07-06-2015, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Seat belt and shoulder pain
Well, I'm coming up on two years of happy ownership of my car all except for one thing. The seatbelt is causing me quite a bit of discomfort almost to the point I don't want to use it. It restricts and pulls on the shoulder too much.
Does anybody know if there's a device on the market or contraption that will reduce the seatbelt tension? |
07-06-2015, 10:50 PM | #2 |
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The seatbelt tension is to protect you in the event of a collision. A seatbelt that is too slack will not prevent you hitting the steering wheel or dashboard in the event of a collision.
It is more likely that you have not adjusted the seatbelt mount on the B-pillar (if indeed this is adjustable on your car model) to suit your height so I would raise it or lower it so it fits correctly. Pads as suggested may also cushion the belt running across you. I would not alter the seatbelt tensioner or mounts in any way. I believe this is also a MOT fail in the UK.
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Unfortunately it isn't adjustable nor does a pad help. I was hoping there might be some gizmo that will raise the belt above the seat to take pressure off the top of the shoulder. |
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