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Old 01-13-14, 02:44 PM
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Hi All -

Considering getting an '14 IS350 F-Sport and I'm wondering how does a rear-facing car seat fit behind the driver's seat?

We use a Recaro ProRide Convertible and currently have a '13 G37 sedan and while it's snug, it does fit.

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Old 01-13-14, 02:50 PM
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Here's a thread that should give you some good info and photos:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ild-seats.html
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Here's a thread that should give you some good info and photos:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ild-seats.html
Thanks brother - that was just what I was looking for. :thumb up:

Thanks again!
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haha yup i was the one who posted the pics of the recaro perf ride... love it in my 3IS and so far our 8 month old is loving it.. he always knocks out when riding in it compared to the britax b-safe infant car seat in the other car. My wife is 5'2" and has plenty of leg room and there is still room to slide the seat back. i think as long as the passenger is < 5'6" you should be good with the Recaro.
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Originally Posted by alexlude
haha yup i was the one who posted the pics of the recaro perf ride... love it in my 3IS and so far our 8 month old is loving it.. he always knocks out when riding in it compared to the britax b-safe infant car seat in the other car. My wife is 5'2" and has plenty of leg room and there is still room to slide the seat back. i think as long as the passenger is < 5'6" you should be good with the Recaro.
Info and pics you posted we're extremely helpful. Btw, does your car seat have a cushion at the bottom? Just wondering if it doesn't if the plastic base will scratch the seat? Also does that model just snap in or do you have to strap/unstrap every time you take your car seat out/put in?
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there is no base that remains in the car like an infant car seat (like Britax Bsafe), so you have to remove carseat via LATCH system or seatbelt every time you need to take the carseat in and out. I would not do that as it is a hassle to take in and out. Just set it up and leave it in there.
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