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Cut throat safety belt
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CharleyBC
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I'd actually be interested to see pictures of what people are complaining about here. In an effort to try and understand I went out sat in the driver seat moved it all over the place slouched way down sat on some books could not get it to cut into my neck at all
morningstar
Member
Ok,I took my extender out and buckled up so you can see how awkward the seat belt is. It may not look like much to you all, but it is digging into my neck and if my neck and head weren't there the seat belt would take that spot as that seems to be where it wants to go. You can also see how the bottom part of the shoulder strap doesn't go across the center of my body and rather goes to the side and into my armpit almost. If I put the extender in, the shoulder belt is moved to the correct position.
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Tesla's3 Belt height adjuster is installed TOO high for short people. Elon designed it for himself. lol
morningstar
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LOL! Yeah, what's uncomfortable to some won't be to others. I tend to be pretty sensitive to things scratching me and poking at me. It actually move more across my neck while I'm driving and almost feels like it's choking me. If I hadn't found the extender, I probably would've returned the car. It was that uncomfortable. Glad I found a solution that works for me though cuz I love this car!
Tesla's3 Belt height adjuster is installed TOO high for short people. Elon designed it for himself. lol
So true! I'm 5'3". I have the adjuster at the lowest setting. Honestly that adjuster thing is a joke. My son is 5'9" and also is fine with it at the lowest setting. He feels no difference between the lowest and highest settings. I don't think it's enough of a difference to help out short people. But really I think it's the placement of the part you click into that is the problem because it is located so far back that's what makes this belt cut across the body so high. If it were placed a few inches forward of where it is now, the belt would cut across lower and it would be fine. Taller people could then raise the adjuster at the door frame to keep it from cutting across too low. But, yeah, it's made for taller people. And less sensitive people.
Interestingly, I had an S loaner for a couple days and found it was also a poor fit, but not as bad. I was much more comfortable in that car without modifications than I am in the 3. I kinda wanted to keep the S! But the 3 drives so much nicer!
mwfriederichs
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Five dollar, five minute fix. Buy these online (part number in picture) 
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move the adjuster all the way to the end and tuck that end between seat and seat back.
Install guide over the belt.
This will hold belt away from neck, yet allow it to slide and retract.
,move the adjuster all the way to the end and tuck that end between seat and seat back.
Install guide over the belt.
This will hold belt away from neck, yet allow it to slide and retract.
Spacep0d
Active Member
I have the same issue. 5'3", Italian extended left arm driving position. Seat reclined a bit but nothing extreme. Visibility is good and I can do headchecks without a problem.
Seatbelt always slices at my neck and I've already adjusted the pivot mechanism to be at the lowest setting. The issue is that the adjuster simply doesn't have enough range for shorter people who don't want to sit higher in the car. I'm going to see about raising the seat a bit and maybe getting one of those devices that lowers the attack angle of the belt a bit so it hits my clavicle and not my neck!
Seatbelt always slices at my neck and I've already adjusted the pivot mechanism to be at the lowest setting. The issue is that the adjuster simply doesn't have enough range for shorter people who don't want to sit higher in the car. I'm going to see about raising the seat a bit and maybe getting one of those devices that lowers the attack angle of the belt a bit so it hits my clavicle and not my neck!
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This problem was solved years ago as seen on tv. Just get a Tiddy Bear
Tiddy Bear Comfort Strap makes wearing seatbelts more comfortable for all drivers and passengers
Tiddy Bear Comfort Strap makes wearing seatbelts more comfortable for all drivers and passengers
Dmagyar
Member
My wife 5’ has that same problem, maybe try to get one of those sheepskin belt covers...
Spacep0d
Active Member
I ordered some of those belt clips that allow you to lower the entry angle of the seatbelt. Should be great. I used one in a different car to great effect.
Hi, where did you buy this? Can you provide a link?
Five dollar, five minute fix. Buy these online (part number in picture)
move the adjuster all the way to the end and tuck that end between seat and seat back.
Install guide over the belt.
This will hold belt away from neck, yet allow it to slide and retract.
mwfriederichs
Member
Here's one on eBay. If you search online can usually find it for less. Or find at local GM dealer and save shipping. GM OEM GUIDE KIT 13526043 | eBay
Dmagyar
Member
2015-2020 GM Guide 13526043 | TascaParts.com, just found the same thing, but don’t know if it will work...
Maybe @mwfriederichs can add his experience?
Maybe @mwfriederichs can add his experience?
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