What have you done to your mustang today?

[swedensky]

Decided to sell it.

 

[claudermilk]

Put the car seat base for my daughter in the Mustang tonight. It's too nice outside to be taking the alternative to pick her up tomorrow while the wife is in class.

QUESTION TO PARENTS: HOW THE HELL DO YOU ACCESS THE OTHER LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE? There's a hole in the seat for the center latch, but not one for the body side. WTF?

Any help, pics, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.

I don't. One seat only has the top LATCH, the other I just use the inner lower one plus the top. On both, I still run the 3-point belts through & latch those.

I'm also getting pretty efficient at removing/installing them. Kid seats gotta come out for the roll bar to go in for track days.

 

[07 Boss]

Put the car seat base for my daughter in the Mustang tonight. It's too nice outside to be taking the alternative to pick her up tomorrow while the wife is in class.

QUESTION TO PARENTS: HOW THE HELL DO YOU ACCESS THE OTHER LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE? There's a hole in the seat for the center latch, but not one for the body side. WTF?

Any help, pics, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.

I don't have a pic but you have to slide it between the cushions. There might be a symbol or marking there to let you know where it is. Mine are worn so there is a little gap in the cushions where the latches go. You do have to slide it in there at the perfect angle for it to catch though. if you are still having issues I can take a pic tonight.

 

[07 Boss]

I don't. One seat only has the top LATCH, the other I just use the inner lower one plus the top. On both, I still run the 3-point belts through & latch those.

I'm also getting pretty efficient at removing/installing them. Kid seats gotta come out for the roll bar to go in for track days.

Maybe I'm confused, you guys are talking about the anchors for the car seat straps, right? With my car seat I have to use both bottom latches, using one side does not secure the seat. I have to have both connected to tighten the strap.

 

[Riptide]

AED? Yeah he would be angry He's already paranoid as is.

Nah not AED.

Anyway I found out ms109 is now 13.63 stoich. So it will be approx .216 lean.

I logged it this morning and no knock 20.5 degrees peak timing. Seems fine I guess.



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[i am ryan]

Maybe I'm confused, you guys are talking about the anchors for the car seat straps, right? With my car seat I have to use both bottom latches, using one side does not secure the seat. I have to have both connected to tighten the strap.

There is only one opening for the latch on my car and it's next to the seat belt buckle (center). Both latches are THERE behind the seat, but there's no gap in the cushion for the outside latch.

 

[TRC51]

Decided to sell it.

For an upgrade? Tough to get rid of such a nice ride... but an upgrade makes it easier.

There is a lot of that going around. Seems the S550 bug is pretty contagious. After the American Muscle show I have been trying to fight off the GT350 bug. Seems to come and go. I would have to get rid of my Bullitt to get one.... and I could build my car to be a lot more than a GT350.... for less money.... a lot less....... but sooooooo much want. Would love to have IRS and upgraded technology. If only there were room for two.

 

[swedensky]

For an upgrade? Tough to get rid of such a nice ride... but an upgrade makes it easier.

Nope. Going to try and not buy another one, but if I do it will be another new edge.

 

[BleedinBlue]

Put the car seat base for my daughter in the Mustang tonight. It's too nice outside to be taking the alternative to pick her up tomorrow while the wife is in class.

QUESTION TO PARENTS: HOW THE HELL DO YOU ACCESS THE OTHER LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE? There's a hole in the seat for the center latch, but not one for the body side. WTF?

Any help, pics, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.

With our first kid on the way this worries me. We do have an SUV, but if it's a huge pain in the ass to get the car seat in place and get the kid in and out, I'm not sure how much we'll like having one functional car for the three of us.

 

[i am ryan]

With our first kid on the way this worries me. We do have an SUV, but if it's a huge pain in the ass to get the car seat in place and get the kid in and out, I'm not sure how much we'll like having one functional car for the three of us.

It actually fits surprisingly well in the back. It attaches to one latch and then I ran the belt through the base. It's fine, I would just feel better if I could actually USE the other latch. I can get the seat in and out just fine with the base attached to the seat with the passenger seat forward.

 

[Mach2burnout]

There are two loops between the bottom of the seat and the back of the seat. These are for your straps to latch to at the base of the car seat.


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[i am ryan]

There are two loops between the bottom of the seat and the back of the seat. These are for your straps to latch to at the base of the car seat.

Correct. I'm aware of that part. The issue is that one side of the passenger rear seat has a hole in the cushion to access the loops, the other side of the cushion does not have that same hole to access the second loop.

 

[Redline727]

Tint, 20% all around, tinted side markers, front and back, and wrapped the hood vents in gloss black. Teaser pic from the shop since it will be spending the night there. I didn't want them to rush and I had to go to work. Also put my Hypermotive decals on to represent my boys. I should have waited till my dyno appointment next week though so I knew how many horsepowers they gave me, let's just say 50 per side [emoji13]

 

[Scott]

Repainted my rear calipers. Used the G2 Paint System this time.

 

[Johnf78]

Correct. I'm aware of that part. The issue is that one side of the passenger rear seat has a hole in the cushion to access the loops, the other side of the cushion does not have that same hole to access the second loop.

If I am understanding what you mean. It should be there. One slot is vertical and one is horizontal. The body side is in one of the creases on the seat. A little hard to see. Here is a pic of mine. Hope this helps.

 

[RetroGT2006]

Picked up BC Racing Coilovers, BMR adjustable UCA + Mount and BMR adjustable Panhard rod

 

[07 Boss]

There is only one opening for the latch on my car and it's next to the seat belt buckle (center). Both latches are THERE behind the seat, but there's no gap in the cushion for the outside latch.

Here is a pic with the locations. Notice the two little buttons indicating where they're located at. The body side is a horizontal slit above the first pleat in the seat back.



Here is a pic from a lower angle and you can actually see a little glint off of the bar.





Put a little lube on your finger and run it up there like you did on prom night. It might be a little tight at first but work it good and it'll loosen up.

 

[i am ryan]

Here is a pic with the locations. Notice the two little buttons indicating where they're located at. The body side is a horizontal slit above the first pleat in the seat back.



Here is a pic from a lower angle and you can actually see a little glint off of the bar.





Put a little lube on your finger and run it up there like you did on prom night. It might be a little tight at first but work it good and it'll loosen up.

That last paragraph is gold.

If I am understanding what you mean. It should be there. One slot is vertical and one is horizontal. The body side is in one of the creases on the seat. A little hard to see. Here is a pic of mine. Hope this helps.

Thanks, gents! That was the info I was missing. I'll have to look for it tomorrow morning. My rear seat has probably been sat in 4 times since the car rolled off the assembly line so there hasn't been enough wear to show any gaps horizontally. Thank you!

Tint, 20% all around, tinted side markers, front and back, and wrapped the hood vents in gloss black. Teaser pic from the shop since it will be spending the night there. I didn't want them to rush and I had to go to work. Also put my Hypermotive decals on to represent my boys. I should have waited till my dyno appointment next week though so I knew how many horsepowers they gave me, let's just say 50 per side [emoji13]

The only white car I've ever been interested in owning is a Cadillac but gotdamn do the S550s look amazing in white with the dark tint and wheels. Superb, sir.

 

[claudermilk]

LOL. Leave it to S197Forum to trash up advice on hooking up a kid's car seat.

As I mentioned on the seat with lower LATCH straps, I'm just connecting the inner one and on both still using the car's 3-point belt in addition to that. The seats aren't going anywhere.

 

[i am ryan]

LOL. Leave it to S197Forum to trash up advice on hooking up a kid's car seat.

As I mentioned on the seat with lower LATCH straps, I'm just connecting the inner one and on both still using the car's 3-point belt in addition to that. The seats aren't going anywhere.

I'm sure it's not going anywhere, but I have to prove just how reasonable the Mustang is as far as having a family is concerned. Yesterday was the first time putting our 8-week old daughter in my car and driving her alone to watch her for the evening, so if it helps the wife sleep at night I'll post a tech thread if I have to. (Not really.) Every little bit helps! Thanks again, guys. 07Boss wasn't too far off: it was indeed a tight hole.