Fix to for the 2 Series Seatbelt Issue

xantdieselx · 07-22-2016, 07:23 PM

One of the (small) things that annoyed me about my M235i was the placement of the seatbelt buckle. I don't know why BMW chose to put the belt stop so low on the belt. I've seen multiple threads on the belt end scraping against the seat back. For me it was more of just contorting my arm to reach back and find the buckle.

My last F30 had this little clip that attached to the belt that allowed you to adjust the height of the buckle end. After some searching I found them at Turner Motorsports. It's a cheap fix - actually the shipping was more than the clamps themselves. The Part Number is 72111862636 for anyone interested. Less than $14 for 2 shipped (RT/LT sides).

They take all of 3 seconds to install per side. I love little mods like this that make life so much easier.

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Elvisfan · 07-22-2016, 08:51 PM

I've had cars that have had a button in the belt. It was not adjustable though.

Elvisfan · 07-22-2016, 09:12 PM

Probably was done so the buckle doesn't get stuck in the door. That's a horrible noise when that happens.

Rayscott · 07-23-2016, 06:14 AM

My issue on my 228i is having to reach back to get the belt. Is this a fix for that.

xantdieselx · 07-23-2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

My issue on my 228i is having to reach back to get the belt. Is this a fix for that.

Much easier to grab the belt now. Like it should have been from the factory.

Sportstick · 07-23-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

Much easier to grab the belt now. Like it should have been from the factory.

Thanks...good tip! Also on Amazon for about the same shipped price ($12.48/pair) if the forum wipes out Turner inventory!

Smallm · 07-23-2016, 05:38 PM

Back in '78 I worked at a Ford dealer and Ford offered these as a "comfort clip" , It's purpose was to hold the shoulder strap slightly loose so the shoulder strap did not chafe on your neck , they also prevented the inertia lock on the belt retractor from trapping you in the seat on rough roads which happened often, the inertia lock will NOT release with tension on it and we had to cut many belts to let the customer loose. These little clips saved the OEM's a lot of warranty dollars until the redesigned inertia locks went into production. They also caused a lot of people to slam the buckle in their door.

Rayscott · 07-23-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

Much easier to grab the belt now. Like it should have been from the factory.

That was one of complaints I put on the survey I got soon after delivery.

Rayscott · 07-23-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Thanks...good tip! Also on Amazon for about the same shipped price ($12.48/pair) if the forum wipes out Turner inventory!

I have Amazon prime, what did you put in the search area.

TBro2002 · 07-23-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

I have Amazon prime, what did you put in the search area.

BMW Seat Belt Clamp, brings it up in Amazon search.

Sportstick · 07-23-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

I have Amazon prime, what did you put in the search area.

The part number he listed.

xantdieselx · 07-23-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallm

Back in '78 I worked at a Ford dealer and Ford offered these as a "comfort clip" , It's purpose was to hold the shoulder strap slightly loose so the shoulder strap did not chafe on your neck , they also prevented the inertia lock on the belt retractor from trapping you in the seat on rough roads which happened often, the inertia lock will NOT release with tension on it and we had to cut many belts to let the customer loose. These little clips saved the OEM's a lot of warranty dollars until the redesigned inertia locks went into production. They also caused a lot of people to slam the buckle in their door.

I don't see how you could slam the buckle in the door on cars. The position of the belt is behind the door jamb and there is a stop already built into the buckle. It's just too low on the belt to be effective.

siwo · 07-23-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

I don't see how you could slam the buckle in the door on cars. The position of the belt is behind the door jamb and there is a stop already built into the buckle. It's just too low on the belt to be effective.

I think he's referring to previous experience with other cars. I too have also experienced where the seat belt isn't retracted to the original position (on old old old cars) and door closing on it is a huge clump of metal noise! Ouch!

xantdieselx · 07-24-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by siwo

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

I don't see how you could slam the buckle in the door on cars. The position of the belt is behind the door jamb and there is a stop already built into the buckle. It's just too low on the belt to be effective.

I think he's referring to previous experience with other cars. I too have also experienced where the seat belt isn't retracted to the original position (on old old old cars) and door closing on it is a huge clump of metal noise! Ouch!

Ahhh, I see.

BentZero · 07-24-2016, 09:37 AM

What hand are you guys using to grab the buckle. in my LHD car I found it way easier to use my left hand. I drop my hand down by my hip and the buckle is right there. I used to use my right hand across my body like I did in my previous cars and that was certainly a pain.

Rayscott · 07-24-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TBro2002

BMW Seat Belt Clamp, brings it up in Amazon search.

Just ordered 2 for same price, I get free shipping with prime. Thanks.

redontheline · 07-24-2016, 01:50 PM

I may get one of these even though I'm still not sold on it being a drastic improvement

. My passenger can deal with it as is.

And BZ, I do use the left hand when I don't have a watch on.

xantdieselx · 07-24-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

What hand are you guys using to grab the buckle. in my LHD car I found it way easier to use my left hand. I drop my hand down by my hip and the buckle is right there. I used to use my right hand across my body like I did in my previous cars and that was certainly a pain.

Use my left hand also...that sounds so wrong. Anyway, it's much easier with the clamping as the buckle is at shoulder height vs. waist.

Rayscott · 07-24-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redontheline

I may get one of these even though I'm still not sold on it being a drastic improvement

. My passenger can deal with it as is.

And BZ, I do use the left hand when I don't have a watch on.

What can you lose for $7. I was skeptical too but ordered 2 so if it sucks I'm only out $14.

Dylan86 · 07-25-2016, 06:23 PM

Left hand does the trick, saved big $$ this time!

doccyber · 07-26-2016, 12:25 AM

Clever idea

Rayscott · 07-31-2016, 12:40 PM

I just put mine on. Like it and so does my wife. No reaching back for it. Thanks for the tip.

07-22-2016, 07:23 PM	#1
xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Fix to for the 2 Series Seatbelt Issue One of the (small) things that annoyed me about my M235i was the placement of the seatbelt buckle. I don't know why BMW chose to put the belt stop so low on the belt. I've seen multiple threads on the belt end scraping against the seat back. For me it was more of just contorting my arm to reach back and find the buckle. My last F30 had this little clip that attached to the belt that allowed you to adjust the height of the buckle end. After some searching I found them at Turner Motorsports. It's a cheap fix - actually the shipping was more than the clamps themselves. The Part Number is 72111862636 for anyone interested. Less than $14 for 2 shipped (RT/LT sides). They take all of 3 seconds to install per side. I love little mods like this that make life so much easier. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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Elvisfan Major 516 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I've had cars that have had a button in the belt. It was not adjustable though.
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Elvisfan Major 516 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Probably was done so the buckle doesn't get stuck in the door. That's a horrible noise when that happens.
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Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	My issue on my 228i is having to reach back to get the belt. Is this a fix for that.
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07-23-2016, 05:38 PM	#7
Smallm Old Member 56 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, Dinan stage 4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Back in '78 I worked at a Ford dealer and Ford offered these as a "comfort clip" , It's purpose was to hold the shoulder strap slightly loose so the shoulder strap did not chafe on your neck , they also prevented the inertia lock on the belt retractor from trapping you in the seat on rough roads which happened often, the inertia lock will NOT release with tension on it and we had to cut many belts to let the customer loose. These little clips saved the OEM's a lot of warranty dollars until the redesigned inertia locks went into production. They also caused a lot of people to slam the buckle in their door.
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BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	What hand are you guys using to grab the buckle. in my LHD car I found it way easier to use my left hand. I drop my hand down by my hip and the buckle is right there. I used to use my right hand across my body like I did in my previous cars and that was certainly a pain. __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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redontheline Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 222 Posts Drives: EB 235 MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I may get one of these even though I'm still not sold on it being a drastic improvement . My passenger can deal with it as is. And BZ, I do use the left hand when I don't have a watch on.
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Dylan86 Colonel 1330 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: F15d msport, F22 m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Left hand does the trick, saved big $$ this time! __________________ My F22 Road/Track Build
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doccyber Captain 259 Rep 628 Posts Drives: %D0%97%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Clever idea
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07-31-2016, 12:40 PM	#22
Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	I just put mine on. Like it and so does my wife. No reaching back for it. Thanks for the tip.
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