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04-11-2009, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
I bought a seat belt kit with mounting brkt and retractable seat belts to install on my 08 Drive. After assembling all parts to the brkt, I find that If I bolt the brkt to the rear roof supports between the seat and upper seat backs, there is not enough clearance to raise the seat to gas and service engine. I really wanted the belts rigid so they wouldn't flop around and rattle and scratch the paint. Kit came from www.everythingcarts.com. Any ideas on how I can raise the seat yet keep the belts rigid?
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04-11-2009, 10:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
Pictures attached (I Hope) of my situation.
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04-11-2009, 10:35 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
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Post a couple of pictures and we will be able to address you issue better. |
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04-11-2009, 10:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
Neat! You posted pictures as I was replying!
Are the extensions that hold the part that the seat belt locks into, just metal? |
04-11-2009, 10:49 PM | #5 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
The seat hits the two center receivers and the belt retractors before raising at all. I added one inch extensions to move the retractors outboard as far as the arm rests would allow, but I still don't have clearance.
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04-11-2009, 10:54 PM | #6 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
The center receivers are semi-rigid plastic sleeves with the nylon belt inside. They will bend and flex a little but not much. They are just like most cars have installed.
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04-12-2009, 12:10 AM | #7 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
I would call EC... I have a drive, and without a rear seat kit, I don't believe that setup will work. If you don't have proper rollover protection, I would not advise you to use seat belts... If the cart were to roll, you would not want to be strapped to the cart. Jus' Sayin'...
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04-12-2009, 12:16 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
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04-12-2009, 12:17 AM | #9 |
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04-12-2009, 09:34 AM | #10 |
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Re: Install Seat Belts on 08 Drive
I have seen and heard of quite a few golf cart accidents here in The Villages, Fl. due to the sheer number of carts. There are about 30,000 golf carts here now with more to come. I have yet to see a cart (here)with a crushed top and/or a top that did not protect the occupants. I know the tops are not designed for rollovers,but they do a pretty good job. Most cart windshields are "breakaway" and provide little protection. The big problem is hitting something as simple as a curb or other carts, posts, trees etc. and being projected out without restraints.
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