Seatbelt Assembly

OEM Seatbelts were manufactured by Autoliv UK.

Many thanks to a wise old gentleman called Steve who helped design the M100 seat belt. The seatbelts are bespoke to the Élan due to the internal workings of the retractor. The expensive and hard to find piece is the pillar loop.(The company went bust about ten years ago). There are only two brand new ones in the world which now reside under Steve’s desk. These are to be used as a pattern in case Lotus requires another batch to be manufactured. The buckle has an alternative which is the twin stalk buckle from the Esprit. I don't know how you would fit this though.

The two most common faults are the retraction spring becomes weak and the webbing becomes worn. Total overhaul is available by FDTS based in Surrey.

They can provide a new retractors which are manufactured by Autoliv Australia for approximatly £25 Each.

If you need a new webbing belt because the dog ate it or just fancy a colour change, There are 70 colours available approximatly £25 Each.

Say hello to Sue at http://www.fdts-seatbelts.co.uk/. They have direct access to AMSAFES parts bin and Steve. (AMSAFE formerly SafeTex formerly Autoliv UK).

If you want a new seatbelt assembly, lotus have just bought 100 units from AMSAFE (formerly SafeTex formerly Autoliv UK)

Old number C100U0048F

New number F100U0048F £76:68 + VAT