theelanman 502 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 I went to recaro milano.....my kids are 5.5 and 4.5.......work well for me.....in all cars....ded easy to fit and swap Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM paranoidandroid 59 Posted May 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 22 8 hours ago, theelanman said: I went to recaro milano.....my kids are 5.5 and 4.5.......work well for me.....in all cars....ded easy to fit and swap Yes that was I was intending to do based on the replies in this topic but I don’t think it’s made anymore. All places seem to be sold out or unavailable . Read something about Recaro pulling out of the kiddie seat market due to recalls/law suits. Maybe that’s why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 502 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Mmmm......I just googled it and it brought up pics and prices.......mmmmm On second inspection.....the stuff at the top is most relevant but out of date.....they list the seat but not supplier.......and when you do get supplier listing it seems sold out..... You might have to try the dreaded flyaway Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 502 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 There's a new one on ebay..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283841011096 how many do you need?.......if its only one then not sure it matters which seat you get widthwise......i went for Milano as I have two kids and the both fit with seat....... I have spotted another Evora driver with 2 kids in the back....and he didn't use the Milano........ill try to remember or see if I made a note somewhere...... Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM paranoidandroid 59 Posted May 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 22 Thanks, that eBay one may work, was a bit nervous of 2nd hand as no knowledge of whether it’s been through a crash. Luckily only need 1 so width isn’t the issue. It’s the base depth that causes the problem as at the moment with the Recaro Young Sport Hero it forces my sons legs straight out meaning there is no chance of using the front passenger seat as I have to fold it forward. I was hoping the Milano not being as deep would mean my wife could actually come along too (actually on second thoughts ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 502 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 think the Monza might have a short base too........ Im just guessing now Im afraid as Ive been with these seats for a few years now......and they'll see me through how about a trip to Halfords or Mothercare and get the staff to get them all out........ Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,579 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Mothercare went bust late last year! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 48 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, paranoidandroid said: Thanks, that eBay one may work, was a bit nervous of 2nd hand as no knowledge of whether it’s been through a crash. Luckily only need 1 so width isn’t the issue. It’s the base depth that causes the problem as at the moment with the Recaro Young Sport Hero it forces my sons legs straight out meaning there is no chance of using the front passenger seat as I have to fold it forward. I was hoping the Milano not being as deep would mean my wife could actually come along too (actually on second thoughts ) Base depth and width is massively smaller on the Milano. Don't think my one even extends beyond the standard seat base. Also narrow enough to fit in the front passenger seat. In fact I have 2, one in the front and one in the back. ( No room behind the driver's seat as I have the seat all the way back). Only thing of note for the Milano is if you child is tall the seat quite quickly hits the roof of the car in the back. Doesn't work for my 6 year old in the back (but she is very tall for her age) but fine for my 4 year old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM paranoidandroid 59 Posted May 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 22 Thanks, do you guys have the Isofix Milano or just standard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 48 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Mine are both standard and the 2 I have are a slightly different style from each other. Both are the same size and work in the same way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EuropaSman 51 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 9FWIW Recaro did pull out of the market around 2 years ago, but sold the product line to an Italian baby car seat manufacturer, who has bought a licence off Recaro to use their name as well. The Milano does look to still be in production, but isn't sold in the UK with the exception of Amazon UK who is out of stock. There is a new Recaro group 2/3 i-size car seat that might be worth a look at that is sold at places like Uber Kids. https://www.recaro-kids.uk/mako-elite.html https://www.uberkids.com/uk/recaro-mako-elite-group-2-3-car-seat-2010317/ I've got a Kiddy Phoenixfix 3, which has an impact shield, that my 2 year old daughter uses in my Evora. It has fold away Isofix connectors. I also have a Kiddy Cruiserfix 3 to use in the Evora when she grows out of the other one. Both seats use the same base and stick out about the same distance on the back seat as the Recaro Young Sport Hero I tried. Sadly Kiddy went bust about a year or so ago, but there is limited stocks of the car seats that can be found online. Quote Lover of everything Lotus Cars and proud owner of production Evora No.75 (2nd UK customer specced car by VIN). Originally from the Far East....of Anglia, I read black box data for a living so that could explain a lot! Link to post Share on other sites
EuropaSman 51 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) Photos of the Kiddy Phoenixfix 3 Group 1 car seat. Its base is shared with the Group 1/2/3 Kiddy Guardianfix3 seat and the Group 2/3 Cruiserfix3 seat. Edited May 28 by EuropaSman Quote Lover of everything Lotus Cars and proud owner of production Evora No.75 (2nd UK customer specced car by VIN). Originally from the Far East....of Anglia, I read black box data for a living so that could explain a lot! Link to post Share on other sites
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