06 z4 roadster with M seat seat belt question

RickS · 04-19-2019, 06:08 PM

I bought a Z4 roadster over the winter, it has M seats. Had it parked for the winter and I just start driving it a lot and noticed that the shoulder part of the seat belt rubs against my neck and is uncomfortable. I'm 6'.

Any one else have a similar issue, if so how did you get around it? I'm thinking a seat belt extender to move the buckle to the left.

Thanks.

3002 tii · 04-19-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RickS

I bought a Z4 roadster over the winter, it has M seats. Had it parked for the winter and I just start driving it a lot and noticed that the shoulder part of the seat belt rubs against my neck and is uncomfortable. I'm 6'.

Any one else have a similar issue, if so how did you get around it? I'm thinking a seat belt extender to move the buckle to the left.

Thanks.

Will adjusting the seat help?

StickMon · 04-19-2019, 07:02 PM

http://www.tiddybearcomfortstrap.com/

KevinC · 04-19-2019, 07:50 PM

"tiddy" bear. Brilliant!

ZMCoupe · 04-19-2019, 08:52 PM

This always annoyed me so I put a small bolt through the guide holding it lower, it helps keep it away from my neck. Also it does need impede the function of the seat belt at all.

WAMz4 · 04-20-2019, 01:28 AM

I just use a simple seat belt clip fromWalmart, It holds the shoulder strap at my stomach and over my shoulder away from my neck.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/WalterDra...-of-2/37284474

RickS · 04-21-2019, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'm gonna pass on the Tiddy Bear, not my style... and try the clip.

Rick

Huz-Z · 04-21-2019, 07:02 PM

Roadster Solutions sells seatbelt pads that cushion the belt against the occupants’ shoulder. See:

http://www.roadstersolutions.com/cgi...33787c9eeb1551

Scroll down to see them. $49 for a set I think.

There are a number of different ones on eBay like this

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2Pcs-Black-C...0AAOSwrmRb~qtQ

GuidoK · 04-21-2019, 07:06 PM

There are 2 types of belt deflectors made for the m seats.
Do you have the old or new style.
I dont know if they make any difference (I have the old, never tried the new, but don't have any problems), but if you have the old, you could try the new (not vice versa, the old one is not sold anymore afaik but I might be wrong)
I'm taller than 6' though.

Hokie6 · 04-22-2019, 07:42 AM

Just picked up a set of these as I find the belt gets pretty tight and uncomfortable (also 6' so know what you're talking about!)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Onev...1af04c4dip0XZq

ShakyDog · 04-22-2019, 09:47 AM

I have the non-sport seats and my belts also do this, I tend to always wear a collared shirt. My Lucy want me to dress up for her

Steve

RossBMWZseries · 04-22-2019, 01:52 PM

5'10 reporting here....wait, we're talking about heights right?

All jokes aside, the seat belt also rubs on my neck, itches pretty bad once i get home after a 30 minute drive

wdb · 04-22-2019, 04:56 PM

I had someone give me one of the pad-style items. I hated it. All it did was make the bad thing worse. I also tried lodging things in the guide on the seat in an attempt to keep the belt a bit lower. It might work for a 6-footer but I'm 5'10" and it did nothing for me.

I just reach up and move it occasionally. I've driven 10+ hours without being overly bothered.

StickMon · 04-22-2019, 05:31 PM

I have wraps similar in design to the ///M wraps linked in post #8, but mine are plush and fluffy generic black. Feels kinda nice.
Probably came from Walmart or Target. Not sure. Wife bought a sack of them years ago for all of the cars/trucks.

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RickS New Member 16 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0SI Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	06 z4 roadster with M seat seat belt question I bought a Z4 roadster over the winter, it has M seats. Had it parked for the winter and I just start driving it a lot and noticed that the shoulder part of the seat belt rubs against my neck and is uncomfortable. I'm 6'. Any one else have a similar issue, if so how did you get around it? I'm thinking a seat belt extender to move the buckle to the left. Thanks.
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ZMCoupe Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Muskoka Ontario iTrader: (0)	This always annoyed me so I put a small bolt through the guide holding it lower, it helps keep it away from my neck. Also it does need impede the function of the seat belt at all.
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WAMz4 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roady Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	I just use a simple seat belt clip fromWalmart, It holds the shoulder strap at my stomach and over my shoulder away from my neck. https://www.walmart.com/ip/WalterDra...-of-2/37284474 __________________ The Internet said it. I believe it. That settles it! Last edited by WAMz4; 04-20-2019 at 01:34 AM..
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RickS New Member 16 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0SI Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'm gonna pass on the Tiddy Bear, not my style... and try the clip. Rick
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Roadster Solutions sells seatbelt pads that cushion the belt against the occupants’ shoulder. See: http://www.roadstersolutions.com/cgi...33787c9eeb1551 Scroll down to see them. $49 for a set I think. There are a number of different ones on eBay like this https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2Pcs-Black-C...0AAOSwrmRb~qtQ Last edited by Huz-Z; 04-21-2019 at 07:09 PM..
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GuidoK #buildnotbought 10859 Rep 4,893 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tinkering in the garage iTrader: (0)	There are 2 types of belt deflectors made for the m seats. Do you have the old or new style. I dont know if they make any difference (I have the old, never tried the new, but don't have any problems), but if you have the old, you could try the new (not vice versa, the old one is not sold anymore afaik but I might be wrong) I'm taller than 6' though. __________________ Z4 3.0i \| ESS TS2+ supercharger \| Quaife ATB LSD \| Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear \| Schrick FI cams \| Schmiedmann headers+cats \| Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings \| Vibra-technics engine mounts \| H&R anti rollbars \| KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates \| Sachs race engineering clutch \| tons of custom sh#t
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Hokie6 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 Coupe 3.0Si Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Just picked up a set of these as I find the belt gets pretty tight and uncomfortable (also 6' so know what you're talking about!) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Onev...1af04c4dip0XZq
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ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	I have the non-sport seats and my belts also do this, I tend to always wear a collared shirt. My Lucy want me to dress up for her Steve
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RossBMWZseries Major 226 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Juan TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [7.00]	5'10 reporting here....wait, we're talking about heights right? All jokes aside, the seat belt also rubs on my neck, itches pretty bad once i get home after a 30 minute drive __________________ 2014 BMW X5 Sdrive35i F15 2011 BMW 328i E92 LCI 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster E85 2013 BMW S1000RR K46 R.I.P. 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L E36 SOLD
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wdb dances with roads 4732 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I had someone give me one of the pad-style items. I hated it. All it did was make the bad thing worse. I also tried lodging things in the guide on the seat in an attempt to keep the belt a bit lower. It might work for a 6-footer but I'm 5'10" and it did nothing for me. I just reach up and move it occasionally. I've driven 10+ hours without being overly bothered.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I have wraps similar in design to the ///M wraps linked in post #8, but mine are plush and fluffy generic black. Feels kinda nice. Probably came from Walmart or Target. Not sure. Wife bought a sack of them years ago for all of the cars/trucks. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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