Competition newb looking for suit - is this a deal? |
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Competition newb looking for suit - is this a deal? |
smj |
Aug 23 2012, 01:32 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
I've caught a LeMons seat, and one of the things I haven't needed before is an SFI-rated driving suit. Since ambient temperature at this venue (Thunderhill) is typically 85-105 this time of year I'm a little concerned about the cheaper multi-layer suits not breathing well.
In my search I came across the Lico/Sparco Jewel Top Suit at Wine Country Motorsports for $350. It looks like a close-out, but they seem to have a good variety of sizes even though I didn't find a lot of other sites carrying it. Anybody have an opinion about that suit? Recommendation for something better in that price range? |
smj |
Sep 2 2012, 02:54 AM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
That's good advice Ron, thanks. Nothing beats doing this kind of shopping in person.
The particular Lico suit in question is rated SFI 3.2A/5, and OGRacing says it "features a light-weight 3-layer Nomex construction." Which matters not at all because Wine Country said they didn't have it in my size. I'm a little pissed, as they're *still* showing it on their web site as available in every size from 48-66... Anyway, I went for the OMP OS20 suit instead. Hope to see you there! |
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