Welcome to DSMtuners - The Talon, Laser, and Eclipse performance enthusiast resource



















Login



See All DSMtuners Supporting Vendors
Go Back   DSMtuners > DSM Forums > General > Tech Article Archives > Articles: Exterior/Interior
Welcome to DSMtuners
You are currently browsing the site as a "Guest", which means your are either not registered or not logged in. This also means you have limited access to our site and cannot participate - you also are browsing the site with more advertisements than logged-in members.

Register an account and start participating!

Reply  
 
    
LinkBack   Thread Tools
Old 06-21-2012, 07:13 PM Show Printable Version Show Printable Version   Email this Post to a Friend Email this Post      #1 (permalink)
Proven Member
 

teejayDSM's Avatar
From: excelsior, Missouri
Registered: Oct 2007
Tech Posts: 42
Photos: 23
Classifieds Rating: 0
Reputation: teejayDSM is an unknown

making choker 1g seat belts stationary


This is what I did to remove the moving bits of the 1G auto seat belts to make them no longer move. I actually used to like them, but I'm making a racecar and the weight savings is too enticing. Sorry for the fuzzy photos.

Precaution is highly advised since this is safety equipment, also as such it's probably breaking laws to do this to a street car. Do at your own risk.

take out the seat belt contraption and take the 4 screws seen here

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7316.jpg
Views:	33
Size:	34.0 KB
ID:	140977

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7321.jpg
Views:	26
Size:	41.4 KB
ID:	140978

This little doodad below is a switch that pushes up on a flat pin to lock the belt. If you feel that this mod is unsafe then look at what this does, it's just a rod that pushes against a metal door to keep it from sliding. We're going to be welding the door bit shut so it could actually be safer.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7323.jpg
Views:	27
Size:	33.8 KB
ID:	140979

Next we're going to remove this little screw on the side.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7324.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	43.4 KB
ID:	140981

then slide the seat belt out the bottom. Then remove the metal band going from the motor.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7325.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	35.2 KB
ID:	140980

pop out the metal trap door and the little clippy thing and you should have these parts along with the aluminum track.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7326.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	48.1 KB
ID:	140982

take the track and cut the part that slides into the seat belt to where it's the same length as the holder.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7327.jpg
Views:	25
Size:	50.2 KB
ID:	140983

Keep all this stuff below together! I originally took it all apart to get rid of unwanted stuff, but the plastic on the sides will keep the belt holder from going side to side. When it gets welded the plastic pieces melt to fill the gaps and will make it less sloppy of side to side motion than what it would be with the auto belts. If the plastic is removed the belt can move side to side, but it can't go forward or back so it's safe, but feels sloppy. I just took a pic of it since i had it apart.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7328.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	45.1 KB
ID:	140984

The track that was cut off gets put back into the seat belt with the little hole matched up to the screw hole on the side of the seat belt. Take the screws that you took out in step one and start one into the side, but don't put it all the way in, just so it keeps the track from moving. Take the trap door and make sure it's in the notched slot for it and wedge a screw in between it and the side. Make sure it's not crooked or sticking out the top.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7329.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	40.0 KB
ID:	140985

Put the seat belt into the slide and tighten the little screw on the side, it should all stay in place.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7335.jpg
Views:	25
Size:	36.2 KB
ID:	140986

Then weld the trap door to the seat belt.

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSCN7340.jpg
Views:	28
Size:	39.5 KB
ID:	140987

The original plan was just to weld the belt part the bracket that bolts to the car, but it would move the location and might not fit in the plastic interior or be at a wrong angle in a crash. I wanted it to be in the exact location the stock belt is supposed to be in. The gap is also a decent size to weld it inside the slider bracket which could be difficult. So there you go, no more choking and it's safe in the stock location.

now to just make it one latch instead of having to buckle twice....


View photos of this member's car 

mark post as helpful recommend reputation points    Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

 


» Recent DSM Videos
1gb AEM wastegate hood dump 2step
» Recent DSM Photo
Post your banner here

» Current Poll
How many times have you been to the Shootout?
1 - 38.41%
111 Votes
2-5 - 43.60%
126 Votes
6-10 - 10.73%
31 Votes
11-15 - 2.77%
8 Votes
16-20 - 4.50%
13 Votes
Total Votes: 289
You may not vote on this poll.
» Online Users: 876
315 members and 561 guests
Most users ever online was 1,704, 03-17-2008 at 09:11 PM.
DSMtuners Main Sections
DSM Forums
DSM Regional Forums
DSM Builds/Journals
DSM Articles
DSM Tech Guides
DSM Upgrade Paths
DSM Parts Reviews
DSM Vendor Reviews

DSM Classifieds
DSM Parts Guides
DSM Photos
DSM Videos
DSM Timeslips
DSM Dyno Sheets
Shirts & Apparel
DSMtuners Decals

Advertising Info
Our Sponsors
Site Rules
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Site FAQ
About Us
Contact Us

© 2012 DSMtuners.com - All Rights Reserved

DSMtuners is not affiliated with Diamond Star Motors. The Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, and associated logos are trademarks of Diamond Star Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, and Chrysler Corporation.

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:05 PM.


Vendor Tools vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0