Slow winding seatbelts? This is the guide for you!!! - SEAT Cupra.net

*Czechboy* · 01-09-2007, 20:15

Well, after my seatbelts got so slow that I thought I'd fail my MOT because of them, I thought I better sort them out.

Basically by doing the following I managed to reduce the time it takes my seatbelt to completely wind up from 1.5 minutes to 1.5 seconds!!!

Firstly, pull on the back part of the seatbelt as shown in the photo and let go. If it winds back up straight away, this guide is for you. But if the back part doesn't wind up, then your actual seatbelt recoil mechanism is fooked and I cant help you with that:

These are the tools I used during my "restoration",lol:

white spirit, surface polish (slippery when dry), lighter, scalpel, cotton ear buds and a little clamp.

Firstly pull out all of the seatbelt (as you would if you were a really fat person trying to buckle up), and attach the clamp at the end to stop it from winding up. Now hoover up the belt. Next take your lighter and singe off any fraying (spelling)

Next, take off the cover from the seatbelt hinge thingy. Pull the belt to one side and you should see a build up of crap at the point where the scalpel is pointing. So gently scrape it off. Do the same with the belt pushed to the other side:

Once most of the crap has been scrapped off, take your cotton ear bud and dip in in some white spirit. Now wipe all over the area where the belt makes contact and then wait for it to dry. Lastly wipe the area with furniture polish of your choice. The ones that are very slippery when dry are the best (sometimes they say on the bottle "do not use on steering wheel").

HOPEFULLY, your seatbelt should now wind up quicker then you can say "holly sh*t"

Mig

*Boi Ninja* · 02-09-2007, 01:04

lol well done mate.

*Dolly_Gti* · 02-09-2007, 09:29

just pull them all the way out and spray them with silcone spray...

*Czechboy* · 02-09-2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolly_Gti

just pull them all the way out and spray them with silcone spray...

Surely that would cover all your clothes in silicone as well when you put on your seatbelt. Anyway there was about a 2mm thick built up layer of crap on my seatbelt hinge thing that had texture of rubbery plastic so wouldn't come off just by spraying something onto it, literally had to scrape it off with a scalpel.

*Dolly_Gti* · 02-09-2007, 14:14

it doesnt leave anything on your clothes or otherwise lol, we use it at work. its from WURTH just called silicone spray id highly reccomend it, we also use WURTH 2040 lubricant, which doubles as a good back to black spray

not that i steal this stuff from work or anything

*Czechboy* · 02-09-2007, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolly_Gti

it doesnt leave anything on your clothes or otherwise lol, we use it at work. its from WURTH just called silicone spray id highly reccomend it, we also use WURTH 2040 lubricant, which doubles as a good back to black spray

not that i steal this stuff from work or anything

Get some back to black spray on my red seatbelts, lol. Will look that spray up, and get some if I see it, maybe try for the "fastest winding Ibiza seatbelt" world record

Mig

*Hayz* · 02-09-2007, 16:38

That actually made me laugh

Although you may find me doing the same thing at some point as mine are starting to wind me up.
x

*Jamin Berry* · 14-09-2007, 20:21

I think this should be in the main site info base

*Dolly_Gti* · 14-09-2007, 21:26

Wurth Silicone spray is the stuff... not the 2040 lubricant.. the 2040 is like wd40 good for rusty seized stuff, but brings up plastics a treat also hence the referance to back to black... i cleaned most of my old engine bay with 2040 .. ill go looking for pic now

*Dolly_Gti* · 14-09-2007, 21:31

*Jamin Berry* · 14-09-2007, 22:04

What do you think m0rk/other admins? This is a very common problem with mk2's and 3's. Czechboy deserves props for this one,

*AlpineWhite* · 15-09-2007, 17:02

i'll be trying this tomorrow, my seatbelts take just about forever to wind in....

**Brummy** · 15-09-2007, 17:16

I invariably throw my belt behind my seat and lock the bloody car... do hate it though when you lean forward and end up with a big 'loose loop' over your shoulder..

*Cupra Kid* · 15-09-2007, 18:44

I just leave mine on the seat ready for getting back in, although it doesn't seem as bad on the cordoba as it was on the Ibiza's. Good guide though and if mine get worse i'll definately use it

01-09-2007, 20:15	#1
Czechboy Tarmac terrorist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,654	Slow winding seatbelts? This is the guide for you!!! Well, after my seatbelts got so slow that I thought I'd fail my MOT because of them, I thought I better sort them out. Basically by doing the following I managed to reduce the time it takes my seatbelt to completely wind up from 1.5 minutes to 1.5 seconds!!! Firstly, pull on the back part of the seatbelt as shown in the photo and let go. If it winds back up straight away, this guide is for you. But if the back part doesn't wind up, then your actual seatbelt recoil mechanism is fooked and I cant help you with that: These are the tools I used during my "restoration",lol: white spirit, surface polish (slippery when dry), lighter, scalpel, cotton ear buds and a little clamp. Firstly pull out all of the seatbelt (as you would if you were a really fat person trying to buckle up), and attach the clamp at the end to stop it from winding up. Now hoover up the belt. Next take your lighter and singe off any fraying (spelling) Next, take off the cover from the seatbelt hinge thingy. Pull the belt to one side and you should see a build up of crap at the point where the scalpel is pointing. So gently scrape it off. Do the same with the belt pushed to the other side: Once most of the crap has been scrapped off, take your cotton ear bud and dip in in some white spirit. Now wipe all over the area where the belt makes contact and then wait for it to dry. Lastly wipe the area with furniture polish of your choice. The ones that are very slippery when dry are the best (sometimes they say on the bottle "do not use on steering wheel"). HOPEFULLY, your seatbelt should now wind up quicker then you can say "holly sht" Mig __________________ NOW: GSX-R 600 + 328 Sport* Last edited by Czechboy; 15-09-2007 at 20:24.

02-09-2007, 01:04	#2
Boi Ninja 16 valves of sweet shhhhh Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Enfield, Shanktown Posts: 891	lol well done mate. __________________ 6N VW Polo now with P-slots. sold my:Black Ibiza mk2 GTi Cupra "Time Machine" Sport 16v

02-09-2007, 09:29	#3
Dolly_Gti G60 spooling up. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: china town Posts: 1,467	just pull them all the way out and spray them with silcone spray... __________________ Advert removed - Please submit an ad in the For Sale section.

02-09-2007, 14:14	#5
Dolly_Gti G60 spooling up. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: china town Posts: 1,467	it doesnt leave anything on your clothes or otherwise lol, we use it at work. its from WURTH just called silicone spray id highly reccomend it, we also use WURTH 2040 lubricant, which doubles as a good back to black spray not that i steal this stuff from work or anything __________________ Advert removed - Please submit an ad in the For Sale section.

14-09-2007, 20:21	#8
Jamin Berry Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fujuwara Tofu Shop @ the bottom of Kirkstone Posts: 1,040	I think this should be in the main site info base __________________ PM me if your interested in a wide arch f2 kit

02-09-2007, 16:38	#7
Hayz Cheeky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 509	That actually made me laugh Although you may find me doing the same thing at some point as mine are starting to wind me up. x

14-09-2007, 21:26	#9
Dolly_Gti G60 spooling up. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: china town Posts: 1,467	Wurth Silicone spray is the stuff... not the 2040 lubricant.. the 2040 is like wd40 good for rusty seized stuff, but brings up plastics a treat also hence the referance to back to black... i cleaned most of my old engine bay with 2040 .. ill go looking for pic now __________________ Advert removed - Please submit an ad in the For Sale section.

14-09-2007, 21:31	#10
Dolly_Gti G60 spooling up. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: china town Posts: 1,467	__________________ Advert removed - Please submit an ad in the For Sale section.

14-09-2007, 22:04	#11
Jamin Berry Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fujuwara Tofu Shop @ the bottom of Kirkstone Posts: 1,040	What do you think m0rk/other admins? This is a very common problem with mk2's and 3's. Czechboy deserves props for this one, __________________ PM me if your interested in a wide arch f2 kit

15-09-2007, 17:02	#12
AlpineWhite Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,025	i'll be trying this tomorrow, my seatbelts take just about forever to wind in.... __________________ Anthony Then: Mk2 Ibiza Clicky here Now: '06 Fabia vRS in Black Magic

15-09-2007, 17:16	#13
Brummy Cookie Monster.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Standing up in the pouring down.. Posts: 8,087	I invariably throw my belt behind my seat and lock the bloody car... do hate it though when you lean forward and end up with a big 'loose loop' over your shoulder.. __________________ *John* My Car/R.R. thread

15-09-2007, 18:44	#14
Cupra Kid White Weapon Worshipper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 3,259	I just leave mine on the seat ready for getting back in, although it doesn't seem as bad on the cordoba as it was on the Ibiza's. Good guide though and if mine get worse i'll definately use it __________________ Paul SEAT IBIZA GTI 2.0 8v SEAT IBIZA CHILL 1.4 Project Mazza

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