AarhusTr6 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Dear all I am about to order new belts but can see the female part comes in either 30 or 45cm lengths. Currently, I have short ones and they are very annoying, especially when titling the chairs forward. Also I find the drum fills up with seatbelt and sticks . . hence the replacements. So from experience, on a TR, what is best? 30 or 45cm? Thanks Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 30 is standard fit. Where are yours currently bolted as they should be through the floor into the chassis but I have seen them fitted wrong. Stuart. Edited August 27, 2018 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Hi If you look at these pics' this is what I have installed. The main cable is worn as you can see from the seat and also constantly catches the seat which I try to show in the second picture.' I hope these pictures help. Rich Edited August 27, 2018 by AarhusTr6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Has anyone installed 45cm long ones? Any issues? Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Folks, I have mine bolted through the sidewall of the tunnel - is that not correct. It looks as if it should be there. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 I have an L shaped bracket (supplied with the seat belts) which bolts to the floor and positions the clip in the correct position. Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Folks, I have mine bolted through the sidewall of the tunnel - is that not correct. It looks as if it should be there. Roger On a 4a yes. I usually give the stalks a twist so they clear the seat . Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Stuart, thanks for that. I thought for a moment that the propshaft tunnel would be following me through the windscreen. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi guys So are you saying, use this L mount and then that helps the issue I have on the seat constantly catching on the seat belt buckle? Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 It worked for me, I have the short stalks and no issues with the seats, sorry can’t post a picture at the moment. Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) Here's picture of mine in a 5, they are 30cms. Sorry about the orintation, how can we select which way the pictures go? John Edited August 28, 2018 by John L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David B2 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Am looking to buy belts for my TR4A restoration as I am at the stage of replacing the floor, sills and belt mountings. Seen this topic in TR6 forum but with some responses already for TR4. Am currently not sure which way to go. Advice here seems to use 30cm fixed length rigid stalk (SBS500/30). Rimmer site say short stalk (i think 150cm) if seat pushed back and longer stalk if seat pushed forward. ?? This seems to suggest keeping alternates in the boot for when changing drivers ! Moss have a SBS500/W available and listed suitable for a TR4A. Has adjustable length webbing at fixed end, up to 45cm. Could give me some mounting flexibility if I choose to use the mounting point on the chassis instead of the tunnel. Has anyone experience of using this one ?? OR would warn me off it? I ask as on my last couple of MGBs the fixed stalk was virtually inaccessible and a real pain to use. I am swaying towards a webbing part for this job. thanks, David B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hi David, I would suggest getting the stiff stalk as you need only one hand to engage the strap. If you have a flexible female section you will need two hands. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Update So I fitted 45 CM long Securon seatbelts this weekend. I found the L Clip on the floor makes a big difference and now the new arm is well clear from the seats. I am though a bit concerned on the fixings, the kit does not come with enough Nuts so I need to go buy some nylon lock nuts as I do not want anything shaking loose! Overall quite happy but the web belt is still does not get pulled 100% back in the roller when I exit the car, so I have to still do a bit of feeding of the web belt back into the drum. Thanks for the help, Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, AarhusTr6 said: Update So I fitted 45 CM long Securon seatbelts this weekend. I found the L Clip on the floor makes a big difference and now the new arm is well clear from the seats. I am though a bit concerned on the fixings, the kit does not come with enough Nuts so I need to go buy some nylon lock nuts as I do not want anything shaking loose! Overall quite happy but the web belt is still does not get pulled 100% back in the roller when I exit the car, so I have to still do a bit of feeding of the web belt back into the drum. Thanks for the help, Rich Unfortunately as these belts are a bit universal fit there is too much on the reel to wind in fully on a short installation like a TR. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Mine are on purpose only 16 cm long, the shortest I was able to find, to go down as steep as possible to the tunnel. That is to hold you my wife and me on the seats in the case of an accident and not to slip down under the belt or lift from the seat. I know I'm the only TR driver with this opinion, but look at your modern car and ask yourself why it is made there as it is. Always drive safe Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Photos from 2014: I took out the 30 cm long lock, it is 16 cm now. Outside new fixing point of the belt as far ahead as the IRS frame allows. Feel free to get to a different opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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