"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
03/19/2018 at 11:00 • Filed to: None
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"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
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I know it slows me down. It wasn’t always like this. Hell, I wasn’t always like this. Daily chores most days are done without this bloated reminder seemingly throwing my fat mass right back in my face. But, once I start to drive fast is when it bothers me most, turn after turn my torso is painfully aware, I’m having to pull strength from elsewhere to make sure I can keep up on top of the car without losing too much feel for the road. Last year going around Pacific Raceways a driving coach told me I could be a second and a half to two seconds faster if I fixed this. TWO FUCKING SECONDS .
The easy fixes aren’t safe, nor are they cheap and that really puts it out of the question for me, a new father with twin boys who are barely 9 months old and starting to eat more than I am. I’ve talked to friends about how to take care of it, the best advice is the worst I want to hear. “Tough it out” I’m told. “The easy solutions aren’t worth it if things go bad.” They’re right and I know it.
About a month ago I saw a glimmer of hope. A small ad in Grassroots Motorsports offering me help in the areas I need it most. I could do that and make it work. You see, the easy solution is an expensive racing seat, holding me in as I dive for apex to apex.
Brake deep, hold it, don’t turn in too early....NOW!
A fully supported torso allows one to feel what a car is doing. Increasingly important in a world full of electric power assisted steering cars that would’ve called the Exxon Valdez communicative a decade or two ago. Keeping the airbags in my seats gives me the extra margin of safety I, my wife, and my children demand.
The item I saw is called the Bolster Boost.
It allows one the ability to go through corners quickly without sliding into a door panel or your passenger. They’re working on it becoming SCCA legal for most classes. Being able to forego expensive factory Recaro seats, which many times aren’t available, and not having to toss out the potentially life saving airbags is a dream come true for many adults who still feel the need for speed.
For those who have driven or ridden in a car both with and without racing seats, the difference is stark and undeniable.
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I’ve reached out to this company and they’re getting ready to reboot a kickstarter campaign in the next few weeks. Please take an honest look at this product, especially if you drive aggressively on the track, autox or on a twisty road. It makes you a better driver while keeping your factory safety equipment.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 11:12 |
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Honestly, driving is my main motivator for keeping (somewhat) fit. If I can fit into a racing seat, I’m good.
fintail
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 11:18 |
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I’ve hit 40 and my fun car is a fintail - the love handles ship set sail awhile ago.
Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 11:34 |
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Do you have a CG-Lock? They really help! I’m still salty the seatbelt on my C5Z doesn’t work with it.
Urambo Tauro
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 11:34 |
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How does it attach? The video and pic are both unclear.
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gettingoldercarguy
> Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
03/19/2018 at 11:52 |
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No, don’t have that. By twisting my seatbelt I can usually lock that in place though.
BeaterGT
> Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
03/19/2018 at 11:54 |
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Do you ever use the ratcheting mechanism on the lap belt?
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gettingoldercarguy
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/19/2018 at 11:55 |
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For me it’s not whether or not I can fit in a racing seat (I can), but not wanting to part with the factory airbags in the seats and don’t want to pony up the extreme cash for factory Recaros.
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gettingoldercarguy
> Urambo Tauro
03/19/2018 at 12:02 |
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There’s a video on their Facebook page.
https://m.facebook.com/Bolster-Boost-1863129320684045/
Tapas
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 12:05 |
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Fighting the buldge is difficult.
Ive heard that replacing the couch with a treadmill or an exercise bike helps, so you can work out while watching TV.
But I’d still get this bolsters. They’re cool and since I’ve been single for a long time, I can’t afford to turn down any hugs lol
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Urambo Tauro
> gettingoldercarguy
03/19/2018 at 12:33 |
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“Pads are held in place by a special material that grips the seat”
Does this “special material” work on cloth?
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gettingoldercarguy
> Urambo Tauro
03/19/2018 at 12:37 |
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I would guess yes, but not sure. My seats are cloth.
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gettingoldercarguy
> Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
03/19/2018 at 13:14 |
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Just ordered one of those as well. Looks great and reviews are outstanding.
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Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
> BeaterGT
03/19/2018 at 16:43 |
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It’s not as good, but yeah.
Chariotoflove
> gettingoldercarguy
03/20/2018 at 23:22 |
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I need something like this. I’m severely deficient in the torso stability area because paraplegia. Spirited driving is difficult. I have to find creative ways to stabilize myself with elbows, etc.
Ted
> gettingoldercarguy
05/13/2018 at 21:43 |
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Hi, the special material works on cloth as well as leather.
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gettingoldercarguy
> Ted
05/13/2018 at 23:01 |
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Great, can’t wait to give it a go.
Ted5155
> gettingoldercarguy
10/07/2018 at 13:30 |
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Hi GOCG , I’m pleased to report that the Kickstarter campaign is now live and are already at 42% of our goal!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/499539044/the-bolster-boost-a-lateral-support-for-driving/
P ledge today to make this delightful device become the best part of your daily drive!
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Ted5155
> Chariotoflove
10/07/2018 at 13:31 |
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Hi Chariotoflove , I’m pleased to report that the Kickstarter campaign is now live and are already at 42% of our goal!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/499539044/the-bolster-boost-a-lateral-support-for-driving/
Pledge today to make this delightful device become the best part of your daily drive!
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Ted5155
> Urambo Tauro
10/07/2018 at 13:32 |
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Hi Urambo , I’m pleased to report that the Kickstarter campaign is now live and are already at 42% of our goal!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/499539044/the-bolster-boost-a-lateral-support-for-driving/
Pledge
today to make this delightful device become the best part of
your daily drive!