I like the air65 but it definitely doesn't have the side protection that the recaro has. Also the fact that it's a recaro and matches the front seats! The air65 is pretty good, but since our rear seats slope down so much, I had to roll up a couple towels to get the seat at a 45 degree angle (I'd imagine that you would have to do this with most rear facing seats on the Evo).

 

I have the racaro one too. Had my girl in it at from couple months till now , she's 2 and still plenty room to grow. I also have the safety first one in my jeep it's got cool air head restraints.

 

I have that exact car seat and fits awesome. The stroller doesn't fit in the trunk, but it does fit up front or in the backseat. Ask me how I know.

 

I know how you know, because I have done it as well

 

I fit fit 2 grace delux seats and the same stroller in my X just fine

 

Cool. I guess you found the Proride after you had the air65 initially and decided to change to a better seat?

Thanks for the tip on the rear headrest. My main concern is fit and safety. I don't really care that much about matching seats


Thanks for the tip on the Maclaren. That's one of the brand we are looking into. How old were your kids when you put them in the Volo? I'm wondering if it would work with newborns ...

Thanks for the info.

Looks like a lot of folks like the Proride.

This is sort of a general question to all parents out there who didn't get the Recaro Proride when your baby as born ... Why? Is it not good for newborns?

Next, has anybody used the Britax Advocate? On websites at least, the Britax Advocate looks to have as good as, if not better protection compared to the Proride. But Recaro's website doesn't have a lot of info on the Proride (compared to Britax).

 

I actually bought the ProRide first and then I realized there was no way I was going to drive around with that rear facing. It blocked out the entire rear passenger side window. You couldn't see anything when making lane changes. I bought the air65 as a temporary replacement until I can get my daughter front facing so that she can enjoy the Recaro and all its glory

 

Thanks for the tip! This is the sort of info I was looking for, stuff specific to the Lancer/EvoX that I can only get from owners.

Keep it coming guys.

 

Do you put the carrier in the center seat or on the sides?

 

I put my Recaro in the center seat. That way in case some moron t-bones me after he runs a red light my kid will be safe. Plus I can see out of the sides still and the back. If I want to check on what he's doing, I just flip the mirror down and stare at him throwing his juice and cookies all over my car

 

Yeah I have mine in the middle for the same reason, but wasn't sure where I was going to put it once I go front facing. Do you use the latch system in the middle?

 

I had my son in it when he was about 1. You can't use it for a newborn but I know they have some that can be.

 

I've got the Recaro Prosport and love it. It is heavier than sin, so consider that if you plan on moving it between different cars. I went with the prosport since our daughter grew out of the rear facing seat pretty quick it seemed, and figured we'd never need to buy a booster after this.

Umbrella strollers are no sweat, full size ones are tricky. We had a Graco one that had to be puzzle pieced in just right, but it would fit. Couldn't get anything else in the trunk though lol.

 

A pink carseat looks pretty funny in a X.

I know this from looking at my own.

 

OK, so I went to look at the Proride on Amazon and Buy Buy Baby. My wife and I ended up choosing the Proride. However, comments on Amazon and on this thread regarding the driver's rear/side visibility is a little dis-concerting.

Can somebody pm or post a pic of the Recaro in your backseat in rear facing and front facing mode? Do most people install it in the center or side (when in rear facing and front facing mode)? I would like to get an idea how it looks like and what sort of visibility would I lose as a driver.