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Old 01-12-2015, 10:54 AM
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Was wondering if anyone ever switched out their seatbelts themselves? Would like to swap mine to red, was quoted $570 labor by the dealer was just wondering if it was easy?
Old 01-12-2015, 11:56 AM
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$570 labor--wow, how long did they say it would take?
Old 01-12-2015, 03:30 PM
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I thought so too. 3 hours is what they said
Old 01-12-2015, 03:42 PM
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$190 per hour!? That's more than a Ferrari mechanic in VA!
Old 01-12-2015, 03:51 PM
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FWIW I asked a dealer to change belts on another car (two seater) and they told me it would be a big job as you have to take panels, etc off to get at the mechanisim so I can beleive it's not a two minute job. $570 doesn't surprise me.
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So it's not just a easy quick switch. Sounds as if 3 hours is reasonable then I guess
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Old 01-12-2015, 05:27 PM
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I had the belts swapped out to red upon delivery and the dealer charged 4 hours. I made the case that it was too long, particularly when Suncoast Parts said 3 tops.
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I listed red belts on my order but they somehow got left off. A week bit more to add them after the fact.
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Okay that is good to know. So three hours is fair then.
I believe the belts were 366 each he said
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Hmm...time to get the thick red permanent marker out!.... only kidding
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Haha! Might be a good idea...
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I had same issue - red belts were listed on the options alone with red-stitching and somehow got left out when the order was placed, it was too late to change.
Dealer said that they will swap the belts when the car gets to them and the cost will be the same as the red belts option $350.
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Is it possible to get those cool cayman GTS package belts which are black with a colored outline (red/yellow/silver)
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Is it possible to get those cool cayman GTS package belts which are black with a colored outline (red/yellow/silver)
Oh, now you're talking; that sounds like a cool swap-out. Are pics on configurator?

Vivian.
Old 01-12-2015, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Is it possible to get those cool cayman GTS package belts which are black with a colored outline (red/yellow/silver)
Suncoast had them available. I asked the dealer about swapping belts and they said it is more involved than you would think. The 3 hour time sounds about right.


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