Has anyone done this that can enlighten me? Does anyone know a write up? I hate the 90/91 seatbelts. They aren't safe and they're a nuisance. Any help would be much appreciated

edit: Here's what I think, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Would need 88/89 seat belts, A and B pillar trim. Paint to match if color isn't right. Remove old wiring that isn't needed. Swap seatbelts and you're done. Sounds right but I've never done it so I don't know.


Modified by jdm_ef3 at 7:27 PM 11/12/2006

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_ef3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Has anyone done this that can enlighten me? Does anyone know a write up? I hate the 90/91 seatbelts. They aren't safe and they're a nuisance. Any help would be much appreciated </TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you talking about the auto-seatbelts. If so, I hate those too...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tippyman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you talking about the auto-seatbelts. If so, I hate those too...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah they're crap

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_ef3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah they're crap</TD></TR></TABLE> x2, there is a thread about switching from door mounted CRX to pillar mounted, different starting location but same concepts. Has anyone succesfully done this with a sedan?

 

someone has to have done this before

 

I was actually gunna post sumthin like this. I was planning on doin the same thing cuz those seatbelts are horrible. The one thing that i noticed was on my 91 sedan, there were no bolt holes the back floor for the part where the bealt clips into when i pulled the carpet.??? All the bolt holes on the pillar are there though so i dunno. I guess you could just modify the unit that bolts to the seat in the 90-91 with the sholder belt and lap belt clip and take the sholder belt off or sumthin that might work. I dunno check itout and post up how it is in your sedan. Its gotta work somehow. Sorry i coulndt help more, that was my experience though.

 

anymore info would be greatly appreciated

 

u wanna try to disconnect da auto seat's module, so it will stop sliding back n forth. but then u have too unbuckle da belt your self from next to your head.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dannyk20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u wanna try to disconnect da auto seat's module, so it will stop sliding back n forth. but then u have too unbuckle da belt your self from next to your head.</TD></TR></TABLE>What the hell?

 

Yeah were did that come from. LOL, well back on topic. I'll be trying this very soon to my new 90 EX. If it works I'll do a write complete with pix

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EF Sedan Enthusiast &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah were did that come from. LOL, well back on topic. I'll be trying this very soon to my new 90 EX. If it works I'll do a write complete with pix </TD></TR></TABLE> Log everything, even if it doesn't work. I have no qualms about going to a chassis shop and having them weld in some sturdy mount points on the pillars for a successful install.

 

Will do

 

u see, on my point, it seem like u don't like da beat sliding back and forth. am i rite or wrong, please correct me.

its very difficult to change to 88 n 89 seat belt, on my 91 4dr civic, I unplug da sliding seat belt module which located behind da stereo deck and disconnect those two fuses on da battery terminal. but da belt still lock if u wouldda crash da front end. but i got lazy putting on seat so i leave it alone.

 

I have no issue with the belt sliding, I have issues with the system being bulky, heavy, severe limitations on seats, and did I mention arm-rests are almost a no go?

 

u guys trying to make this EFs things real comfortble, huh. I'm happy with what i got.

PEACE OUT!!

 

its not about comfort its about safety i was thinking about converting too. how about if you use the lap belt thats on the floor and run it over your shoulder like Tarzan.

 

I know this thread is over 2 years old but......
has anyone done this conversion on a Sedan?

 

nevermind.... found it with pics

 

pretty cool. i wouldnt mess with my car though. ill leave it as is. you need to work around them, not take them off. they are meant to worth with the lap belt, then they are safe-ish. :D

 

lol why convert, but a 88-89 instead there way cooler XD

No really I hate... the auto belts in my 91.. if I had to drive it every day I would so do the 88-89 seat belt swap

 

back from the dead! i cant see most of the pictures that were posted above me. So im going to convert my 90-91 auto seat belts to manual 88-89 seatbelts. So far i bought the 88-89 seatbelts/retractors and belt clips. i didnt have enough for the pillar trim but next trip back to the yard ill buy the right trim.

We converted my friends 91 crx to 88-89 seatbelts so i think this may be the same concept. welding may be required

parts needed:

88-89 seat belts with built in retractors for pillar mounted seat belts for sedan
88-89 lap belt clip (mechanism drivers side with plug)
pillar trim throughout the headliner

Im going to work with my 90-91 seats so no need to buy the 88-89 seats.

10mm
12mm
14mm
17mm
phillips screwdriver
flat head screwdriver

since right now the autoseat belts dont function properly like open door and belts move. i have already disconnected the plugs to the seatbelt relays underneath the dashboard behind the console. So far its unplugged at both the sockets.

I have also took the time to go to the junkyard to buy the seat belt mechanism to convert my sedan from 90-91 seatbelts to 88-89 belts. Reason is because i want to use the oem armrest i have set aside, the autoseatbelt mechanism is too bulky

 

Please learn how to speak & type it's not hard to write THE instead of "da"! You don't sound cool nor educated what so ever. Sorry to be harsh but seriously.... People are asking for advise and experiences not your opinion! Peace out!