driver's seatbelt inertia reel too sensitive

squeedle · 06-17-2017, 08:36 AM

My seatbelt keeps locking up under even the most gentle deceleration. Is there any way to adjust the sensitivity of the inertia reel inside the tensioner? I can't seem to find any info via google. Any ideas? Pics/vids of that part for reference?

MightyMouseTech · 06-17-2017, 08:48 AM

It is not adjustable.

squeedle · 06-17-2017, 08:51 AM

Wondering if the mechanism can be re-mounted at a slight angle or something to discourage locking up.

WDE82 · 06-18-2017, 11:58 PM

It's not adjustable. Period. Don't fuck with safety equipment. That's a good way to get yourself killed.

squeedle · 06-19-2017, 12:45 AM

LOL, seems to have struck a nerve...

desertman123 · 06-19-2017, 09:13 AM

Mine will do this too. It's a seat belt, don't fuck with it lmao

Kturbos · 06-19-2017, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDE82

It's not adjustable. Period. Don't fuck with safety equipment. That's a good way to get yourself killed.

Ha so Intense and I love it. Yeah don't mess with seatbelts. Get a harness setup if it bothers you that much.

tock172 · 06-19-2017, 01:28 PM

You might consider replacing it with a new genuine BMW replacement. These things do wear out after a while.

squeedle · 06-19-2017, 06:53 PM

I love how aggro people are about this lol

WDE82 · 06-19-2017, 07:15 PM

Nobody is aggravated. Just want to make it clear that playing with safety equipment is asking to get hurt or killed.

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squeedle Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MSport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	driver's seatbelt inertia reel too sensitive My seatbelt keeps locking up under even the most gentle deceleration. Is there any way to adjust the sensitivity of the inertia reel inside the tensioner? I can't seem to find any info via google. Any ideas? Pics/vids of that part for reference?
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06-17-2017, 08:48 AM	#2
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squeedle Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MSport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Wondering if the mechanism can be re-mounted at a slight angle or something to discourage locking up.
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WDE82 Major 815 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: 2018 440iGC F36 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	It's not adjustable. Period. Don't fuck with safety equipment. That's a good way to get yourself killed.
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06-19-2017, 12:45 AM	#5
squeedle Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MSport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	LOL, seems to have struck a nerve...
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06-19-2017, 09:13 AM	#6
desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Mine will do this too. It's a seat belt, don't fuck with it lmao
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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	You might consider replacing it with a new genuine BMW replacement. These things do wear out after a while. __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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squeedle Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MSport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	I love how aggro people are about this lol
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WDE82 Major 815 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: 2018 440iGC F36 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Nobody is aggravated. Just want to make it clear that playing with safety equipment is asking to get hurt or killed.
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