Retractable seatbelt upgrade?

[TKO]

I have a 71 car which the belts do not retract. Anyone upgrade to the later style? Hard to do? Seems they would be safer and more comfortable.

Thanks,

[RandyWebb]

buy new retractable ones from a place selling VW parts. try Google

I used PEParts but won't do so again.

[scargo70]

not hard to do, the car should have the parts/anchor for the belt built in already

[SandyI]

Otto retrofitted mine with belts from a 911SC.
The comfort difference is HUGE. They are definitely safer as well.

[rst73]

I just got done putting a set of belts from PEP in Dick Moran's newest 73 RS. They aren't orignial but look pretty good. Installed just as originals no modifications even on factory sport
seats.
IMHO a good alternative at a reasonable price.
Randy, what didn't you like about the PEP set up?

All the best!

Roger Grago
PORSCHE Newport Beach
R Gruppe #27

[RandyWebb]

It didn't fit my car. It wasn't the setup so much as the lack of cust. svce. Also didn't appreciate them suggesting it was all my fault, I was an idiot etc.

BTW, if you use SC belts, then they are quite a few years old. Nylon degrades over time and with sun exposure. I'd go with new belts.

[SandyI]

You're probably right, Randy, I should consider new belts. And recently I spent time sliding around my standard drivers seat at my first Drivers Ed event @ Streets of Willow. My thoughts quickly turned to a period-correct RS style seat and a 5 point harness... If I just didn't have that wife, mortgage, and pesky kids taking the money I could/might/probably will sink into my 911...

[FA-18C]

Sandy I'm in the same boat. I bought retractables and receivers from a PP board member and they are in great shape. Problem is sorting out the mounting as mine were the non retractable and I am unsure of where and how to mount each component. Haven't spent a ton of time though as the masterbath re-model has left a dent. Then there's that pesky mortgage and the 8 and 5 year olds all squawking for their cut...sheesh, you'd figure a guy could shell out for a driver's seat, throttle bodies and tensioner mods...
(seat is a tough sell since it costs about the same as a new couch...)

[Zeke]

Originally posted by rst73
I just got done putting a set of belts from PEP in Dick Moran's newest 73 RS. They aren't orignial but look pretty good. Installed just as originals no modifications even on factory sport
seats.
IMHO a good alternative at a reasonable price.
Randy, what didn't you like about the PEP set up?

All the best!

Roger Grago
PORSCHE Newport Beach
R Gruppe #27

Roger, do you have a link ot PEP? It doesn't google up. TIA.

[HarryD]

Originally posted by Zeke
Roger, do you have a link ot PEP? It doesn't google up. TIA.

Milt,

Try www.peparts.com. The company name is Professionally Engineered Products.