So i have a spare set of seat belts that i would like to restore. Mainly have the seat belts retract like a new car. Anyone have any idea where to find a rebuild kit< or even a link on how to properly rebuild the seat belts. I know i can just buy new ones but I am wanting to try rebuilding whats broken on my car rather than just buy new parts. Its a little important to me.
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Originally posted by Bimmer_man View Post
This is a goal of mine, too. I have yet to find a reasonable solution. To retract faster seems either a need to replace internal mechanism at worst or simply clean at best. The former requires opening up an item with springs that may never get in.. like smoke in a resistor.
The webbing material is expensive, too, requiring heavy duty stitching. Not a process you can likely DIY. I read once the material deteroriates to a level of impaired performance around the age of ten years. I may try some testing of this.
Search the hotrod forums. That is where I came across a few failed threads and some minor success threads.
Companies online do rebuild them. It tends to be pricey. I'm sure a lot of insurance necessary to operate a service like this. The good thing is, you can get any color belt you want.
This is a site I have considered. 75 per belt replacement. I'd imagine they could repair a faulty retractor, too.
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Al is a member on the BMW2002FAQ forum (known there as "Bluedevils") that repairs, rebuilds, and produces seatbelts. He might be able to give you some advice. He's in North Carolina:
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I have used Al to get my Red seatbelts and he is great to work with. Worth every penny. For pics, you can view my project thread.Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
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