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seatbelt question, do I need this piece? |
914 RZ-1 |
Nov 4 2016, 05:40 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I was looking at seatbelts on seatbeltplanet.com. They have a listing for retractable belts that will fit a 73-76, but my 72 has the cutouts in the firewall. I currently have retractable belts on it but would like to play it safe and get new ones.
Here is the listing: https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/seatbelts-an...ts/332/view/125 I talked to someone there and I think I can use the ones they sell. If they fit 73-76, they should fit mine, IF I have the cutouts, right? QUESTION: Do I need the metal "cage" piece shown in the picture? The seatbeltplanet ones do not have this piece. I could cut a slot in it and insert the belt, but I'd rather not. I'm not sure if I can loop the belt thru it, either. Anyone buy these or have any input/experience with this? Anyone use this company before? They seem really knowledgeable. Attached thumbnail(s) |
McMark |
Nov 6 2016, 08:33 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
They help guide the belt so that it spools straight on the reel. I wouldnt leave them out. If the chrome is flaking it can hang/catch on the webbing and impede retraction. Ideally you should send them out for rechroming.
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seanpaulmc |
May 19 2017, 11:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
They help guide the belt so that it spools straight on the reel. I wouldnt leave them out. If the chrome is flaking it can hang/catch on the webbing and impede retraction. Ideally you should send them out for rechroming. What is a reasonable cost for the rechroming of the guide bracket? I got this quote through emailing a vendor pictures. Reasonable? Note, I had only asked about the chrome guide bracket but they expanded a bit probably because of the pictures. Guide bracket: $60.00 to $75.00 each Seat belt reel: $85.00 to $100.00 each Small triangle mounting bracket: $35.00 to $45.00 each. A 6% metals fee, sales tax and any return shipping is added to all jobs. 50%(cash or check only) deposit. Don't know what this service costs so I have no reference other than cost for a set of new belts. Thank you!! |
Bartlett 914 |
May 19 2017, 11:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,214 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They help guide the belt so that it spools straight on the reel. I wouldnt leave them out. If the chrome is flaking it can hang/catch on the webbing and impede retraction. Ideally you should send them out for rechroming. What is a reasonable cost for the rechroming of the guide bracket? I got this quote through emailing a vendor pictures. Reasonable? Note, I had only asked about the chrome guide bracket but they expanded a bit probably because of the pictures. Guide bracket: $60.00 to $75.00 each Seat belt reel: $85.00 to $100.00 each Small triangle mounting bracket: $35.00 to $45.00 each. A 6% metals fee, sales tax and any return shipping is added to all jobs. 50%(cash or check only) deposit. Don't know what this service costs so I have no reference other than cost for a set of new belts. Thank you!! I almost think it would be cheaper to make a new one from Stainless steel |
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