Seat Belt Cutting Into Leather

dsp4848 · May 12, 2015

So the other day I noticed that the seat belt is cutting into the seat from the way the seat belt strap holds it. Is anyone else having this issue? Have you figured out any fixes?

I was thinking there must be a way to prevent this with a curved plastic piece or something that stays at the top of the seat belt strap to guide the seat belt and keep it from cutting into the leather.

Here's some pics of what I'm talking about:

MagneticMan · May 13, 2015

Solution is amazing simple, don't use the web guide, from page 30 of the owner's manual

A web guide is included on the outboard
side of the front seats. Depending on
occupant size and seating position, you
may need to route the belt through the
guide for a proper fit. If the safety belt does
not route across the middle of the
shoulder, route the belt through the web
guide.

Mustang99 · May 15, 2015

Yeah I noticed mine is doing that too.

Dortzs550 · Jul 6, 2015

I had the same problem, I took it to the dealership, they replaced that ripped leather piece under warranty. I am also looking into alternatives besides not using the seat belt place holder ( sorry I don't know the proper name) .

Mustang99 · Jul 6, 2015

Please share when you find an alternative! I would love to be able to use the holder again

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RubyRed15 · Jul 6, 2015

Mine is falling apart, too. Another bang-up design job.

I suppose they were designed to fall apart in 2,000 miles.

MagneticA · Jul 6, 2015

I think it has to do with seat position - whether your seat is closer to the wheel or pushed closer to the rear seat. Depending on the seat's position you would/n't need to use the strap holder.

Dortzs550 · Jul 6, 2015

I think that could be a big factor , I am 5'4 so my seat is close to the steering wheel and it's almost at a 90 degree angle ( almost ) I am always in race ready mode lol . Back to my point , I let my younger brother( he is 5'8 ) drive the car so I can see how the seat belt would change position and to my surprise it would not rub like it does with me .

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RubyRed15 · Jul 6, 2015

I'm 6'1".

GoBlues38 · Jul 6, 2015

one of the reasons i don't use that strap.

BCeagle08 · Jul 13, 2015

After seeing this thread I took my belt out of the strap. Slightly less comfortable but until there's a better solution it is what it is.

Lakeland-GT · Aug 14, 2015

Took my belt out of the strap guide as well.
It's unfortunate because with the strap the seat belt is comfortable and easier to grab, but with the strap your cutting into your leather.

Still no solutions on how to protect the leather from being cut for those that want to use the strap?

Rich of So Cal · Aug 14, 2015

mine is a solid plastic piece, not a flexible strap. maybe that's only on the convertible, but I don't see why it would need to be different.

Lakeland-GT · Aug 14, 2015

Convertible and recaro seats have a different seatbelt guide/strap setup

madweazl · Aug 15, 2015

Seat belt position on this car sucks; wish they would have made it adjustable. Seat belt drives me nuts without the strap.

Seat Belt Cutting Into Leather

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RubyRed15

Ok, so it's blue.

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Ok, so it's blue.

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