$2 super practical mod for your seat belt

kinimod · 12-05-2014, 09:37 PM

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I noticed the seat belt clamping is missing on F8x. BMW seems to randomly install them on some models and not on others. For example, officially it's not supposed to be present on my 5 series according to realoem.com, yet it is.

The male belt latch slides all the way down, which makes it inconvenient to reach it and slide it when buckling up.

Install this piece, part 72111862636:

Win!

SD ///M4 · 12-05-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kinimod

Just click the image...

Vigilant · 12-05-2014, 10:00 PM

Are you sure about the F8x? I have a week 37 build M3 that came with latches on the driver and passenger seat belts, though admittedly a little different in design than the image you provided. It keeps the male piece elevated for easy access. I'll post pics soon.

kinimod · 12-05-2014, 10:03 PM

My M4 (July build) does not have those, even though realoem.com diagram lists it.

Vigilant · 12-05-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kinimod

My M4 (July build) does not have those, even though realoem.com diagram lists it.

Interesting...the M4 has had several discrepancies regarding preproduction advertisement from BMW versus actual production vehicles...another one that comes to mind is the trunk throughput access ( or lack thereof) to the back seat regarding the M4 vert.

Either way, it looks like you solved the issue.

audihere · 12-06-2014, 02:33 AM

I have them on my F80. But driver's side slips down after a while. Not quite tight enough.

Chris

Steve B. · 12-06-2014, 07:46 AM

These are a must have IMO. My F30 came with them and now I buy them for all my cars.

Steve B. · 12-06-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by audihere

I have them on my F80. But driver's side slips down after a while. Not quite tight enough.

Chris

They are designed not to be tight so that they can be easily adjusted and also for safety purposes.

dmk08 · 12-06-2014, 07:59 AM

They are on my oct build car.

YMB-M3-J2 · 12-06-2014, 09:16 AM

These weren't on my M4 for some reason and it really sucks without them. I pulled them off my F30 lol

JeffM-Houston · 12-06-2014, 01:57 PM

They were on my M3, July build.

egalley · 12-06-2014, 02:44 PM

They were on my July build as well.

NorCal f80 · 12-07-2014, 08:46 PM

I don't get it. What's this for and where does it go?

Vigilant · 12-07-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 0-100 nga real quick

I don't get it. What's this for and where does it go?

There is a clip that is attached to the seat belt that can slide all the way to the male portion. When properly positioned the clip will hold the male portion at shoulder height when you are seated to facilitate your ability to reach for the belt when it is in a retracted position. Apparently some F8x builds do not have this. My vehicle was a 37 week build and it has them.

idocm4 · 12-07-2014, 09:49 PM

I didn't get one

NorCal f80 · 12-08-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilant

There is a clip that is attached to the seat belt that can slide all the way to the male portion. When properly positioned the clip will hold the male portion at shoulder height when you are seated to facilitate your ability to reach for the belt when it is in a retracted position. Apparently some F8x builds do not have this. My vehicle was a 37 week build and it has them.

Isn't there a little button looking thing for that?

Vigilant · 12-08-2014, 09:17 AM

Here are some pics to better illustrate the clip.

sunnyboy · 12-08-2014, 10:08 AM

Sorry for dumb question, but just to confirm, is this a OEM BMW part?

kinimod · 12-08-2014, 07:02 PM

Maybe all F80s have it but only some F82s do?

GregW / Oregon · 12-08-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 0-100 nga real quick

Isn't there a little button looking thing for that?

Yes, mine has rivet-like flat buttons through the belts 16" from the floor. Looks like it could be relocated higher if desired.

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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	$2 super practical mod for your seat belt Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I noticed the seat belt clamping is missing on F8x. BMW seems to randomly install them on some models and not on others. For example, officially it's not supposed to be present on my 5 series according to realoem.com, yet it is. The male belt latch slides all the way down, which makes it inconvenient to reach it and slide it when buckling up. Install this piece, part 72111862636: Win!
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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	My M4 (July build) does not have those, even though realoem.com diagram lists it.
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audihere Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 242 Posts Drives: F80 M3 and Clown Shoe Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I have them on my F80. But driver's side slips down after a while. Not quite tight enough. Chris
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