Area Representative DerekH Posted February 15, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi,First post here. Bought a 270S back in November 2020, only managed 200 miles so far.I am fitting harness's to my 270S SV and cant see an obvious way of getting to the inertia reel units to remove them.I've had a look at the build manual but it didn't offer any clues.Any advise pleaseThanks. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The unit is held behind a panel which is accessed through the rear wheel arch. You will need to remove the rivets to access it. If you unsure I can get you a photo. You could just cut the belt and let it roll up in there but I was concerned it would rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative DerekH Posted February 15, 2021 Author Area Representative Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi Steve, thank you for the quick answerI think I saw that while I was under the car yesterday. I had to remove the rear spring/damper units to access the roll bar mounting. I could leave them in place if I use longer bolts. If you remove them what goes in the top mounting point where the belt would come across your shoulder?Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I think harnesses use different fixings - bosses are welded into the beam at the top of the rear bulkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted February 15, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted February 15, 2021 "If you remove them what goes in the top mounting point where the belt would come across your shoulder?"Nothing. If you want to blank It off and make it look a bit smarter you can fit a nice bolt (7/16 unf) or a plastic fir tree fastener. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=fir+tree+fasteners&adgrpid=52766732626&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0aPB6I_s7gIVCZntCh3OCweDEAAYASAAEgIQr_D_BwE&hvadid=259042786240&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9046605&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12118411668176466358&hvtargid=kwd-313681107309&hydadcr=6822_1812703&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_1hlx8hv7g1_e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative DerekH Posted February 15, 2021 Author Area Representative Share Posted February 15, 2021 Having had a look at the panel to remove them I think they will be staying in with the harness's in addition for a while.Thanks for your answersDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 You have to drill rivets out. Easy enough. I had to push spring sideways to get bolt out that holds the inertia reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 As SM25T says above, it's not a difficult job. I'd get them out rather than having two sets of belts. I used a little blanking plug over the inertia belt hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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