Grabbing the Seatbelt

[brocklanders]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

You're living on borrowed time, brother.

We all are my friend, we all are.

[dannypwr]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

Hope I caught you in time. Save your money. BMW should be ashamed to put their name on these extremely poor quality accessories. I bought these shortly after buying my 1 and they lasted maybe 1 week. Both of them broke. As others have stated twist a bit and its a non-issue. Save the $35 and spend it on something more useful like early retirement or your next BMW.

I agree with HeelToe, each one has two section with a "breakaway" , mine kept breaking away and now is still somewhere in the garage. The 2 halves take very little pressure, snap then you gotta go find where it flung to, snap it back together and repeat.

[Josh (PA)]

Grab it low w/ the left hand and pass it to the right hand for buckling. No problem.

[Andrewcoja]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

It's a real pain when you're getting pulled over and you have to try and be sneaky

You could always just wear your seat belt so you don't become disfigured if you ever have a crash.

[barnsdale]

LOL I never even noticed this as an issue and no one who has driven my car has ever said anything about the seatbelt. They always complain about trying to get into the back seat though hahaha thing is I never go back there so it doesn't bother me

[dtla1]

I always just reach across my body with my right hand. Left hand reach down behind me doesn't feel right, reach across my body feels like I'm stretching.

[gap]

So after reading this thread I had to get it. Installed and the least bit of tension on the
hinged joint caused the holder to pop out. Drilled a hole in the center of both sides and
secured them with a zip tie. So far so good.

[brocklanders]

Originally Posted by Andrewcoja

You could always just wear your seat belt so you don't become disfigured if you ever have a crash.

I'm not stupid, I always wear my seat belt. Well unless I'm drinking than I forget, witch is all the time so I guess I really don't wear it that much.

[Cobber77]

This was the first thing I noticed when test driving --- but I'm now used to reaching way back for the belt.

[fs88]

i have a set of seatbelt holder for $25. PM if interested.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2136185/

[Mach1er]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

You're living on borrowed time, brother.

Bahahahaa

[XONKracing]

Originally Posted by swagon

Speaking from experience?

I always move my seat backwards to prevent side bolster damage, so when the seat is moved back, I grab the belt with my right arm, click on the memory setting while holding the seat belt and then buckle up. Or when I reach the seat belt with my left arm from the bottom.

It's kinda annoying, but I've got used to it.

+ 1...

I use the memory settings as well. Position 2 is my entrance/exit setting, sitting further back. This reduces wear on the bolster and makes it easier to grab the belt. Selecting position 1 slides the seat forward into driving position. Works for me... if the belt holders don't work out it may be worth a try.

Cheers

[bmw1racer]

I always reach down, grab the seatbelt, and buckle up before I close the door... A whole lot easier than trying to reach into that tight space with the door closed.

[gap]

Originally Posted by dannypwr

I agree with HeelToe, each one has two section with a "breakaway" , mine kept breaking away and now is still somewhere in the garage. The 2 halves take very little pressure, snap then you gotta go find where it flung to, snap it back together and repeat.

10¢ zip tie and 10 minutes will fix it.