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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Gulfstream11 on 24 March 2008, 12:14

Title: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 24 March 2008, 12:14

Hey all.
Got an issue with the passenger side seat belt.It is fitted correctly,not twisted or anything,yet when worn is damn ugly and uncomfortable.The material has been gathered and stitched in such a way I aint ever seen on ANY car. Now I gotta know if this is on all GTI/MKV/etc.. Heres a pic

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Gulfstream11/DSC00380.jpg)

If its just mine then I,m off to the dealers.

Cheers all... Gulf

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Hurdy on 24 March 2008, 12:40

They are all like that now. It is a loop that sits below the metal seatbelt connector when not being used. It serves the purpose of stopping the connector rattling against the plastic of the B pillar. :nerd:
I've never noticed that it is uncomforatable though.

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 24 March 2008, 15:27

Ok Hurdy,thanks..Its not uncomfartable for me but Mrs Gulf likes to cross her arms and she hates it.

Cheers again

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: CocoPops on 24 March 2008, 15:38

I'd never noticed it, but just showed the pic to my missus and she said "oh yeah, I've got that bit".

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: TagnuT on 24 March 2008, 16:19

Mine has it too.

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Merlinman on 24 March 2008, 17:26

I believe it was introduced following complaints about the plastic retainer 'chattering' against the B post?

One poster on another Forum was adamant his dealer has cut his seatbelt and stitched it back together  :grin:

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Golfgirl on 25 March 2008, 15:44

I wondered what it was for too! :undecided:

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Altered Carbon on 25 March 2008, 16:15

Quote from: Merlinman on 24 March 2008, 17:26

One poster on another Forum was adamant his dealer has cut his seatbelt and stitched it back together  :grin:

 :shocked:

That could prove... interesting... in an accident!  :grin:

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 25 March 2008, 20:17

Just told the lady to put up and shut up.... Hey them scholl clogs really hurt you know. :cry:

Cheers all.

Gulf

Title: Re: GTI seatbelt issue..(pic inside)
Post by: p3eps on 25 March 2008, 21:30

I could be way out here, but is it not something to do with making it compatible with baby seats?