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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 07:55 AM
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Seat belt keeps slipping out or is this common?

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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 08:49 AM
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Looks right to me. Must be the angle when you pull on the belt. I have not had the issue.
Here is mine.



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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 08:50 AM
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Thank you, at least now I know it's me.
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Carguy8888
Thank you, at least now I know it's me.
It's also me. I just recently replaced my OEM (no gap) with this version and it is always popping out. Need to find something unnoticeable to block that gap.
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That's the million dollar question lol. Actually, maybe a small piece of vacuum hose? I may try that or some type of round elastic.

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Old Aug 4, 2023 | 07:05 AM
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Just a heads up on that vert-specific belt guide (w/ the slot), I don't believe those are available any longer, at least not the driver's side. I was able to find one for the passenger side several years ago to replace one that broke (damn kids!). But lately I could not locate one to buy as a spare. So be careful not to break yours!

Now that I got a 3D printer, I'm going to see if I can replicate these guides. I suppose you could also use one from a coupe and cut a slot, if you can find them.
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Old Aug 4, 2023 | 07:08 AM
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A piece of rubber that comes off will not hurt it and I'm sure they still a bunch in junkyards.
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