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Post by yammies on Apr 22, 2013 19:51:36 GMT 12
As above after a good set of belts
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Post by crazytim on Apr 22, 2013 23:39:15 GMT 12
Wreckers mate. Fronts will be easy and should be cheap. Most imports are refitted with nz spec belts which multi fit. Almost every set of genuine chevette belts any of us can flick you will be faded which to the letter of the law us unWoFable.
Rears will be harder... have thought of fitting retracting belts but never got that far.
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Post by caine on Apr 23, 2013 8:42:19 GMT 12
Gemini belts in a vette
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Post by yammies on Apr 23, 2013 12:30:37 GMT 12
New it is then I think... Gay.
Definitely have to go with new in the rear anyway and due to the mounting position I cant put a retractable in it.
My Black belts had faded to a pale brown colour. I had contemplated dying them as I am Dutch but I am also a WOF inspector so couldn't bring myself to do it.
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Post by gordo on Apr 23, 2013 14:14:27 GMT 12
WTF!
Damned fool idea in the first place as you'd have no idea how effective they'd be in an accident - could already have been stressed or damaged.
Unless you put no value on your life, or those of your passengers, they're one of the things you should always buy new, just like crash helmets!
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Post by crazytim on Apr 23, 2013 20:43:59 GMT 12
Yes and no... ive towed cars with old faded and frayed seat belts... they are tough as! The stitching is generally protected from tge the sun
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Post by gordo on Apr 23, 2013 23:58:56 GMT 12
I've towed cars with a length of garden hose - doesn't mean I'd consider that suitable for preventing injury or death... Remeber, when towing there may be as little as 100kg load on the belt but a 100kg man in a 20G impact will be putting 2000kg of load on the belt - i tonne for the lap and one for the shoulder...
I hope to be clearing the storage before long, Tim, if you want to pick a door up - deferred payment OK.
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Post by yammies on Apr 24, 2013 5:53:49 GMT 12
Haha I did say contemplated... just very briefly. The idea didnt sit well with me, or the thought of putting my family in the car with belts I dont trust, hence im putting new ones in it.
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Post by yammies on Apr 24, 2013 17:34:18 GMT 12
Got new rears today from repco for $50 a side.. cant complain at that price! Still sorting fronts
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