Seatbelt flapping in the wind with the top down. Anyone else? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PINKED · 04-15-2011, 10:35 AM

When I drive with the top down the seatbelt flaps in the wind and causes a vibration on my shoulder. Even after just a short drive my shoulder feels a little numb from it. It's kind of annoying. Anyone else notice this? Any solution? I tried having the seatbelt secured inside the magnetic strap attached to the seat and outside and it's the same either way.

Duflar · 04-15-2011, 10:42 AM

Slow Down! jk, seriously, there are those padded whatchamacallits you can put around the belt so it pads your shoulder from the belt. Then you'll have to deal with the buzz in your ear. So just turn up the tunes.

Lightrider · 04-15-2011, 11:33 AM

Hey Pinked. I have the belt in the magentic shoulder harness and have not noticed any flapping with top down.

Are the belt tensioners pulling the excess belt back down good and tight? My belt remains pretty tight on my shoulder and I haven't noticed any flapping. Maybe after you get adjusted check to see if you can get more slack to pull back?

LOCKENESS-MONSTA · 04-15-2011, 12:29 PM

I noticed it to espeacialy when your on the freeway

Bouncer · 04-15-2011, 02:05 PM

I noticed it yesterday evening when I was riding around town. The belt had came out of the magnetic seat belt holder. Once I put it back in place, the flapping on my shoulder quit.

LOCKENESS-MONSTA · 04-15-2011, 02:09 PM

Mine still flaped even in the magnet holder

OrangeVert · 04-15-2011, 04:58 PM

Bouncer, sounds like you found the fix! Can you share a pic?

modawg2k · 04-15-2011, 05:37 PM

I haven't noticed, but I probably now, thanks a lot!!

montreal2010yellow · 04-15-2011, 05:56 PM

Just do a twist in the strap the should prevent the flapping.

nukemustang · 04-15-2011, 06:38 PM

Have not noticed the front ones flapping, but I just buckled the back ones to keep them from flappin' around. I guess it helps the speed limt here is 55mph (except a limited part of the H-1 way out west and part of the H-3 it is a whopping 60mph)

Drago77 · 04-15-2011, 06:47 PM

Mine is fine as long as in the magnetic guide... even at high speeds. Try sliding the clip down towatd the bottom if not being used, to weigh the belt down and also prevent damage if it does continue to flap.

Without Remorse · 04-15-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modawg2k

I haven't noticed, but I probably now, thanks a lot!!

+1

04-15-2011, 10:35 AM	#1
PINKED Drives: '11 Triple Black 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 66	Seatbelt flapping in the wind with the top down. Anyone else? When I drive with the top down the seatbelt flaps in the wind and causes a vibration on my shoulder. Even after just a short drive my shoulder feels a little numb from it. It's kind of annoying. Anyone else notice this? Any solution? I tried having the seatbelt secured inside the magnetic strap attached to the seat and outside and it's the same either way. __________________ 2/1/11 (1100) - Order Placed 3/3/11 (3800) - Order Produced 3/14/11 (4B00) - Dearborn, MI Hostage Victim 4//13/11 (5000) - Delivered!

04-15-2011, 12:29 PM	#4
LOCKENESS-MONSTA Drives: Like a pro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 132	I noticed it to espeacialy when your on the freeway __________________ now you see me now u dont :party0038::fighting0040:

04-15-2011, 02:09 PM	#6
LOCKENESS-MONSTA Drives: Like a pro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 132	Mine still flaped even in the magnet holder __________________ now you see me now u dont :party0038::fighting0040:

04-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#7
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Bouncer, sounds like you found the fix! Can you share a pic? __________________

04-15-2011, 05:56 PM	#9
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Just do a twist in the strap the should prevent the flapping. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

04-15-2011, 10:42 AM	#2
Duflar Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 388 View My Garage	Slow Down! jk, seriously, there are those padded whatchamacallits you can put around the belt so it pads your shoulder from the belt. Then you'll have to deal with the buzz in your ear. So just turn up the tunes.

04-15-2011, 11:33 AM	#3
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	Hey Pinked. I have the belt in the magentic shoulder harness and have not noticed any flapping with top down. Are the belt tensioners pulling the excess belt back down good and tight? My belt remains pretty tight on my shoulder and I haven't noticed any flapping. Maybe after you get adjusted check to see if you can get more slack to pull back?

04-15-2011, 02:05 PM	#5
Bouncer Drives: Black, LT2 / RS,Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 68	I noticed it yesterday evening when I was riding around town. The belt had came out of the magnetic seat belt holder. Once I put it back in place, the flapping on my shoulder quit.

04-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#8
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	I haven't noticed, but I probably now, thanks a lot!!

04-15-2011, 06:38 PM	#10
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	Have not noticed the front ones flapping, but I just buckled the back ones to keep them from flappin' around. I guess it helps the speed limt here is 55mph (except a limited part of the H-1 way out west and part of the H-3 it is a whopping 60mph)

04-15-2011, 06:47 PM	#11
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Mine is fine as long as in the magnetic guide... even at high speeds. Try sliding the clip down towatd the bottom if not being used, to weigh the belt down and also prevent damage if it does continue to flap. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

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