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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Does anyone know why both front seat belt buckles on my new F56, are wrapped in Velcro? (the soft portion)... My son just asked me this morning and I said "you know what? I don't know why" so I put this question to everyone here.. Why?
 

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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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LOL! I was wondering this a few weeks ago. Owned my MINI for almost 2 years and never noticed it.

Apparently it is so it doesn't get scratched or scratch other interior pieces.. I guess. MINI has been doing this since Gen1.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by flyiingsparrow
LOL! I was wondering this a few weeks ago. Owned my MINI for almost 2 years and never noticed it.

Apparently it is so it doesn't get scratched or scratch other interior pieces.. I guess. MINI has been doing this since Gen1.
Oh really? Interesting. Yeah I could not think of any reason for it to be there. I guess the not scratching other surfaces would do. At least I have somewhat of an answer for my 5 yr old.(and myself).
thanks flyiingsparrow
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Yea, its for scratching and rubbing. Noise also, vibrating.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2014blackroof
Oh really? Interesting. Yeah I could not think of any reason for it to be there. I guess the not scratching other surfaces would do. At least I have somewhat of an answer for my 5 yr old.(and myself).
thanks flyiingsparrow
No probs. :]
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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Dang, I've driven 2700 miles on my MCS and haven't noticed!
Good explanation though.
 
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