posted 05-24-2005 04:53 PM                  

I have 2 questions, and I did some searching, so hoping I did not miss something obvious;

-Kid car seats, is there a specific model for the Prowler (unlikely) or anyone know a model which fits well? My concern is the seat bottom is quite arched, which won't lend itself well to securing the car seat firmly...

Second, I saw several posts about roll over safety, are the seat back hoops really structural, and are there any aftermarket roll bars available?

posted 05-24-2005 05:06 PM                  

the hoops are for looks only, no protection....

no aftermarket roll bars that I am aware of....one POA member had one installed, but it required the ragtop to be reshaped too for clearance....

posted 05-24-2005 05:22 PM                  

Just thought I'd mention it in case you hadn't seen it.

posted 05-24-2005 06:04 PM                  

WELCOME!!!

posted 05-24-2005 09:21 PM                  

I found that child seats with smaller bases fit better between the raised portions of the seat.

As for the rollbar, I believe I'm the one that TUIB mentioned above. Of course he helped out letting me check out hard tops while I was in the process of finding a solution. Not for the faint of heart, but I'll include some posts with my findings. Hope it helps.

First Rollbar pics
Final Rollbar pics
Top mod

More pics in my scrapbook

posted 05-25-2005 07:45 AM                  

Good point by all above in turning off the passenger side airbag. I turned my airbag off the first day I got it and only on rare occassions has it been back on.

Sitting low with the doors and area behind the seat higher than normal almost has a child encapsuled in my opinion.

posted 05-26-2005 08:13 AM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by 2000Cat:
I was going to mention, on the right end of the dash is a switch or a lever to switch of the passenger side are bag.
I believe you have to open the passengers door to see the switch on the end of the dash

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I wish the 97's had the air bag cutoff switch. I have to open the fuse compartment located on the drivers side end portion of the dashboard and pull the fuse which controls the airbags. I NEVER take it out while the cat is running...just in case. Just the opposite...I make sure it's off before reinstalling.

posted 05-26-2005 12:16 PM                  

Car Seat Post

P.S. The seat is the same one XPGuy is using.

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Kurt Schwarz Orange 2001

posted 05-30-2005 11:41 AM                  

Hopes this helps. Next time I have the seat in I'll take a picture and post it here.

Regards,

posted 05-30-2005 01:39 PM                  

Does anyone know if the 2002 seat bottom is arched more than some earlier years?? I need to figure out how to post pics, but the seat bottom has a huge arch to it, which does support the legs just behind the knees, but I am concerned that most car seats are designed to sit on a rather flat seat surface, and by jamming the seat in there and securing it properly, even with a seat protector, I am afraid it will take a toll on the beautiful seats in my ultra low mile 02 Kandi!!!! I have only had her for a week now, so needless to say am still babying the car.....

Of course, I won't compromise safety with my kids, just wonder if I am making a perverbial mountain out of a mole hill...