Installing Competition Seat belts

[aboulfad]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

The seatbelt comes with a new screw.

For the price I hoped they would BTW, did you pay duties on this import?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by aboulfad

For the price I hoped they would BTW, did you pay duties on this import?

Duty was $40 bucks.

[Sassicaia]

As I said above installation was very easy, and there is no need to get a pro to do this job in my opinion. BMW quoted me 2.5 hours, but I did both sides in less then an hour and a half.

What you need:
trim kit
tx25
tx50 (no need for tamper proof version)

Step 1. move both seats forward and lean back forward enough to expose centre column.

Step 2. unplug battery and leave trunk open.

Step 3. Trim removal: You need to remove 4 pieces total for each side. Each piece can be removed just by hand with the exception of one part that I found needed a piece from the trim kit.

Remove (pull by hand):


Remove (pull by hand):


Pull back (one "click"). This allows for the largest trim pieces to now be free and be able to be removed.


Remove: Start from the bottom by pulling it out. then pull down. Easy.


Remove:


Only tricky part I found was pulling out the white plugs. After I determined all you needed to do is use the trim tool (crow bar looking end) to pry out the white plug both came out fairly easy.


Angle that shows where you put the crow bar end of the trim tool


Once the two bottom white plugs are out simply pull down on the trim piece and its out.

Next three steps are so easy you barely need instruction.

1. At the seat


2. At mech (phone overheated at this point so couldn't take photo)

3. tx25 to remove one of the screws holding the small metal bar crossing the belt. Once one is removed you can shift the bar and get the belt out.


*note - there is one electrical plug that goes into the seatbelt mech. I tried to figure out if there was a proper way to unplug it because a firm pull wouldn't take it out. I ended up preying it out on both with the trim tool and there was no damage. You may find a better way.

Final Steps: Replaced all screws and follow the correct torx values. Then replace all trim pieced by hand. They all simply snap back in.

[WOLF-PACK]

Nice work and write up

[geneatals]

so...the question is....when will someone source out a local upholstery guy to just do this stitch to their non-ZCP car/m3/4 civic...lol....just saying....

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by geneatals

so...the question is....when will someone source out a local upholstery guy to just do this stitch to their non-ZCP car/m3/4 civic...lol....just saying....

would cost more to do that id say? Its only $400USD for both belts. Pretty minor mod if you ask me.

[EALm4]

Good stuff!

[bb1857]

Very nice! Its fun to read about someone who surprises themselves when it comes to level of knowledge/experience needed for a project...well done and now you're ready for a motor swap!! LOL

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by bb1857

Very nice! Its fun to read about someone who surprises themselves when it comes to level of knowledge/experience needed for a project...well done and now you're ready for a motor swap!! LOL

Ha!

Well i started off with switching the back M3 emblem, then moved up to removing the airbag logo on the visor. Seat belts was a significant step forward to me. Next will be gear shifter and ebrake followed by Laser jammer.

Not only am i surprising myself, but I make sure to brag about my work to my wife and friends who equally show surprise....to much so maybe.

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Ha!

Well i started off with switching the back M3 emblem, then moved up to removing the airbag logo on the visor. Seat belts was a significant step forward to me. Next will be gear shifter and ebrake followed by Laser jammer.

Not only am i surprising myself, but I make sure to brag about my work to my wife and friends who equally show surprise....to much so maybe.

What'd you do to remove the airbag logo? Can you post a pic? I've heard various ways but no one has really posted the end result (that I know of)

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by EALm4

What'd you do to remove the airbag logo? Can you post a pic? I've heard various ways but no one has really posted the end result (that I know of)

1.) removed them (just need to flip open to plastic) with a phillips screw driver.

2.) Poured rubbing alcohol on the sticker

3.) got it hot with a hair drier

4.) Proceed to rub with semi abrasive towel (old terry cloth, or glass gleaner town should do the job) back and forth until it start to slowly peel away. Keep adding alcohol to the towel.

really its crappy annoying job, and ultimately leaves an outline of where the sticker once was. I dont think that is avoidable. The best course of action is to order the euro visors from IND.

It was MUCH easier on my E46 because they were fabric instead of hard plastic which made the stick peel off no problem with some goo gone.

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

1.) removed them (just need to flip open to plastic) with a phillips screw driver.

2.) Poured rubbing alcohol on the sticker

3.) got it hot with a hair drier

4.) Proceed to rub with semi abrasive towel (old terry cloth, or glass gleaner town should do the job) back and forth until it start to slowly peel away. Keep adding alcohol to the towel.

really its crappy annoying job, and ultimately leaves an outline of where the sticker once was. I dont think that is avoidable. The best course of action is to order the euro visors from IND.

It was MUCH easier on my E46 because they were fabric instead of hard plastic which made the stick peel off no problem with some goo gone.

Just regular isopropyl alcohol? No discoloration or fading of the black?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by EALm4

Just regular isopropyl alcohol? No discoloration or fading of the black?

yup. I had 70% on hand.

No discoloration of the black what so ever. You will, however, see an outline of where the stick once was under certain lighting conditions.

I dont know enough about wrapping, but perhaps a black wrap job of some type would be better?

[bmwtrix]

The seat belt instructions were perfect. Did both sides in less then 1 hour! Thank you!!

[jpics80]

I had one of the techs at my job do it. I was scared.

[x.shell]

For someone who had some trepidation with this install, you ended up posting a great DIY. Cheers!

[Rhd-jon]

Will be attempting this in a week or so once I receive my seat belts

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by Rhd-jon

Will be attempting this in a week or so once I receive my seat belts

sorry the photos are gone. Im actually pretty pissed photobuck charges now. Id be happy to pay a reasonable amount, but they want $500 per year or something crazy like that.

[Rhd-jon]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

sorry the photos are gone. Im actually pretty pissed photobuck charges now. Id be happy to pay a reasonable amount, but they want $500 per year or something crazy like that.

Thank you i was able to see your pix and get the job done. Thank you so much

[Greg FEightytwo]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

sorry the photos are gone. Im actually pretty pissed photobuck charges now. Id be happy to pay a reasonable amount, but they want $500 per year or something crazy like that.

I just got a set as well to match my gts door cards. The photos you posted dont show up as photo bucket hides them. Is there a way you can post them directly here?

Thanks.

[jstnstr]

Originally Posted by Greg FEightytwo

I just got a set as well to match my gts door cards. The photos you posted dont show up as photo bucket hides them. Is there a way you can post them directly here?

Thanks.

I too would very much appreciate this.

[dubsesd]

I third this request lol