www.rapidimagephotography.com/gallery/albums/Rce/Seat.sized.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC. CaLL for availability and info. (410) 730-7223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohmer1 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Effing sweet. I need to have me some kids now. hahahhahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Myles - is that mold growing on the seat? 3rd pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 ^^^...haha...doesn't velvet look like that at different angles??...I'm guessing... how much $$$ do they "babies" cost??..lol In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyDownUnder Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Myles - is that mold growing on the seat? 3rd pic... It looks like a synthetic fabric, which would explain the kinda shine it has (the stuff that looks like mold) It's most likely caused by the angle of the little fibers that stick out, some are straight and others are angled in patches, ect... Take it easy baby, no need for this meanness. We should keep it peaceful, homeboy, Jesus! mcrae.me/minecraft facebook.com/mike.mcrae.me twitter.com/mcraeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'll be hittin you up one day when our little one is big enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 The kid sure looks happy sitting in that seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Cool stuff! Although the kid looks kinda big to be in that seat -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I used to work at the 3rd largest Mercedes Benz dealer in the USA. To paint a picture, we sold 400new and 200 used Benzes a month. Charlie still there? Know Dave Glassman?? How much for the seat? A buddy of mine would probably want a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGT330Ci Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thats not fair that a racing seat that should be in my car not for children to sit in, heres another cool custome child seat http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=309800&highlight=child+seat '05 Black Legacy GT Wagon 5-spd '02 Topaz/Black 330Ci 5-spd Drift Ryder's School of Rally Arts, coming to an Australia near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 No indication on pricing? Are they heated like my front seats? Side airbags? I need to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_templer_102 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hmm...what happens to the seats if the side curtain/airbags are deployed on a S-class? Also, if you have your hand on the door (you know the small place you can rest your arm) and you have a side airbag on the door, and if you hand was on the armrest, but gripping the bar thing, wouldn't the impact of the airbag to your arm shatter it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougc Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow..those look really nice and really expensive....I guess ya can't put a price on safety and piece of mind though. Just pray your kid doesn't spill his juice or milk on it....that would be a bitch to clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 you forgot to mention how this seat fares in the NTSB child safety test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow..those look really nice and really expensive....I guess ya can't put a price on safety and piece of mind though. Just pray your kid doesn't spill his juice or milk on it....that would be a bitch to clean. Nope, the covers are washable and they come off. Been there done that. Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 you forgot to mention how this seat fares in the NTSB child safety test 2nd to its older brother the "START" by Recaro. IT uses an alloy frame, but is good from 2 years to 9 years where as the new products are good for 9months to 12 years. Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Cool stuff! Although the kid looks kinda big to be in that seat My son is only 5 and a half, but wears size 8,.yep. HE wont get all of next year out of his cadet kart. HE is big, but he is also sitting in that seat WRONG and slouching down. Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Charlie still there? Know Dave Glassman?? How much for the seat? A buddy of mine would probably want a pair. yeah some things never change..................they are there. I will Pm you for the price. Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 Outback 2.5i Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 wow..those look really nice and really expensive....I guess ya can't put a price on safety and piece of mind though. Just pray your kid doesn't spill his juice or milk on it....that would be a bitch to clean. RACECOMP Is Right, Don't skimp on your Child's Seat!! That seat RaceComp shows is the Recaro Young Style. They retail for about $130.00. The Young Sports are even nicer, have even more saftey designed in, and of course cost more as well (retail around $250..Picture Below)... http://www.safedrives.com/prodimages/recaro/childseat/SportCollection_lg.jpg http://www.recaro-nao.com/PDF/DOWNLOAD/BROCHUERS/recaro_youngseats.pdf However, the Recaro's are forward facing seats only. Don't be tempted to turn your little one around at the 18 lbs minimum Recaro uses as a lower limit specification, keep your little one rear facing as long as possible, it is the safest!! (Up to 33lbs for the better seats like the Britax Boulevard, Marathon and Roundabaout) The Boulevard is one of the top rated seats currently, with what Britax calls "True Side Impact Protection" This seat is good rear facing to 33 lbs, and forward facing to 65 lbs. Retails is about $290 for these. http://www.elitecarseats.com/assets/product_images/alternate/300/100233BROWNSTON.jpg http://www.elitecarseats.com/Britax-Boulevard.pro#specs P.S. -- Too Bad that Subaru spent so little effort on making the backseat friendly to car seat installs. Three differend CSP (Certified Car Seat Inspectors) told me that Subaru has been notorious for being difficult to properly install a seat in, and providing poor options. After the ordeals I've been through outfitting our '05 Outback for our Daughter, I'd have to agree. My Wife wants to buy a new car over it, and I'm not necessarily sure I can argue with her on it! _________________ ~Scott & Nadia '05 Outback 2.5i Wagon Willow Green Opal/ Moss Green Metallic 225/60HR16 BFG Traction T/A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have my 5 yr old daughter in the Recaro Start in my LGT. Unbelievable seat. I think it's actually nicer than the O.E. front seats in the car! Very high quality construction, high level of adjustability, I feel very comfortable with her in that seat, and highly recommend it. Had Britax seats when she was younger, liked those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov26_2 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I had 3 NJ State Troopers spend about 1 hour trying to install my son's Gracco infant seat. Tried every position had all sorts of trouble. This weekend he moved into a Britax Marathon rear facing. My question now is how in the hell does Britax expect you to get him in and out around the overhead latch strap? The car seat is stable but it appears that it will also be very difficult to deal with until he sits forward facing. Should have posted this last Friday! Might have changed my purchase decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Good Post Myles. I researched the Recaro Start when my wife was still pregnant with our girl. She is now 15 mos. old and I still am looking at getting the Recaro seat when she is bigger. For now, she rolls in a very well-reviewed seat. We Canadians are pretty strict with our safety ratings and guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISPY Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I had 3 NJ State Troopers spend about 1 hour trying to install my son's Gracco infant seat. Tried every position had all sorts of trouble. This weekend he moved into a Britax Marathon rear facing. My question now is how in the hell does Britax expect you to get him in and out around the overhead latch strap? The car seat is stable but it appears that it will also be very difficult to deal with until he sits forward facing. Should have posted this last Friday! Might have changed my purchase decision. What Gracco seat? It took literally 5 minutes to install mine and it was also certified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/3307/crate0gy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Those Recaros are nice. Cheaper ($49) doesn't necessarily mean less safe though. My son's Graco installed simply and has great safety ratings. My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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