Boxster 987 Seatbelt position

[Nontechmike]

I've only had my Boxster 987 for less than a month and I must be a wierd shape or size or something but on a long journey I become increasingly aware of the the pressure of the seat belt against the side of my neck.

Does anyone else find this or know of any solution?

[White987S]

Can you adjust the seat hight to make it more comfortable?

[Nontechmike]

Can you adjust the seat hight to make it more comfortable?

Thanks for the suggestion but I tried moving the seat forward and back and up and down a little but to no effect. I guess if I adjusted it enough it might make a difference but then I would have other "comfort"problems.

Someone has suggested one of the those seat belt pads from motor accessory shops but I'm not sure that's what I want either.

Is there some sort of extension bar that would effectively move the pivot point of the belt behind your shoulder.

Any other ideas?

[White987S]

This may offer a solution, but very expensive:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant...y_Code=987SEATS

[Nontechmike]

This may offer a solution, but very expensive:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant...y_Code=987SEATS

Thanks but as you say "very expensive".

[White987S]

Nontechmike, how tall are you? Possibly a good custom shop can get your seat higher up (to move the belt lower). Maybe you need an aftermarket seat or different seat rail that bolts to the floor.

[Nontechmike]

I'm a fairly typical 5'11" although I'm not the slimmest guy in the world!

I was thinking of trying one of those devices that clamp onto the belt to stop it being pulled tought by the initia reel - just a little worried if this adversely impacts effectiveness of the pre-tensioners?

[rsprin]

So have you found anything? I have the same problem in my '05 987, I'm 6'1" my lady is 5'10". I've been thinking of trying to find some sort of clip thing, rather than some sort of sheepskin cushion... (shiver).

[danieldolin]

So have you found anything? I have the same problem in my '05 987, I'm 6'1" my lady is 5'10". I've been thinking of trying to find some sort of clip thing, rather than some sort of sheepskin cushion... (shiver).

Try maybe a seat belt extender... they are usually meant for much larger individuals (to increase the length of the belt) but what they do for everyone is move the connection point from your hip up more towards the middle of your body... this will reduce the angle of the shoulder strap so it is not comming accross your neck as much...

Just make sure you find one that is compatable with the PORSCHE belt and should solve the problem... I found a site http://4extender.com/ that says they have a model that fits the Cayenne. I can't imagine that Porsche uses diffent size seatbelt fasteners between cars so it sould work.

Edited July 7, 2009 by danieldolin