This'll sound odd to you guys but...
I adjust mine, fully retracted, so the buckle (male) is hanging as high as possible. It's always right there, over my left shoulder, ready to deploy...
And placing it there upon exit, keeps it "out da door".![]()
This'll sound odd to you guys but...
I adjust mine, fully retracted, so the buckle (male) is hanging as high as possible. It's always right there, over my left shoulder, ready to deploy...
And placing it there upon exit, keeps it "out da door".![]()
The problem is actually two fold for me.
1. The belt gets twisted in the guide for the retractor - happens alla time. I've almost hung myself on multiple occasions when reaching down to pick up something off the floor. So ... make sure the belt stays correct in that guide as much as possible. A stronger retractor would help with this I'm sure.
2. The plastic slider thinggy doesn't stay in place for me either. I fixed this on a previous car by sewing a button where the plastic slider thinggy should be (mine was actually missing). I haven't done this yet on the VX but will eventually.
Rest assured, I have it on good authority that if you are sewing anything in a vehicle you are an upholsterer & not a seamstress (seamster???). Your manhood will remain intact.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
It became a habit for me to simply check everytime I got out. Doesn't go so well for passengers though. *sigh*
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
Tried the moving the plastic guard at lunch and it works great, although like others said I'm not sure how long it will last. The button sewing (man-style at least) seems like a good option.
I still have to see if adjusting works
Searched "seatbelts" online and found a company that offers belt components. I had seen a push together plastic button on other brands and they offer this item. Ordered two, put them on the front belts so they are about the middle of my lap with belt on. This keeps the male buckle up and out of the door and it doesn't need to be re-adjusted ever.