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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: golf-sib on 09 February 2010, 21:34

Title: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: golf-sib on 09 February 2010, 21:34
I got a baby on the way and I'm loving the recaro baby seats. Was wondering if the mk4 (agu with recaro's) has the correct points for the isofix thing, also what do the fixing look like?

Also anyone happen to know if a KA mk1 has the fixings too?

EDIT: I found this list, I'm guessing it lists compatible cars for isofix?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.recaro.com/fileadmin/pdf/download/childsafety/Isofix-Liste.pdf&ei=aNhxS6rbLpXNjAfwlNW4Cw&sa=X&oi=nshc&resnum=1&ct=result&cd=2&ved=0CBcQzgQoAQ&usg=AFQjCNEpMrB-y8zTepImocBJrQ8Ycf35aA (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.recaro.com/fileadmin/pdf/download/childsafety/Isofix-Liste.pdf&ei=aNhxS6rbLpXNjAfwlNW4Cw&sa=X&oi=nshc&resnum=1&ct=result&cd=2&ved=0CBcQzgQoAQ&usg=AFQjCNEpMrB-y8zTepImocBJrQ8Ycf35aA)
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Dub-77 on 09 February 2010, 21:37
I got a baby on the way and I'm loving the recaro baby seats. Was wondering if the mk4 (agu with recaro's) has the correct points for the isofix thing, also what does the fixing look like?

Also anyone happen to know if a KA mk1 has the fixings too?
Hi mate im 99% sure they are in there and they are basically a loop of metal , if you pull your base part of ya seats up you should see a loop of metal at the back almost in the boot if ya get what i mean.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 09 February 2010, 21:39
Personally i'd do a little research as to what would be the best for your baby,both comfort and protection   if god forbid you had a crash with the baby on board.
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Rhyso on 09 February 2010, 21:41
Personally i'd do a little research as to what would be the best for your baby,both comfort and protection   if god forbid you had a crash with the baby on board.

+1

certain seats will only fit certain cars properly

My missus works for local Trading Standards and they hold open days throughout the year on how to choose and fit your car seat properly

You'll be amazed at how many people have the WRONG seat fitted to their car  :shocked: :shocked:

Also if you have two cars DO NOT assume that if it fits in one car, it will fit straight into the other........
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Wazzzer on 09 February 2010, 21:42
I've got a Recaro baby seat in mine, so easy to get in and out and looks the part too  :wink:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 February 2010, 21:51
I've got a Recaro baby seat in mine, so easy to get in and out and looks the part too  :wink:
i wanted a recaro baby seat for my grandson as well but gf wouldn't let me so got a decent one specific to fit my golf fits well and matches the interior  :smiley:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: tg1 on 09 February 2010, 22:23
i'm ordering/collecting my recaro maclaren combo tomorrow, getting it with an isofix base which is circa 70-80 quid. and then the seat just clips in no messing about with the seatbelt.

i'll see what i can do about some pics if its still light after work when i get home.

shame they don't do it in mk4 colours, having to get it in brown/light blue. and then work on getting it retrimmed so the brown is black

Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: golf-sib on 09 February 2010, 23:44
i'm ordering/collecting my recaro maclaren combo tomorrow, getting it with an isofix base which is circa 70-80 quid. and then the seat just clips in no messing about with the seatbelt.

i'll see what i can do about some pics if its still light after work when i get home.

shame they don't do it in mk4 colours, having to get it in brown/light blue. and then work on getting it retrimmed so the brown is black



Thanks, that would be great if you can get some pictures, as the one I got is in black and grey, very similar to my interior without the cross patched (checkered) pattern.
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Rhyso on 10 February 2010, 08:19
I've got a Recaro baby seat in mine, so easy to get in and out and looks the part too  :wink:
i wanted a recaro baby seat for my grandson as well but gf wouldn't let me so got a decent one specific to fit my golf fits well and matches the interior  :smiley:

wow - you're ancient!  :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Wazzzer on 10 February 2010, 09:33
I was thinking the same but didn't want to say anything :laugh:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: T_J_G on 10 February 2010, 12:54
I was thinking the same but didn't want to say anything :laugh:

So was I!
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Mk1Macca on 10 February 2010, 17:01
I was thinking the same but didn't want to say anything :laugh:

So was I!

+1  :grin:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Stronz on 10 February 2010, 17:17
I was thinking the same but didn't want to say anything :laugh:

So was I!

+1  :grin:

+2
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: tg1 on 10 February 2010, 22:16
sent the mrs off to pick up the baby gear, apparently in stock means its in the warehouse somewhere not in the shop  :rolleyes:

could be up to two weeks for it, will hustle up some pics also

and as for another kick in the tits, her indoors said it won't all fit in the boot with the sub in there  :cry:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 February 2010, 20:50
cheeky cnuts  :grin: :grin: well i am nearly 40 :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Steve_PD on 11 February 2010, 20:53
always good to see a granddad driving a modded car
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 February 2010, 20:57
always good to see a granddad driving a modded car
:grin: :grin: cheers steve  :grin: :grin: :wink: well i'l be doing that for as long as i can age is no limit  :grin:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Steve_PD on 11 February 2010, 20:58
your be driving a modded car when your a great granddad :grin:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 February 2010, 21:01
your be driving a modded car when your a great granddad :grin:
:grin: hope thats not going to be anytime soon  :laugh:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: bobbarley on 04 June 2011, 11:24
Did the car seat fit?  :nerd:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 11:29
Did the car seat fit?  :nerd:

Coz your gonna need it  :laugh:  :cool:
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: bobbarley on 04 June 2011, 11:30
Lol, yes.  I've got my eye on one already, need to check the back seats though!
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: Wazzzer on 04 June 2011, 12:07
one seat I recommend for the back of the Golf is one of the Graco range. I don't have Isofix but I have the base part that stays in the car while the top part just unclips. So easy to get the little one in/out
Title: Re: Isofix in mk4?
Post by: golf-sib on 04 June 2011, 16:48
Turned out my AGU golf had ISOfix points, TBH I found the recaro seats very small and restraining on the child. This meant she was cramped and uncomfortable I have had a total off 3 car seats between me and my partner and the best ones have seemed to be the Maxi Cosi seats.

If you want an infant carrier get the maxi-cosi cabriofix or pebble and they attatch to most prams.