Type R seat belts

914 · 19th February 2008, 14:46

Hi,

I just collected my Type R yesterday and i immediately noticed that the belt is rubbing the seat.

I used the search function and found a lot of threads where people complain it's hard to reach, but no comments on rubbing?

Doesn't this rubbing damage the seats within a few km?

Is there a solution?

(For the record:
The 2008 CTR feels much more solid build than my 2006 Civic 1.4 FK1, for now, no creaks, ..... let's hope it stays this way)

SheepCivic · 19th February 2008, 14:59

Strange enough I only noticed this a few days ago, nearly 6 months down the line and there is a shine-y patch coming through. Made worse I feel by leaving the seat belt hooked over the seat instead of replacing to where it should be.

uncler · 19th February 2008, 16:39

Yep, me too. May look a bit of a mess after a couple of years.

Shame, because seats are brilliant otherwise. Really need a plastic seat belt guide in the top corner to keep things in check.

I'm sure I saw a post recently where someone had fabricated their own one using a BMW seat belt guide...

charlas · 19th February 2008, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncler

Yep, me too. May look a bit of a mess after a couple of years.

Shame, because seats are brilliant otherwise. Really need a plastic seat belt guide in the top corner to keep things in check.

I'm sure I saw a post recently where someone had fabricated their own one using a BMW seat belt guide...

They did, but it wont fit the R, as it has integrated headrest, the Type-S etc have normal headrest's.

brawnr · 19th February 2008, 19:05

This is what I did - its less than ideal but I have no wear on my seat at all

Seat worn by seatbelt?

ctrdaveg · 21st February 2008, 19:20

I would rather put up with it. I don't like the look of the botched protective wrap.

2 out of 10 for presentation

brawnr · 21st February 2008, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrdaveg

I would rather put up with it. I don't like the look of the botched protective wrap.

2 out of 10 for presentation

Whereas a worn seat would look marvellous, especially when you come to sell it

Jack The Lad. · 21st February 2008, 20:45

Since it was first posted on here about some seats being rubbed by the belts, I often take a gander at the position of the belts when they are being worn.
I am 6ft and have the seat right back, but they dont seem to touch the seat. Funny

Those BMW seat grabbers of Tom's, certainly keep them away from the top of the seats, though as said, no good for the "R".

SHADEMASTER · 21st February 2008, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Since it was first posted on here about some seats being rubbed by the belts, I often take a gander at the position of the belts when they are being worn.
I am 6ft and have the seat right back, but they dont seem to touch the seat. Funny

Those BMW seat grabbers of Tom's, certainly keep them away from the top of the seats, though as said, no good for the "R".

Same here, when i have the seat belt on it clears the seat by about 40mm.

Jack The Lad. · 21st February 2008, 21:13

Thank Gawd for that SM, thought I must be a funny shape.

ctrdaveg · 22nd February 2008, 07:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by brawnr

Whereas a worn seat would look marvellous, especially when you come to sell it

True but i hope this should be covered under warranty, so if mine wears i'll give it a try then.

I have noticed that the seat belt doesn't touch the top of my seat, maybe its because i'm 6"2' and the seat belt height is adjustable on the pillar. It does rub at the bottom where it fastens.

Marc W · 25th February 2008, 22:49

I noticed that it was likely to become a problem in mine (I'm Nearly 6ft 4 but I have the seat back pretty upright.) so I had some covers made (By my mum, who is excellent at making anything that involves sewing!) out of some black leather look material. I'll try and remember to post some photos at some point. They even have the red stitching running through them to match the seat edges!

brawnr · 26th February 2008, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc W

I noticed that it was likely to become a problem in mine (I'm Nearly 6ft 4 but I have the seat back pretty upright.) so I had some covers made (By my mum, who is excellent at making anything that involves sewing!) out of some black leather look material. I'll try and remember to post some photos at some point. They even have the red stitching running through them to match the seat edges!

Excellent, do they have a red "R" embroidered on them as well?

Marc W · 26th February 2008, 19:10

No, I didn't go that far, Although they only cover the top corner where the seatbelt goes so the original Type R logo is stiill on display.

malko · 26th February 2008, 21:03

I noticed this too about 2 days ago at the carwash

really sucks, but I dont think theres anything I can do about it, because I like the looks of the seats and I dont want to cover them up!

AndyC · 14th April 2008, 13:46

I have a shiny bit too and was thinking a little strip of velcro or sticky electrical tape might just work at saving the seat without being too noticeable.

Unknownsoldier · 14th April 2008, 13:58

Anyone tried rapping the belt in black leccy' tape??? Or using those slide on covers you get at Halfrods or ebay, they may just be enough to stop the belt rubbing.

Tom

Jack The Lad. · 14th April 2008, 20:55

When I was on ebay, buying my Alloy Wheel repair kit ( my post 12th April, if anyone is interested

), I saw some seat belt sleeves, with the Type R logo on them.
They were on the Honda Civic- all list.
Found them, but the Type R ones have gone. :- item number 320238095282.

AndyC · 15th April 2008, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

When I was on ebay, I saw some seat belt sleeves, with the Type R logo on them.

Bit boy racer though, and have the added disadvantage that they make the belt slow/impossible to retract when you take it off.

I tried sticking a bit of black tape on the seat yesterday and while yes it seems to protect the seat ok and the belt just rubs over it without pulling it off, it looks stupid imo. I think slightly worn alcantara is the best or only option to be honest.

Duecut · 15th April 2008, 13:43

Type R Seat Belt Pads

Got one on the passenger side cause the missus is a short ar$e.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I was on ebay, buying my Alloy Wheel repair kit ( my post 12th April, if anyone is interested ), I saw some seat belt sleeves, with the Type R logo on them. They were on the Honda Civic- all list. Found them, but the Type R ones have gone. :- item number 320238095282. Last edited by Jack The Lad.; 14th April 2008 at 21:13.

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19th February 2008, 14:59	#2 (permalink)
SheepCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Strange enough I only noticed this a few days ago, nearly 6 months down the line and there is a shine-y patch coming through. Made worse I feel by leaving the seat belt hooked over the seat instead of replacing to where it should be.

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uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 172 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Yep, me too. May look a bit of a mess after a couple of years. Shame, because seats are brilliant otherwise. Really need a plastic seat belt guide in the top corner to keep things in check. I'm sure I saw a post recently where someone had fabricated their own one using a BMW seat belt guide...

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brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 170 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	This is what I did - its less than ideal but I have no wear on my seat at all Seat worn by seatbelt?

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	Since it was first posted on here about some seats being rubbed by the belts, I often take a gander at the position of the belts when they are being worn. I am 6ft and have the seat right back, but they dont seem to touch the seat. Funny Those BMW seat grabbers of Tom's, certainly keep them away from the top of the seats, though as said, no good for the "R".

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thank Gawd for that SM, thought I must be a funny shape.

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I noticed that it was likely to become a problem in mine (I'm Nearly 6ft 4 but I have the seat back pretty upright.) so I had some covers made (By my mum, who is excellent at making anything that involves sewing!) out of some black leather look material. I'll try and remember to post some photos at some point. They even have the red stitching running through them to match the seat edges!

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, I didn't go that far, Although they only cover the top corner where the seatbelt goes so the original Type R logo is stiill on display.

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malko Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I noticed this too about 2 days ago at the carwash really sucks, but I dont think theres anything I can do about it, because I like the looks of the seats and I dont want to cover them up!

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AndyC Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2008 Location: N Ireland Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have a shiny bit too and was thinking a little strip of velcro or sticky electrical tape might just work at saving the seat without being too noticeable.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried rapping the belt in black leccy' tape??? Or using those slide on covers you get at Halfrods or ebay, they may just be enough to stop the belt rubbing. Tom

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Duecut Wheelnut Join Date: 26th February 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Type R Seat Belt Pads Got one on the passenger side cause the missus is a short ar$e.