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I purchased some seat belt assemblies out of an Australian AMG GTS in hopes of offering a color seatbelt exchange program here on the forum (still in the works but temporarily delayed).
As I recently came to find out, the Australian seat belt assemblies are not compatible with American-spec cars. I had the Australian assemblies re-webbed before finding this out.
Australian version on the left. American on the right.
Fortunately, I was able to figure out how to swap the belts out of the assembly, but the wife wasn’t happy when my two hour project turned into several hours!
Once I get my hands on some US spec assemblies, I’ll make another thread for the seat belt exchange and will make a “how to” video for anyone wanting to do it themselves. If anyone in Australia wants to buy some assemblies on the cheap, let me know.
I wondered what made the seat belts cost so much...that's quite a package. My GTRA came in with yellow belts instead of black.. The dealer changed them out N/C but it took a over a week to get the parts and install.. in the mean time the service manager told me the new belts were $2,400 before labor and the install would be close to a day... a significant amount of the roadster top assembly had to be removed.. Maybe more simple in a coupe.. Sorry that your idea didn't pan out...
I wondered what made the seat belts cost so much...that's quite a package. My GTRA came in with yellow belts instead of black.. The dealer changed them out N/C but it took a over a week to get the parts and install.. in the mean time the service manager told me the new belts were $2,400 before labor and the install would be close to a day... a significant amount of the roadster top assembly had to be removed.. Maybe more simple in a coupe.. Sorry that your idea didn't pan out...
The coupe isn’t quite as extensive. I could probably do it in two hours on the next go, knowing what I know now. The carpet behind the seats, rear strut brace, and a few panels have to come out. I didn’t have any instructions, so it was just a matter of feeling my way through it.
No worries on the plan. It wasn’t a money making venture. Simply a way for common enthusiasts to make their cars in their liking without suffering a couple weeks of downtime for the turnaround.
Oh, that’s a really good point. I’m gonna go switch back to the bland OEM belts. Thank you for the insight and saving my car the embarrassment of money and time wasted.
Oh, that’s a really good point. I’m gonna go switch back to the bland OEM belts. Thank you for the insight and saving my car the embarrassment of money and time wasted.
would love to see your DIY re-webbing step by step!
would love to see your DIY re-webbing step by step!
I don’t plan on doing the rewebbing as a step by step, as I would normally have one of the two professional shops do it, since it requires sewing. This ended up being a special circumstance. Should I take up sewing, which I’m considering, then I’ll do one.
Once I get my hands on some US spec assemblies, I’ll make another thread for the seat belt exchange and will make a “how to” video for anyone wanting to do it themselves. If anyone in Australia wants to buy some assemblies on the cheap, let me know.
This came out great! What did the project cost you all-in? Minus the Australian assemblies I guess. Looking to potentially do this.
there is a company on ebay that remans seat belts. As an additonal service they also offer re-webbing service to change color. It only costs $100 a belt inc return shipping. Quite a cheap option I think to have any color you choose
there is a company on ebay that remans seat belts. As an additonal service they also offer re-webbing service to change color. It only costs $100 a belt inc return shipping. Quite a cheap option I think to have any color you choose
Does their re-webbing material and process meet current Safety Standards?
Other considerations: materials may break down with Heat & UV exposure. How are their materials stored/sourced?
OEM Belts are made to meet stringent safety standards.
Am not sure I'd trust any critical safety component to an eBay outfit, or even aftermarket, without published testing/certification.
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