Request: Magnetic seat belt lock - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

funbeatsfast · 03-03-2013, 01:41 PM

http://modifry.com/products/sbl/index.htm

I use a CG Lock, but ran across this and like the idea. With all the brilliant minds on this forum, does anybody know if it can be made to work on an FR-S/BRZ?

Thanks in advance.

Hardrock4445 · 03-03-2013, 02:01 PM

I was thinking of something like this, may take a look at the retractor one night and let you know if I come up with anything.

markitect · 03-12-2013, 03:32 PM

I could see this working, seat belts lock based on a *clutch*, which engages at high pulling force on the belt. If the clutch, or something coupled to it can be attracted by a magnet into the locked position, it would always be locked.

The question is what is ours made of? I guess the first test would be to pull the reel out and use a magnet to see if you can lock it in this manner. Then it could be worth looking for a way to mount an electromagnet like the one in this kit.

Please note that non-magnetic does NOT mean it is a crappy material, and either way is completely safe.

BigJyoungblood · 03-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Pull the seatbelt out all the way til it clicks, then let it in all they way it should lock when you do that.

03-03-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
funbeatsfast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Ohio Posts: 115 Thanks: 13 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Request: Magnetic seat belt lock http://modifry.com/products/sbl/index.htm I use a CG Lock, but ran across this and like the idea. With all the brilliant minds on this forum, does anybody know if it can be made to work on an FR-S/BRZ? Thanks in advance.

03-03-2013, 02:01 PM	#2
Hardrock4445 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Syracuse Posts: 719 Thanks: 274 Thanked 277 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was thinking of something like this, may take a look at the retractor one night and let you know if I come up with anything. __________________ Mods: Perrin CAI, JDL EL header, DC sports Catless front pipe, top speed auto pro-1 cat-back, H&R sport line springs, Headlight blackout, "Demon eyes"

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03-12-2013, 03:32 PM	#3
markitect Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Michigan Posts: 216 Thanks: 17 Thanked 58 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I could see this working, seat belts lock based on a clutch, which engages at high pulling force on the belt. If the clutch, or something coupled to it can be attracted by a magnet into the locked position, it would always be locked. The question is what is ours made of? I guess the first test would be to pull the reel out and use a magnet to see if you can lock it in this manner. Then it could be worth looking for a way to mount an electromagnet like the one in this kit. Please note that non-magnetic does NOT mean it is a crappy material, and either way is completely safe.

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