Yeah you still need to be careful the straps can't slip down regardless of where the split is. Mine s far enough away that it didn't matter when we had the capsule in the middle. Definitely the best bet little buttercup would be to see if you can get a lap sash professionally installed in that position. Depending on the roof structure of the car, SOMETIMES it is possible to get an anchor point put into the roof but not always as roof structures can be a bit hit and miss.