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      11-02-2014, 10:05 AM   #1
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Question Best Seat Belt Holder?

I have been reading mix things about seat belt holders on the head rests. Trying to see if any good and are they worth it. I thought the 335 had something like this, but haven't seen a 1er with it.
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If you find something, post it up. My wife has been complaining about the seat belt lately.
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That is what I have found. OEM, but it looks very flimsy.
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Is this so you don't have to reach back every time? Wouldn't that get in the way if you ever have to access the rear?
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Is this so you don't have to reach back every time? Wouldn't that get in the way if you ever have to access the rear?
Yes it's so I don't reach back. I don't use the rear at all.
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Well, it doesnt look like a big deal. If you needed to access the back I bet you can just slip the belt out if that little clip and use the seat normally.

That being said, it looks like flimsy crap. I wonder if it actually is flimsy crap.
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Well, it doesnt look like a big deal. If you needed to access the back I bet you can just slip the belt out if that little clip and use the seat normally.

That being said, it looks like flimsy crap. I wonder if it actually is flimsy crap.
That is what I am wondering. Is it worth the money or will just break.
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That being said, it looks like flimsy crap. I wonder if it actually is flimsy crap.
It is flimsy crap. I know, I bought them. The two pieces snap together by the little hinges. However, they can't hold it together when you pull on the belt.
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It is flimsy crap. I know, I bought them. The two pieces snap together by the little hinges. However, they can't hold it together when you pull on the belt.
Any solution to this with another brand?
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That is what I have found. OEM, but it looks very flimsy.
I have this one too on the Driver side.

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Any solution to this with another brand?
I made one Mod to it, i took aprt the passenger side and used the Hook from it to be on Driver side. This allows the hook to angle better for the 1series.

Also I dont use the Pasenger side anymore because passengers kept yanking too hard.
I have to remind passengers to reach for seat belt from waist level not over the shoulder.
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I once saw a G37 with some kind of metal hook vs plastic. I dont know if its OEM Infinity or aftermarket
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http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...05-2007-a.html

GM colbalt - http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...t-holders.html
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That is what I have found. OEM, but it looks very flimsy.
Very flimsy. Mine broke within a couple weeks of owning them :
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Not well regarded in Amazon reviews either: http://www.amazon.com/ss/customer-re...ee_all_summary
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Not well regarded in Amazon reviews either: http://www.amazon.com/ss/customer-re...ee_all_summary
Do any companies make a working one?
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