Lazy Seatbelt Retractors

[suprabad]

Does anybody out there know if "lazy" seat belt retractors can be fixed?

My seatbelts don't want to retract on their own and you have to kinda feed them back into the retractor thingy.

I don't want racing harnesses so I have to find a way to fix the spring loaded retractors or buy new ones from toyota (I'd rather spend the money somwhere else on the car, If I can).

 

[Jeff Lange]

Why do you use all-caps for your thread titles all the time?

PS: Only grey seatbelts are available from Toyota now, so if you don't have grey, you're out of luck on that route.

 

[suprabad]

Why do you use all-caps for your thread titles all the time?.

BECAUSE I WANT TO. What's the big deal?

Do you think as an administrator you should be criticizing people (in writing, and for everyone to view) for an innocuos habit.

Terrible sorry, Doctor Internet etiquette.

How am I hurting anyone? Oh and by the way, I noticed you didn't address my question. But thanks for trying to derail this thread (I can't imagine why else you would go off topic to berate me).

I can feel the love! Thanks for making me feel welcome.

 

[jetjock]

Kinda bitchy ain'tcha? Yes, they can be fixed.

 

[CRE]

He's not the only one. It irritates most of us and is inappropriate both on the net and written on paper. It is accepted as the written equivalent of SCREAMING, nor is it the easiest thing to read. It's not just a new concept.

If Mr. Moderator (by the way, Jeff's one of the nicest mods you'll see online), is bothering you keep it up and see how the rest of your potential support base responds to you.



As for the seat belts, I haven't seen the assembly. Sometimes, they can be disassembled and you can fabricate a replacement spring.

 

[suprabad]

He's not the only one. It irritates most of us and is inappropriate both on the net and written on paper. It is accepted as the written equivalent of SCREAMING, nor is it the easiest thing to read. It's not just a new concept.

If Mr. Moderator (by the way, Jeff's one of the nicest mods you'll see online), is bothering you keep it up and see how the rest of your potential support base responds to you.

Too bad...I still say I'm not hurting anyone and you are to sensitive if that really bothers you. Get a life and get off my back.

I didn't do it to offend anyone. Go kick your dog if you need something to abuse. I don't think Jeff needs you to defend his position. As far as support goes, I'm not lobbying for support or running a popularity contest. Nor am I trying to be inconsiderate, it was inadvertant. I'm sure you're perfect and have never done anything other people would consider irritating (like commenting on a point that's already been made).

 

[CRE]

First, I wasn't defending Jeff's position. You asked how you were hurting anyone (yes, sensibilities count too) so I answered.

Second, if you wanna play on the playground, you play by the rules or get thrown the hell out.

Third, I never said you did it intentionally. However, your second post proves that you have an outright disregard for the views of those around.

Fourth, I never said I was perfect, I'm far from it. The real difference between you and I is that when a mod or admin asks me to stop doing something, I'm clever enough to stop.

 

[OfnaRcR4]

Hate to say it suprabad, but you should of dropped it.

 

[Merlyn]

Simply put Suprabad...

we all have a free choice of what we say and do on the intraweb... if you want to post IN ALL CAPS GO AHEAD

but I bet your answer is less likely to get answered, just like if you ask a stupid question, or anything else... I guess you can take it as an attempt to help you out... but hey if you want to type in all caps by all means do it...

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(Maybe if I type in leet speak people will respond to me)

you speak proper, as most do, then you will get a response, simple as that... but your answer, I have no fing clue, I just am bitchy, and well it urked me that you think you are king of the world and can type how you want, by all means do, and see the answers you get.

 

[Ckanderson]

Too bad...I still say I'm not hurting anyone and you are to sensitive if that really bothers you. Get a life and get off my back.

I didn't do it to offend anyone. Go kick your dog if you need something to abuse. I don't think Jeff needs you to defend his position. As far as support goes, I'm not lobbying for support or running a popularity contest. Nor am I trying to be inconsiderate, it was inadvertant. I'm sure you're perfect and have never done anything other people would consider irritating (like commenting on a point that's already been made).

Who the hell are you? You must remember your a guest here, same as me. get off your high horse.

 

[Poodles]

how not to get a good answer...

thread failure in 3...

 

[Ckanderson]

Countdown to official warning in.....

 

[supraman7mgte]

not locked yet,hmmm

 

[RazoE]

it's your seatbelt's way of saying dont wear them, so you can crash and end your stupidity...

 

[GrimJack]

In kindergarten, I learned that when I do something wrong, even if it's an accident, I say sorry.

It's been a few years since then, but this skill has always stood me in good stead. You should try it one day, perhaps the added Karma would elicit a useful response from the community, despite the fact that you keep screaming at us for no apparent reason.

 

[PROJECT N00b]

Since the yelling has died down quite a bit. Mine do the same thing...it worked 'ok' before i tried to fix the plastic thing behind the drivers side window. I think that putting a better spring from a newer one might do a better job of retracting the belt itself. OR maybe you can just get a new seat belt assy. from a burgundy cressida (if your interior is burgundy).

 

[johnathan1]

I wonder if the rear 89+ seat belts are the same part number? I know shoulder belts came i the backseat on the newer supras...and those never got used...so that would be a good replacement if they are the same part number.

And do anyone else's seatbelts make a horrible scrrrraaaaaaape sound when you open the door? That's so annoying. Does it sometimes when I'm in the car, when I lean forward slightly to make a right turn LOL.

 

[supraman7mgte]

maybe another toyota part # might be interchangeable?

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

didn't someone mention the old celicas had the same style retractors?

 

[Jeff Lange]

BECAUSE I WANT TO. What's the big deal?

Do you think as an administrator you should be criticizing people (in writing, and for everyone to view) for an innocuos habit.

Terrible sorry, Doctor Internet etiquette.

How am I hurting anyone? Oh and by the way, I noticed you didn't address my question. But thanks for trying to derail this thread (I can't imagine why else you would go off topic to berate me).

I can feel the love! Thanks for making me feel welcome.

Generally speaking, I inform people when I make any changes to their posts, because I don't think you should have your posted edited by moderators or administrators without being notified. It's not a good feeling.

I just asked a question, because I was curious. Generally speaking, when you use all-caps, it makes it look like you're yelling at everyone, and it looks out of place in the thread listing, so I like to make sure people don't misunderstand other people with thread titles that look like they're yelling at everyone.

Oh, and by the way, I did address your question to the best of my knowledge with relevant information. I don't know anything about rebuilding the seatbelts, but what I do know about is what is available from Toyota, so I provided that information.

How about you take a step back and look at what you just said, then I'd suggest an apology is in order in the next few posts here.

Now... back to the subject at hand.