R50/53 Flapping in the Wind
May 16, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Driving along at 60mph+, I hear something smacking the interior over and over again. It turns out to be the passenger side seat belt (unoccupied), smacking the interior of the pillar. What to do... velcro... adjustment of some kind...? Does this happen to anyone else?
I mention the 60+ because it does not happen at slower speeds.
May 16, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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From: South Bend, Indiana
Some adjust it down, but I latch it as if there was a
passinger. Looks cool, IMO.
Godspeed.
May 16, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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I have the same problem with my Lucy, only at all speeds ... that's a good idea, Cooper Beagle!
May 16, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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From: Metro-Detroit
All the more reason to get Schroth harnesses!
May 16, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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just loop it over the outside bolster.
May 17, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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I found this out on my first long trip. I just raised the passenger window a bit and problem was solved.
May 17, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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May 17, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Go with XAlfa's idea - just loop it over the side bolster if it flaps. I do it all the time when it acts up.
May 17, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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From: Pensacola FL
Yeah I buckle mine as well. I figure Im hard enough on my car without it receiving a spanking whilst I drive down the road.
Another option would be to fill the seat with a cute motoring partner
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May 17, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Generally, closing the windows will cure this problem.
p.s. That's what A/C is for, to keep shoulder belts from slapping the b-pillar.
May 17, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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From: Pensacola FL
and robbing your car of power.
May 17, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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>>just loop it over the outside bolster.
This is what I do and it works like a charm.
May 17, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Mine does it too. I like the fresh air blowing thru the interior. I just buckle it.
May 17, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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buckling it and over the bolster work well, even adjusting it down works... it sure beats duct taping it to the pillar.
May 17, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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>>Yeah I buckle mine as well. I figure Im hard enough on my car without it receiving a spanking whilst I drive down the road.
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A 'spanking' is accurate.
May 18, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Ah NAILED mine to that thur post....worked a treat......
May 18, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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>>Ah NAILED mine to that thur post....worked a treat......
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>>I used a more current method ,a Robertson #8 wood screw ,round head ,smoother
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