Do you put on the seatbelt before starting the car?

skimo · 01-23-2008, 04:24 PM

Why I ask?

Because I have to hear the seatbelt warning chime every time I get into the car (and the low wiper fluid, and the low gas and the low temp...but thats a different story). I have a habit of starting the car THEN putting on the seatbelt.

Wanted to see how many others also hear this chime because they start the car first. If it is a common behaviour, then maybe BMW can work on delaying the seatbelt chim till you start driving vs starting the car.

BlueLion · 01-23-2008, 04:32 PM

the e92 guys cant reach the belt until they start the car.....

Remonster · 01-23-2008, 04:32 PM

Sometimes I get in the car not even planning to drive and find that I've put on my seatbelt anyways.

importsrhot · 01-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Sort of off topic but I had the pleasure of driving an '08 E90 loaner while my '06 was in for service for a week and a half, and I am SOO glad I don't have the '08 chime. It is SO annoying and it is SO loud when the volume is up for the music.

BK · 01-23-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by importsrhot

Sort of off topic but I had the pleasure of driving an '08 E90 loaner while my '06 was in for service for a week and a half, and I am SOO glad I don't have the '08 chime. It is SO annoying and it is SO loud when the volume is up for the music.

Maybe that's why everyone is complaining about it? I don't get it. My seatbelt chimes like 3 times and then shuts up.

importsrhot · 01-23-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

Maybe that's why everyone is complaining about it? I don't get it. My seatbelt chimes like 3 times and then shuts up.

Yeah I'm just comparing my 06's chime to the '08's. The 06's chime is much less annoying in my opinion.

sandyeggo325i · 01-23-2008, 05:02 PM

on my 06 e90 it doesn't start chiming until either a) i hit a certain speed or b) i'm moving for like 30 seconds. but i usually put it on as i'm pulling out of the garage...

is there a way to turn off the chime for the passenger seat? really sucks when you put something heavy on the seat and it won't shut up!

bartman32 · 01-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I know with the e92 everyone likes the seat belt presenter but from the time I learned to drive I learned to put on my seatbelt BEFORE I start the engine. That's what I've been doing for the past 21 years - its a hard habit to break!

KillDork · 01-23-2008, 05:08 PM

I press the Start-button and then reach for the belt while the engine starts. One quick, fluid movement. The belt is fastened almost before the engine is running normally. ;-)

wrickem · 01-23-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLion

the e92 guys cant reach the belt until they start the car.....

My "arm" comes out as soon as I insert the key. The biggest pain with an e92 (no CA) is if you start moving without buckling up first, the arm and belt retract and you end up chasing the belt back into it's holder. No big deal though, my seat is all of the way back anyway so it's not a far reach for me.

OC Guy · 01-23-2008, 06:33 PM

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Gesler · 01-23-2008, 07:03 PM

yep, its a reflex action now. most of the time, i am not even consciously aware of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remonster

Sometimes I get in the car not even planning to drive and find that I've put on my seatbelt anyways.

dingobat · 01-23-2008, 07:04 PM

I usually don't put on my belt until I turn the corner from the street I live on. Its a bad habit.

Year's_End · 01-23-2008, 07:10 PM

I guarantee you 95% of the e92 owners will select "push first, grab next" basically because when you start the car you get the belt handed to you.

skimo · 01-24-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I guarantee you 95% of the e92 owners will select "push first, grab next" basically because when you start the car you get the belt handed to you.

Yeah...oops...I got an e90, forgot about the presenter in the e92. Oh well..my poll stats are bogus now

im going to just stay quiet and shy away into the corner now...

3onDubs · 01-24-2008, 10:31 AM

sometimes no...other times yes

TheAcAvenger · 01-24-2008, 10:34 AM

The first thing I do when I get in is start the car. It's all one motion. My left hand is closing the door while my right hand is starting the car. If i'm at a store or something I'll buckle at that point. If i'm in my neighborhood, i'm buckling up while i'm backing out of my driveway at the sametime.

PatsE92 · 01-24-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillDork

I press the Start-button and then reach for the belt while the engine starts. One quick, fluid movement. The belt is fastened almost before the engine is running normally. ;-)

+1

Pat

e92drivver · 01-24-2008, 10:50 AM

I start the car THEN put on the belt. (I dont get the chime because the e92 doesn't chime immediately)

magmd · 01-24-2008, 11:12 AM

This has been covered many times before. Go here for DIY. You just need to leave it in when car is off.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...seatbelt+chime

3onDubs · 01-24-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

This has been covered many times before. Go here for DIY. You just need to leave it in when car is off.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...seatbelt+chime

ElCapitan · 01-24-2008, 11:34 AM

I always put the seatbelt before starting up. I also always demand my passenger(s) to do the same before the startup. Some say I am like the Transporter...

View Poll Results: Do you put on your seatbelt BEFORE starting the car? (seabelt chime)
I start the car THEN put on the belt. (You get the warning chime)	71	63.39%
I put on the belt THEN start the car. (You dont get the chime)	41	36.61%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

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importsrhot Private 3 Rep 85 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Sort of off topic but I had the pleasure of driving an '08 E90 loaner while my '06 was in for service for a week and a half, and I am SOO glad I don't have the '08 chime. It is SO annoying and it is SO loud when the volume is up for the music. __________________ '06 330i - Alpine White - Terra - Premium
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sandyeggo325i Captain 65 Rep 629 Posts Drives: BMW e90 \| 09 Accord V6 EXL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	on my 06 e90 it doesn't start chiming until either a) i hit a certain speed or b) i'm moving for like 30 seconds. but i usually put it on as i'm pulling out of the garage... is there a way to turn off the chime for the passenger seat? really sucks when you put something heavy on the seat and it won't shut up!
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bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I know with the e92 everyone likes the seat belt presenter but from the time I learned to drive I learned to put on my seatbelt BEFORE I start the engine. That's what I've been doing for the past 21 years - its a hard habit to break!
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01-23-2008, 05:08 PM	#9
KillDork First Lieutenant 4 Rep 310 Posts Drives: E90 MY '06 320D Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	I press the Start-button and then reach for the belt while the engine starts. One quick, fluid movement. The belt is fastened almost before the engine is running normally. ;-) __________________ 2006 E90 320D Sparkling Graphite Aluminium trim\|black Dakota leather\|Xenon\|Comfort Access\|Sports seats\|Steptronic\|iDrive Professional\|Bluetooth\|Voice\|PDC front & rear\|sun shade rear window & sides\|auto dim outside & inside mirrors\|Comfort\|Dynamic\|Advantage
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Sometimes yes, sometimes no. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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dingobat Jester 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I usually don't put on my belt until I turn the corner from the street I live on. Its a bad habit.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I guarantee you 95% of the e92 owners will select "push first, grab next" basically because when you start the car you get the belt handed to you. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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3onDubs You live by the sword... 216 Rep 8,244 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	sometimes no...other times yes
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	The first thing I do when I get in is start the car. It's all one motion. My left hand is closing the door while my right hand is starting the car. If i'm at a store or something I'll buckle at that point. If i'm in my neighborhood, i'm buckling up while i'm backing out of my driveway at the sametime. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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e92drivver Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I start the car THEN put on the belt. (I dont get the chime because the e92 doesn't chime immediately)
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	This has been covered many times before. Go here for DIY. You just need to leave it in when car is off. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...seatbelt+chime __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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ElCapitan Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 328xi & 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Bay, ON iTrader: (2)	I always put the seatbelt before starting up. I also always demand my passenger(s) to do the same before the startup. Some say I am like the Transporter... __________________ *2008* E90 335i \| Silver Grey \| Terra \| Piano Black \| ZSP \| ZKO \| ZAT \| ZKI \| ZPL \| ZKL \| *2007* E91 328xi \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| ALuminium \| ZKO \| ZKI \| ZPL *Past Cars:* 2004 ///M3, 2002 E46 330xi, 2003 GTI 1.8T, 1996 Neon
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