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Old 10th February 2017, 08:32 AM
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One option is to use these plastic "guides" that clip onto the isofix bar. They protect the upholstery from scratches and make it a little easier to find the isofix mounting points. They dont look the best though.
Part No. is 8L0019233. They came included with maxi-cosi isofix bases at one stage, I was amazed to see VAG logos and part numbers on them.
I seen them on ETKA.
Not sure that will help protect or make the leather worse.

I'm not keen on putting child seats in the back of my car cause of the issue with it killing the leather and heating elements.

Could always get a broken set of seats and use them to protect mine.
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Old 10th February 2017, 08:40 AM
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To be fair, what is the point of having a car if you don't actually use it? I see mine as a tool, I like to keep it sharp and looking good but ultimately it is functional.

Child seats are a necessary part of that, yes they may cause some problems but without them I can't use the car - what is the alternate, but a worse car that I am not as worried about!?

FWIW - I have used the clips when there is a need to install and remove frequently, but for a long term install I have carefully installed an ISOFIX base without them as it deforms the leather less.
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Old 10th February 2017, 09:17 AM
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I wouldn't bother with the plastic guides unless you are struggling to find the isofix points. The Child Seat base will make indentations in the leather if the child seats are fitted long term but they are a necessary evil.
A good quality child seat like a Recaro won't have any rough edges underneath.
You can get protectors that fit like a rubber mat under the child seat but I've never used them personally.
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Old 10th February 2017, 10:17 AM
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Do you think putting a towel on the A8's seat and the baby seat on top is OK?
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Old 10th February 2017, 02:29 PM
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It would be fine if using isofix to secure the child seat. Just check there is no movement of the child seat.
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Old 10th February 2017, 04:19 PM
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I use a Prince Lion-heart seat protector under my child seat and it doesn't mark the leather at all. It even came in the same colour as my seats. Sorted !!

http://www.kiddicare.com/p/Prince_Li...Saver_Grey.htm

...and agreed. The car is there to be used, but products like the above do mitigate some or all damage.
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Old 10th July 2017, 04:32 PM
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Howdy, can anyone advise on these isofix yellow bars on the max-cosi base.
I just can't get them to engage as they seem too thick for the non-existant gap in the seat and they they just grip on the leather and scrunch it up. There are definately isofix loops in place as earlier in the thread.
Can anyone confirm those guides 8L0019233 help or are they just as hard to insert>
Thanks.
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Old 12th July 2017, 07:47 PM
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They do help but are inclined to mark the leather as the gap between the seat base & backrest is very tight.
A small towel or clean rag stuffed between the gap close to the isofix brackets will do the same job and can be removed once the isofix fixings have locked on to the brackets.
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Old 15th July 2017, 09:49 AM
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Thanks for the tip - I will try that - might also order
8R0019233 Guide Funnels as above - they are no.9 on the A8 part diagram...
http://www.realoem.me/Audi/CA/A8Q/20.../R/0/019/19010

4L0019819 may also be useful as underlay but a bit steep @ £30 ea.

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Old 15th February 2018, 12:08 PM
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Thread revival time - am prepping for our new arrival in May and found the ISOFIX fittings in my D3 last weekend.

Is there a top tether anchor point in the D3s? I couldn't find one.
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