Any way to make the seatbelt easier to grab?

carl44 · 12-28-2018, 05:27 PM

Drives me nuts having to turn around to grab it. Any solutions to make it easier? Carl

pz619 · 12-28-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by carl44

Drives me nuts having to turn around to grab it. Any solutions to make it easier? Carl

I do the under shoulder approach and grab the bottom rather than try over the shoulder. Found it far easier.

The seatbelt valet would actually be really great on this car. I believe the 430/440s actually get them.

Drop the hammer · 12-28-2018, 05:40 PM

I had a shoulder injury and when I got my M2 I found it dearly impossible to grab the seat belt. I ended up buying a seatbelt holder from a Chrysler 300, then I redrilled the holes to fit my head rest stays. Works like a charm. See if I have a picture of it somewhere.

Tag · 12-28-2018, 05:43 PM

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...AT-BELT-HOLDER

Drop the hammer · 12-28-2018, 05:47 PM

Here’s a pic

Drop the hammer · 12-28-2018, 05:48 PM

I see bmw has one now, that would have been easier to buy the one that fits.

sobek305 · 12-28-2018, 09:59 PM

I wedge it on the lip of the release handle top push forward the driver seat...it’s almost like it’s made for it

DelGriffith · 12-29-2018, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...AT-BELT-HOLDER

Yeah, not without headrests....

ScottAndrew · 12-29-2018, 11:46 AM

This is Bimmerpost, so change several interior and body parts until you have an Alfa Q.V.?

aerokubectl · 12-29-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...AT-BELT-HOLDER

That doesn't work dude...

ChrisK · 12-29-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...AT-BELT-HOLDER

Tried that years ago, and it breaks. One bad BMW product.

Proctor750 · 12-29-2018, 01:55 PM

If you try to lay the belt across the side bolster it will hold it sometimes. Otherwise you grab before shutting door.

dmboone25 · 12-29-2018, 02:18 PM

What about grabbing it before you get into the car? And just hanging on with your left hand as you slide into the seat?

Then you could just pull it across your lap with your right hand and buckle it in.

E21-myfirstlove · 12-29-2018, 02:52 PM

Best way is above- grab it before u close door. So so upset they didnt offer a holder or 'headrest'

F87_LCI · 12-29-2018, 03:01 PM

Is this really a problem for people? I have never experienced this issue. I grab from the top where the belt starts to come out of the B pillar...my seat is set as far back as the cage will allow...but not as far back as I had it pre-cage install...still no issues with belt.

devo · 12-29-2018, 03:09 PM

I effing hate seat belt valets with every effing passion

Tag · 12-29-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DelGriffith

Yeah, not without headrests....

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Originally Posted by oshalygin

That doesn't work dude...

My bad, forgot the M2c seats headrest is attached.

Slap self.

Poochie · 12-29-2018, 03:41 PM

I'm holding out for the [COLOR="DarkRed"]M Performance[/COLOR] extended seat belt holder..

The regular one just doesn't handle right

M2COMP · 12-29-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Drop the hammer

I had a shoulder injury and when I got my M2 I found it dearly impossible to grab the seat belt. I ended up buying a seatbelt holder from a Chrysler 300, then I redrilled the holes to fit my head rest stays. Works like a charm. See if I have a picture of it somewhere.

Thanks for the picture

MR RIZK · 12-29-2018, 04:48 PM

Replace the seat and install a 5 point harness. Kill two birds with one stone. Easier to put the belt on and have a better seat.

M-Pilot · 12-29-2018, 08:03 PM

This annoyed me so much in my M4 along with not being able to get in and out of the car in tight spaces due to its big doors. I (kinda) fixed it by coding the "Comfort Entry", which can be enabled in iDrive already in EU spec cars I believe. The point is when you open your door the seat moves back automatically providing you more room to get in and out easily. Another benefit of this is the seatbelt access. When you get in your car before closing the door you can grab your seatbelt much easier and then close your door (once the door is closed, the seat will move back to driver's set position). Not a perfect solution but it works. You can also change how far you want the seat go back via coding but making it move too much might give your rear passengers a hard time

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MR RIZK Major 758 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: AW M2C Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Replace the seat and install a 5 point harness. Kill two birds with one stone. Easier to put the belt on and have a better seat. __________________ Previous Rides: 13' 135i, 08' 130i, 03' HKS Turbo'd 350z, Modded GC8 WRX, NA MX5
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