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06-03-2009, 10:13 PM | #1 |
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I figure, if you can turn off the passenger air bag, then go for it!
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06-03-2009, 10:26 PM | #2 |
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I'm not sure what the exact law is here, but I do know that my sister told me my nephew and niece couldn't ride in my Corvette until they were able to be out of their car seats and booster seats. I'm assuming the air bag had something to do with that, but I'm not positive.
Oh, and 2-seater cars FTW! If nothing else, when there's more than 2 of us going to lunch, I don't have to drive.
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06-03-2009, 11:14 PM | #3 | |
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This is why I hate law-makers and politicians. "We need to protect the people from themselves! Lets make airbags! Oh crap those kill kids! Lets outlaw children in cars!" |
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06-03-2009, 11:29 PM | #4 |
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I'm still trying to figure out why he cares...since we have NO children...
I know car seats cannot be in the front and I know they recommend kids being a certain age/size due to the airbags is what I was pointing out. That's what his mom meant because as his Mother her goal in life is to have grandchildren. And the new car is not really a good car for the 'family' Lucky for us Track days take current precedence over spawning... |
06-04-2009, 08:42 AM | #5 | |
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And you know I'm in no rush, I seem to like my toys more than kids at the moment. |
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06-05-2009, 02:15 AM | #6 |
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I take my son to child care in my Miata all the time. I turn the airbag off, and it has a LATCH system to properly secure the child seat. It's only about a mile from home, and I don't feel like I'm putting my son @ any extra risk.
Tye, I used to feel the same way as you, but was surprised how fatherhood changed me. I thought it would constrain me from doing what I enjoy as much, but instead I prefer to spend time w/ my kid, even to the detriment of my riding time. |
06-05-2009, 09:47 AM | #7 |
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well since he's just trying to 'win' our little discussion....
Cut from the Child Restraint Law by state web site - Children must be in a restraint seat in TX 7 yrs & younger and less than 57 inches. The law states no preference for the rear seat Many states do have laws on age/size for a front seat which often include turning off the airbag but not all. so he wins.... :nana: |
06-05-2009, 11:01 AM | #8 |
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In NC they have to be in the back seat until 8 years old and 80 pounds.
My step mom was in a crash in the passenger seat of her Miata. She is short and her face was pretty torn up from the airbag. |
06-05-2009, 08:25 PM | #9 |
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