10-17-2016, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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Convertible Fix For Annoying Seat Belt Issue
Noticed when driving top down / windows down the passenger seat belt flaps around and makes an annoying noise. Didn't want to keep it fastened all the time, and the BMW OEM hanger where it connects to the head rest made getting the dog in and out of the back more challenging. Our 2006 had clips for the back belts that got me thinking about a similar solution. After confirming BMW doesn't make anything that would be perfect, bought this on Amazon for $5 - meant to attach to a cell phone to hang on your belt.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Perfect size for what I needed. Tried using the attached double back tape but didn't help much. Instead I put a small amount of crazy glue on the back portion of the clip, inside so that it would adhere to the trim. I pulled the trim up, slid it back there while holding it open so as not to get glue on the front, and let it set. One thing I would do differently next time would be use thicker gel glue, the very thin liquid got a bit messy but did the job. Anyway for $5 figured this was worth a shot, worked very well. If you ever want to remove you'd just have a glue mark inside the interior trim that you'd never see. Just need to scrape a little glue mess I made off the clip, but overall very happy with the result. Last edited by BEM-S4; 10-17-2016 at 09:05 AM.. |
10-17-2016, 09:39 AM | #2 |
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I have not noticed, but the pooch and I will be running some errands this afternoon. Taking full advantage of the warms temperatures having the top down. I'll have her (Abbey) keep an eye on the passenger side seatbelt.
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10-18-2016, 05:53 PM | #4 |
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i have noticed this issue as well... usually on highways when going too fast to admit to. my solution has been that little knob on the left of the center console. but yours is intriguing. may have to try it, as it will help with my dog getting in the back as well.
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10-20-2016, 02:03 PM | #5 |
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Okay, the pooch said that the seatbelt wobbles at speed, so the fix will be in.
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10-20-2016, 06:07 PM | #6 |
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After a few days I can say it eliminates the issue entirely. Been at speed on the highway with every combo of top down, windows down, windows up, wind blocker up and down etc.
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Will have to investigate. I hate having to latch the passenger side or bring my wife in order to keep the seat belt quiet! ;-) My '02 Miata had a nice little plastic slot to stick the tongue of the seat belt into. Brilliant!
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My wife's 228i M-Sport convertible has the wide-bolster seats. All I do is pull the belt and buckle around the bolster where it will stay without having to buckle it across the seat. Works great.
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I used a piece of Velcro the felt side. Stuck it on the top of the belt buckle and it helps dampen the noise. |
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