Let's refrain from flames... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LemmingRush · 02-22-2011, 01:26 PM

...I'll start this off with a few facts:

1. I always wear my seatbelt
2. I believe people should wear seatbelts (especially kids)
3. Someone annoying will flame someone or something in the comments

I have a frustrating problem with my 2010 SS Camaro. I carry a very heavy backpack (It's for work) and gym bag. When I set it in the passenger seat about 50% of the time the stupid chime starts going off for the seatbelt. The options I have for stopping it are:

1. Pushing my backpack around
2. Buckling the passenger seatbelt before getting in the car
3. Putting the backpack in the trunk.

All of those are annoying, and I'd like to disable the chime for the passenger seat belt warning. My Saturn has a way to disable this electronically, but as far as I know the Camaro doesn't. The only options I've seen are:

1. Buy a seatbelt and plug it in (Annoying for the passenger when she wants the real one)
2. Pull the fuse (Also annoying because there are some other systems affected)
3. Solder the wires in the buckle together so the car thinks the belt is buckled all the time. (Annoying that I have to yank the seat out to fix)

I'd like to avoid messing around with the wiring, does anyone know of a factory way to turn that off, before I rip the seat out?

God people please refrain from turning this into a belt vs. No belt flame war...

SlingShot · 02-22-2011, 01:30 PM

I stow all my stuff in the trunk, that's what it is for. Dragging bags on and off the leather seat, will snag or rip eventually ...

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-22-2011, 01:31 PM

Trunk

No hassle.

gelboy1015 · 02-22-2011, 01:33 PM

Put it on the floorboard? I try not to put stuff on my seat to avoid accidentally damaging it...

FastEddie · 02-22-2011, 01:34 PM

Buckle the belt. Leave it buckled. No harm, no chime, no problem.

67 Convertible · 02-22-2011, 01:36 PM

I would just fold the rear seat down and throw the back pack behind the drivers seat when you get in. You don't even have to open the trunk lid. Sounds like the easiest solution to me.

garcmol · 02-22-2011, 01:38 PM

By buckling the passenger seat belt, you turn on the airbag over there. If that bag is loose in a frontal collision, that airbag is going to turn it into a projectile. (A very fast one at that)

But, to answer your question, I would use the trunk.

2010 SSRS · 02-22-2011, 01:40 PM

The Trunk

1BADLS3 · 02-22-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gelboy1015

Put it on the floorboard? I try not to put stuff on my seat to avoid accidentally damaging it...

Yep. Just about everything goes on the floor in my car. Makes it easy since you're already sitting so low.

PYROLYSIS · 02-22-2011, 01:44 PM

Didn't want you to be wrong.

TJ91 · 02-22-2011, 01:44 PM

For school, I just place my bag in the backseat. Easiest and most comfortable solution.
If anything, keeping the seatbelt on and then sitting will work best for your scenario, but I was wondering why you sit with your bag on? Just curious, no flaming or anything

cab2g · 02-22-2011, 01:45 PM

for reasons of becoming a projectile in a crash, the trunk is best. But why not just leave the seat buckle itself buckled to stop the dinging or find a way to put the bag on the floor.

PYROLYSIS · 02-22-2011, 01:45 PM

Don't say I didn't send help.

its a syn · 02-22-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

By buckling the passenger seat belt, you turn on the airbag over there. If that bag is loose in a frontal collision, that airbag is going to turn it into a projectile. (A very fast one at that)

But, to answer your question, I would use the trunk.

very good point,but the visual of the airbag hitting the head first then the backpack a second later is making me lmfao

02-22-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
LemmingRush Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 17	Let's refrain from flames... ...I'll start this off with a few facts: 1. I always wear my seatbelt 2. I believe people should wear seatbelts (especially kids) 3. Someone annoying will flame someone or something in the comments I have a frustrating problem with my 2010 SS Camaro. I carry a very heavy backpack (It's for work) and gym bag. When I set it in the passenger seat about 50% of the time the stupid chime starts going off for the seatbelt. The options I have for stopping it are: 1. Pushing my backpack around 2. Buckling the passenger seatbelt before getting in the car 3. Putting the backpack in the trunk. All of those are annoying, and I'd like to disable the chime for the passenger seat belt warning. My Saturn has a way to disable this electronically, but as far as I know the Camaro doesn't. The only options I've seen are: 1. Buy a seatbelt and plug it in (Annoying for the passenger when she wants the real one) 2. Pull the fuse (Also annoying because there are some other systems affected) 3. Solder the wires in the buckle together so the car thinks the belt is buckled all the time. (Annoying that I have to yank the seat out to fix) I'd like to avoid messing around with the wiring, does anyone know of a factory way to turn that off, before I rip the seat out? God people please refrain from turning this into a belt vs. No belt flame war...

02-22-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I stow all my stuff in the trunk, that's what it is for. Dragging bags on and off the leather seat, will snag or rip eventually ... __________________

02-22-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I would just fold the rear seat down and throw the back pack behind the drivers seat when you get in. You don't even have to open the trunk lid. Sounds like the easiest solution to me. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

02-22-2011, 01:38 PM	#7
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	By buckling the passenger seat belt, you turn on the airbag over there. If that bag is loose in a frontal collision, that airbag is going to turn it into a projectile. (A very fast one at that) But, to answer your question, I would use the trunk. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

02-22-2011, 01:40 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	The Trunk __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-22-2011, 01:31 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Trunk No hassle.

02-22-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Put it on the floorboard? I try not to put stuff on my seat to avoid accidentally damaging it...

02-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
FastEddie Account Suspended Drives: 2010 IOM LS3 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 672	Buckle the belt. Leave it buckled. No harm, no chime, no problem.

02-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#10
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Didn't want you to be wrong. Attached Images __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

02-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#11
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	For school, I just place my bag in the backseat. Easiest and most comfortable solution. If anything, keeping the seatbelt on and then sitting will work best for your scenario, but I was wondering why you sit with your bag on? Just curious, no flaming or anything __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-22-2011, 01:45 PM	#12
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	for reasons of becoming a projectile in a crash, the trunk is best. But why not just leave the seat buckle itself buckled to stop the dinging or find a way to put the bag on the floor. __________________

02-22-2011, 01:45 PM	#13
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Don't say I didn't send help. Attached Images __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

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