DIY Removing Rip Stop from OEM Seat Belt on a NA Mazda Miata

[— Phatmiata —]

so basically it's just a portion of the seat belt that's been folded and held in place by that "sock" thing and is designed to rip upon an impact, correct? i was kinda confused on what's going on here.

Exactly, they are folded and sewn in place, then on impact it rips open and another 12 inches of belt slows your impact into the airbag being deployed, but if no airbag you just eat steering wheel, ugh