[SiR-ed8]

Some of you may already have harnesses and rollbars to go with your vehicle. But for those who don't you might want to consider getting one. This gives you 80% of holding power a race harness does.
If it hadn't been for this device, as vehicle rolled I don't know if lap/seatbelt would've kept me in place but one thing's for certain CG-Lock kept my centre of gravity in place. Most importantly, this does not compromise your seat belt's safety when properly installed. I could go ad nauseum but there's more info here:
CG-Lock Performance Add-on for your Seat belt

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I'm indeed blessed to be alive. Compounded with safety ratings of Subaru and harness power of CG-Lock I've only sustained minor cuts and bruises. Airbag slightly grazed my nose as it deployed-no harm done.

Godspeed

[flatthump]

I had my CG-lock hooked up when I was in my head on collision. I have no doubt that thing helped keep my face off the steering wheel. I had it all tight. I specifically remember thinking after the crash: "That was it?"

[jagstyle]

I love my cg-lock. Picked it up for a track day and have been using it daily ever since

OP, what happened? what's the story behind the wreck? group drive?

[SiR-ed8]

Originally Posted by jagstyle

I love my cg-lock. Picked it up for a track day and have been using it daily ever since

OP, what happened? what's the story behind the wreck? group drive?

It was Davis meet:
**Davis/Sacramento Meet! NOW MAY 30TH!** - Page 56 - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community

My first meet and cruise. FWIW, the best and worst considering the aftermath. It won't prevent me from going to future meets however. Having sold these and finally meeting the respective owners, I didn't know the Subaru community was such a close group considering I've been to several non-Subaru meets.

To my recollection, I was taking a turn on dry creek road, hit gravel tried to regain control but oversteered and eventually understeered. Next thing I remember was hitting embankment, spinning and eventually rolling the car. Buddy behind me said I rolled it twice. Ironically I wasn't even going fast, I was driving well within speed limit 35-40 MPH. But the looks of the car say otherwise.

[cloSTi]

+1 for cg-lock. Ive had mine for at least 2 years now and have used it every day since ive had it. It's amazing how well it keeps you in place.

[jagstyle]

Originally Posted by SiR-ed8

It was Davis meet:
**Davis/Sacramento Meet! NOW MAY 30TH!** - Page 56 - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community

My first meet and cruise. FWIW, the best and worst considering the aftermath. It won't prevent me from going to future meets however. Having sold these and finally meeting the respective owners, I didn't know the Subaru community was such a close group considering I've been to several non-Subaru meets.

To my recollection, I was taking a turn on dry creek road, hit gravel tried to regain control but oversteered and eventually understeered. Next thing I remember was hitting embankment, spinning and eventually rolling the car. Buddy behind me said I rolled it twice. Ironically I wasn't even going fast, I was driving well within speed limit 35-40 MPH. But the looks of the car say otherwise.

this was my first group drive:



A lot of group drives have casualties. It's just a dangerous situation. It's too easy over the course of several hours of intense driving to let your ego or adrenaline rush get to you and you end up trying to keep up with a faster driver in front of you and get pushed beyond your limits or feel pressured by a car behind you on your bumper. Add unfamiliar roads and inexperienced drivers to the equation and things get sketchy real quick

[SiR-ed8]

damn dude what happened?

Couldn't agree with you more
Since I wasn't familiar with the road, I didn't want to do anything that would compromise myself or others driving behind me. I typically am the last guy because I don't like the pressure. I'm relieved I didn't cause harm to anyone that day.