seat belts

PostPost by: George S L » Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:26 am

Hi has anyone fitted the securon inertia reel seat belts in a +2 not sure which way they should be fitted.
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PostPost by: mbell » Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:38 pm

I have, 502/30 model I think. I had to make up new brackets to fit them. You could probably make some cutting up some right angle steel if you don't have a welder.

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Brackets
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PostPost by: George S L » Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:29 am

Looks a nice job, will have to brush up my welding skills.
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PostPost by: geni » Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:20 am

and how are the links attached at the bottom? would like to know more about their choices. (during my last email I received a few replies) which could make me make a decision.
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PostPost by: mbell » Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:47 pm

They look better in the photo than they are. I own a welder but don't claim to be able to weld!

Key thing with brackets is to get the right length for the protrusion and angle the belt in a little. This allows the belt to be closer to the trim and it to run smoother as it pointing in the direction it's being pulled.

geni wrote:and how are the links attached at the bottom?


The brackets bolt to the car via (new) standard mounts, the sets belts are bolted to the bracket via a nut welded to the bracket.

The rest of the belts bolt in as per the originals, in to the chassis and sill belt mounts
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