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Temper · 11-15-2009, 06:24 AM

Am I missing something. I said I would wear a seatbelt once for a firefighter and it was horrible. It is not adjustable. It has some magnetic strap that undoes while your driving that then cause the belt to rub your neck. Not to mention, the belt then falls back where you can't get it or every time you get out you have to put the strap back on. I figured for a firefighter, that is someone who would run into a burning building and carry me out, I would wear it all day. But seriously, I just can see me doing this all the time in this car. It is a pain in the ass. (You will no doubtedly tell me about how much worst all the alternatives are but seriously, this seat belt is the worst designed one I have ever used.)

What is the fix here? What am I doing wrong? How do you adjust this sucker?

ffrcobra_65 · 11-16-2009, 05:23 PM

yep, I completely agree, the seat belt's lack of adjustment sux. The magnetic button strap doesn't unsnap on me but the side of the belt tends to run on the side of my neck and it is annoying. I'll buy a seat belt guard next time I am at WalMart.

Rogue Leader · 11-16-2009, 05:32 PM

It fits me fine, but its probably just my size vs you. I've heard this complaint before from others and IMO it makes sense, just the design of the seat/location of the belt only fits certain size people well.

sooneRS · 11-16-2009, 11:53 PM

raise the seat.

tradosaurus · 11-17-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

It fits me fine, but its probably just my size vs you. I've heard this complaint before from others and IMO it makes sense, just the design of the seat/location of the belt only fits certain size people well.

In other words if you are obese you are out of luck?

Rogue Leader · 11-17-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tradosaurus

In other words if you are obese you are out of luck?

I never said that I don't know what size he is. I am 5'8", maybe he is taller than me or shorter than me and thats why it gets in the way.

Toastylicious · 11-17-2009, 11:52 AM

I think it just depends on how far forward you go with the seat, giving that magnetic latch more strain. Mines seems to work fine.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-17-2009, 11:58 AM

If you've ever been in a Camaro (or any 2+2 coupe)...you're familiar with this situation. The huge doors limit what they can do with the belt position, unfortunately.

The magnetic straps could probably be a little stronger, but personally -- it never came unsnapped while I was driving the car...so I can't really comment there. The alternative, however, design-wise...is something fixed and ugly like this:
http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/chevrolet_c..._frontseat.jpg

Temper · 11-18-2009, 06:24 AM

Every car I have seen made in the last 10 years has a slider up/down for the seat belt strap. This would have helped a lot, but, alas, this car does not have it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-18-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temper

Every car I have seen made in the last 10 years has a slider up/down for the seat belt strap. This would have helped a lot, but, alas, this car does not have it.

How would a slider have helped at all? The B-pillars are so far from the seat, whatever 5 inches they could give you to slide would have nearly no effect on the angle it touches you.

Axe · 11-24-2009, 06:07 PM

Mine never comes unlatched, but I was wearing a t shirt the other day, and noticed the neck rub thing. Ive only had it a week and wear collared shirts to work, so hadnt noticed it.

Temper · 11-24-2009, 09:22 PM

The sliders would help prevent the strap from comming undone from the magnetic strap. The sliders would help the damn thing from rubbing on my reck and making it sore/hurt.

I know you can't talk about NOT WEARING THE SEATBELT, but no one seems to care if it is uncomfortable.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-25-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temper

I know you can't talk about NOT WEARING THE SEATBELT, but no one seems to care if it is uncomfortable.

No one even mentioned that...

I don't think a slider would help at all. It might reduce the straps tendency to come unhooked...but it wouldn't have fixed the neck-rubbing thing. There's just not enough B-pillar, and it's too far away from the seat.

Rogue Leader · 11-25-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temper

The sliders would help prevent the strap from comming undone from the magnetic strap. The sliders would help the damn thing from rubbing on my reck and making it sore/hurt.

I know you can't talk about NOT WEARING THE SEATBELT, but no one seems to care if it is uncomfortable.

You just gotta keep perpetuating the cycle. Seatbelt may be uncomfortable, but not as uncomfortable as being in traction for 6 months.

ANYWAY

To agree with Dragoneye I don't think sliders would help either, the belt is just too far from the back of the seat as well unless your shoulder extends above the seat, which it may but not likely for most people, the belt will still contact the seat in the same position, connecting to your neck in the same position.

11-15-2009, 06:24 AM	#1
Temper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 54	Seat belt not adjustable! Am I missing something. I said I would wear a seatbelt once for a firefighter and it was horrible. It is not adjustable. It has some magnetic strap that undoes while your driving that then cause the belt to rub your neck. Not to mention, the belt then falls back where you can't get it or every time you get out you have to put the strap back on. I figured for a firefighter, that is someone who would run into a burning building and carry me out, I would wear it all day. But seriously, I just can see me doing this all the time in this car. It is a pain in the ass. (You will no doubtedly tell me about how much worst all the alternatives are but seriously, this seat belt is the worst designed one I have ever used.) What is the fix here? What am I doing wrong? How do you adjust this sucker?

11-16-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	It fits me fine, but its probably just my size vs you. I've heard this complaint before from others and IMO it makes sense, just the design of the seat/location of the belt only fits certain size people well. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

11-16-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
sooneRS Drives: Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 181	raise the seat. __________________ Order# NKFJ16

11-17-2009, 11:58 AM	#8
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	If you've ever been in a Camaro (or any 2+2 coupe)...you're familiar with this situation. The huge doors limit what they can do with the belt position, unfortunately. The magnetic straps could probably be a little stronger, but personally -- it never came unsnapped while I was driving the car...so I can't really comment there. The alternative, however, design-wise...is something fixed and ugly like this: http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/chevrolet_c..._frontseat.jpg __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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11-16-2009, 05:23 PM	#2
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	yep, I completely agree, the seat belt's lack of adjustment sux. The magnetic button strap doesn't unsnap on me but the side of the belt tends to run on the side of my neck and it is annoying. I'll buy a seat belt guard next time I am at WalMart.

11-17-2009, 11:52 AM	#7
Toastylicious My car goes Vrooom.. You? Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Everett Washington Posts: 138	I think it just depends on how far forward you go with the seat, giving that magnetic latch more strain. Mines seems to work fine.

11-18-2009, 06:24 AM	#9
Temper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 54	Every car I have seen made in the last 10 years has a slider up/down for the seat belt strap. This would have helped a lot, but, alas, this car does not have it.

11-24-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
Axe Drives: 2018 LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poconos,pa Posts: 187	Mine never comes unlatched, but I was wearing a t shirt the other day, and noticed the neck rub thing. Ive only had it a week and wear collared shirts to work, so hadnt noticed it.

11-24-2009, 09:22 PM	#12
Temper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 54	The sliders would help prevent the strap from comming undone from the magnetic strap. The sliders would help the damn thing from rubbing on my reck and making it sore/hurt. I know you can't talk about NOT WEARING THE SEATBELT, but no one seems to care if it is uncomfortable.