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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Do any of you know where to find this button? I lost one.
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I think GM did a **** poor job on this design.

Anyways, I am considering having them remade out of billet aluminum if there are none to be found. So if any of you are interested in getting billet aluminum ones for your GTA let me know. The more I make the cheaper they will be.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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I bought a very small piece of vaccum line and cut it to fit. Forgot the size but it works perfectly.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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im in the same boat as well. I got some spare hose kicking around so Ill try that
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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did you ever find this part ?
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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I am currently having a guy make them for me. They will be for sale once they are finished. I will post on here to let you guys know when they are available
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

I have only one in my car. Is there a way to keep the two halves from coming apart when I tug on the seatbelt?
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Originally Posted by Veaceonee
I have only one in my car. Is there a way to keep the two halves from coming apart when I tug on the seatbelt?
I am thinking about securing one side of the button to the guide with maybe super glue or something along those lines. I was also contemplating using small roll pins to secure them together. Roll pins would make a semi-permanent attachment that could be removed if necessary. Just some of my ideas.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by motobooks
As you know, I will need one set. LMK when you hear back from the machine shop.
No worries my friend, you will be taken care of!
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Alright guys... I have had these for a few weeks now. I just haven't had the time to post the pics. I finally got them from the machine shop and they turned out really nice in my opinion. Just to be clear, the one on the right is the stock one that I removed from my car.
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They are made out of aluminum and fit nice & snug. They could easily be painted to match your interior. Here are a few more pics...
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So what do you guys think? He can also make them out of plastic, but that isn't going to happen until I have sold all of the aluminum ones first. Of which I have three sets left.

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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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What did you want for a set of the aluminium with shipping to Canada?
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Do you have an area code in Canada so that I can check on shipping prices?
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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What do you want for a set?
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

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What do you want for a set?
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I'm thinking $45 shipped for a set in the US will cover my costs. I am going to the UPS store today to check on it. I still need to look at USPS prices too. I'm not really sure about how much it will cost to ship over seas. PM me your shipping information Jlarsson and I will check on that too. I will let you guys know what I find out.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Thx Luis but I think I will pass at this point in time.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Originally Posted by jlarsson
Thx Luis but I think I will pass at this point in time.
Sorry Jlarsson, but they aren't cheap to make. This is a custom item that had to be made on the CNC machine out of billet aluminum. The only way to get the price down some is to get a big order together - like 25 sets.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Originally Posted by motobooks
I think that the USPS is your best option. I believe they have a small flat-rate Priority Mail box, which offers the best service both domestically and internationally. Heck, those buttons are so small you can probably mail them First Class for very little money.

The only issue with the US Postal Service, is the lack of a good (reliable) tracking system.
Thanks for the information Luis. I will check it out.
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 06:40 PM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

resurrecting this. Anyone 3D printing these now?
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Originally Posted by 85firebird89gta
resurrecting this. Anyone 3D printing these now?
I'd be interested in a pair of Gray ones if anyone is...
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 10:43 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Me too. I would buy a pair of grey and a pair of black ones if anyone is 3D printing them.
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

Hey 85firebird89gta, I'll be 3D printing these in PETG. $7 each or $20 for four + shipping.
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 12:16 PM
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Count me in!
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Old Aug 13, 2020 | 06:01 PM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

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Count me in!




How many would you like total and what colors? Any extras?
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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Can you ship a pair of black ones to me in Ontario Canada, N5R0C1 is the postal code
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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Here is a picture of the black ones I received put into the car on the seatbelt guides.

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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 04:49 PM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

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Can you ship a pair of black ones to me in Ontario Canada, N5R0C1 is the postal code
Absolutely! I'll need to get shipping estimates. I'll send you a private message for details.
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 09:53 AM
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You can use heat shrink tubing.
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 02:37 PM
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I’d be interested in 2 pairs in the light saddle colour if possible. I’m in Ontario, Canada. Thanks
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Old Oct 19, 2021 | 03:34 PM
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Are you still making these with a 3d printer? I would be interested in a black set.
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 09:05 AM
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Re: button that holds seat belt guide together on GTA seats

i still am interested too, never heard nothing, anyone else able/willing to make
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