qwerty_100
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 06:28 PM |
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seatbelt modifications
Hi All
Not sure if I can do this or not but I would like to change the anchor points of my seat belts from clip-on to bolt on this would mean cutting
the stitching and re-sewing the new ends on. I have an industrial sewing machine and I believe the correct type of thread is size 138 bonded nylon
sewing thread any one know if this is legal cheers .
Kev
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blakep82
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 06:54 PM |
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I highly doubt you can tbh. Also, if you're asking, that says to me you shouldn't!
Whats wrong with clip in?
Eye bolts bolted in, clips clipped on, done!
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jeffw
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 06:56 PM |
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If you want to change them then buy the ones you want. Do not risk your life on your ability to sew correctly.
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qwerty_100
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| posted on 29/12/14 at 07:57 PM |
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Thanks for the replies new set required then.
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snapper
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| posted on 30/12/14 at 08:03 AM |
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Interestingly the force that a seatbelt strap should be able to hold and there are several different requirements for shoulder lap etc is 26689
newtons or about 6000lbs
The forces exerted in a crash at even moderate speeds are I believe exponential that is they increase by the square of the speed i.e. Twice the speed
4 times the force
That's why a passenger holding a baby would not be able to keep hold of it in a crash.
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02GF74
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| posted on 3/1/15 at 01:38 PM |
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I reckon you would be ok, the towing straps for my land rover are stitched, which did surprise me so must be pretty strong.
BUT don't do it, the cost of a new set of belts is less than a motorised wheelchair or funeral. Chances are you would never test out the
stitching but why worry each time you go for a drive?
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qwerty_100
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| posted on 3/1/15 at 05:54 PM |
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seat belt modification
Hi All thanks for the replies I have purchased new seat belts and had some bosses weld to the chassis at least its done properly so roll on M.O.T
cheers all.
Kev
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