Posted April 29, 201212 yr comment_388662 Does anyone know of a fix for the seat belts in my 75 Z in both seats the shoulder strap cuts into your neck and gets really annoying having to pull it off your neck constantly. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 29, 201212 yr comment_388667 Auto parts stores sell a pad, usually wool, that wraps around the belt for just this reason. You might give that a look-see. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 29, 201212 yr comment_388671 I also recall a clip of some sort that helps reposition it for smaller passengers (children, petite folks). If memory serves it just moves the shoulder strap closer to the belt with the aid of a loop that is clipped to one or both. Between the two suggestions you may find something.You might also look at repositioning the whole latch assembly by adjusting the straps on either side of the latch and the catch. This might not be possible with the 75 belts, but is definitely possible with the earlier belts.FWIWE Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 29, 201212 yr comment_388673 My car has something from the factory that bumps into the top take up tensioner.My wife wife uses this "Loopo Seatbelt Tension Adjuster" in her car and in my RX300. http://www.seatbelttensionadjuster.com/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 30, 201212 yr comment_388687 I have the sheepskin sleeves that Frank mentioned. They work great and stop the belts from sawing at the neck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 1, 201212 yr Author comment_388823 I've tried the sheepskin pads and they helped but still rub against the neck, the Loopo things I've got in truck for the same issue are OK but the seat belt flops around after taking the belt off using it on the shoulder strap, couldn't get to work by putting it on both straps where the buckle is. Guess I'll try a combo of both things to get some comfort. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 1, 201212 yr comment_388827 They aren't perfect, but they do help a lot. I can tolerate the belts with the sheepskin pads, but without them, I had to wear a shirt with a collar so the belt wouldn't rub my neck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 1, 201212 yr Author comment_388833 I'm wondering one of the engineering type folks on the site could figure out a relocation of that upper back location? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 1, 201212 yr comment_388836 Put '76 - '78 belts in your car. The shoulder retractor bolts to the strut tower rather than the roof. The angle might just be enough different to ease your pains. I don't think there are any differences in the body between the '75 and later S30's. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 1, 201212 yr comment_388840 I'm wondering one of the engineering type folks on the site could figure out a relocation of that upper back location? How about this? The anchor shouldn't be moved. It's designed to handle crash loads. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 2, 201212 yr comment_388860 Buy a lot of turtle necks. :-D Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 2, 201212 yr comment_388878 My seat belt shoulder strap comes out from the top of the strut tower. It comes out parallel to the ground and does not hit my neck at all and there is a plastic slide that set the tension on the take up reel. Here is a picture from the back. There are plastic covers on the take up reels. I thought all the 280's had the same setup. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43080-seatbelt-is-killing-me/#findComment-388878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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