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27 May 2005

Seatbelt problems This is too stupid to waste an AskMe on, but what do I do about a seatbelt that is biting into my neck? I'm not very short (exactly average for my generation and gender), but I have to scoot the seat pretty far up to reach the pedals, and the part where the seatbelt anchors onto the window pillar is not adjustable. Do I just get one of those dorky-looking sheepskin sheaths to cushion the blow? Or is there some kind of trick I can do to lower the fulcrum point?

post by: matildaben at: 11:17 | 7 comments

Dorky- looking sheepskin sheath works very well for me!

posted by puddinghead 27 May | 11:47

One of these clips might help you. I imagine it may lessen the angle of the belt.

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posted by frecklefaerie 27 May | 12:09

I use one of those sheath things. It's pink and has a hello kitty on it!

In the future look for cars with adjustable height seat belts, and think of getting a Japanese car. I'm 5'2" and hate driving American cars because of the seat belts and everything else being made for someone much taller.

posted by kellydamnit 27 May | 16:18

If I had a car, I'd probably have one of the sheath thingies. The sheepskin would annoy me, even if it didn't cut into my neck...

posted by Specklet 27 May | 16:31

Kelly, I'm getting a Mini Cooper for my next car.

posted by matildaben 27 May | 16:38

The first thing that comes to my mind is the cotton covered foam used in 'collar and cuff' slings for fractured clavicles. But there's always this or this . I think those black addons look kind of cool.

posted by peacay 28 May | 00:17

It would be best to get one of those clips that will lower the contact point of the seatbelt. You don't want the seatbelt across your throat if you get into an accident.

posted by kamikazegopher 28 May | 02:01

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