I want to replace my 1975 280Z coupe seat belts (2 seater) with aftermarket. They are the stock 3 point with 2 retractors. I want the 3 point with 1 retractor. Anyone done this conversion and where did you get the belts from? Did the new belts come with correct hardware? Thanks.....
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This is what I installed in my 260Z: Roadster Retractable Seat Belt.
In the 260Z, I mounted the retractors on the ceiling.
In the 260Z, I mounted the retractors on the ceiling.
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In the 260Z, I mounted the retractors on the ceiling.
Just above the quarter glass? They work good? I know some retractors have to be mounted on the floor as they have a mechanism that must be level to work properly. Any issues mounting like making new mount or drilling new holes etc. Thanks....Originally Posted by Steve260Z74
This is what I installed in my 260Z: Roadster Retractable Seat Belt.In the 260Z, I mounted the retractors on the ceiling.
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Yes.Originally Posted by Ken Smith
Just above the quarter glass?
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Yes, they work well.Originally Posted by Ken Smith
They work good?
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The roadster belts are designed for mounting points that are not vertical.Originally Posted by Ken Smith
I know some retractors have to be mounted on the floor as they have a mechanism that must be level to work properly.
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I would advise only using stock mounting points. I did use spacers to allow the retractors to pivot some for a better angle on the belts.Originally Posted by Ken Smith
Any issues mounting like making new mount or drilling new holes etc. Thanks....
IIRC, the retractor for the 280Z (coupe, not 2+2) is on the strut mount. The roadster style is especially good for this mounting location, provided it can fit in the stock housing. It could work well for you.
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Yes, they work well.
The roadster belts are designed for mounting points that are not vertical.
I would advise only using stock mounting points. I did use spacers to allow the retractors to pivot some for a better angle on the belts.
IIRC, the retractor for the 280Z (coupe, not 2+2) is on the strut mount. The roadster style is especially good for this mounting location, provided it can fit in the stock housing. It could work well for you.
Perfect.....thanks Originally Posted by Steve260Z74
Yes.Yes, they work well.
The roadster belts are designed for mounting points that are not vertical.
I would advise only using stock mounting points. I did use spacers to allow the retractors to pivot some for a better angle on the belts.
IIRC, the retractor for the 280Z (coupe, not 2+2) is on the strut mount. The roadster style is especially good for this mounting location, provided it can fit in the stock housing. It could work well for you.
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Yes, they work well.
The roadster belts are designed for mounting points that are not vertical.
I would advise only using stock mounting points. I did use spacers to allow the retractors to pivot some for a better angle on the belts.
IIRC, the retractor for the 280Z (coupe, not 2+2) is on the strut mount. The roadster style is especially good for this mounting location, provided it can fit in the stock housing. It could work well for you.
Originally Posted by Steve260Z74
Yes.Yes, they work well.
The roadster belts are designed for mounting points that are not vertical.
I would advise only using stock mounting points. I did use spacers to allow the retractors to pivot some for a better angle on the belts.
IIRC, the retractor for the 280Z (coupe, not 2+2) is on the strut mount. The roadster style is especially good for this mounting location, provided it can fit in the stock housing. It could work well for you.
One final question, I'm guessing you ordered the 8" sleeve and not the 11"? One is for low buckets and the other for normal.
