Originally Posted by Leroy
My seat belt springs are fine but find that the folded hood stops it from retracting back if I lean forward then sit back.

I had the same problem on my +8 after a hood conversion.
I noticed that the seat belt guide bolted to the top of the rear wheel arch was quite small
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compared to the seat belt guide bolted to the back of the seat.

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I changed the short guides for a pair of the longer ones. This moves the seat belt further forward and slightly inwards.

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I have found, with the hood carefully folded back, there is enough clearance to allow the seat belt free rein.
CAUTION;- I cannot vouch for the safety aspect of this modification since I haven't had time to crash-test my +8 yet!

1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
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