cg-lock: review
01-01-2009, 02:27 PM
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
cg-lock: review
For those not aware of this product, I have to say its quite impressive, especially given its simplicity.
http://www.cg-lock.com/index.html
Basically, it works just like an airplane seatbelt in that it clamps down on your lap belt and keeps it from loosening up.
For spirited driving, you inhale, pull hard on the chest portion of the belt and the lap belt gets tight and stays that way.
For those of us with crappy seats (mustang), this really keeps you from sliding around and is very helpful on hard driving/cornering.
They claim that it offers 80% of the holding potential of a harness, with about 2% of the fuss. While I can't verify that, for $40, im certainly pleased with its performance.
Definitely something to look into for those who like to take turns hard but don't want the hassle of a harness.
http://www.cg-lock.com/index.html
Basically, it works just like an airplane seatbelt in that it clamps down on your lap belt and keeps it from loosening up.
For spirited driving, you inhale, pull hard on the chest portion of the belt and the lap belt gets tight and stays that way.
For those of us with crappy seats (mustang), this really keeps you from sliding around and is very helpful on hard driving/cornering.
They claim that it offers 80% of the holding potential of a harness, with about 2% of the fuss. While I can't verify that, for $40, im certainly pleased with its performance.
Definitely something to look into for those who like to take turns hard but don't want the hassle of a harness.
01-01-2009, 06:39 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
This thread jarred my memory and I found two (one slightly used, one new) Cg-Locks.
As Quadcammer stated, they do what they are designed to do.
I used one in my 03 M5 before I sold it.
If anyone is interested in the pair drop me a note.
Thanks,
Bob
As Quadcammer stated, they do what they are designed to do.
I used one in my 03 M5 before I sold it.
If anyone is interested in the pair drop me a note.
Thanks,
Bob
01-01-2009, 07:34 PM
#3
Rennlist Member
I've never seen the need for one, since it's more effective to use the "pre-tensioning" method: slide the seat back, recline the seat, then quickly tug on the shoulder belt until it locks, then bring the seat back up and forward, and voila your shoulder portion is tight as well as the lap portion. A big hassle but it's very effective in most cars.
I've also wondered if the CG lock may be unwise since one beauty of the 3-pt system is that when your body moves forward in a crash and tightens the lap portion, that causes a tightening of the shoulder portion. The CG lock removes that feature, so your upper body won't see added tension. Just a thought.
I've also wondered if the CG lock may be unwise since one beauty of the 3-pt system is that when your body moves forward in a crash and tightens the lap portion, that causes a tightening of the shoulder portion. The CG lock removes that feature, so your upper body won't see added tension. Just a thought.
01-01-2009, 08:54 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
I've never seen the need for one, since it's more effective to use the "pre-tensioning" method: slide the seat back, recline the seat, then quickly tug on the shoulder belt until it locks, then bring the seat back up and forward, and voila your shoulder portion is tight as well as the lap portion. A big hassle but it's very effective in most cars.
01-01-2009, 09:06 PM
#5
Race Director
Thread Starter
I've never seen the need for one, since it's more effective to use the "pre-tensioning" method: slide the seat back, recline the seat, then quickly tug on the shoulder belt until it locks, then bring the seat back up and forward, and voila your shoulder portion is tight as well as the lap portion. A big hassle but it's very effective in most cars.
I've also wondered if the CG lock may be unwise since one beauty of the 3-pt system is that when your body moves forward in a crash and tightens the lap portion, that causes a tightening of the shoulder portion. The CG lock removes that feature, so your upper body won't see added tension. Just a thought.
I've also wondered if the CG lock may be unwise since one beauty of the 3-pt system is that when your body moves forward in a crash and tightens the lap portion, that causes a tightening of the shoulder portion. The CG lock removes that feature, so your upper body won't see added tension. Just a thought.
The pretensioning method is fine, but that also prevents your ability to reach for something if need be.
