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VictoryMuscleCars · 09-11-2010, 06:08 PM

Great thinking and nice job!!

chozn4service · 09-11-2010, 06:17 PM

Sweet!

I love this idea and immediately did my drivers side. I never had issue with neck pain or headaches but just feel of the shoulder strap rubbing my skin. Very annoying and irritating to say the least! Appreciate this solution!

Now if there was a way or means to keep that damn strap from unsnapping

when you go to put on the seatbelt, this of course before you solution.

ffrcobra_65 · 09-11-2010, 07:06 PM

that the greatest easiest most functional mod yet. I wouldn't doubt if a vendor starts making and selling these soon.

Mystic Blue · 09-11-2010, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the idea.. I'll have to find some strapping to try it out. I'm 5' 4" and am always having to move the strap over from my neck to my shoulder... so annoying!

jkelly · 09-11-2010, 08:48 PM

you are a genious. already fixed mine. thanks for sharing. you probably could have made a fortune selling these little gizmos.

Kurushio · 09-11-2010, 09:16 PM

Im just 5'2" and it doesnt bother me really at all lol.

rocketman 12 · 09-11-2010, 09:24 PM

Might have to give this a try, had the same problem with my '02 Monte. In the Camaro it seems to be worse depending on what material my shirt/jacket is made of.

KeepItGreasey · 09-11-2010, 09:29 PM

how short is everyone that is having this problem?

el ess A · 09-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chozn4service

Now if there was a way or means to keep that damn strap from unsnapping

when you go to put on the seatbelt, this of course before you solution.

This:

Just don't turn yourself into Jesus doing it....

Just kidding!

R Kern · 09-11-2010, 09:59 PM

That is a perfect, low cost fix! I found some strap pieces I had from a carrying case, and am doing it now!
The seat belt rubbing your neck is usually more with how low your seat is. I am almost 6', and have the seat pretty low for head clearance. A shorter person might have the seat higher, and not have the belt rubbing. I also must have a fairly long torso, compared to longer legs on some taller people.

rtcat600man · 09-11-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

I'm 6ft so its position doesn't bother me, BUT, it's annoying when I take my belt off and the male end goes up in the strap.

This is the problem I have too and I am also 6' 0". Most of the time I try and remember to pull the buckle down as I take the seat belt off. But it still happens, the buckle ends up inside the seat strap. Now I have something to work on tomorrow.

E.T. · 09-11-2010, 10:06 PM

Why GM didn't put adjustable seatbelts on these cars is beyond me. I mean, they're on Cavaliers, for Pete's sake!

R Kern · 09-11-2010, 11:23 PM

After getting side-tracked, I finished making mine. The belts and straps fit great! The key is to make sure the holes you make in the straps are big enough to go over the entire diameter of the magnetic snap, and be able to pivot. The hole is a little over 3/4".
Thanks again, Showguns!

sscamaro · 09-12-2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the idea. I just did mine and it works fine. No more belt at my neck.

09-11-2010, 06:08 PM	#15
VictoryMuscleCars Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 886	Great thinking and nice job!! __________________ Tom P

09-11-2010, 06:17 PM	#16
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Sweet! I love this idea and immediately did my drivers side. I never had issue with neck pain or headaches but just feel of the shoulder strap rubbing my skin. Very annoying and irritating to say the least! Appreciate this solution! Now if there was a way or means to keep that damn strap from unsnapping when you go to put on the seatbelt, this of course before you solution. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

09-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#18
Mystic Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 251 View My Garage	Thanks for the idea.. I'll have to find some strapping to try it out. I'm 5' 4" and am always having to move the strap over from my neck to my shoulder... so annoying! __________________ Let Your Soul and Spirit Fly, Into the Mystic.... Van Morrison - Into the Mystic

09-11-2010, 09:24 PM	#21
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	Might have to give this a try, had the same problem with my '02 Monte. In the Camaro it seems to be worse depending on what material my shirt/jacket is made of. __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28.....

09-11-2010, 07:06 PM	#17
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	that the greatest easiest most functional mod yet. I wouldn't doubt if a vendor starts making and selling these soon.

09-11-2010, 08:48 PM	#19
jkelly EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: 2lt summit white dk gray int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: niceville,florida Posts: 673 View My Garage	you are a genious. already fixed mine. thanks for sharing. you probably could have made a fortune selling these little gizmos.

09-11-2010, 09:16 PM	#20
Kurushio Drives: 2011 CGM 1LT RS (M6) Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 703	Im just 5'2" and it doesnt bother me really at all lol.

09-11-2010, 09:29 PM	#22
KeepItGreasey So It'll Go Down Easy Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 852	how short is everyone that is having this problem?

09-11-2010, 09:59 PM	#24
R Kern NFRNO SS Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Holland, Pa. Posts: 650 View My Garage	That is a perfect, low cost fix! I found some strap pieces I had from a carrying case, and am doing it now! The seat belt rubbing your neck is usually more with how low your seat is. I am almost 6', and have the seat pretty low for head clearance. A shorter person might have the seat higher, and not have the belt rubbing. I also must have a fairly long torso, compared to longer legs on some taller people.

09-11-2010, 10:06 PM	#26
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	Why GM didn't put adjustable seatbelts on these cars is beyond me. I mean, they're on Cavaliers, for Pete's sake!

09-11-2010, 11:23 PM	#27
R Kern NFRNO SS Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Holland, Pa. Posts: 650 View My Garage	After getting side-tracked, I finished making mine. The belts and straps fit great! The key is to make sure the holes you make in the straps are big enough to go over the entire diameter of the magnetic snap, and be able to pivot. The hole is a little over 3/4". Thanks again, Showguns!

09-12-2010, 01:05 PM	#28
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Thanks for the idea. I just did mine and it works fine. No more belt at my neck.