Group Buy: Z3 BMW MOTORSPORT Seat Belts

[BimmerBreaker]

Hey guys,

I'm working with gaphix design haus to make custom BMW Motorsport belts for our cars

What are BMW Motorsport seat belts? They are the coolest seat belts in the whole wide world. They came standard on several rare BMW M models, including some E34 M5's, E30 M3's and E36 M3's. They are a period-correct OE+ option for our cars, but as we know BMW skipped the Z3's with a lot of this cool stuff. So now we have a chance to right that wrong and make BMW Motorsport seat belts for your Z3.





Lets address the immediate concerns first. These are built and assembled in the US using quality seatbelts and meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. They are made by a company that provides to many OE's and are guaranteed to function just like your OE belt. This is not some cheap China crap that cut a piece of fabric to look like a belt that they roughly cut to shape. No, this company disassembles the core, measures the stock belt and the locations of all the little things you don't realize matter and they replicate the OEM belt exactly using a custom printed "BMW Motorsport" belt (or other belt in a color/design of your choosing).
OE belts also had the text sewn into the belt, these reproductions have the text printed. The top two red belts are original, the purple belt above is the gaphix printed reproduction for sale in this group buy

Not a fan of the BMW Motorsport belts but still want something cool? Check out some of the other print options below. Most of these are the same $350/pair price, but let me know what you want first so I can verify





Regarding cores - you can send in your current belts, buy a pair of used cores from somewhere to send in, have me source a core, or buy new cores. Price obviously varies depending on option. For me to source a core is about $85/set, but price may vary.
*Please note that coupe belts are different and those cores may be a little more expensive

There is about a 3-4 week lead time with these from when payment is taken. Payment will be taken after I close the group buy, which will likely be within about 2 weeks. At that time full payment will be required, I will send all the cores to the company who will add the belts of your choice, then they are shipped to you.

Also of note - I am already making enough sets out of pocket to hit the discount tier. This means there is NO minimum number of participants from here. If even just ONE single person wants belts they get this discounted pricing. So it's not really a group buy so much as it is just an opportunity to get some cool belts for quite a bit cheaper than normal

[BimmerBreaker]

Just realized we have pending orders for red, purple and blue "BMW Motorsport" belts... gonna be a cool photoshoot when they come in

[Remotion]

These are super cool but I cant justify because I have custom darker ///M-blue seatbelts made in Finland. But If I had not I would of had jumped immediately! I am super proud of you BimmerBreaker!! I need another M Coupe to install all the nice goodies our members are fabricating nowadays.

[JeffyD]

Yeah, I need a set of purple Motorsports. Cool, danke, dude.

[s8ilver]

If I find cheap cores I'm probably in...saw these on an E36 M3 and they looked great! Can you do the old school M colors...blue, violet, red?

[BimmerBreaker]

If I find cheap cores I'm probably in...saw these on an E36 M3 and they looked great! Can you do the old school M colors...blue, violet, red?

Would it be easier if I charged a core charge up front that was refunded if I receive your old belts in usable condition as cores?

Few sets of roady cores for $85/pair right now on ebay as well. Some sets look better than others so if you wanted to do that let mr know and I can point you towards a good set

[s8ilver]

Would it be easier if I charged a core charge up front that was refunded if I receive your old belts in usable condition as cores?

Few sets of roady cores for $85/pair right now on ebay as well. Some sets look better than others so if you wanted to do that let mr know and I can point you towards a good set

I looked at the (3) sets on eBay, and the plastics seemed iffy. One looked decent, two looked quite dried out to my eyes. I'll look closer at my belts, but as it's been garaged its entire life I think the plastics are in far better shape. I just want to make sure what I get is >= to what I give up.

But yes, a refundable core is always easier.

[BimmerBreaker]

I looked at the (3) sets on eBay, and the plastics seemed iffy. One looked decent, two looked quite dried out to my eyes. I'll look closer at my belts, but as it's been garaged its entire life I think the plastics are in far better shape. I just want to make sure what I get is >= to what I give up.

But yes, a refundable core is always easier.

A little cracking on the D ring is normal with age but excessive cracking can affect the tension on the belt (not a safety thing, but affects the feel as you pull it or retract it).

My cores have good D rings, Ill gladly do a core exchange

[TommyMaddox]

A little cracking on the D ring is normal with age but excessive cracking can affect the tension on the belt (not a safety thing, but affects the feel as you pull it or retract it).

My cores have good D rings, Ill gladly do a core exchange

Are you still doing these? I might want to do this before I put my interior back in.

[BimmerBreaker]

Yeah, but I am having trouble finding suitable cores. They don't want to re-use any with noticeable cracking on those D-rings and most I'm finding are not of good enough quality. The turnaround time is about 3-5 weeks if one were to send in their current set - that's a big reason why I've been trying to source cores, so people can choose what they want, then when its ready it just ships to them and they ship their old belts back if suitable for a core. That way there is no downtime

[s8ilver]

I still want my roll hoop leather in Imola...package deal on belts and hoops?

[ihm96]

Damn if my coupe didnt have the beige interior I would be down but its hard to think it would look good on the oxford green/tan combo

[BimmerBreaker]

I still want my roll hoop leather in Imola...package deal on belts and hoops?

Not sure I'm going to do the hoops anymore. Only sold a few and still have a black leather set here I paid for and haven't sold (sort of for lack of effort though, I admit...)

Damn if my coupe didnt have the beige interior I would be down but its hard to think it would look good on the oxford green/tan combo

Beige belts with black motorsport text

[s8ilver]

Not sure I'm going to do the hoops anymore. Only sold a few and still have a black leather set here I paid for and haven't sold (sort of for lack of effort though, I admit...)

Stitching color on the set you have?

[BimmerBreaker]

Black leather with black stitching

[TommyMaddox]

Yeah, but I am having trouble finding suitable cores. They don't want to re-use any with noticeable cracking on those D-rings and most I'm finding are not of good enough quality. The turnaround time is about 3-5 weeks if one were to send in their current set - that's a big reason why I've been trying to source cores, so people can choose what they want, then when its ready it just ships to them and they ship their old belts back if suitable for a core. That way there is no downtime

Do you think it would be helpful if I designed new D rings that were intended to be produced from polished/annodized aluminum or stainless steel? AFAIK these plastic ones will be increasingly difficult to find in decent condition as time goes on.

[Henway]

Can you document how to disassemble and re-wind these?

[TommyMaddox]

I managed to find a nice set of cores with perfect D rings from a roadster that appeared to never not have the hardtop on. Can you PM me about next steps going forward?

[cheech320]

I'd love to get a set of these if there is still the option to do so.

[BimmerBreaker]

Can you document how to disassemble and re-wind these?

I don't do any disassembly myself and neither would you They come as pre-assembled belt assemblies. Unbolt old assembly, bolt the new custom one on

I managed to find a nice set of cores with perfect D rings from a roadster that appeared to never not have the hardtop on. Can you PM me about next steps going forward?

I will PM you now, I just saw this

I'd love to get a set of these if there is still the option to do so.

Yes there is

[fletch138]

Are you doing this for E36's as well?

[BimmerBreaker]

Are you doing this for E36's as well?

Yes soon but I want to get through Z3's first I just acquired an E36 I want purple belts for so gonna get started on that sooner rather than later...

[ArcziK36]

Hello. At first sorry for my english it's bad, but i do what i can
I'm from Poland and i find your post about seat belts. Do you still make it ? I need 2 or 4 seat belts for my bmw e36 cabrio, ( like oem bmw motorsports, red seat belt, black inscription ). It may be the belt itself, I will give it to the company for exchange with black.
Regards