Isofix on a 2002 A8 2.8 QS?

[Adrian E]

Just realised yours is a '99 from your intro post - that won't have the mounting points for Isofix as we were still drafting the standards for Isofix at that point

There's evidence that post 2002 build cars should have the necessary threaded holes (2 on each side) to allow a bracket with Isofix anchorages to be bolted in place, at least on A4/6, even if they weren't fitted as standard. Didn't investigate A8 at the time. Given that my S8 is a 2002 and does have them, it seems Audi did start fitting Isofix as standard on the A/S8 earlier than some of their other models, as you'd probably expect. A lot of A/S4, A/S6 don't have them from the factory and for months Audi swore blind to me you couldn't retrofit - then I came across a post online with part numbers from an Audi parts guy and sure enough Audi changed their tune.....

What seat have you got? We're using a Maxicosi Cabriofix which allows the base to stay in the car with adult seat belt holding it in. I do find the Isofix anchors are in a strange position in the 8 - they're a bit low compared to the seat squab so you end up with car seat leaning back a lot. Not a problem for forward facing, but for rear when my son falls asleep his head tends to fall forwards onto his chest, which doesn't happen in the A6.

[Scouse_Phil]

Ive got this base http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product.../isofix_pv.php

I'll just have to put up with using the seat belt until hes bigger then the car seat can just stay in the car.

[Adrian E]

At least you have the option to use the base with the adult belt, although a bit odd you still put the diagonal bit around the seat itself...

This is ours:
http://www.maxi-cosi.com/gb-en/carseats/baby/easyfix

I've been using our Cabriofix without the base as it's been in our A6 while my car's been off being painted and hadn't got around to swapping it back till today - it's a bit of a drag but it gets quicker with practice!

The Britax one is a real pain as they sell different bases for adult belt or Isofix restraint!

With the Group 1 seats for older children it's possible to get a really solid install with the adult belt - worth buying a seat protector to go under/behind it to stop the leather getting mullered - Babies R Us sells one that's proving pretty good.

[Scouse_Phil]

I'll just put up with messing around with the belt for now, might even sell the base and buy something shiney for the car

Also you got a link for the mats to protect the leather cant seem to find them

[Adrian E]

Hiya

Can't find it on Babys R Us site now, but they have it on Amazon

Amazon link

Folds up differently depending on type of seat being used (forward or rearward facing)

Adrian

[Scouse_Phil]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

Hiya

Can't find it on Babys R Us site now, but they have it on Amazon

Amazon link

Folds up differently depending on type of seat being used (forward or rearward facing)

Adrian

Great thanks

[bhofland]

don't know if it's of any use, but ISOFIX can be retrofitted on any D2.
See ( in German, use Google translate when stuck )
http://www.a8-freunde.com/thread.php...hilight=isofix

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

worth buying a seat protector to go under/behind it to stop the leather getting mullered

I'm sure I saw a thread fairly recently (probably here) about that - the fixings on a baby seat totally wrecking the leather.

[Adrian E]

Was one ian posted I think where it'd been in and out that many times the leather was trashed. A quality seat shouldn't do that amount of damage. Mine with isofix would go in without any damage but might mark the leather eventually from squashing. Seat protector is cheap and you'd never know I'd had car seats in the back of mine for 2 yrs

[Nollywood]

I just stick with using the seat belt to hold thechild seat in. Has never marked my interior. My 2-year-old daughter's seat is in front, strapped securely in place, no drama.

My newborn's infant carrier (rear facing) in the rear is also held in with the seatbelt. The infant carrier comes out of the car regularly, and I can now secure it with the belt in less than a minute. I've seen some cars with the ISOFIX used, and it does depress the leather.