Baby seats

[5MUG]

Has anyone ever fitted a baby seat in their Elise?

[bogie]

Not myself - but I have seen a few with them in...there used to be a 'toddler' run where all the owners would take their kids out in their Elises !

[adrianr]

I have, although not often. You have to drive really carefully, as the forces generated by direction changes on something as 'pointy' as the Elise are very bad for little heads and necks. If you've ever tried the ball in a bucket on the bonnet game you'll know what I mean.

Fit wise it's tricky, as the seats are too narrow for many seats. On the other hand, my son thinks a car with built in sky is lots of fun.

AdrianR

[spunagain]

I have a rear facing one for up to 10kG which is belted in using the seatbelt. It sits very neatly in the seat without sliding about and is held in firmly with the seatbelt.
My daughter loves it cos she can see me and she gets a better view! (air bags restrict her to the back seat in the "big car")

[chadwicke]

I've used a Britax Freeway for the last two years with out any problems. It's the only seat I could find that would fit in the Elise. Got it from Mothercare.

[5mug]

Great, that's the one that I have. Thanks Chadwicke.

[MILF]

If all else fails then the rear "boot" is sort of child shaped. Should be able to squeeze one in their with some baby oil.........

[5mug]

Went to Lotus dealership today and fitted car seat. It is a perfect fit so won't need the baby oil!

[dragstar]

MILF said:

If all else fails then the rear "boot" is sort of child shaped. Should be able to squeeze one in their with some baby oil.........

missed that one!