Seat Belt Grabbers?

Nitehawk · 8th October 2007, 19:11

Has anybody got the same difficulty with grabbing the front seat belts in the 3 door Civic Type S. Me and OH are vertically challenged and stretching back to grab the seat belt is a pain. Anyone else suffer this or maybe got a solution.... Thanks

Jack The Lad. · 8th October 2007, 19:28

Yes indeed,
It is a hassle, especially for "Er Indoors".
Why didn't they put the stop for them about 100mm higher.

mike_GT · 9th October 2007, 13:28

check out bmw they have seat belt holders you attach to the head rest with a clip for the seat belt, i did write a thread on here about them, but cant find it

mike_GT · 9th October 2007, 13:31

found it

Seatbelt attachment

Unknownsoldier · 9th October 2007, 13:31

My mums convertable has them, it would have been so easy to add a clip like that to the seats. I'm going to see if I can rig up a mod for this.....watch this space.

Tom

Anthony · 9th October 2007, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitehawk

Has anybody got the same difficulty with grabbing the front seat belts in the 3 door Civic Type S. Me and OH are vertically challenged and stretching back to grab the seat belt is a pain. Anyone else suffer this or maybe got a solution.... Thanks

I agree that they are a nuisance going 'overhand'. I have found that going 'underhand' round the side of the seat works better.

Anthony.

prawncracker · 9th October 2007, 20:26

How about hooking it around the side of the seat? I always do that just before I get in.

Nitehawk · 10th October 2007, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by prawncracker

How about hooking it around the side of the seat? I always do that just before I get in.

I think it's a great idea but the design could be better. I have spent a lot of time on many seat belt attachment type links because I am sure as mike_GT pointed out BMW do/did something similar, but try as I might I've not had much luck locally or on line. Any other suggestions would be appreciated

illegalhunter · 10th October 2007, 06:40

There no good for the R

robbo51 · 10th October 2007, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

There no good for the R

I have heard that the seatbelts rub on the Type R seats and could produce some wear issues before long.

Munro · 10th October 2007, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

I agree that they are a nuisance going 'overhand'. I have found that going 'underhand' round the side of the seat works better.

Anthony.

Thats the way I do it and it seems to work fine - Just swing your right arm backwards and grab the belt.

Twisting your body round to grab overhand is pretty awkward , especially with the bolstered type R seats.

Unknownsoldier · 27th October 2007, 13:54

You can (as I have done) order the above mentioned BMW part for the stupendously expensive [not] 20 quid inc VAT [actual price 19.95 inc VAT] from any BMW parts counter (I've ordered one and will see how it fits.....)

Part number is: S2300302425 "Belt Holder"

Tom

Unknownsoldier · 1st November 2007, 13:00

I've received my BMW ones, they come as a pair for the 20 quid and they fit great, they make it so much easier to get the seat belt, well worth it. I'll post a pic if anyones interested?

Tom

Nitehawk · 1st November 2007, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

I've received my BMW ones, they come as a pair for the 20 quid and they fit great, they make it so much easier to get the seat belt, well worth it. I'll post a pic if anyones interested?

Tom

Hi Tom

i have also been pursuing a similar idea from a company in lONDON. If your hapy with the BMW ones can we have some photos and I will pop along to my local BMW and order the same
Thanks
NH

Unknownsoldier · 1st November 2007, 13:55

Sure here you all go:

[I lifted the head rest to show it more clearly]

Tom

Nitehawk · 1st November 2007, 19:50

Saw your photos at 2pm contacted my local BMW at 2;10pm collected them and fitted by 4pm. Thank you US for a great idea

Unknownsoldier · 1st November 2007, 20:23

Allo' Allo'

, No worries, Mike GT found the original photo, I just asked the dealer for the part number. Glad you got them so quickly, I had to wait a few days

.

Tom

cnicolini · 2nd November 2007, 10:40

On the CTR theres knack to grabbing your belt, either place it on the actual seat at the side, when you get in or out of the car. OR while sitting in the car lean forward and bring you right arm up. Warning I will not be responsible for any pulled muscles! LOL

angie4m · 2nd November 2007, 13:18

In the CTR I have just put the seat belt up to the highest point. I always have it at its lowest but it was being a pain feeling like I was about to break my arm!

Apart from it now being easier to grab, it also doesn't really touch the seat at the side thus hopefully stopping the wearing issue before it has started in mines

Jack The Lad. · 29th January 2008, 21:34

I have just ordered Unknownsoldiers BMW ones.
If any of you have trouble with the noise of the passenger seat metal belt buckle knocking on the plastic panel, when you are driving alone, :--------
Wack on a couple of those small clear soft plastic, self adhesive kitchen door buffers, obtainable from B & Q in packs of 20 for about £1.50p.
Works a treat.

P.S. Ideal for sticking on the backs of mobile phones etc, to stop them sliding about.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I have just ordered Unknownsoldiers BMW ones. If any of you have trouble with the noise of the passenger seat metal belt buckle knocking on the plastic panel, when you are driving alone, :-------- Wack on a couple of those small clear soft plastic, self adhesive kitchen door buffers, obtainable from B & Q in packs of 20 for about £1.50p. Works a treat. P.S. Ideal for sticking on the backs of mobile phones etc, to stop them sliding about. Last edited by Jack The Lad.; 29th January 2008 at 21:52.

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8th October 2007, 19:28	#2 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Yes indeed, It is a hassle, especially for "Er Indoors". Why didn't they put the stop for them about 100mm higher.

9th October 2007, 13:28	#3 (permalink)
mike_GT Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2007 Location: Sidcup Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	check out bmw they have seat belt holders you attach to the head rest with a clip for the seat belt, i did write a thread on here about them, but cant find it

9th October 2007, 13:31	#4 (permalink)
mike_GT Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2007 Location: Sidcup Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	found it Seatbelt attachment

9th October 2007, 13:31	#5 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,194 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	My mums convertable has them, it would have been so easy to add a clip like that to the seats. I'm going to see if I can rig up a mod for this.....watch this space. Tom

9th October 2007, 20:26	#7 (permalink)
prawncracker Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2007 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How about hooking it around the side of the seat? I always do that just before I get in.

10th October 2007, 06:40	#9 (permalink)
illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	There no good for the R

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,194 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	You can (as I have done) order the above mentioned BMW part for the stupendously expensive [not] 20 quid inc VAT [actual price 19.95 inc VAT] from any BMW parts counter (I've ordered one and will see how it fits.....) Part number is: S2300302425 "Belt Holder" Tom

1st November 2007, 13:00	#13 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,194 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	I've received my BMW ones, they come as a pair for the 20 quid and they fit great, they make it so much easier to get the seat belt, well worth it. I'll post a pic if anyones interested? Tom

1st November 2007, 13:55	#15 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,194 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Sure here you all go: [I lifted the head rest to show it more clearly] Tom

1st November 2007, 19:50	#16 (permalink)
Nitehawk Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: North Cambs Posts: 80 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Saw your photos at 2pm contacted my local BMW at 2;10pm collected them and fitted by 4pm. Thank you US for a great idea

1st November 2007, 20:23	#17 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,194 Thanks: 34 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Allo' Allo' , No worries, Mike GT found the original photo, I just asked the dealer for the part number. Glad you got them so quickly, I had to wait a few days . Tom

2nd November 2007, 10:40	#18 (permalink)
cnicolini Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 483 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	On the CTR theres knack to grabbing your belt, either place it on the actual seat at the side, when you get in or out of the car. OR while sitting in the car lean forward and bring you right arm up. Warning I will not be responsible for any pulled muscles! LOL

2nd November 2007, 13:18	#19 (permalink)
angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,469 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	In the CTR I have just put the seat belt up to the highest point. I always have it at its lowest but it was being a pain feeling like I was about to break my arm! Apart from it now being easier to grab, it also doesn't really touch the seat at the side thus hopefully stopping the wearing issue before it has started in mines