CG locks ? Anyone got one ( or two)

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

I'm thinking of investing in these after trying them out at KH

Anyone got one ?

http://www.cg-lock.com/

[colin_ross]

Go four point mate - hardcore!

[johns]

I've still got two to give away in a competition in the next issue of True Grip.

We'll hopefully have them at a discounted price in the club shop soon as well.

John

[IanJ]

John,

How do these really compare to harnesses? Are they simple to swap between cars?

Ian

[johns]

Ian,

they aren't as good as full harnesses for keeping your upper body in place. However, they do have an advantage over harnesses in that they don't take up any space in the rear of the car, take 5 minutes to fit/swap to another car and if you use it on the road, it means you can still use reach most things in the without having to undo the harnesses (e.g. pay in a car park, collect a drive-through meal etc).

I found it was good for holding your lower body in place, meaning you needed to expend less energy keeping your body in place during cornering and especially under braking. You don't notice much difference for the first few laps, but I found that after a longer session, I was less tired. Like a lot of these things, you notice it more after you have taken the device off and go back on track for a session. It's not a huge night/day difference, just more of a subtle help.

John

[dave_morgan]

I tried one at the last track day and was impressed. Very easy to change (once you find the allen key !! ) and holds you well into the seat. It basically holds the waist part of the belt tight round you so you don't slide around, but your upper body is still free to move around (unlike a harness) as the diagonal strap operates as normal. Safety wise probably no better than a normal seat belt, but it does stick you to your seat well. You don't feel as restricted as you do with a harness which is a plus or a minus depending on why you're buying it I guess!

If you find yourself sliding around in your seat a lot on track days (or any days), it's definitely worth considering.

Dave

[pmacFTO]

might try one of these - the FTO has a groove in the top of the seat to put your seatbelt in and it holds you in a lot tighter - th CG Lock would be good for holding the lower half of the body in and would complement it - harnesses are great but not practical if you use your back seats (i.e. for my 8mth old daughter!)

[dave_morgan]

<< harnesses are great but not practical if you use your back seats (i.e. for my 8mth old daughter!) >>

What's wrong with the boot !!??!!

[wrxmania]

I think this sounds good for road use - would be helpful for those under 30 stone

I will enter the True Grip competition when it appears

Brian

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Bump for those going to KH

[st3ph3n]

Did you end up getting one Cal?

My left leg was bruised at the last track day. Thems the prices you have to pay though.

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Not yet but I really ought to be buying two sharpish !

[johns]

There's two up for grabs in the competition at the insude back page of True Grip!

Get your entries in quick!!

John

[wrxmania]

My entry is in - make the decision now ...

"I've won!!" Yippee!!

Well, maybe I'll just have to buy one.

Brian

[simon_arnott]

Cal, if you're at KH on Saturday and you haven't bought one yet, give me a shout and I can give you a shot of mine.

I can second John on them being easy to fit, after all, I fitted his and I find it does help hold me in place. It's obviously not going to be as good as a harness but it's a lot less hassle and expense.

Cheers

Si.

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Thanks Si

I have treid them before but just need to take the plunge and buy em' ( or wein em' hopefully )

Cheers

Cal

[colin_ross]

So do the newages not have seatbelt pre-tensioners? Might be a bit messy in the event of an off.