I just ordered a CG-lock for use on the s2k that I daily drive. I was interested to find out if anyone else used the CG-lock in a similar situation and noticed any abnormal seatbelt wear or scratching of the driver's side seat bolster/door trim from continual use.

I'd imagine because of the locking mechanism on the CG-Lock its knurled roller clamped on the seatbelt may cause fraying/fuzziness if used frequenly. Also I was curious to find out if there is any gradual damage done to the interior panels from the CG-Lock repeatedly being retracted against the trim by the seatbelt.

Any insight would be appreciated.

 

I have used a CG-lock for about the last six months. I decided to leave it installed rather than continuously put it on for autocrosses and take it off afterwards. However, the only time I actually lock it is for autocross. I do get *slight* fraying to the edge of the seatbelt in the spot on the belt that passes over the metal frame. The belt isn't coming apart, nor does it look like it will for a long time, but it definitely shows a little wear. I have been trying to think of a solution for this, but its such a minor problem I haven't really been motivated to come up with anything.

I also have some scratches on the interior panel caused by letting the seatbelt go after unlatching it. The heavier weight of the CG-lock causes it to fly back and hit the interior panel. However, I have gotten in the habit of gently guiding the CG-lock back and it's no longer an issue. I've thought about getting a small piece of felt or suede material and glueing it to the interior panel to protect it, but again it's such a minor problem I haven't been too motivated to take action.

 

Just a thought to address the fraying issue: it seems like you could have the CG-Lock locked into a 'snug' place (rather than uber tight) and keep it there. That way it would reduce the amount of rubbing that would occur between the lock and seatbelt fabric.

 

That's a good idea, but I think in my case the fraying is not caused by the belt traveling through the device, but across it.

Picture the path the shoulderbelt takes between the latch and the reel. The belt does not want to go straight out from the latch across the CG-lock frame, which points more towards the door handle rather than the belt reel. The belt wants instead to turn across the top edge of the CG-lock and head for the reel at your left shoulder. It will occur regardless of whether or not the CG-lock is locked or not. This friction between the belt running over the top edge of the CG-lock frame is what causes the fraying in my case.

I'm having a hard time describing this!

 

I think I can picture what you're trying to describe. So would it be possible to lock the belt further down the latch and at a different angle so that the belt would not have to rub against the frame of the CG-lock?

 

You would have to somehow modify/add something to the CG lock frame to keep the belt from riding up over the top of it. The other thing I thought about was somehow covering the top of the frame with material to prevent chaffing, but like I mentioned, it's such a small amount of fraying that I haven't bothered to work on it.

 

Ah, so how about something like take 2 layers of duct tape, and cut it to fit the space?

 

I have been using the G-Lock for around 2 years. There is a minor amount of fuzz were it meets the belt but not enough to worry about. You could put a piece of duct tape on the G-lock roller for street use that might reduce this. I will try this and let you know how it works.

 

OK, well I just got back from sitting in my car to help visualize this. Once I looked at it carefully, the fuzzing is caused by the little release lever. If I could get the release lever to lock in the down position there would be no chaffing.

 

I'm planning on using the CG-Lock (actually getting it a little snug) on a daily basis. Now that we've got a possible culprit, when I install mine I'll be sure to take note of how its positioned. I really like the idea of the CG-Lock in the s2k for a DD, but I'm not taken by the idea of having to shave my seatbelt more often than I shave my face.