Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

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Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by Nobby »

As it says in the title

I can't seem to find a seat position where the seat belt doesn't cut into the side of my neck - and they are not height adjustable :grumpy:

It's driving me mad :cry:

Does anyone else have this problem ?

PS before anyone asks, I'm not Jabba the Hut !
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Re: Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by viper17 »

Can’t believe it, I was thinking the same thing today & yes it is a pain in the neck.
I’ve tried the seat high, low, back & forward just cant seem to get it right.
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Post by brendan »

just another of many design flaws/cheapskate costcutting from vw with this car fellas.
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Post by iAmbu »

I have no problems with the seat belt or seating position.
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Post by Rob - 73 »

Don't know if anyone else has issues with this or came up with a solution?

I really need to find the right set up for the seat and seat belt to stop the seat belt riding up towards my neck.

Anyone???

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Re: Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by scott.taylor »

I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
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Post by skippy »

scott.taylor wrote:I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
Surely the seatbelt 'alarm' will be chiming constantly? :?
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Post by Mark V »

What? The Roc does not have an adjustable belt mount on the B pillar like the Golf (not got mine yet)? - that sounds unbelievable for a modern car - and not exactly a cheap one either....
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Post by scott.taylor »

skippy wrote:
scott.taylor wrote:I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
Surely the seatbelt 'alarm' will be chiming constantly? :?
Vagcom turns this annoying noise off.
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Post by Cuprabob »

If your not tall enough sit on a booster cushion
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Post by Rob - 73 »

Cuprabob wrote:If your not tall enough sit on a booster cushion
Lol...nice.. :clap: I aint that small, 5'10"

Think it's just getting the right seating position, on my old Leon Cupra it was adjustable, who knows maybe I had it sitting too low..

It's not actually touching my neck, just feels like its not in the right spot.

I going try setting the seat and steering up again from scratch.
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Post by Cuprabob »

It was obviously meant as a joke. They should have cardboard cut outs in dealers saying "You need to be as tall as me to drive a Scirocco"

It's the first car I've had for years that it's not adjustable and don't know the reason why. It's even adjustable on the base model Polo.

I'm 5' 8" and have the seat in the lowest position and don't have a problem.
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Re: Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by Rob - 73 »

Lol... I know mate...

I know what you mean though, it's a bit weird that its not adjustable.

It might just take a bit of getting used to.

Although I have read that you should be able to rest your wrists on the top of the steering wheel with your back against the seat. I find that this puts my feet way too close to the pedals, even with the steering wheel extended towards me.

As I said it will just be a case of finding that sweet spot.
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Post by Gilez »

Not ideal, but a seatbelt retaining clip that that stops the seatbelt retracting back might give you enough slack to do the trick.
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Post by Paralla »

Try one of these attractive genuine sheepskin seatbelt covers.
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Re: Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by Rob - 73 »

:rofl1:

That's the ticket ... Lol

Just the look is was going for... It would set off the black leather interior nicely..
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Re: Seatbelt - Pain in the neck - literally !

Post by Rob - 73 »

Finally it seems that I have managed to find the correct setting for the seat / steering wheel positions..

I t has taken ages but I finally feel it is comfortable.... happy days....

And no need to instal the sheepskin cover...lol
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