CG Lock Mod

**GAFF** · 29-10-2006, 16:57

I have been using one for the last couple of days. It’s an excellent product but I have found one issue.

Bascially it’s the fact that the OFF position doesn’t seem to work well i.e. not enough room for the belt to move freely when the Device is in OFF position. Now maybe it’s the one I got and development has been made on it since then but I found a way around it, See pics.

If you slightly modify the On/Off mechanism on one side and in one corner then the Thumbwheel stops against the slider mechanism stopping the Knurlwheel from catching the belt….thus leaving the belt free to move through it when not in use. The beauty about it is that it won’t affect the product when moved to the ON position.

Snoopie · 29-10-2006, 18:14

I have one. No problems at all...
I'm suprised theres a problem as they seem to be such an easy device to make.

Tom_vRS · 29-10-2006, 18:18

Why would you want to turn it off? Just curious

I have mine permanantly on, and just use the thumb thing to release the belt when letting it retract or putting it on.

**GAFF** · 29-10-2006, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Why would you want to turn it off? Just curious

I have mine permanantly on, and just use the thumb thing to release the belt when letting it retract or putting it on.

If someone else who doesn't use it wants to drive the car. Also there are cases where I do a lot of really short journeys so it would be handy. The option is supposed to be on it so it should really work.

@Snoopie when yours is off does it slide up & down belt alright ?

I had a look at Octav.ed's one before and it was the same.

octav.ed · 29-10-2006, 21:13

only problem i,ve got with it is on long journeys if i need a p!ss really hurts me bladder or may b im getting on a bit and waterworks not as good as before.

i have always mine on.

Snoopie · 30-10-2006, 00:33

Yes GAFF. Press it , and it slides along very easy....

Snoopie · 30-10-2006, 00:35

I'll have a proper look at mine tomorrow, and get back to you GAFF. The only thing i can think of, is that it's not installed properly. I've had a look at your pictures but cannot make it out from the top.
Of course, it may be fitted correctly, but i cannot think of any other reason.

RobClubley · 30-10-2006, 02:02

It has an off position??

Maybe I should have RTFM

ScoobyChris · 30-10-2006, 11:33

Not got this problem on mine, but as Tom mentioned, I just use the wheel to release and then pull the belt tighter/let it slacken. I've put it in the Off position a couple of times (TGI Friday's related usually

) and the sliding bar came off during the drive both times, but that may well be down to user error. FWIW, the belt behaved as it used to without the CG Lock in place so I wasn't too fussed

Chris

**GAFF** · 30-10-2006, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

It has an off position??

Maybe I should have RTFM

The Turning off ain't mentioned too much in the manual. I actually noticed it when I originally looked at Octav.ed one. I seen the ON & OFF written on the slider sticker.

Looking at the manual it says that
"The Slide moves backward away from tongue to slide it off the flanges of the MAIN BODY to disable (turn it off) the lock function."

See diagram C, moving it to the Rear Detent turns it off. bascially when you move it to this position its not really free enough to move it up/down on the belt. My understanding having it disabled means that it would freely move up/down the belt without having to use the Thumb lever. So bascially doing what I have done means that when the slider is in the off position part of the thumb lever sits on the part shown with the arrows in the picture keeping the knurlwheel a little bit away from the belt making it free....i.e. turning off the CG-Lock if ya like.

**GAFF** · 30-10-2006, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Not got this problem on mine, but as Tom mentioned, I just use the wheel to release and then pull the belt tighter/let it slacken. I've put it in the Off position a couple of times (TGI Friday's related usually

) and the sliding bar came off during the drive both times, but that may well be down to user error. FWIW, the belt behaved as it used to without the CG Lock in place so I wasn't too fussed

Chris

See the diagram A it specifies "detents or the bumps", so front one towards the buckle is for On and the backward one if for OFF. There is a slight hollow in the slider for these Indents to slot into...not very well mind you.
I understand people wouldn't really use the OFF as they bought it to use. I'd be interested to hear of anyones being free while in the OFF position.

I hope I'm not being confusing in the way I describe it....shout if so

**GAFF** · 31-10-2006, 17:51

I emailed Mr CG-Lock about my ideas above, he seemed very impressed and thankful for the feedback

......so much so he's giving me a pressie of one when they bring out a updated model.

Some quotes below, nice to see they take feedback onboard and are striving to improve the product.

"Great thinking! I paid engineers a lot to find essentially the same solution. Are you an engineer?"

"Thanks again for being proactive!"

cglock · 02-12-2006, 16:50

Hi!
Have put a few ads in the CARSPORT magazine... so hopefully get increased awareness in Ireland and NI.
Regards
Graham

29-10-2006, 18:14	#2
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod I have one. No problems at all... I'm suprised theres a problem as they seem to be such an easy device to make.

29-10-2006, 18:18	#3
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,056 Thanks: 623 Thanked 376 Times in 257 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod Why would you want to turn it off? Just curious I have mine permanantly on, and just use the thumb thing to release the belt when letting it retract or putting it on. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

29-10-2006, 21:13	#5
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,819 Thanks: 99 Thanked 59 Times in 51 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod only problem i,ve got with it is on long journeys if i need a p!ss really hurts me bladder or may b im getting on a bit and waterworks not as good as before. i have always mine on. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

30-10-2006, 00:33	#6
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod Yes GAFF. Press it , and it slides along very easy....

30-10-2006, 00:35	#7
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod I'll have a proper look at mine tomorrow, and get back to you GAFF. The only thing i can think of, is that it's not installed properly. I've had a look at your pictures but cannot make it out from the top. Of course, it may be fitted correctly, but i cannot think of any other reason.

30-10-2006, 02:02	#8
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,652 Thanks: 117 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod It has an off position?? Maybe I should have RTFM __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

30-10-2006, 11:33	#9
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,127 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod Not got this problem on mine, but as Tom mentioned, I just use the wheel to release and then pull the belt tighter/let it slacken. I've put it in the Off position a couple of times (TGI Friday's related usually ) and the sliding bar came off during the drive both times, but that may well be down to user error. FWIW, the belt behaved as it used to without the CG Lock in place so I wasn't too fussed Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

31-10-2006, 17:51	#12
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,772 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod I emailed Mr CG-Lock about my ideas above, he seemed very impressed and thankful for the feedback ......so much so he's giving me a pressie of one when they bring out a updated model. Some quotes below, nice to see they take feedback onboard and are striving to improve the product. "Great thinking! I paid engineers a lot to find essentially the same solution. Are you an engineer?" "Thanks again for being proactive!" __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

02-12-2006, 16:50	#13
cglock Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CG Lock Mod Hi! Have put a few ads in the CARSPORT magazine... so hopefully get increased awareness in Ireland and NI. Regards Graham

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