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caverman · 03-29-2010, 01:37 PM

First off....I did do a search and didn't find anything on this topic but I can't imagine it hasn't been asked before. Maybe my search skills need to be improved?

How the heck do I keep the seat belt from getting twisted if I use the strap at the top of the seat? It bothers me at times that i can't just get the seat belt to lay flat. Is the only option to not use the seat belt holder on the seats?

Synergy Green · 03-29-2010, 01:58 PM

The only way I have found is to not use the strap, although I like the strap so I live with the occasional twist

ctk1 · 03-29-2010, 02:49 PM

I don't use the strap. I figure the constant movement would mess up the leather, either on the strap or on the seat. I avoid the strap, and have never had an issue with the seat belts getting twisted.

2010 2-Tone · 03-29-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ctk1

I don't use the strap. I figure the constant movement would mess up the leather, either on the strap or on the seat. I avoid the strap, and have never had an issue with the seat belts getting twisted.

Same for me. I have never used the strap. No problems with twisting either.

acatlover13 · 03-29-2010, 06:29 PM

I never have issues with the side strap, but my husband does. Maybe it's a height thing. I'm short, so I like using the strap because it keeps it from cutting my neck, but the hubby always complains about the twist. Don't know....the mystery deepens.

rdblan2 · 03-29-2010, 06:40 PM

Had to turn my car around in the driveway this morning. Got in and buckled the belt (force of habit I guess). Noticed the seat belt was twisted and wouldn't lay flat, figured I'd mess with it later.

I come here and find this thread. Guess it's not just me. :-)

thebighar · 03-29-2010, 06:42 PM

Yeah, i hate that and can't figure out how it happens half the time, just glad it's not just me, lol

Angrybird 12 · 03-29-2010, 06:59 PM

It's hard to explain but i noticed If when I remove the seatbelt and it falls to the outside of the seat it will be twisted when I go to put it on, but if I let it stay against the forward facing part of the backrest letting the seat bolster hold it flat, when I put it on the next time there will be no twist... I just reach across with my right hand and grab the belt from over my left shoulder near the guide strap slide it down to the buckle as I pull it across and snap it in place...

tonyfred · 03-29-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

It's hard to explain but i noticed If when I remove the seatbelt and it falls to the outside of the seat it will be twisted when I go to put it on, but if I let it stay against the forward facing part of the backrest letting the seat bolster hold it flat, when I put it on the next time there will be no twist... I just reach across with my right hand and grab the belt from over my left shoulder near the guide strap slide it down to the buckle as I pull it across and snap it in place...

I use almost the same method. It was frustrating until I got the hang of it. The strap actually helps out to give you a good starting point to work down from.

faninc · 03-29-2010, 07:08 PM

Love the car, hate the seatbelts- cut into the neck and why are they not height adjustable like in other cars?

Angrybird 12 · 03-29-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by faninc

Love the car, hate the seatbelts- cut into the neck and why are they not height adjustable like in other cars?

I have found in many cars the height adjustable ones don't work well, not enough adjustment to do much good....

Taz_FL · 03-29-2010, 07:20 PM

well at least I'm not the only one that has seatbelt issues. most of the time I'm having too much fun driving the car to notice the seatbelt twisted

fastscout · 03-29-2010, 07:23 PM

mine is permanently twisted inside the connector...oh well.

topgun1 · 03-29-2010, 07:46 PM

yep, same problem here. it bugs me. no matter what I do, it's always twisted across my chest or twisted across my lap, very annoying

03-29-2010, 01:37 PM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Twisted seat belts??? First off....I did do a search and didn't find anything on this topic but I can't imagine it hasn't been asked before. Maybe my search skills need to be improved? How the heck do I keep the seat belt from getting twisted if I use the strap at the top of the seat? It bothers me at times that i can't just get the seat belt to lay flat. Is the only option to not use the seat belt holder on the seats? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-29-2010, 01:58 PM	#2
Synergy Green Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 59	The only way I have found is to not use the strap, although I like the strap so I live with the occasional twist __________________ Speed is just a question of money, How fast do you wanna go?!? Mods: Sequential tail lamps, K&N Typhoon CAI

03-29-2010, 06:29 PM	#5
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	I never have issues with the side strap, but my husband does. Maybe it's a height thing. I'm short, so I like using the strap because it keeps it from cutting my neck, but the hubby always complains about the twist. Don't know....the mystery deepens. __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

03-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#8
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	It's hard to explain but i noticed If when I remove the seatbelt and it falls to the outside of the seat it will be twisted when I go to put it on, but if I let it stay against the forward facing part of the backrest letting the seat bolster hold it flat, when I put it on the next time there will be no twist... I just reach across with my right hand and grab the belt from over my left shoulder near the guide strap slide it down to the buckle as I pull it across and snap it in place... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-29-2010, 07:20 PM	#12
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	well at least I'm not the only one that has seatbelt issues. most of the time I'm having too much fun driving the car to notice the seatbelt twisted __________________

03-29-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I don't use the strap. I figure the constant movement would mess up the leather, either on the strap or on the seat. I avoid the strap, and have never had an issue with the seat belts getting twisted.

03-29-2010, 06:40 PM	#6
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Had to turn my car around in the driveway this morning. Got in and buckled the belt (force of habit I guess). Noticed the seat belt was twisted and wouldn't lay flat, figured I'd mess with it later. I come here and find this thread. Guess it's not just me. :-)

03-29-2010, 06:42 PM	#7
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	Yeah, i hate that and can't figure out how it happens half the time, just glad it's not just me, lol

03-29-2010, 07:08 PM	#10
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	Love the car, hate the seatbelts- cut into the neck and why are they not height adjustable like in other cars?

03-29-2010, 07:23 PM	#13
fastscout Drives: 18' hbm 2ss conv. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 222	mine is permanently twisted inside the connector...oh well.

03-29-2010, 07:46 PM	#14
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	yep, same problem here. it bugs me. no matter what I do, it's always twisted across my chest or twisted across my lap, very annoying __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

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