Product Review/How to Repair Broken Seatbelt Guides: BMW Z3!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2024
- Today we will review a low-cost, easy solution to a common problem on the Z3: broken seatbelt guides.
Full Disclosure: No one compensated me for this video; I received the clips for free.
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Thank you Mark for mentioning my fix in this video. I'm thrilled that you are happy with them so far. Thanks for another great video. I love your channel and will be sure to share it and recommend it to friends in the Z3 community!
Josh, thank you! Enjoyed doing it and appreciate the clips!
Thank you. I ordered the clips as soon as I watched the video. Then I had I idea. I had some permatex black RTV adhesive sealant (81158), tilted the bottom of the guide away from the seat and put a healthy amount under it (just enough so it wouldn't squirt out the sides when i pressed it against the seat, and a bead on the top of its crack. I then pressed the top against it. It is holding well, I can't swear for it's longevity, but it'll work in the in term.
Can I try that maybe for a short?
Ordered one. Just installed it. Super easy to fix. Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy your channel.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Great video. Love your channel. Funny too, since I just ordered these yesterday based on your reference to them in one of your other videos. Glad to see this though, since it confirms that this will be a good fix vs. the 2" wide Velcro fix that is also out there. BTW, I just got myself a 'new' Z3. Last one I had was a gray 2001 with and automatic and the same color interior as yours. This time around I went for a 1998 M Roadster in Estoril Blue with the two tone blue/black interior. I will have to send you something soon for your "Zed of the Week" spot...
Glad to help and thank you for the kind words! Love to see the new "m". I don't get many for some reason.
@@MomentofZed they’ve all been crashed or redlined to death lol
Nice little fix and thanks for the resource.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I bought these sliding covers a few months back even after buying a replacement guide. I haven’t yet pulled the seat and upholstery to replace the broken side, but I can confirm the clips hold well, so I am not in a hurry to pull the seat.
The only downside is that the clips are thick enough that the belt tensioner is unable to retract without assistance. I am planning to file away some material on the back side.
Hi Steve, I have noticed this issue if they are mounted a little too low on the guide. If this is still an issue, double check that it is seated over the center of where the two lobes meet. If this does not work, please reach out and I will be happy to make adjustments and send you another set.
Thanks,
Josh
Thank you and thanks Josh for the quick reply!
Took your advice from the UK.. Genius idea 💡 👏
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
Another very helpful video. Very clever! Yes, fixing / replacing the seatbelt guides are far more challenging than they appear. What did I spy????? Your BMW roundel badge is missing from the driver's side? And thanks for the links.
Getting the replacement for my birthday!
I'm in the process of installing new guides. I bought a pair of these so I won't have to go through this again!
Good call!!
Thanks for this….mine broke today 🤦♂️
Good luck! Happy new year!
@@MomentofZed Cheers….all the best 👍🏻
Love your car, I own a BMW2000Z3 roadster in mint condition. That is the left and right light red reflectors are cracked and near impossible to replace them , I ve tired everywhere. Please advise whether to give up or something else. Now my roof motor is dead where can I order a new one in the state. Loving my car n never gonna give her up! Thank you.
Appreciate the kind words ! Are you describing the tail lights? Can you send a pic? I can try and help, havent had the problem myself luckily!
Thank you for your attention to my problem , it’s simple a red reflector on each side of the car behind the rear tires on back lower panels not all the z3 have them but I did see them in one of your videos a friend ‘s black z3 he had replaced the grill and the bumper. I think that the z3 /2.3 2000 was just something extra. But not a tail lite. Thanks again🤗
@@shaineybaby1 can you send a pic to to momentofzed@gmail.com? I'd like to find out more.
Mine has this problem. This series might have saved my Zee. Just curious, is there an Orlando area Zee club?
Just seeing this now don't know why- there is a Central Florida chapter of the main club, the ZSCCA. I think they are based in Tampa.
Where can I get the clips
See the description in the video. Thanks!
Thanks for the vid... Does anyone know what I could do to fix the guides when the bottom half of the seatbelt guide is broken off?
Take a look in the description for links to videos where they replace the entire part.
Yes, I just did mine and it only took about 30 minutes. Message me on Facebook
What is the web site
In the description of the video. Thanks for watching!