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partwerks |
Jun 20 2010, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Would there be anything on the VW model side as far as seat belt retractors that would work on a 914 as well?
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Gigamight |
Jun 20 2010, 02:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
I don't know anything about the VW models, but I recall someone saying that they used retractors from a Subaru Forester (?) that fit perfect IIRC.
I have been planning on giving that a try myself next time I go to the yard. |
Steve |
Jun 20 2010, 03:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,588 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Do a search. Someone recommended this aftermarket seat belt company that fits perfectly for $98.00 a side. I paid big bucks for NOS 914 seat belts and they only lasted 5 years. It might of been on the club site. I will post the link when I get back online instead of my iPhone.
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Steve |
Jun 20 2010, 04:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,588 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
detoxcowboy |
Jun 20 2010, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
There is a member whom tightens them up for $20 a pair, .. he did it for me and they work much much better..
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dem |
Jun 20 2010, 04:47 PM
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Rusty Member Group: Members Posts: 147 Joined: 7-February 10 From: Cupertino, CA Member No.: 11,334 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
Jun 20 2010, 04:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,588 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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Steve |
Jun 20 2010, 06:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,588 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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. |
PRS914-6 |
Jun 20 2010, 06:36 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
I went with these too, after spending on the NOS for my last 914 with little improvement.. NOS belts need to be tightened. They have been on the shelf for 20 years and lost their tension. They offer little improvement in retraction. That is how I learned to tighten them. I bought new ones that sucked.....Now they work great. Offer still open for $20.00. You pay shipping. I can usually turn them around in a day. |
dem |
Jun 20 2010, 07:24 PM
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Rusty Member Group: Members Posts: 147 Joined: 7-February 10 From: Cupertino, CA Member No.: 11,334 Region Association: Northern California |
I went with these too, after spending on the NOS for my last 914 with little improvement.. NOS belts need to be tightened. They have been on the shelf for 20 years and lost their tension. They offer little improvement in retraction. That is how I learned to tighten them. I bought new ones that sucked.....Now they work great. Offer still open for $20.00. You pay shipping. I can usually turn them around in a day. If I still had that 914 with the new NOS belts, I'd totally do this.. unfortunately my "new" 914, the belts were totally shot (swollen and fuzzy) - so no good there! |
detoxcowboy |
Jun 20 2010, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
I went with these too, after spending on the NOS for my last 914 with little improvement.. NOS belts need to be tightened. They have been on the shelf for 20 years and lost their tension. They offer little improvement in retraction. That is how I learned to tighten them. I bought new ones that sucked.....Now they work great. Offer still open for $20.00. You pay shipping. I can usually turn them around in a day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) he did my belts and they came out sweet.. |
Tom_T |
Jun 21 2010, 02:52 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I found this rebuild of 914 belts/retractors online, but haven't tried them yet.
http://www.peparts.com/Detail.bok?no=78 |
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