TrackDay Participants - Racesuits ??
10-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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Keep on toying with the idea myself. Better safe than sorry.
Only thing is they are bloody expensive now and people will expect you to be fast on track
Demon Tweeks have some Sale ones in the £250-£300 band, old stock. As far as i am aware the material does not deteriorate with age either.
Only thing is they are bloody expensive now and people will expect you to be fast on track
Demon Tweeks have some Sale ones in the £250-£300 band, old stock. As far as i am aware the material does not deteriorate with age either.
10-02-2009, 03:13 PM
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I must agree though with 35 litres of fuel behind my back Im kinda wanting something that may offer protection over a Nike tracksuit.
I shall have a trip up to CastleCombe to Merlin motorsport i think and try some for size.
If anyone has any opinions on brands or specs please post them up
10-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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I used to think it was ghey and was embarrassed to wear one... but then I realised it was just retarded not wearing one as the Sierra was very fast and stripped and had fuel tank inside... and so I did.
I wouldn't wear one if I was doing a day in the 911... but I would if its in the Westy.
As well as being safe... they are bloody comfy as well like a big comfy baby grow!
Mines a Sparco one. Its cool. I like it. I like the Alpine stars ones better but you just look like you are trying to be the Stig in one I reckon.
Stick with Sparco.
I know they arent... but OMP look a bit pikey to me!
I wouldn't wear one if I was doing a day in the 911... but I would if its in the Westy.
As well as being safe... they are bloody comfy as well
like a big comfy baby grow! Mines a Sparco one. Its cool. I like it. I like the Alpine stars ones better but you just look like you are trying to be the Stig in one I reckon.
Stick with Sparco.
I know they arent... but OMP look a bit pikey to me!
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10-02-2009, 03:28 PM
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Mate, you know my views.
Typically, bummers will sneer and label you a ponce, poser, gimp, show off etc etc etc
But you, like me roll with a fuel cell right behind your head.
Think of Niki Lauder and get your cheque book out.
Try my old one, you can have it for next to nowt. I don't bother too much in the Bonus, but i will be suited 'n booted everytime i turn the key in the FRST.
Typically, bummers will sneer and label you a ponce, poser, gimp, show off etc etc etc
But you, like me roll with a fuel cell right behind your head.
Think of Niki Lauder and get your cheque book out.
Try my old one, you can have it for next to nowt. I don't bother too much in the Bonus, but i will be suited 'n booted everytime i turn the key in the FRST.
10-02-2009, 03:28 PM
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Ive never used one in all the years ive done trackdays, but if you have a fuel cell in the car, i'd be wearing one!
I dont really think anyones gonna think your a dick either?
I dont really think anyones gonna think your a dick either?
10-02-2009, 03:37 PM
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After years of sweating in a 3 layer Nomex suit I switched to the AWS 2 layer Nomex/Carbon X and its much better to drive in.
Gives me better protection material wise than the 3 layer and a lot more comfortable to wear.
But I wouldn't wear it on trackdays
You may see some Proban treated cotton ones knocking about cheaper at the minute as they have been banned from 2009 in motorsport so places are offloading them.
Proban is fine if looked after but it does wash out over time, and not needing to conform to rules yet you may find these cheaper.
AWS link to the FiA ones
http://www.advanced-wear.co.uk/index.html
Gives me better protection material wise than the 3 layer and a lot more comfortable to wear.
But I wouldn't wear it on trackdays
You may see some Proban treated cotton ones knocking about cheaper at the minute as they have been banned from 2009 in motorsport so places are offloading them.
Proban is fine if looked after but it does wash out over time, and not needing to conform to rules yet you may find these cheaper.
AWS link to the FiA ones
http://www.advanced-wear.co.uk/index.html
10-02-2009, 04:58 PM
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I used to think it was ghey and was embarrassed to wear one... but then I realised it was just retarded not wearing one as the Sierra was very fast and stripped and had fuel tank inside... and so I did.
I wouldn't wear one if I was doing a day in the 911... but I would if its in the Westy.
As well as being safe... they are bloody comfy as well like a big comfy baby grow!
Mines a Sparco one. Its cool. I like it. I like the Alpine stars ones better but you just look like you are trying to be the Stig in one I reckon.
Stick with Sparco.
I know they arent... but OMP look a bit pikey to me!
I wouldn't wear one if I was doing a day in the 911... but I would if its in the Westy.
As well as being safe... they are bloody comfy as well
like a big comfy baby grow! Mines a Sparco one. Its cool. I like it. I like the Alpine stars ones better but you just look like you are trying to be the Stig in one I reckon.
Stick with Sparco.
I know they arent... but OMP look a bit pikey to me!
Soooooooooooooooooooooo comfy!! especially if you get booties too!
Ive got the plain black sparco one, with sparco booties and my black lid....
10-02-2009, 05:19 PM
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make sure they match your shades 
i've been thinking about getting one for a while but thought exactly the same, what will people think, but it's all about safety
does anyone know sizing?
i've been thinking about getting one for a while but thought exactly the same, what will people think, but it's all about safety
does anyone know sizing?
10-02-2009, 06:41 PM
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Yikes, Im looking through DemonTweeks and Merlin Motorsport Catologue these things cost as much as designer labels!!!
With the added bonus of saving your skin mind you.!
Not the thing really you can order online need to get a feel for it in a shop I think, few star jumps and the like.
Maria, DONT start me off on the Booties
although I have gloves already.
Ronnie -36" you hide that well its Special K for you
With the added bonus of saving your skin mind you.!
Not the thing really you can order online need to get a feel for it in a shop I think, few star jumps and the like.
Maria, DONT start me off on the Booties
although I have gloves already.Ronnie -36" you hide that well its Special K for you
10-02-2009, 06:46 PM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
10-02-2009, 07:29 PM
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If your not Mr Average then its the only way to go as you need to be comfy when strapped in.
As for turning up to a briefing in it RETRO_AL .... well quite honestly you deserve the ribbing.
Do the briefing first then get changed Luca, if you really want to be fashionable why not go the whole hog like we have too when competing abroad
Our fashionable attire includes fire proof underwear, a vest my grandad would be proud of, socks, and a rather fetching balaclava
If the fire don't get you the sweat does
At the end of the day its worth remembering non of these items will save you in a fire, but what they do do is buy you time to get out.
Not applicable to most trackdays but if you do compete at night don't buy black, you wont be seen
jokes but know you have alittle added protection underneath.
10-02-2009, 09:11 PM
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Yikes, Im looking through DemonTweeks and Merlin Motorsport Catologue these things cost as much as designer labels!!!
With the added bonus of saving your skin mind you.!
Not the thing really you can order online need to get a feel for it in a shop I think, few star jumps and the like.
Maria, DONT start me off on the Booties although I have gloves already.
Ronnie -36" you hide that well its Special K for you
With the added bonus of saving your skin mind you.!
Not the thing really you can order online need to get a feel for it in a shop I think, few star jumps and the like.
Maria, DONT start me off on the Booties
although I have gloves already.Ronnie -36" you hide that well its Special K for you
it's all muscle
this thread got me thinking, i was sure i had my old suit from my go karting day's, i found it thought i'd see how much i could get on, got to my thigh's my gloves boots and face mask still fit though
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