Another seat belt question regarding the L300

Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:45 pm

Hello all. I'm working on putting together my list of requirements for a Delica L300 Super Exceed I'll be bringing into the states pretty soon. One requirement I have is a shoulder harness seat belt for the captains chairs. I've read they generally only have lap seat belts, but late 1992 models came with a shoulder harness style. Can someone please confirm this for me? Also, are shoulder harness seatbelts standard in the rear bench seats? If there's a thread that already exists that I couldn't find regarding this information please feel free to post the link here. I'd be greatfull :)

helibrian · Post by **helibrian** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:26 pm

I think they were introduced in mid 1991. I had a 1991 that was early 91 and installed them myself. I bought them from a delica being parted out. The bottom attachment is easy it's the shoulder roof bolt that's a bit of a pain.

Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:51 am

helibrian wrote:I think they were introduced in mid 1991. I had a 1991 that was early 91 and installed them myself. I bought them from a delica being parted out. The bottom attachment is easy it's the shoulder roof bolt that's a bit of a pain.

Thanks helibrian :)
I appreciate the response. It helps. So you just simply took the seat belt and assembly from a parted out Deli and just installed it into yours? That's awesome

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:39 am

I have a '91 with captains seats and it came with the shoulder belts the only lap belt for mine is in the rear bench seat. I believe mine was produced in September.

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Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:40 am

NewDelica91 wrote:I have a '91 with captains seats and it came with the shoulder belts the only lap belt for mine is in the rear bench seat. I believe mine was produced in September

Hey thanks NewDelica91! This info helps a ton! And really, it's exactly what I wanted to hear ;)

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:11 pm

No worries Rusty! The Delica is an amazing vehicle! This forum has been so helpful as well. If you have a question feel free to ask everyone here has been where you are currently and they can help you like they have me and all the other newbies and old timers alike lol!

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Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:20 pm

NewDelica91 wrote:No worries Rusty! The Delica is an amazing vehicle! This forum has been so helpful as well. If you have a question feel free to ask everyone here has been where you are currently and they can help you like they have me and all the other newbies and old timers alike lol!

NewDelica91, do you own an automatic or a 5 speed?

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:09 pm

Automatic

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Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:37 pm

NewDelica91 wrote:Automatic

I've read a ton about how when going up hills in a five speed it's best to put it in second gear so the revs stay high. But what about with an automatic? How do you make sure the revs stay high? Hope this isn't a silly question :)

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:58 pm

Not a silly question at all! To be honest I haven't run up any major hills as of yet. I've been driving mine pretty normal and when I've had to go up any incline I stay to the right and go at my pace.

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Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:02 pm

NewDelica91 wrote:Not a silly question at all! To be honest I haven't run up any major hills as of yet. I've been driving mine pretty normal and when I've had to go up any incline I stay to the right and go at my pace.

Understood. Thanks man

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:04 pm

No worries Rusty! Better to ask then assume.

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north54 · Post by **north54** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:03 pm

If you have an automatic turn overdrive off when you're climbing. I try to keep it around 60km/h uphill and hang with the semi trailers. It keeps my turbo from glowing red hot...

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:57 am

north54 wrote:If you have an automatic turn overdrive off when you're climbing. I try to keep it around 60km/h uphill and hang with the semi trailers. It keeps my turbo from glowing red hot...

Thanks buddy! I will do that next time. See Rusty everyone here wants to help! [emoji41]

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Rusty_Tank · Post by **Rusty_Tank** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:07 am

north54 wrote:If you have an automatic turn overdrive off when you're climbing. I try to keep it around 60km/h uphill and hang with the semi trailers. It keeps my turbo from glowing red hot...

Thank you north54. That's helps. I knew there was a little more to it then just pushing the gas pedal and hope for the best :)