GOTHAM VETTE

I've seen it done both ways, but does anyone know the 100% right way?

I'm wondering if the belt should be routed through the hole in the upper part of the seat, or should I just leave it out?

Here is a link to the type of seat I'm talking about...sorry can't access photobucket at work.

http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=2126

Bill Dearborn

You may have to wait until you get the seat. For proper installation the belt should go from its mounting point on the pillar unhindered by the seat. If you put the belt around the outside of the seat the belt may bend around the frame instead of your shoulder to go across your body. If you put it through the hole you don't want it to bend inward around the frame and then back out to go around your shoulder. Either situation would be a risky situation in a crash as the seat frame becomes part of the restraint system and if it breaks under the large forces involved the sudden slack in the belt could allow your body to move forward a few more inches.

Since LG sells these why not ask them before you purchase the seat.

Bill

GOTHAM VETTE

Thanks Bill, that was my thinking but it's nice to hear it confirmed by someone with more experience on the matter.

A-Z

Here's how. First as shown in my (departed) 996 GT3, now in my C6Z. You will notice in the Z that the female end of the factory belt is longer, so it can pass through the inboard lower hole in the seat. (This may also be dictated by insufficient room between the seat and the console -- I don't remember now and I'm out of town so I can't check the car.)

Andy