Seat Belt Chafing

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-16-2015, 05:05 PM

I just bought a 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i, and the second day driving the car, the seat belt kept "Chafing" my neck. So I just bought two "Pads" that you can place on the seat belt. Works pretty good, but my only issue is that I still know that there is something there. I have only had this issue with this car. Did, or dose anyone had the same experience, and what did you do to solve that issue??

Thank You.

RADRACR · 01-16-2015, 05:56 PM

The pink one is the best IMO.

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-16-2015, 06:16 PM

lol...Very nice...But I'm speaking more about the upper belt that always "Chafes" my neck.

gray9614 · 01-16-2015, 07:33 PM

I had the same problem when I purchased mine. I never bought a pad though. I think the problem is the angle of your seat. It took me the first week or so to find the sweet spot, but it's there. That or you just get used to it.

ZMCoupe · 01-16-2015, 09:24 PM

I put a small bolt with a large head through the seat belt guide with a nut on the back so that it holds the seat belt lower over my shoulder instead of my neck... Saw it in another thread. I think it was better than what I did but same idea and I just found what I needed in my toolbox.

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-16-2015, 09:45 PM

Hmmm...Very interesting idea about working with your tool box there. For the life of me, I'm unable to understand making a car in the year of 2003 these people just didn't about creating an adjustable seat belt. But if you look at the hard tops, they made those adjustable so I know someone was thinking. I have had Plenty of cars in my life, with issues of their own. But never a issue where the seat belt is trying to saw your head off. Granted, I have only had this car for two days now, and when I got in the car this morning, I moved that seat a thousand ways to Sunday and it was still there. It's just that I'm unable to have any comfort in this car when I drive, and I'm always pulling at it to get it off my neck every Five seconds. Funny that I did not notice that at all when I was test driving the car. Live and learn I suppose, and I'll soon jump back in a '05 or '06 MBZ CLK-500....

seank · 01-17-2015, 12:00 AM

You could try this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-TEC-M3...-/330663085272

Or something similar.

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-17-2015, 12:11 AM

Yep, I was on ebay and looked at that "CARBON FIBER". But my question is what is the best or the two...Carbon Fiber or the regular "Regular". Somehow "Carbon Fiber" brings to mind something that is very stiff and uncomfortable. (And when I do buy a second pair, and it seems that they all have some-type of Logo on it) I'll go with the easy Z4 or BMW and not something that denotes a car which I'm not driving. Please, malice was not intended......

SD ///M4 · 01-19-2015, 09:39 PM

I had the same problem, the seat belt chafes on my neck when I'm wearing a t-shirt. I don't have the problem with a collared shirt or when I have a jacket on. I went to a local shop that makes lambs wool seat covers and they had a black lambs wool seat belt cover that works great, kind of like this:

I only use it if I have to drive a long distance while wearing a t-shirt. Short hauls are OK.

chickdr · 01-19-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger_Vet68

lol...Very nice...But I'm speaking more about the upper belt that always "Chafes" my neck.

Actually the pad he pictured would pull the shoulder belt lower - away from your neck. It is made for kids because they are so short. Obviously not the color you want, but one in black would do the job you ask.

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-20-2015, 12:32 AM

Yep, I figured it out for 20.00 dollars. I bought two padded devices that wrap around the upper seat belt. Now mt z4 can't try to cut my head off....

StickMon · 01-20-2015, 02:31 PM

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Vanne · 01-20-2015, 10:34 PM

I wear my Snuggy(tm) while driving. ;-)

Matches my Imola :-P

MYovichZ4 · 01-22-2015, 12:09 PM

You could try reversing the path of seatbelt, as shown below

NickyC · 01-22-2015, 12:17 PM

The vagina is strong in this thread.

Huz-Z · 01-22-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanne

I wear my Snuggy(tm) while driving. ;-)

Matches my Imola :-P

BAHAHAHA!!

Do they come in blue?

Pik Masta · 01-22-2015, 12:46 PM

Yea the seat belt seems to be really tight around the neck area. I've owned a 07' 3.0 and now 06' Z4m and both have same issues. I just buy the cheap seat belt pads on ebay to fix the problem lol.

These are the one i've bought.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Black-Car...92352483&rt=nc

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-22-2015, 12:58 PM

Question to all you that have the Z4 M Roadster. That's 338bhp, correct?? I didn't even think of the "M" class when I was looking. I was looking through "AutoTrader" and I never saw that car unless in went under a different name. Now that care has some get up and GO to it.

NickyC · 01-22-2015, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger_Vet68

Question to all you that have the Z4 M Roadster. That's 338bhp, correct?? I didn't even think of the "M" class when I was looking. I was looking through "AutoTrader" and I never saw that car unless in went under a different name. Now that care has some get up and GO to it.

Eh, it's kind of quick but speed isn't the reason I bought the car (twice now). I'm not surprised you didn't know there was an ///M version of the car, I rarely see them myself driving around. Over the years, I've had quite a few people tell me they didn't know an ///M version of the Z4 existed. I like this quite a bit actually, as I always like driving cars that aren't very common.

Taylorguy74 · 01-22-2015, 05:21 PM

I too have been neck chafed by the roadster seatbelts. I admit it. Lady friend also complained of being 'choked' by my belt - although not the kind that is enjoyable to her. Kinky!

Got me a set of these Loopos from Amazon - 20 bucks for 4 - basically higher end clothespins that loosen the belt choke effect and allow it to simply droop - plus it keeps the wrinkles away on shirts.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1132_.jpg

Ranger_Vet68 · 01-22-2015, 06:33 PM

About the BMW's. I have always known that they had the "M" series, but not for the Z4. Fist off it was a "Fluke" that I found the Z4. I was looking to move up the MBZ CLK-500 Convertible. I always told myself that I would NEVER own a BMW because I dis liked the people that drove them. I was searching through someones inventory, and it stuck out like a red thumb. So I went back on my "Word" and bought the BMW. I'm quite happy with the car. It's Fantastic. Handling, Torque, and the get up and go when I need to pass someone, or getting on to the freeway. But best of all is driving the Malibu Cyn. roads very early in the morning when no one is there.

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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Seat Belt Chafing I just bought a 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i, and the second day driving the car, the seat belt kept "Chafing" my neck. So I just bought two "Pads" that you can place on the seat belt. Works pretty good, but my only issue is that I still know that there is something there. I have only had this issue with this car. Did, or dose anyone had the same experience, and what did you do to solve that issue?? Thank You.
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RADRACR Captain 84 Rep 924 Posts Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé // '09 X5 d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota iTrader: (2)	The pink one is the best IMO. Attached Images __________________ '08 Z4 ///M Coupé (#1765/1815) — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood / 1 of 1 this combo 19" Advan RS / AP Racing / Bridgestone RE-11 / Autosolutions SSK / R.E. Diablo / R.E. trans mounts '09 X5 35d — Space Grey / Saddle Brown 20" Forgestar F14 / SCR Delete
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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	lol...Very nice...But I'm speaking more about the upper belt that always "Chafes" my neck.
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01-16-2015, 07:33 PM	#4
gray9614 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2004 2.5i Z4 Sterling Gray Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem when I purchased mine. I never bought a pad though. I think the problem is the angle of your seat. It took me the first week or so to find the sweet spot, but it's there. That or you just get used to it.
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ZMCoupe Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Muskoka Ontario iTrader: (0)	I put a small bolt with a large head through the seat belt guide with a nut on the back so that it holds the seat belt lower over my shoulder instead of my neck... Saw it in another thread. I think it was better than what I did but same idea and I just found what I needed in my toolbox.
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01-16-2015, 09:45 PM	#6
Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Hmmm...Very interesting idea about working with your tool box there. For the life of me, I'm unable to understand making a car in the year of 2003 these people just didn't about creating an adjustable seat belt. But if you look at the hard tops, they made those adjustable so I know someone was thinking. I have had Plenty of cars in my life, with issues of their own. But never a issue where the seat belt is trying to saw your head off. Granted, I have only had this car for two days now, and when I got in the car this morning, I moved that seat a thousand ways to Sunday and it was still there. It's just that I'm unable to have any comfort in this car when I drive, and I'm always pulling at it to get it off my neck every Five seconds. Funny that I did not notice that at all when I was test driving the car. Live and learn I suppose, and I'll soon jump back in a '05 or '06 MBZ CLK-500....
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01-17-2015, 12:00 AM	#7
seank enthusiast 48 Rep 1,695 Posts Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sacramento, ca iTrader: (4)	You could try this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-TEC-M3...-/330663085272 Or something similar.
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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yep, I was on ebay and looked at that "CARBON FIBER". But my question is what is the best or the two...Carbon Fiber or the regular "Regular". Somehow "Carbon Fiber" brings to mind something that is very stiff and uncomfortable. (And when I do buy a second pair, and it seems that they all have some-type of Logo on it) I'll go with the easy Z4 or BMW and not something that denotes a car which I'm not driving. Please, malice was not intended......
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01-19-2015, 09:39 PM	#9
SD ///M4 ///Multiple 2992 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: M4 Coupe \| M3 \| Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [8.81] 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ( ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 (Euro D ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is Coup ... [10.00]	I had the same problem, the seat belt chafes on my neck when I'm wearing a t-shirt. I don't have the problem with a collared shirt or when I have a jacket on. I went to a local shop that makes lambs wool seat covers and they had a black lambs wool seat belt cover that works great, kind of like this: I only use it if I have to drive a long distance while wearing a t-shirt. Short hauls are OK. __________________ The Coupe: 2016 M4 \| Sakhir Orange \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| More \| ED 5/13/16 The Sedan: 2018 M3 \| San Marino Blue \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| ED 7/18/18 The Roadster: 2006 Z4 \| Interlagos Blue \| Black Extended Nappa Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Purchased 7/19/12
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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yep, I figured it out for 20.00 dollars. I bought two padded devices that wrap around the upper seat belt. Now mt z4 can't try to cut my head off....
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	I wear my Snuggy(tm) while driving. ;-) Matches my Imola :-P
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Pik Masta New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yea the seat belt seems to be really tight around the neck area. I've owned a 07' 3.0 and now 06' Z4m and both have same issues. I just buy the cheap seat belt pads on ebay to fix the problem lol. These are the one i've bought. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Black-Car...92352483&rt=nc __________________ 2006 Z4 M Roadster Silver Gray Metallic "The Daily" 1995 325I Alpine White "Project Joy 325" Instagram = Pik Masta
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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Question to all you that have the Z4 M Roadster. That's 338bhp, correct?? I didn't even think of the "M" class when I was looking. I was looking through "AutoTrader" and I never saw that car unless in went under a different name. Now that care has some get up and GO to it.
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01-22-2015, 05:21 PM	#20
Taylorguy74 Enthusiast 16 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2016 550i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I too have been neck chafed by the roadster seatbelts. I admit it. Lady friend also complained of being 'choked' by my belt - although not the kind that is enjoyable to her. Kinky! Got me a set of these Loopos from Amazon - 20 bucks for 4 - basically higher end clothespins that loosen the belt choke effect and allow it to simply droop - plus it keeps the wrinkles away on shirts. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1132_.jpg __________________ 2016 550i M-Sport 2008 328i M-Sport (Sold) 2007 Z4M Roadster (Sold)
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Ranger_Vet68 Private First Class 25 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i E85 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	About the BMW's. I have always known that they had the "M" series, but not for the Z4. Fist off it was a "Fluke" that I found the Z4. I was looking to move up the MBZ CLK-500 Convertible. I always told myself that I would NEVER own a BMW because I dis liked the people that drove them. I was searching through someones inventory, and it stuck out like a red thumb. So I went back on my "Word" and bought the BMW. I'm quite happy with the car. It's Fantastic. Handling, Torque, and the get up and go when I need to pass someone, or getting on to the freeway. But best of all is driving the Malibu Cyn. roads very early in the morning when no one is there.
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