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Seat belts, Seat belts |
914socal |
Mar 3 2013, 08:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
Has anyone rebuilt their factory retractable seats belts? If so was it pretty basic? If not does anyone know of a good place to have them done professionaly? This is for 73 914 2.0L. Thanks
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tod914 |
Mar 3 2013, 09:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
If your not too concerned about the date tag on them, nos ones usually pop up on Ebay at a reasonable price.
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914socal |
Mar 5 2013, 02:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
Has anyone rebuilt their factory retractable seats belts? If so was it pretty basic? If not does anyone know of a good place to have them done professionaly? This is for 73 914 2.0L. Thanks Well, just an update if anyone cares. I spent the evening rebuilding one of my seat belts. It actually retracts now which it didn't before. I am not happy with it still so would need to replace the metal strapping inside. If anyone knows if you can purchase this. PLease see attached photos. Thx Attached image(s) |
Kaduku |
Mar 5 2013, 02:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
My driver side one also don't retract. I am also browsing eBay for one, which appear very pricey.
I looked behind my seat and realize I need to remove the back pad to access this thing (aaauuuggghh). It is hard to remove that back pad? From your pics, it looks too complicated for me to rebuild, so I will have to spend more money. |
GeorgeRud |
Mar 5 2013, 02:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Removing the backpad is easy. Just remove the seats, disconnect the interior light, undo the two lower screws, take off the engine lid release knob, push the back pad down and out and you're done.
Folks have rebuilt the retractors, but with the age of the webbing, I wonder if replacing the entire belt system may be easier. I've seen sites on the Internet that sell replacement belts, and I think that newer retractors and webbing may be a good idea. I haven't tested one for fit yet, but figured it would be worth a try. |
SirAndy |
Mar 5 2013, 03:22 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Also note that those only work correctly if you hold them vertically.
I have given up on the retractable belts a long time ago. My early fixed belts are so much nicer ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
JawjaPorsche |
Mar 5 2013, 03:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much.
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914socal |
Mar 5 2013, 03:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much. LOL, I think I am going to try this and get them as a gift! Where the ones you got a newer aftermarket or rebuilt units??? Did you get lucky with new old stock??? |
76-914 |
Mar 5 2013, 03:45 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,613 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
They're simple to rebuild. However there seems to be a concern over liability issues. If you want to bring them by I'll watch u rebuild them. I couldn't touch them myself. An extra winding helps but don't over look the stirrup the belt passes thru. It needs to be clean and polished, too. Did you crap in your shoes when that spring shot out?
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JawjaPorsche |
Mar 5 2013, 03:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much. LOL, I think I am going to try this and get them as a gift! Where the ones you got a newer aftermarket or rebuilt units??? Did you get lucky with new old stock??? Brand New Old Stock! |
GeorgeRud |
Mar 5 2013, 03:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's tough when new ones are $65.95 from www.Gotbelts.com to spend over $400 at AA for the factory belt unless it's a concours car that has to be factory original.
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JawjaPorsche |
Mar 5 2013, 04:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
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914socal |
Mar 5 2013, 04:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
They're simple to rebuild. However there seems to be a concern over liability issues. If you want to bring them by I'll watch u rebuild them. I couldn't touch them myself. An extra winding helps but don't over look the stirrup the belt passes thru. It needs to be clean and polished, too. Did you crap in your shoes when that spring shot out? I rebuilt one last night just to see how it would go. Pretty simple in my opinion. Have you rebuilt before? Do you have new metal webbing? Yes, i was taken off guard when the webbing shot out! |
FourBlades |
Mar 5 2013, 05:49 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
I swear someone on here has a rewinding and re-belting service.
They posted a thread on it a couple years ago. John |
ThinAir |
Mar 9 2013, 10:26 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,553 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I really like the idea of [url=http:// https://www.gotbelts.com/retractable-lap-sh...ucts/81/view/30]these[/url]. Does anyone know what you need for a 914 for
length, mount option, and the length of female receiver cable? |
zonedoubt |
Mar 9 2013, 11:08 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
I bought one of the AA NOS belts. It's OK but not impressive. Still slow to wind back up. Maybe that's as good as it gets with 35+ year old belts.
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stateofidleness |
Mar 9 2013, 11:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
*subscribed*
Looking for a cheaper, reliable solution myself. |
914socal |
Mar 10 2013, 12:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
I really like the idea of [url=http:// https://www.gotbelts.com/retractable-lap-sh...ucts/81/view/30]these[/url]. Does anyone know what you need for a 914 for length, mount option, and the length of female receiver cable? Has anyone purchase this kit to the above link? My question is does it bolt in and fit behind the interior? I know that the retractor is 100 inch and the buckle is 9 inch. Please let me know if someone has purchased to make sure the shoulder mount is bolts right on and if the retractor bolts on behind rear wall cover with no issues. |
yeahmag |
Mar 10 2013, 01:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
That's the one I'm using (I think). Only minor mods to the plastic cover for the retractor were needed. A few of us around here are running them.
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euro911 |
Mar 10 2013, 02:03 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
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