The Infamous Neck Chopper ( Seatbelt) Tried everything and got pulled over today - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

55Designs · 04-24-2010, 07:59 PM

It slices into my neck no matter what I do. its the most horrible location. All of my other cars have the shoulder belt inches lower.

Is there any TSB on this or a real solution?

I am about to redrill the mounting hold in the side pillar because its that bothersome. I just dont want to risk my safety or the SRS system. I might even have to weld in a threaded bong for the bolt to make it work. Royal pain in the butt.

I got pulled over today and told the cop and he laughed but when i showed him he said you better get that fixed.

ahart04 · 04-24-2010, 08:00 PM

Try lowering the seat?

jagan323 · 04-24-2010, 08:06 PM

How tall are you? I have never been in a car where the seatbelt chops my neck, except when i was 10 years old. o_O

myold88 · 04-24-2010, 08:11 PM

The same problem for me. I just finished a 3400 mile trip (including camaro5fest) and found the belt cut into my neck no matter what I tried. A shirt with a collar helps but it's still a pain in the neck. At times I put the belt under my left shoulder but I think that defeats the purpose of the belt. Some kind of a padded wrap around that part of the belt would help.

SlingShot · 04-24-2010, 08:11 PM

AutoZone stocks nice belt pads made by Bell ... I've put them in both cars front and rear, and no more problems ...

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 04-24-2010, 08:16 PM

This came up not too long ago. Your dealers parts department can order a seat belt extension for you. It's 6" long, I believe, and it fits into the buckle and allows that belt to move a little farther to the left. It was actually designed for heavy people who couldn't fasten the belt because they were too big. But I have several customers who request them on their cars for the same problem you are having. The best part is that it's free. Call your parts dept and have them order one for you and see if it helps. Better to try that before you start redrilling things. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

daphatgrant · 04-24-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

A shirt with a collar helps but it's still a pain in the neck. At times I put the belt under my left shoulder but I think that defeats the purpose of the belt. Some kind of a padded wrap around that part of the belt would help.

Havok1327 · 04-24-2010, 10:12 PM

I have this problem as well. I'll look into order the seat belt extension, thanks Becky.

BOBSS · 04-24-2010, 10:30 PM

great tip thank you!
i have a heavy black paper clip on the belt
i position it so it jams the belt in the upper mount with just a little slack
it means it wont reel in so i just lay the belt along side the seat

the TBSS Has the same issue

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-24-2010, 10:33 PM

I dunno what height you are...but I've never experienced this...and I've been waiting for it...

(I'm 6', by the way)

I have seen (courtesy Killer74Z28) these sleeves that fit over the belt to keep it off you...but that belt extension seems promising.

Moorepheus · 04-24-2010, 11:28 PM

I will be ordering 2, one for my seat and one for my passenger seat.

*DGthe3* · 04-25-2010, 03:57 AM

I (mostly) fixed this problem in my car (not a Camaro) by raising the seat and sitting a bit more vertical. It puts more pressure on the shoulder rather than letting it slide across to the neck.

AlSuwaidi · 04-25-2010, 04:15 AM

not really a prob for me

Black_2SS · 04-25-2010, 04:38 AM

I have the same problem. A shirt or jacket w/ a collar does help but its still annoying. I was thinking of putting a clip on the lap and sholder belt to hook then together. That would pull it to your left more. However I think that extension may basically do the same thing. And for that price, I think I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the info!

04-24-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	The Infamous Neck Chopper ( Seatbelt) Tried everything and got pulled over today It slices into my neck no matter what I do. its the most horrible location. All of my other cars have the shoulder belt inches lower. Is there any TSB on this or a real solution? I am about to redrill the mounting hold in the side pillar because its that bothersome. I just dont want to risk my safety or the SRS system. I might even have to weld in a threaded bong for the bolt to make it work. Royal pain in the butt. I got pulled over today and told the cop and he laughed but when i showed him he said you better get that fixed.

04-24-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	Try lowering the seat? __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

04-24-2010, 08:06 PM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	How tall are you? I have never been in a car where the seatbelt chops my neck, except when i was 10 years old. o_O __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

04-24-2010, 08:11 PM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	AutoZone stocks nice belt pads made by Bell ... I've put them in both cars front and rear, and no more problems ... __________________

04-24-2010, 08:16 PM	#6
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	This came up not too long ago. Your dealers parts department can order a seat belt extension for you. It's 6" long, I believe, and it fits into the buckle and allows that belt to move a little farther to the left. It was actually designed for heavy people who couldn't fasten the belt because they were too big. But I have several customers who request them on their cars for the same problem you are having. The best part is that it's free. Call your parts dept and have them order one for you and see if it helps. Better to try that before you start redrilling things. Good luck and let us know how it works out. Attached Images

04-24-2010, 08:11 PM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	The same problem for me. I just finished a 3400 mile trip (including camaro5fest) and found the belt cut into my neck no matter what I tried. A shirt with a collar helps but it's still a pain in the neck. At times I put the belt under my left shoulder but I think that defeats the purpose of the belt. Some kind of a padded wrap around that part of the belt would help.

04-24-2010, 10:12 PM	#8
Havok1327 Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 293	I have this problem as well. I'll look into order the seat belt extension, thanks Becky.

04-24-2010, 10:30 PM	#9
BOBSS Outlaw Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 299	great tip thank you! i have a heavy black paper clip on the belt i position it so it jams the belt in the upper mount with just a little slack it means it wont reel in so i just lay the belt along side the seat the TBSS Has the same issue

04-24-2010, 10:33 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I dunno what height you are...but I've never experienced this...and I've been waiting for it... (I'm 6', by the way) I have seen (courtesy Killer74Z28) these sleeves that fit over the belt to keep it off you...but that belt extension seems promising. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-24-2010, 11:28 PM	#11
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	I will be ordering 2, one for my seat and one for my passenger seat.

04-25-2010, 03:57 AM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I (mostly) fixed this problem in my car (not a Camaro) by raising the seat and sitting a bit more vertical. It puts more pressure on the shoulder rather than letting it slide across to the neck. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-25-2010, 04:15 AM	#13
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	not really a prob for me

04-25-2010, 04:38 AM	#14
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I have the same problem. A shirt or jacket w/ a collar does help but its still annoying. I was thinking of putting a clip on the lap and sholder belt to hook then together. That would pull it to your left more. However I think that extension may basically do the same thing. And for that price, I think I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the info!