The window switches aren't the only thing in this car built for a contortionist! If you have trouble reaching the seat belt that keeps slipping behind your seat, you are not the only one! So we designed this nifty little contraption to solve your seat belt woes.
The belt-X-tender requires NO interior modifications. It can be installed and removed in seconds! And while it utilizes the seat storage pocket, it's simple design allows you to continue to use the majority of the pocket space for your storage needs.
Each kit comes with passenger and driver side pieces.
I noticed the banner first. I had no clue how you were going to pull it off.
My mother's Solara has little extendable 'arms' and that's what I thought you guys were going to do, but I figured it would require modding. I'm shocked that you (once again) came up with an alter-free solution.
It would definitely be nice to see if you guys could perhaps black powder coat these for the ebony cloth and leather interiors to make them sort of blend in.
Otherwise, right now they do look like a couple of bent coat hangers with their current color.
They can’t be coat hangers they are not plastic. When was the last time you saw metal coat hangers? Can you even buy metal coat hanger any more?:yesnod:
I have a suggestion:
Can you make it where the seatbelt doesn't rub against the seat, especially "leather" seats. I happen to own a firebird and with the years of buckling and unbuckling, the nylon part left a nasty mark on them.
I just notice this same problem happening on the Sol.
They can’t be coat hangers they are not plastic. When was the last time you saw metal coat hangers? Can you even buy metal coat hanger any more?:yesnod:
I have the reverse problem--I am having trouble unbuckling the seat belt when I want to get out. Maybe it is because I have some arthritis on my hands but I have broken four fake thumb nails trying to unbuckle the belt. Now I keep a small flash light key holder in the boot of the shift that is just right to put down to unbuckle the belt --any other solutions????
Thanks guys
Yeah, we enjoy coming up with products that make life easier on a day to day basis. We noticed the seat belt issue awhile ago and it took us several weeks figure out how we'd make the belt-X-tender without altering the interior of the car... we know we didn't want to drill or cut anything. After that it took us several prototypes to figure out the right bend angles of the X-tender so it would fit like a glove and held the belt in place. So as far as it being like a coat hanger... It wasn't as simple as it looks
We would have liked to have powder coated it or even chromed it. The belt-X-tender is made in the U.S. and the costs were getting high and we want to keep it reasonable for you guys.
Would it be feasible/possible/desirable to plastic coat it? There is a commercial product ("Plasti Dip") that is used for coating tool handles. Might work here as well!
Thanks,
--Chemist (I've been called a "dip", and I've bent some hangers in my time! :lol
just in case I missed this in your 1 of 5 set a month ago
What really irrates me at this time of year with the sun low in the sky
is the fact that once the sun dips below the top of the windshield I get a hell of a glare between the rear view mirror and the top.
I'd like to see either of the following
1. a 3m-type of film to go across the whole top about 4 inches wide and nice and dark to filter the sunlight.
2. some type of clip on device to extend the visors to cover the center section.
3. something similar of your own design
If this has already been addressed...just post the hyper-link
When they are black powder-coated, I'll buy a set... mostly to support you, since I really don't have an issue with the belts because I have tiny hands.
Would it be feasible/possible/desirable to plastic coat it? There is a commercial product ("Plasti Dip") that is used for coating tool handles. Might work here as well!
Thanks,
--Chemist (I've been called a "dip", and I've bent some hangers in my time! :lol
Thanks guys
Yeah, we enjoy coming up with products that make life easier on a day to day basis. We noticed the seat belt issue awhile ago and it took us several weeks figure out how we'd make the belt-X-tender without altering the interior of the car... we know we didn't want to drill or cut anything. After that it took us several prototypes to figure out the right bend angles of the X-tender so it would fit like a glove and held the belt in place. So as far as it being like a coat hanger... It wasn't as simple as it looks
We would have liked to have powder coated it or even chromed it. The belt-X-tender is made in the U.S. and the costs were getting high and we want to keep it reasonable for you guys.
Hey guys I saw one of the prototypes and it is definately NOT as easy as it looks. They were made out of solid Stainless Steel and could be Polished, Brushed, Primed and Painted, Power or Plastic coated. IMHO with a little personel attention they are easy to alter to your tasts. They are very conviently located. My original thought that they were not for me I think I have changed my mind.
Stig - I told you I could keep my mouth shut. Now what about the other little thingies?
Please refrain from bashing Supporting members in their product announcement threads. If you have an issue with a product you can start a new thread to discuss it, however these types of things are not tollerated in the announcement threads.
Please refrain from bashing Supporting members in their product announcement threads. If you have an issue with a product you can start a new thread to discuss it, however these types of things are not tollerated in the announcement threads.
I don't think I "bashed" your supporting vendor on this one. Just gave my opinion on what I thought they looked like and a couple of other people apparently agree. $40 for a couple of uncoated bent stainless steel rods seems a little steep to me. I understand that you wish to protect your revenue stream, but when vendors put out new products, consumers ought to be able to voice an opinion. In the end, we all get better products and better value.
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