why is there velcro on the seatbelt? - XBimmers

matteowade · 06-16-2012, 11:49 AM

I noticed in my 2013 X3 28i that the seat belt receiver on both driver and passenger sides has velcro on it. Does anyone know why it's there?

Just curious.

gareth3685 · 06-16-2012, 11:57 AM

To prevent it rattling against the centre console.

lukeeesteve · 06-16-2012, 12:00 PM

Yes, correct it has been on my last few BMWs too.

ReturnZero · 06-16-2012, 02:55 PM

Even my VW had it. It's just felt to keep it quiet.

Yeltzer · 06-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Well you learn something new every day

Nahoa · 06-16-2012, 07:25 PM

That is a great feature. I didn't think to post it on that other thread, but that's a very nice bit of attention to detail. The car isn't gonna be perfect, they're gonna miss some thing, and we're going to have different preferences, but that bit there shows the intent of BMW. I like it.

matteowade · 06-17-2012, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the insight guys.

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lukeeesteve Private Drives: A hertz rental car Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Yes, correct it has been on my last few BMWs too. __________________

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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,853 iTrader: (0)	That is a great feature. I didn't think to post it on that other thread, but that's a very nice bit of attention to detail. The car isn't gonna be perfect, they're gonna miss some thing, and we're going to have different preferences, but that bit there shows the intent of BMW. I like it. __________________

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06-16-2012, 11:57 AM	#2
gareth3685 Private First Class Drives: 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 154 iTrader: (0)	To prevent it rattling against the centre console.

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ReturnZero Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 35i M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 247 iTrader: (1)	Even my VW had it. It's just felt to keep it quiet.

06-17-2012, 11:57 AM	#7
matteowade Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the insight guys.