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  • PKile
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2016
    • 184

    #1

    Seat Belt Flutter

    I have a new to me 92 vert and noticed something...at speeds over 40 the seat belt begins to flutter over my shoulder and it gets really annoying. I tried one of those sheepskin comfort covers and it solved the problem but it prevents the seatbelt from retracting. Anyone have any creative ideas to solve this?
    Cheers,
    Paul
  • Ether-D
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2011
    • 2838

    #2
    I place my left arm on the door and rest my hand on the middle part of the triangle glass. It stops it for me. But yeah, annoying.
    Originally posted by Andy.B
    Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
    1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
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    I was born on 3/25…
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    • jeffnhiscars
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2011
      • 6010

      #3
      I take it this only happens with the top down ��

      Try a Racelands wind deflector
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      • PKile
        Advanced Member
        • Apr 2016
        • 184

        #4
        No, it also happens with the top up and the windows down (of course). Maybe I can try fiddling with the rear window position...

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        • cory58
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Dec 2007
          • 1021

          #5
          Raise front window up 3-4 inches and it will stop.
          1992 325i Cabrio
          1988 320i Touring
          2000 M5
          1977 530i
          2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
          BMWCCA
          E30CCA

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          • Ether-D
            R3VLimited
            • Sep 2011
            • 2838

            #6
            Originally posted by cory58
            Raise front window up 3-4 inches and it will stop.
            This^

            You can also put a half twist in the shoulder belt. All of these are in my arsenal now.
            Originally posted by Andy.B
            Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
            1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
            ~~~~~~~~~~
            I was born on 3/25…
            ~~~~~~~~~~

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            • md-va
              Advanced Member
              • May 2010
              • 151

              #7
              I put on one of those seat belt neck pad things. The flutter doesn't bother me much after that.
              Current: 2011 M3
              Retired: 1986 325e, 1991 318i, 1991 325ic, 1992 325ic, 1998 528i, 2002 325xiT, 2003 530i, 2005 325xiT, 2008 335i

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              • PKile
                Advanced Member
                • Apr 2016
                • 184

                #8
                I tried raising the window 3 inches today...it worked! The neck pad works too but prevents the seat belt from retracting.

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039

                  #9
                  Even raising the window ~1" will help a ton. Easy.

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                  • PKile
                    Advanced Member
                    • Apr 2016
                    • 184

                    #10
                    Yes, I've been playing around with window heights, and an inch works pretty well.

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                    • MoreMayhem
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Feb 2012
                      • 649

                      #11
                      Mine still flutters a bit, but tightening the return spring has helped. When it's fluttering I pull the belt tighter across my belly and the retractor holds it pretty well. Here's a DIY I did about snugging up the spring:

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