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| GaroldShaffer |
 Jan 7 2008, 11:08 PM
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Ok, I have the cart way before the horse since I don't have the new (to me) Track car back togeher yet, but I have been looking at driver suits. Seems you can spend as little as $200 to well over 1K for one. So is there one brand that is better than another? What do I really need to look for when buying a driver suit? My 914 is an open car if that matters or not.
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| mudfoot76 |
Jan 8 2008, 08:10 AM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
For what it is worth, I've seen a number of people at my local track days wearing these:
Impact driving suits I don't know how they will hold up after 5+ yr of use, but after two years so far, the users have good things to say. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 8 2008, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(mudfoot76 @ Jan 8 2008, 10:10 AM)  For what it is worth, I've seen a number of people at my local track days wearing these: Impact driving suits I don't know how they will hold up after 5+ yr of use, but after two years so far, the users have good things to say. I have owned both cheap (Racer Wholesale) and moderately expensive (Vanson) suits. Both are well constructed but the Vanson suit was tailored and quilted. It fits and looks much better. Its also a little easier to get in and out of, and the better fit makes it more comfortable when strapped in. Both have the same sfi 3 layer protection but the Vanson suit is lighter. Some of the newer fabrics allow for a very lightweight suit that meets the same spec as the old 3 layer construction. I know people who also wear nomex underwear along with their 3 layer suit. (Vanson no longer makes nomex driver suits due to the bigger companies buying up all the available fabric on the market.) |
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