Attachment to prevent seat belt buckle from clanging off side of car

[Robilar]

Driving me nuts. Passenget side seat belt whacks into the side of the car every time I hit a bump. Its fine when someone is sitting in the seat but when empty, it rattles against the side of the car. Is there some kind of rubber clip or attachment anyone has seen that doesn't look hideous that will cushion it?

Thanks

 

[MerlintheMad]

If you can ignore the improvised look, just tie a black sock around the buckle. I don't like the idea of a permanent cushion taped on the B pillar.

 

[nhcowboy28]

There is this receptacle that you can use to stop the clanging. It’s on the other side of the seat… and it’s free!!

 

[Robilar]

A receptacle? will have to have a look at the seats again.

 

[moinmoin]

@Robilar

Here they are, for less than US 2.00 a piece:
Universal Silicone Car Seat Belt Buckle Covers Clip Anti-Scratch Cover
Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

A receptacle? will have to have a look at the seats again.

Yes; if you examine the seat closely you will discover it immediately to the inboard side of the cushion toward the back of the seat. All cars come standard with the feature these days.

 

[MerlintheMad]

You guys.

 

[SoCalSHO]

I went with these. Keeps things quiet

 

[JSolo]

^^Link? No idea what i'm looking at.

 

[Robilar]

@Robilar

Here they are, for less than US 2.00 a piece:
Universal Silicone Car Seat Belt Buckle Covers Clip Anti-Scratch Cover
Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com

Thanks thats what I ended up ordering albeit from Amazon. Aliexpress takes too long

 

[moinmoin]

^^Link? No idea what i'm looking at.

Inner B-Pillar Protector Kit - Various Applications

Established in 1999, Shark Racing is the No. 1 source of parts and accessories for Korean cars.

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[JSolo]

You'll have to show us what the installed product looks like.. Still having a hard time visualizing.

Btw, a black sock is cheaper than $37...

 

[ghodge]

On the genesis owners website, someone takes off the trim piece that the seat belt buckle rattles against and stuck a magnet to the back side to hold the buckle in place. I may try that at some point:

Bouncing passenger belt buckle fix

 

[Robilar]

Got the silicon covers today. They work perfect. Cheap solution to an annoying problem

 

[Robilar]

^^Link? No idea what i'm looking at.

Those are fitted pieces of alcantara that are adhesive and stick on the B pillar over the hard plastic.

 

[D.J.]

Those are fitted pieces of alcantara that are adhesive and stick on the B pillar over the hard plastic.

I think they are just cut pieces of felt - not Alcantara

 

[Robilar]

I think they are just cut pieces of felt - not Alcantara

Fair enough but alcantara is synthetic suede.

 

[D.J.]

Fair enough but alcantara is synthetic suede.

yes. Alcantara and suede are considered "premium materials"
Standard felt is.... not so much.

 

[D.J.]

On the genesis owners website, someone takes off the trim piece that the seat belt buckle rattles against and stuck a magnet to the back side to hold the buckle in place. I may try that at some point:

Bouncing passenger belt buckle fix

that magnet idea is just about perfect.

Thanks for sharing

 

[Robilar]

yes. Alcantara and suede are considered "premium materials"
Standard felt is.... not so much.

True, still not sure why Alcantara has become popular in cars. It wears poorly, stains easily and looks like my grandmother's couch.

I feel the same way about piano black plastic trim. Its a grease, fingerprint and dust magnet.