seat belts Options

[partwerks]

Would there be anything on the VW model side as far as seat belt retractors that would work on a 914 as well?

[Steve]

Here's the aftermarket one's I went with.
http://www.seatbeltpros.com/
WSCH14134
Web Length (Retractor Only) = 110"
9 inch Cable Buckle

Here's the thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=seat+belts

[dem]

Here's the aftermarket one's I went with.
http://www.seatbeltpros.com/
WSCH14134
Web Length (Retractor Only) = 110"
9 inch Cable Buckle

Here's the thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=seat+belts

I went with these too, after spending on the NOS for my last 914 with little improvement..

However, the 110" are too long.. so they don't retract very well either. I still have to do the manual feed thing to have them be tidy. If someone else orders these, maybe ask for a custom length and take off 10 or 15 inches.

Also, they don't fit directly into the stock location - I had to space them out about 1/4" - the reel section is either too high or too low.. something like that.

[Steve]

Here's the aftermarket one's I went with.
http://www.seatbeltpros.com/
WSCH14134
Web Length (Retractor Only) = 110"
9 inch Cable Buckle

Here's the thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=seat+belts

I went with these too, after spending on the NOS for my last 914 with little improvement..

However, the 110" are too long.. so they don't retract very well either. I still have to do the manual feed thing to have them be tidy. If someone else orders these, maybe ask for a custom length and take off 10 or 15 inches.

I didn't notice any installation issues except the missing nipple on top. Mine also do not retract the last foot or so. Otherwise I am happy with them. The previous NOS kept sticking on the drivers side when I tried to put them on. Also both sides would not retract all the way either.

Also, they don't fit directly into the stock location - I had to space them out about 1/4" - the reel section is either too high or too low.. something like that.

I didn't have any problems mounting them except for the missing top nipple. I did notice that they do not retract the last foot or so. I had the same problem with the NOS seat belts. The drivers side kept sticking and pissing me off. Also both sides of the NOS seat belts would not retract all they way without some help. So overall I am very happy with these aftermarket belts. Its also nice that they are modern and have the release buttons on top. Not for the concourse weenies, but my car is anything but stock.