Free seat belt extensions no more?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Chris, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. Chris

    Chris Guest

    What happened to the free seat belt extensions? I've recently had my wife's
    Sebring convertible passed down to me. The seat belt comes out of the top of
    the seat and is ridiculously short. Two dealers say they're back ordered and
    now want $32.00 ea. Anyone know where to get one mail order? Right now I'm
    using a bungee cord to make it look like I'm wearing it. New York has a
    mandatory seat belt law and very stiff fines!
     
    Chris, Dec 4, 2005
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  2. Chris

    philthy Guest

    complain to d.c direct and ask them how you are suppose to use the safety devices
    used in that vehicle
     
    philthy, Dec 4, 2005
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  3. Chris

    Mr.X Guest


    I'm a BIG guy at 300+lbs and I only have a little slack left in my 05
    Sebring, If I was much bigger I wouldn't fit in or consider a Sebring,

    let me know how you make out with the extension
     
    Mr.X, Dec 4, 2005
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  4. Take a look at the following:

    http://www.ifisher.com/honda.htm

    Here's my suggestion: If you can buy them for money from the dealer, do so.
    The only thing that provides any real vehicle occupant safety is the
    seatbelt, the
    rest of it is just window dressing.

    If you can't get them from the dealer, then go to a wrecking yard and find
    a set of belts that has both sides of the buckle, that will mate into yours.
    Buy that set and take it to a dressmaker who can simply cut the buckle
    off and sew it to the other belt and now you got an extender.

    Ted
     
    Ted Mittelstaedt, Dec 5, 2005
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  5. Chris

    wrench Guest

    Mandated safety and emissions devices have the longest warranty on most
    vehicles. Tour your state's transportation site and search on seat belt laws.
    I'd bet you'll come closer to getting a free set when you have the law printed
    out ready to hand to a dealer. Also, try different dealers.
     
    wrench, Dec 5, 2005
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