97 320 sl

[BarryF]

Hi. Can anyone tell me where to get a seatbelt extender for an SL. Thanks Barry

 

[television]

Hi Barry and welcome, it will be an MB part only

 

[BarryF]

Thanks Malcomb I tried the local dealer but Mercedes want an eye watering £360 per belt for belts that are 300mm longer. Barry

 

[television]

That is crazy prices,,,how about looking at another model for some belts that are longer, but with the same fittings from a breaker

 

[BarryF]

Hi Malcolm Yes I think I can make one using a rear seat belt for the SL They are only £22, Thanks Barry

 

[rajinder_1]

Hi Barry,
I have just bought a seat belt extender so that i can fit a baby seat to the car, if you go to ebay or google seat belt extension there are loads of seperate extensions available.

about £15-£20

Raj

 

[BarryF]

Hi Raj I tried that but it doesn't fit the SL belts although it is supposed to fit most Mercs. Thanks Barry

 

[rajinder_1]

Oh dear looks like it wont fit mine then either, i havent tried it yet....

i will try and let you know.....

Raj

 

[rajinder_1]

yes as feared mine does not fit either ....

well that was a waste of money...

let me know if you find a way around this.....

Raj

 

[BarryF]

Hi Raj The only way seems to be to order a rear seat belt and get round itt like that. Mine should be in tuesday. When I get it I will see if it fits other mercedes with a rear middle seat belt buckle and then get someone to do the sewing. I will post an update when its done. Barry

 

[television]

Hi Raj The only way seems to be to order a rear seat belt and get round itt like that. Mine should be in tuesday. When I get it I will see if it fits other mercedes with a rear middle seat belt buckle and then get someone to do the sewing. I will post an update when its done. Barry

Take the belt to a car upholsterer, they have industrial sewing machines

 

[BarryF]

Thanks Malcolm I will try that Barry

 

[television]

If a seat belt is fitted to a car, then that belt comes under the MOT to be checked, as long as it is sound and good ends then no problem

 

[BarryF]

Hi Just picked up the Merc rear seat belt and it looks as though it can be bolted to the rear seat belt reciever to make a seat belt extender. Expensive way of doing it but at least it will work. Barry

 

[television]

Hope it goes well Barry

 

[rajinder_1]

Thanks Barry, fortunately i wont need to do anything as we have to buy a new car seat soon anyway, so just have to remove transponders from the old seat and then use with the new baby seat which will be forward facing.

Raj

 

[BarryF]

Hi All Picked up the seat belt receiver and bolted it to the other end. Works a treat and a real bargain at £50 compared to changing both seat belts at a cost of £750. Barry