Hyundai Santa Fe 2002

hiwampef

Hi

Just wondering does anyone know if its possible to convert the centre lap belt into a normal 3 point seat belt? And if so what kinda cost would I be looking at please and thanks!

Eric Cartman

not really, theres all sorts of EU regulations for seatbelts and the like and youd probably have to weld in a support beam to the roof of the car or along the back seat , why as a matter of interest do you want to convert it , done wrong it would cause more harm than good

hiwampef

I'm expecting my 3rd child so I will need 3 car seats to go in the back

Eric Cartman

hiwampef wrote: »

I'm expecting my 3rd child so I will need 3 car seats to go in the back

if your fitting child seats then seatbelts are irrelevant , ISOFIX mounts are what you need there and I have no idea if these can be retrofitted , But im doubtful the santa fe is wide enough to take 3 child seats , if you dont need an actual 'child seat / sprog carrier thingy' for one of your kids id reccomend they sit in the middle, lap belts are not as dangerous as some websites make them out to be and cars have a great improvement in safety over the last 15 years , cautious driving and paying 110% of your attention to the road while your 3 kids are onboard will prevent more injuries than a shoulder strap ever could

hiwampef

Thanks for replying to me - I have the isofix things in the car already. I actually have one isofix seat. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. I'm going to check out the requirements on having a 5 year old in a booster seat with a lap belt.

Thanks again

Biglad

Eric Cartman wrote: »

if your fitting child seats then seatbelts are irrelevant , ISOFIX mounts are what you need there and I have no idea if these can be retrofitted , But im doubtful the santa fe is wide enough to take 3 child seats , if you dont need an actual 'child seat / sprog carrier thingy' for one of your kids id reccomend they sit in the middle, lap belts are not as dangerous as some websites make them out to be and cars have a great improvement in safety over the last 15 years , cautious driving and paying 110% of your attention to the road while your 3 kids are onboard will prevent more injuries than a shoulder strap ever could

Sorry? Two carseats with backs in car held in place by seat belts. Seats have their own 3-way belts.

colm_mcm

Booster seats and lap belts don't go together. WOuld mammy/daddy fit in the middle?

hiwampef

I dont understand do you mean put one child in front and leave me our hubbie sit in back with lap belt?

colm_mcm

Going on the uk regulations if the child is under 12 years or 135cm they need a booster seat.
It's tough to find a booster that's certified for use with lap belt.