Series 1, Seat Belts

[BD240Z]

The seat-belts, (webbing, buckles, chrome ends) on my car are still in servicable condition so I'm going to use them as is. I'm not sure how I feel about a non retractable belt but time will tell.

In the picture below, the webbing will NOT move or adjust through the area identified by the arrow. Is it supposed to?

The matching seat-belt for the other seat won't adjust either but the buckle mechanism is located on the belt at a different position, (further down the belt). Sure hope this makes some sense!

The other picture has the DOM stamped on the patch which I thought was pretty cool. If anyone with experience with these belts could shed some light, I'd appreciate it.

Bruce

[Carl Beck]

Hi Bruce:

The problem your having with the seat belts is common. They have just been sitting too long without use / adjustment.

The little roller gets sticky and freezes in place, and the webbing on the seat belts gets stiff and set in its way...

You just have to tug, pull, work side to side on the belt... and they will break lose and start to move through the adjustment range again. You have to hold the buckle at a 90 angle from the belt... than pull like crazy on the buckle, working it side to side...

Looks like the belts are in good condition...

As long as you are the only or main driver - I think you'll learn to like the non-self adjusting belts - you can draw them down tighter and they help hold you in place. Just be sure that the buckle doesn't drop out the door as you exit the car... If it does and you slam the door on it - it can leave a chip in the paint on the drivers door jam....

FWIW,

Carl B.