CG-Lock: An Inexpensive Alternative to Racing Harnesses

409industries · 08-29-2008, 11:18 AM

For all of you guys out there that are into rallycross (yes and even autox) you should consider getting a CG-Lock. This device is an inexpensive way to secure yourself firmly in your seat so that you can focus more on car control rather than keeping yourself stable. Before I had racing harnesses I used this device for rallycross and autox. The stock seat belts are designed mostly for comfort when driving, but I needed to have my butt held in my seat. I'm not a very big guy either so i would slide around in our wider USDM seats. Its really nice to be able to just remove it when you're done at the track too, so you're not messing with two sets of belts in the car, etc.

Boring CG lock picture

Less boring CG lock picture

Installation is a piece of cake too, you can watch a video review that was made last year by our sister website HSPNTV featuring my friend Ben.

Click here to watch the CG-Lock Install and Review Video!

Costing just a fraction of the price of a typical racing harness its a great deal. CG-Lock is offering $5.00 off on a CG-lock when you use the promo code DirtyImpreza (DirtyImpreza is one word) during checkout from their online store. DI will also get a commission on the sale too, so think of it as investing in mod that will help lower your lap times, and also donating back to DI!

Order a CG-Lock Here!

I have two demonstration units for use (at California events only) so the next time you see me at a rallycross ask to borrow one and see for yourself how well they work!

If you have any questions, post up or drop me a PM! This is a great opportunity for DI members, i hope some of you out there can take advantage of this. :-)

williaty · 08-29-2008, 12:00 PM

OK, now where exactly did that second CG-Lock picture come from? If I order another CG-Lock, is she included in the package?

I've had a CG-Lock for a year or so now. It didn't do what I expected it to (help me deal with lateral G's) but it DOES make it MUCH MUCH easier to stay behind the steering wheel over bumps and when quickly slinging the car side-to-side. It's WELL worth the price.

409industries · 08-29-2008, 12:07 PM

eeep! The promo code isn't working right now. I am waiting for CG-Lock to fix it, and will update this thread when its good to go! Sorry about that folks!!!

EDIT: the promo code is now working!

watson 29 · 08-29-2008, 12:21 PM

sorry, I don't think I could get that. My girlfriend wouldn't be happy about me having a mini-skirt wearing blonde in my passenger seat.

williaty · 08-29-2008, 12:56 PM

I just want to know what woman wears that incredibly short of a skirt to go riding in a car under conditions calling for extra restraint!

WRXCMM · 08-29-2008, 01:09 PM

^^^Kidnap...lol

i've been wanting to get one since i saw the install on hspn but i havn't had the need to get one, but now i might.

UP2MTNS · 08-29-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by williaty

I just want to know what woman wears that incredibly short of a skirt to go riding in a car under conditions calling for extra restraint!

but do you care? really?

If she's wearing that little for a CG lock, I wonder what she wears (or doesn't wear) for a full 5-Point FIA harness?

pigpen · 08-30-2008, 09:44 AM

well done aaron! glad you were able to make this happen.

these are well worth the money if you don't have a harness. i keep mine installed on my STi all the time, so when i want to stay stable in my seat on the backroads with no posted speed limit, i just lock it down! oh yeah, i also use it for rallycross and track days. it does keep you well-planted, but when you're going through banked turns at over 100mph, you can still get sore sides trying to hole your upper body upright...but it's a lot better than trying to brace yourself against the door with your knees and elbows like i did on my first track day. i can definitely focus more on my driving than holding myself in my seat now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by watson 29

sorry, I don't think I could get that. My girlfriend wouldn't be happy about me having a mini-skirt wearing blonde in my passenger seat.

time to trade up then

rollo · 08-30-2008, 10:59 AM

While you all wait for the code to get set up, here's a set of 'instructional' CG Lock photos, apparently taken at my home track Donington.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cglock/...7601346289089/

I'm sure you will enjoy the... learning

williaty · 08-30-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollo

While you all wait for the code to get set up, here's a set of 'instructional' CG Lock photos, apparently taken at my home track Donington.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cglock/...7601346289089/

I'm sure you will enjoy the... learning

mmmm and knowing is half the battle.... tasty tasty learning....

pigpen · 08-30-2008, 11:30 AM

interesting...i will have to review the photos carefully to ensure that i properly installed my cg-locks!

VermillionX · 08-31-2008, 05:53 PM

I would review the vids if she was in them. And I will have to look into getting some of these for my new car.

409industries · 09-01-2008, 01:57 PM

The promo code "dirtyimpreza" is now working during checkout when you buy a CG Lock. Let me know if you have any problems!

katnip · 09-01-2008, 03:59 PM

not to be a pain, but Al installed one of those in my car while he had it for a week. It was promptly uninstalled when I got it back. Way too much of a pain to adjust! I hated it!!!!!!!! But that's just me.

williaty · 09-01-2008, 04:57 PM

It's worth the payoff though if you're doing any serious driving. I take mine off for day-to-day work as you're right, it's annoying to do if you're just running to the hardware store. However, when we have all-day road rallies or are just out for a fun drive, I'll get in and out of the car two dozen times and it's no big deal to just hold the little lever down to adjust it.

08-29-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
409industries DIRTFTMFW Car: White 2001 2.5RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Don't call it the OC Thanks: 191 Thanked 770 Times in 471 Posts View Photos By: 409industries	CG-Lock: An Inexpensive Alternative to Racing Harnesses For all of you guys out there that are into rallycross (yes and even autox) you should consider getting a CG-Lock. This device is an inexpensive way to secure yourself firmly in your seat so that you can focus more on car control rather than keeping yourself stable. Before I had racing harnesses I used this device for rallycross and autox. The stock seat belts are designed mostly for comfort when driving, but I needed to have my butt held in my seat. I'm not a very big guy either so i would slide around in our wider USDM seats. Its really nice to be able to just remove it when you're done at the track too, so you're not messing with two sets of belts in the car, etc. Boring CG lock picture Less boring CG lock picture Installation is a piece of cake too, you can watch a video review that was made last year by our sister website HSPNTV featuring my friend Ben. Click here to watch the CG-Lock Install and Review Video! Costing just a fraction of the price of a typical racing harness its a great deal. CG-Lock is offering $5.00 off on a CG-lock when you use the promo code DirtyImpreza (DirtyImpreza is one word) during checkout from their online store. DI will also get a commission on the sale too, so think of it as investing in mod that will help lower your lap times, and also donating back to DI! Order a CG-Lock Here! I have two demonstration units for use (at California events only) so the next time you see me at a rallycross ask to borrow one and see for yourself how well they work! If you have any questions, post up or drop me a PM! This is a great opportunity for DI members, i hope some of you out there can take advantage of this. :-) __________________ \m/ Aaron "Like" us on Facebook! \| Follow us on Twitter! \| Subscribe on YouTube! America's / Discount Tire Company\|Rally Armor Mudflaps\|Soltek Light Systems\|Team Illuminata\|All Wheels Driven\|RalliTEK\|GrimmSpeed\|Braille Auto Development\|Jackson Rally\|Millennium Motorsports\|Team O'Neil Rally School\|Safe Drives Last edited by 409industries; 09-01-2008 at 01:59 PM.

08-29-2008, 12:07 PM	#3
409industries DIRTFTMFW Car: White 2001 2.5RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Don't call it the OC Thanks: 191 Thanked 770 Times in 471 Posts View Photos By: 409industries	eeep! The promo code isn't working right now. I am waiting for CG-Lock to fix it, and will update this thread when its good to go! Sorry about that folks!!! EDIT: the promo code is now working! __________________ \m/ Aaron "Like" us on Facebook! \| Follow us on Twitter! \| Subscribe on YouTube! America's / Discount Tire Company\|Rally Armor Mudflaps\|Soltek Light Systems\|Team Illuminata\|All Wheels Driven\|RalliTEK\|GrimmSpeed\|Braille Auto Development\|Jackson Rally\|Millennium Motorsports\|Team O'Neil Rally School\|Safe Drives Last edited by 409industries; 09-01-2008 at 01:59 PM.

08-29-2008, 12:21 PM	#4
watson 29 Regular Contributor SRP 2000 2.5RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Brighton, PA Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	sorry, I don't think I could get that. My girlfriend wouldn't be happy about me having a mini-skirt wearing blonde in my passenger seat. __________________ I am the Rally Stig.

08-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#6
WRXCMM DirtyImpreza Badass Car: WRB 02 WRX Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange county Thanks: 61 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts View Photos By: WRXCMM	^^^Kidnap...lol i've been wanting to get one since i saw the install on hspn but i havn't had the need to get one, but now i might. __________________ REX - The Weimpit

08-30-2008, 10:59 AM	#9
rollo Forum Moderator Red 2003 Evo 8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OC, CA Thanks: 181 Thanked 253 Times in 184 Posts	While you all wait for the code to get set up, here's a set of 'instructional' CG Lock photos, apparently taken at my home track Donington. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cglock/...7601346289089/ I'm sure you will enjoy the... learning __________________ Phil '03 Evo VIII : '90 Corrado G60 : '05 Legacy GT wagon : '11 Fiesta hatch : '77 Capri 2.8 Maximum attack! Keep up with rallycross in SoCal and NorCal... Facebook: California Rallycross \|\| Twitter: @CalifRallyX \|\| YouTube channel: CaliforniaRallycross

08-29-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
williaty Senior Dirty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Thanks: 9 Thanked 255 Times in 166 Posts	OK, now where exactly did that second CG-Lock picture come from? If I order another CG-Lock, is she included in the package? I've had a CG-Lock for a year or so now. It didn't do what I expected it to (help me deal with lateral G's) but it DOES make it MUCH MUCH easier to stay behind the steering wheel over bumps and when quickly slinging the car side-to-side. It's WELL worth the price.

08-29-2008, 12:56 PM	#5
williaty Senior Dirty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Thanks: 9 Thanked 255 Times in 166 Posts	I just want to know what woman wears that incredibly short of a skirt to go riding in a car under conditions calling for extra restraint!

08-30-2008, 11:30 AM	#11
pigpen Senior Dirty Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastern PA Thanks: 35 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts View Photos By: pigpen	interesting...i will have to review the photos carefully to ensure that i properly installed my cg-locks! __________________ 2000 LGT \| 2005 STi (RIP) \| 2007 STi

08-31-2008, 05:53 PM	#12
VermillionX Mid-Atlantic Regional Moderator 2005 WRB STi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Williamsport Pa. Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts View Photos By: VermillionX	I would review the vids if she was in them. And I will have to look into getting some of these for my new car. __________________ I want to try to run the dirt roads around here and try that braking thing. Funny thing that Quagdar(giggidy...giggidy...giggidy) Remembering the loss of a great friend and leader. You will be missed 1LT Jeff DePrimo.

09-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#13
409industries DIRTFTMFW Car: White 2001 2.5RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Don't call it the OC Thanks: 191 Thanked 770 Times in 471 Posts View Photos By: 409industries	The promo code "dirtyimpreza" is now working during checkout when you buy a CG Lock. Let me know if you have any problems! __________________ \m/ Aaron "Like" us on Facebook! \| Follow us on Twitter! \| Subscribe on YouTube! America's / Discount Tire Company\|Rally Armor Mudflaps\|Soltek Light Systems\|Team Illuminata\|All Wheels Driven\|RalliTEK\|GrimmSpeed\|Braille Auto Development\|Jackson Rally\|Millennium Motorsports\|Team O'Neil Rally School\|Safe Drives

09-01-2008, 03:59 PM	#14
katnip Dirty Member 04 STi x 2; 00 RS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitefield, NH Thanks: 22 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	not to be a pain, but Al installed one of those in my car while he had it for a week. It was promptly uninstalled when I got it back. Way too much of a pain to adjust! I hated it!!!!!!!! But that's just me. __________________

09-01-2008, 04:57 PM	#15
williaty Senior Dirty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Thanks: 9 Thanked 255 Times in 166 Posts	It's worth the payoff though if you're doing any serious driving. I take mine off for day-to-day work as you're right, it's annoying to do if you're just running to the hardware store. However, when we have all-day road rallies or are just out for a fun drive, I'll get in and out of the car two dozen times and it's no big deal to just hold the little lever down to adjust it.