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scythezo6 · 08-26-2010, 02:43 PM

Is it just me, or does anyone else get a little creeped out at how much of an edge is on the side of the seat belt? Everytime I feel it on my neck I think I'm going to get my neck slashed! I get even more freaked out imagining if I came to a sudden stop, that thing will probably cut my neck open then! Im always adjusting the seat belt so it doesnt rub my neck or tuck it under my collar if Im wearing a polo. Anyone else going through this or am I just a big weirdo?

doublefatty · 08-26-2010, 02:46 PM

Many folks have posted about the seat belt fitment/functionality/lack of adjustment. I just ignore it. I think a persons height makes it worse or better/less uncomfortable.

TommyTSquared · 08-26-2010, 02:47 PM

It's annoying at the most. Don't really know about 'sharp'...

rudack · 08-26-2010, 03:09 PM

It gave me a nasty scratch when I was in my accident. Looked like someone slit my neck.

E.T. · 08-26-2010, 04:54 PM

I agree. I don't know if it is sharp, but it's just annoying where is rests by my neck. Check out this thread for some more info:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102334

jackka · 08-26-2010, 07:53 PM

I would always be bothered by the seatbelt touching my neck when i first got the car, but for some reason don't feel it anymore. i had forgotten all about it.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-26-2010, 07:59 PM

Kurushio · 08-26-2010, 09:19 PM

Doesnt really bother me. Usually even if it is on my neck i dont care all that much.

PAUL SS · 08-26-2010, 10:20 PM

I run mine through the strap on the seat and I can't even tell I have it on. And, no the little magnet does not pop off.

ruffian23 · 08-27-2010, 02:41 AM

It does bother me. I've debated getting one of those little clips to hold it slightly lower so it doesn't touch my neck, but so far haven't.

I do wonder about the correlation between height and seat belt comfort. I'm 5'6'' and it definitely runs over my neck, which I think would actually be bad in an accident.

IROCTPI · 08-27-2010, 10:02 AM

im smelling an seatbelt recall sometime soon...

DayDreamer · 08-27-2010, 10:13 AM

When I first started cruising around I thought dang, this seat belt is going to eventually saw through my neck. Now that I have had the car about 4 months I have just gotten use to it touching my neck, that and I adjusted my seat a little more until it wasn't "as much" of an issue. You could always consider the center lean...you know, where you are trying to drive from the passenger seat, let me know if it helps...lol.

bbdmac · 08-27-2010, 10:23 AM

Go to your dealer and ask for the 9 inch seat belt extension. This moves the belt away from your neck and it's free of charge! It's also nice because if you leave it plugged into the receptacle, the seat belt warning no longer chimes because it always detects that the belt is plugged in. Of course I don't recommend driving like this!!

Johnnyma45 · 08-27-2010, 10:43 AM

When I wear t-shirts I usually feel it, but I naturally kind of lean towards the center of the car anyways. Not sure why.

08-26-2010, 02:43 PM	#1
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,866	Seat belt is sharp Is it just me, or does anyone else get a little creeped out at how much of an edge is on the side of the seat belt? Everytime I feel it on my neck I think I'm going to get my neck slashed! I get even more freaked out imagining if I came to a sudden stop, that thing will probably cut my neck open then! Im always adjusting the seat belt so it doesnt rub my neck or tuck it under my collar if Im wearing a polo. Anyone else going through this or am I just a big weirdo? __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

08-26-2010, 02:46 PM	#2
doublefatty Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl / Peabody MA Posts: 652	Many folks have posted about the seat belt fitment/functionality/lack of adjustment. I just ignore it. I think a persons height makes it worse or better/less uncomfortable. __________________ Mods: Cam, CAI, Underdrive pulley, FAST intake (ported), Nick Williams 102MM TB, Melling oil pump, LPE 3:91 gears, Suspension upgrades, Kooks w/hi-flow cats, Magnaflow catback, MGW short throw, QTP cutouts. Tune by JRE

08-26-2010, 03:09 PM	#4
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 749 View My Garage	It gave me a nasty scratch when I was in my accident. Looked like someone slit my neck. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

08-26-2010, 07:59 PM	#7
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 43,946	__________________

08-26-2010, 10:20 PM	#9
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 7,605 View My Garage	I run mine through the strap on the seat and I can't even tell I have it on. And, no the little magnet does not pop off. __________________ The Few, The Proud, The Aqua Blue Metallics 709 of 3903 New England Camaro5 . My Camaro Journal Heritage Grill, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Elite Engineering Catch Can, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, Sway Bars and End Links, Clear Image Jet Hot Ceramic Coated headers and High Flow Cats, Hurst Billet 2 Shifter, LSR Billet Strut Washers, DynoMax Axle Back Exhaust, JANNETTY MAGIC!

08-26-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 2,505	It's annoying at the most. Don't really know about 'sharp'...

08-26-2010, 04:54 PM	#5
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,553	I agree. I don't know if it is sharp, but it's just annoying where is rests by my neck. Check out this thread for some more info: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102334

08-26-2010, 07:53 PM	#6
jackka Drives: 2011 Black/Black 2LT/RS M6 w/Sroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: FT. Rucker, Alabama, the home of Army Aviation! Posts: 190	I would always be bothered by the seatbelt touching my neck when i first got the car, but for some reason don't feel it anymore. i had forgotten all about it.

08-26-2010, 09:19 PM	#8
Kurushio Drives: 2011 CGM 1LT RS (M6) Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 704	Doesnt really bother me. Usually even if it is on my neck i dont care all that much.

08-27-2010, 02:41 AM	#10
ruffian23 Drives: 2010 Black 2LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 120	It does bother me. I've debated getting one of those little clips to hold it slightly lower so it doesn't touch my neck, but so far haven't. I do wonder about the correlation between height and seat belt comfort. I'm 5'6'' and it definitely runs over my neck, which I think would actually be bad in an accident.

08-27-2010, 10:02 AM	#11
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	im smelling an seatbelt recall sometime soon... __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

08-27-2010, 10:13 AM	#12
DayDreamer Along for the ride! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 119	When I first started cruising around I thought dang, this seat belt is going to eventually saw through my neck. Now that I have had the car about 4 months I have just gotten use to it touching my neck, that and I adjusted my seat a little more until it wasn't "as much" of an issue. You could always consider the center lean...you know, where you are trying to drive from the passenger seat, let me know if it helps...lol.

08-27-2010, 10:23 AM	#13
bbdmac Drives: Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leominster, Massachusetts Posts: 54 View My Garage	Go to your dealer and ask for the 9 inch seat belt extension. This moves the belt away from your neck and it's free of charge! It's also nice because if you leave it plugged into the receptacle, the seat belt warning no longer chimes because it always detects that the belt is plugged in. Of course I don't recommend driving like this!!

08-27-2010, 10:43 AM	#14
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 608 View My Garage	When I wear t-shirts I usually feel it, but I naturally kind of lean towards the center of the car anyways. Not sure why. __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

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