Tanky Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hiya all, It's been a while.......Has anyone swapped out lap belts instead of three point type. Is it an easy swap, where do you anchor them to? Cheers Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Which car? Simple on at least later Spitfire's and I'd guess GT6s as the 'upper' mounting should be there on the rear wheel arch, even if the hole hasn't been cut through the piece of vinyl that covers it. If again a Spitfire/GT6 but missing the hole/re-enforcement plate/captive nut on the outside of the wheel arch they aren't expensive and easy to get hold of. Or are you looking to replace lap belts with new lap belts? In that case they normally use the same mountings, just the 2 in the floor of the car - no shoulder belt to no need for the rear wheel arch attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Charlie has a Spitfire I think? I got a inertia reel seat belt kit from the club shop which included very good instructions. I was unable to use the old floor mounting bracket used by the original static belts, the inertia reel just won't fit there. However the kit includes a mounting plate which enables the inertia reel to bolt low down on the wheel arch. The upper mounting point on top of the wheel arch allows the belt to sit correctly over your shoulder. An easy job. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi guys, Sorry, to be clear. I have a 1976 1500 Spit. The current seatbelts are 3 point type and I want to replace them with lap belts as the current ones I have in place strangle me! I am also changing the interior to Tan, so black belts won't match. Is it just a case of drilling a hole in an appropriate place, reinforcing with a plate underneath and bolting through? Does anyone know when I replace them will the seatbelt warning light still work? and lastly, where can I get Tan coloured belts? Cheers all, hoping to see you all in the summer at a meet! Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 most laps would just use the B post /floor and tunnel fixings for a lap if the strangle is coming from inertia reel ratcheting up tight you may benefit from a lap diagonal static set i afraid the choppy ride of our old cars can make them continually tightening up i found this on my vitesse but sold her before swapping back to statics a lap belt does leave you very venerable to physical impact in a crash its not a good move if you can find another way assuming you have inertia there are clamps made to lock the belt to stop excess tightening Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 It would be illegal wouldnt it? Also although an MOT isnt necessary in the event of an accident it might affect how the insurance deals with the claim.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I knew I could rely on you guys.... It makes more sense to have static 3 pointers which I hadn't thought of.......trust me, I won't be going fast enough to injure myself in my Spit. I'm into it for FAR more ££££££'s than it's worth or ever will be! Cheers all, have a good one. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 dont forget when theres a shunt it probably wont be your fault its the other idiot you need belts for some just dont care about the troubles and strife and £££s you put into the car as they dont give a Sh1t about anyone get a 3 point static and a cheap dash cam . club shop static belts £35 PN300/15 but are black belt constrains to lock reel belt https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-Seat-Belt-Clip-Comfort-Strap-Safety-Adjusters-Support-Aid-Lock-Clips/172271506987?epid=1864752248&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item281c2e962b:g:50wAAOSwoRBaX4ww&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%2BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdMz1FsXlADjSyiviJyJ1iCmd4lRfP8g%2Fk2qXfqDmx%2FVwpNOZqMjqW1ipcH8eBqy7Y5E%2BdQm3%2Bz0A0dIjsdJw1ZYkQbEEYKRWuwBVfeBBcCYIleLO6u6AscxuY1LlZhgvu9YeBF9nBgR25zdz30xESL%2BeMd3SelDtN66m8VqwNgTXhW3qz7HxigG9BcF1WoLs7hjKTe9dYTE3pRx31Lz1bXAHOvBwEYHpAsnpctm8qktu1%2Fs2jBrlsMiL4%2BA3lenlboAvd18PMZ4zpYPQlx2tSWFHnTim%2FcmiM7%2FzcnXUoXRtl7t9xkD%2Ff%2FWdT0XzLI%2Bb%2BNLldkSkzcC5DZbLi%2FeIWRpYOfUSgICvP2riQX3jGu0G6ikkiDuca9wmdErxUtvnqicPRCbFXJb7zkw%2BQU%2Bko10Q959STamymV52aUDR9n1Ly%2BdmHgmEErNClcnASzhjBVkRg6Uhc8vuA2V684w2RdXVzi1ks03D5t1%2FMqN%2BAa%2BRCsgMs%2BT2oHHm9vpRSGOnx5gFJrt1FFnlUBrP41K7KA4FSeExiNPzc9wBabDq%2BxFOnkrcSHmOKu%2FC3zzryBLcYeDRMPqsdCGCHj68pPu3w3vQV6SbcVxiuekDP9oJYuoCMOID4wDlVaXWHZXa9U%2FNvwrY5ICiOrqHNWQTyfJaJe%2BuW7aW7wZaTzuTlcq6TTDT8vMTeeAAjq5iE9IbDSIGAJyHAI15zg5wMfwjTQuCaEdA93ncj6FyLH4lB%2FlEfru4%2F2smmpsUfPTi9mI%2BKBpxBzfkatcZSGrak%2BA2ODRhlRn0%3D|cksum%3A172271506987efdf0b921ae14746937b6d8e00c5031c|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Tanky said: I am also changing the interior to Tan, so black belts won't match. I think the factory would have fitted black belts with a tan interior (or grey belts on earlier cars). Nobody really expects the seat belts to colour match the trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I have chestnut interior and black belts, looks OK. I never thought about coloured belts and I have yellow dust caps! However, Coloured Seatbelt Conversions Huddersfield | VANQUISH® Automotive Customisation Huddersfield (vanquishcustoms.co.uk) Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 £199 customised prices to match Phew !!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 looks like Securon do the 300/15 and 30 in beige but at quite an increase over black... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: £199 customised prices to match Phew !!! But Pete, you're always telling me it costs to be a style icon. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 My weary old memory only remembers Light Grey and Dark Grey (near black). The first coloured ones I Saw where Red and in a Volvo (Truck!). (Alegedly so the policia could see the driver wearing the belt?) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: you're always telling me it costs to be a style icon. style and pension dont make a match Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 8 hours ago, johny said: It would be illegal wouldnt it? Also although an MOT isnt necessary in the event of an accident it might affect how the insurance deals with the claim.... That's an interesting question - if a car has seatbelts fitted, they must work; if it's never had them, it doesn't need them. If it's originally got three-point belts, does it require the same; okay so rally-types may fit a full harness / four-point / six point or whatever which can be argued as improved, but what about going back a step and fitting two point lap belts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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