Third Seat Possible?

**thedhgroup** · 03-12-2010, 01:28 PM

I've been in an Insight I only once and that was over a year ago so I'm posing a question to folks that have one.

If you put the passenger seat forward on its tracks what kind of space is there behind it? Could one fashion a jump seat in there sideways with a 3 point harness for a kid 45 to 75 pounds?

I just remember my ford ranger extended cab had those and they were kinda nice to have in a pinch.

The person that showed me their Insight a year ago said they just piled the kids in the back! If I did anything I would want it to be safe. I drive over 80 miles a day generally but before I leave I have to bring 2 kids to school. I just cannot justify getting an Insight I because of that. I cannot justify having it as a second car either for bringing the kids to school.

Suggestions?

wallmon · 03-12-2010, 01:36 PM

This car has trouble carrying two people let alone three. The rear springs and shocks cannot stand the extra weight and you'll be riding around on the bump stops. That won't be any fun

**thedhgroup** · 03-12-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wallmon

This car has trouble carrying two people let alone three. The rear springs and shocks cannot stand the extra weight and you'll be riding around on the bump stops. That won't be any fun

Probably true if all three passengers were adults but in my case 2 of the 3 passengers would be my kids and in 4 years it won't matter since my older kid will probably have a car of his own and he can bring his younger brother to school so I'd be riding solo again. I don't want to wait 4 years to get an insight I.

Willie Williford · 03-12-2010, 02:07 PM

Forget it.................Not possible, safety wise or legally.

Willie

**thedhgroup** · 03-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Williford

Forget it.................Not possible, safety wise or legally.

Willie

I kinda had a feeling that might be the case. Oh well, keep dreaming I guess.

wallmon · 03-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Williford

Forget it.................Not possible, safety wise or legally.

Willie

I agree. Much like an airplane, this car has maximum useful load and it's not much more that me, my hot very fit girl friend, and a box of Special K. Don't do it.

nayrhyno · 03-12-2010, 03:05 PM

Maybe you could relocate the ebrake handle and turn the fron seats into a bench seat, like a pickup truck... haha

**thedhgroup** · 03-12-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nayrhyno

Maybe you could relocate the ebrake handle and turn the fron seats into a bench seat, like a pickup truck... haha

Hey, not a bad idea! I wonder if I could get a gun rack to fit in the back window too!

Seriously though maybe I should go back to one of my ideas where I take a small 4 passenger car and convert it to electric. The top speed does not have to be more than 40 and the range maybe 10 miles tops. Take the kids to school in that, go home and get in the Insight for the day's trek to work.

Or maybe I just suck it up and just keep driving what I'm driving.

RobertSmalls · 03-12-2010, 11:50 PM

What if you just extend the MCM and BCM wire harnesses and HV battery cables, move the battery module to the spare tire well along with a tire repair kit and a cell phone, rework the center bulkhead, and bolt in a child seat on top of the gas tank? That's what Honda did at the 2003 Tokyo Auto Show.

**thedhgroup** · 03-12-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls

What if you just extend the MCM and BCM wire harnesses and HV battery cables, move the battery module to the spare tire well along with a tire repair kit and a cell phone, rework the center bulkhead, and bolt in a child seat on top of the gas tank? That's what Honda did at the 2003 Tokyo Auto Show.

Whoa baby that sounds like a lot of work!