Anyone have these after-market retractable seat belts in their car?

[BrentF]

I currently have original Repa non-retractable belts in my '70T.

The convenience of retractable seat belts appeals to me. I was thinking of retiring my existing factory seat belts into storage and replacing them with these belts from Sierra Madre, below.

Does anyone have any experience with these and an idea of what's involved to install them (i.e. existing mounting points?). Pics of installed belts would be nice.

Thanks in advance!

[Jim Breazeale]

I currently have original Repa non-retractable belts in my '70T.

The convenience of retractable seat belts appeals to me. I was thinking of retiring my existing factory seat belts into storage and replacing them with these belts from Sierra Madre, below.

Does anyone have any experience with these and an idea of what's involved to install them (i.e. existing mounting points?). Pics of installed belts would be nice.

Thanks in advance!

Replacing your lousy (my opinion) original seatbelts with inertia reel seat belts if a relatively simple task. Your car already has the captive nuts in the chassis to hold the reels. In my opinion, it would be better to get a nice set of belts out of a 85 or later Carrera or a 944 (83 or later) and install them in your car. Look for belts with no wear on the driver's side belt. The passenger side belt is almost always in like new condition. They can be installed in a couple of hours and look like they came with the car. I won't go into great detail about the installation but it can be done by anyone with the slightest amount of ability and a very basic set of tools (mainly a 17mm combination wrench).

Regard

Jim
Been there, done that.

[trdking]

There is an original set of retractable in the parts for sale section. Saw it this morning FYI

[BrentF]

Thanks guys for the replies.

Jim. I like your suggestion of using a later model set of Porsche retractable belts. Did a quick check on Ebay and found these from a 944, which are being sold without receivers.

Is it safe to assume that my existing Repa receivers would be compatible with these male fittings? If so, that would be an added reason for going with later model Porsche retractable belts, along with the overall look of "originality".

[Jim Breazeale]

Thanks guys for the replies.

Jim. I like your suggestion of using a later model set of Porsche retractable belts. Did a quick check on Ebay and found these from a 944, which are being sold without receivers.

Is it safe to assume that my existing Repa receivers would be compatible with these male fittings? If so, that would be an added reason for going with later model Porsche retractable belts, along with the overall look of "originality".

Brent

Your receivers will not work with those belts. I would recommend buying belts with their receivers just so you get all the matching components. My picture will explain why your receivers are not compatible with those EBAY belts. Later belts will upset the Authenticity Police but won't look like you got them at Kmart

Ciao

Jim

[BrentF]

Thanks Jim. A case of the proverbial round peg in a square hole, except in this case it's round versus square holes.

[76911S]

I like the look of these for replacements.
https://www.partsklassik.com/p-1062-...tractable.aspx

Mark..

[BrentF]

Good suggestion Mark!

It should also be noted that all of these retractable belt options will require modification to the rear passenger side panels or purchase of these:

https://www.partsklassik.com/p-878-s...cover-set.aspx

[Jim Breazeale]

Good suggestion Mark!

It should also be noted that all of these retractable belt options will require modification to the rear passenger side panels or purchase of these:

https://www.partsklassik.com/p-878-s...cover-set.aspx

Brent

You really don't need to modify the quarter trim panels, other than to poke a small hole in them for the bolt that mounts the retracter. The covers, sold by Parts Klassik, just cover the retractor and do make for a much nicer installation. I do like their belt kit, too.

Regards

Jim
PS: The covers are used on Coupes, not Targas

[merbesfield]

Another option is have SnakeOyl put new belts and inertia using old orig hardware. Works well. Credit to Ed Mayo for this tip.