Seatbelt extensions

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Sun 3 Jun 2007 17:38
Seatbelt extensions - Simon (Anne\'s Other Half)
Hi
I drive a GTM K3 Rossa and the seatbelts are tight to say the least. I have just found out the wife is expecting, are the use of seatbelt extensions legal? Is it worth buying one? I am reluctant to change the belts as the car is getting a major overhaul next summer and these will be done then.
Any advice will be welcome.
Thanks
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Mon 4 Jun 2007 00:49
Seatbelt extensions - henry k
>>......are the use of seatbelt extensions legal?
It would appear that they are but...

Perhaps Securon, Winchmore Hill, Amersham, HP7 0NZ, ENGLAND could advise you.
( They seem to be reluctant to supply a phone number / email on their site)
www.securon.co.uk/fitting/extras/seat_belts_extend...m

Shows two types and they appear to be to approved
"Comprises of parts as used in the manufacture of Seat Belts to European Standards and is manufactured in an ISO 9001: 2000 Quality controlled environment."

They also state ( in case you are not aware)
"Webbing should pass across bone structure i.e. the lap or centre of the shoulder.
The Buckle should lie just on or below the hip.
There should be no slack in the webbing when the Seat Belt is worn.
Lap and Diagonal Belts with retractors should have approx. 30cm of webbing on the reel when the wearer is in the normal sitting position."

www.safetybeltservices.com/extensions.htm
at Bedford tel 01234 330450
"Our range of seat belt extensions are designed to assist with the seat belt fitment where the belt is too tight, and to assist pregnant women...."

Prices vary a lot-
tinyurl.com/yvc7hu for a bolt it yourself type @ £5.95 = p&p
Bestbits.co.uk for a simple plug in extn at £17+ p & p
up to (on another site) an eye watering £102 reduced to £97.51

Securon prices are - 227 for a simple plug in Extender £ 25.88
& 228 Extender £ 25.88 (not the usual simple plug in extension)
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