| mykrrrr | 08-31-2006 04:37 PM |
Nomex Driver's Suits...who's got what???
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I'm looking for suggestions for a good firesuit for stage rally.
My current choices are these two:
[url]http://saferacer.com/ulshmurasu.html[/url]
[url]http://www.upr.com/products/apparel.asp?id=2642[/url]
I'm looking for opinions on the various brands and if spending the extra $$$ is going to be beneficial for my n00b co-driver self. I'm assuming spending more $$$ will get me a lighter weight suit?
People who have them and use them on a regular basis...please chime in.
My current choices are these two:
[url]http://saferacer.com/ulshmurasu.html[/url]
[url]http://www.upr.com/products/apparel.asp?id=2642[/url]
I'm looking for opinions on the various brands and if spending the extra $$$ is going to be beneficial for my n00b co-driver self. I'm assuming spending more $$$ will get me a lighter weight suit?
People who have them and use them on a regular basis...please chime in.
| 10th Warrior | 08-31-2006 04:46 PM |
mostly, more money equals a better looking suit.
I use a Sparco from ebay.
I use a Sparco from ebay.
| RaceComp Engineering | 08-31-2006 06:33 PM |
ALpine Stars.
Mw
Mw
| spazegun2213 | 08-31-2006 06:58 PM |
G-force model 550 from apexperformance.net
| Protege Menace | 08-31-2006 07:02 PM |
I have a sparco 5 suit and have no problems with it.
WIth suits weight isnt an issue, its thickness. thicker is better in a fire but is like wearing a sweater and sweatpants, which sucks in warm weather. 2 layers should be a good balance.
WIth suits weight isnt an issue, its thickness. thicker is better in a fire but is like wearing a sweater and sweatpants, which sucks in warm weather. 2 layers should be a good balance.
| jweiss | 08-31-2006 07:43 PM |
Just ordered a new Gforce GF545 from OG Racing:
[url]http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/itemdetail.asp?ses=131ynlpv6hzc1fwo2g&itemid=1007&showbrake=1[/url]
SFI 3.2A/5, TPP 23
They were nice enough to match another vendor's price at $399. Should have it next week.
[url]http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/itemdetail.asp?ses=131ynlpv6hzc1fwo2g&itemid=1007&showbrake=1[/url]
SFI 3.2A/5, TPP 23
They were nice enough to match another vendor's price at $399. Should have it next week.
| GarySheehan | 08-31-2006 07:51 PM |
The Alpine Stars GP Pro LM suit that the ESX team purchased from Myles (Race Comp Engineering) for me is hands down the best suit I've ever worn. Seriously, go touch one somewhere and you'll know why. (Preferably not while it's being worn by a driver at the time. You might get a "look".)
Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.teamSMR.com[/url]
Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
[url]www.teamSMR.com[/url]
| WRX-ECE | 08-31-2006 07:56 PM |
Just got this one for co-driving next year:
[url]http://www.saferacer.com/omppidrsu.html[/url]
It seems to run a little large, I could probably fit in a size smaller even though I measured exact for the size I got. Looks OK and doesn't feel like you're wearing a blanket.
Jeremy
[url]http://www.saferacer.com/omppidrsu.html[/url]
It seems to run a little large, I could probably fit in a size smaller even though I measured exact for the size I got. Looks OK and doesn't feel like you're wearing a blanket.
Jeremy
| jweiss | 08-31-2006 07:58 PM |
[QUOTE=GarySheehan;15093669]The Alpine Stars GP Pro LM suit that the ESX team purchased from Myles (Race Comp Engineering)[/QUOTE]
Well for $1,049 it's gonna have to drive the car for me too :p
Well for $1,049 it's gonna have to drive the car for me too :p
| bjorn240 | 08-31-2006 08:23 PM |
Gary is right about the Alpinestars GP Pro LM. They're awesome.
That said, with suits, they'll mostly do a reasonable job of protecting you. Higher price usually means fancier graphics, slimmer fit, lighter weight, and shinier material.
That's not to say there isn't a big difference, but if it's between the cheaper suit and a Peltor or a more expensive suit, and a non rally-specific helmet, then take the cheaper suit and proper helmet each time.
That said, with suits, they'll mostly do a reasonable job of protecting you. Higher price usually means fancier graphics, slimmer fit, lighter weight, and shinier material.
That's not to say there isn't a big difference, but if it's between the cheaper suit and a Peltor or a more expensive suit, and a non rally-specific helmet, then take the cheaper suit and proper helmet each time.
| piits | 09-01-2006 03:09 AM |
GP Pro LM is better then any other middle range suit, because it not that stiff and is quite flexible, thanks to those stretch panels. I have one in the wardrobe :)
the thing with cheaper ones is that first of all - they are stiff and baggy, plus the ventilation is not that good. I wouldn't want to tourture myself just to save some $$$.
on the other end of the line there are ultra-light suits, such as the new OMP suit - the lightest of all, shiny and very comfortable. but then again - if you are not a preffesional and don't actually sleep in that suit, you should go for the middle road.
the thing with cheaper ones is that first of all - they are stiff and baggy, plus the ventilation is not that good. I wouldn't want to tourture myself just to save some $$$.
on the other end of the line there are ultra-light suits, such as the new OMP suit - the lightest of all, shiny and very comfortable. but then again - if you are not a preffesional and don't actually sleep in that suit, you should go for the middle road.
| scoobiegt | 09-01-2006 03:28 AM |
Alpinestars GP2 is only $630.
[url]http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_222&products_id=1117[/url]
Dont forget you get what you pay for. The astars stuff is worn internationaly and is SFI and FIA approved.
How many layers do you need anyway? 2 is usually the min and this is 2 layers nomex. I heard this suit was developed with the NISMO and SWRT (when they used Astars).
[url]http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_222&products_id=1117[/url]
Dont forget you get what you pay for. The astars stuff is worn internationaly and is SFI and FIA approved.
How many layers do you need anyway? 2 is usually the min and this is 2 layers nomex. I heard this suit was developed with the NISMO and SWRT (when they used Astars).
| thechickencow | 09-01-2006 12:33 PM |
I've got a racequip and a gforce.
The racequip is thinner and more comfortable than the GForce which seems stiff and heavy in comparison.
I think if I was buying now I'd look at OMP or Sparco or something in the $500 range or so. They're decent but not too much money plus they look good.
I got one of mine used for $100 (the racequip). Post on SS looking for one if you want, you may be able to save some money from somebody thats upgrading to a newer one.
Jay
The racequip is thinner and more comfortable than the GForce which seems stiff and heavy in comparison.
I think if I was buying now I'd look at OMP or Sparco or something in the $500 range or so. They're decent but not too much money plus they look good.
I got one of mine used for $100 (the racequip). Post on SS looking for one if you want, you may be able to save some money from somebody thats upgrading to a newer one.
Jay
| jweiss | 09-01-2006 12:34 PM |
[QUOTE=thechickencow;15101174]I've got a racequip and a gforce.
The racequip is thinner and more comfortable than the GForce which seems stiff and heavy in comparison.
I think if I was buying now I'd look at OMP or Sparco or something in the $500 range or so. They're decent but not too much money plus they look good.
I got one of mine used for $100 (the racequip). Post on SS looking for one if you want, you may be able to save some money from somebody thats upgrading to a newer one.
Jay[/QUOTE]
Which GForce model do you have? How old?
Cheers,
Jeff
The racequip is thinner and more comfortable than the GForce which seems stiff and heavy in comparison.
I think if I was buying now I'd look at OMP or Sparco or something in the $500 range or so. They're decent but not too much money plus they look good.
I got one of mine used for $100 (the racequip). Post on SS looking for one if you want, you may be able to save some money from somebody thats upgrading to a newer one.
Jay[/QUOTE]
Which GForce model do you have? How old?
Cheers,
Jeff
| platypus | 09-01-2006 01:27 PM |
[QUOTE=Protege Menace;15093122]I have a sparco 5 suit and have no problems with it.
WIth suits weight isnt an issue, its thickness. thicker is better in a fire but is like wearing a sweater and sweatpants, which sucks in warm weather. 2 layers should be a good balance.[/QUOTE]
I have to give a +1 to the Sparco 5. I previously had a G-Force 3-layer suit (fondly referred to as "the potato sack"), but this year I updated to the Sparco suit. What a world of difference. It's vastly more comfortable to wear both in coolness and in fit. With the Sparco suit I was able to concentrate on driving more fully.
Yes, the better suits are expensive, but man are they worth it!
WIth suits weight isnt an issue, its thickness. thicker is better in a fire but is like wearing a sweater and sweatpants, which sucks in warm weather. 2 layers should be a good balance.[/QUOTE]
I have to give a +1 to the Sparco 5. I previously had a G-Force 3-layer suit (fondly referred to as "the potato sack"), but this year I updated to the Sparco suit. What a world of difference. It's vastly more comfortable to wear both in coolness and in fit. With the Sparco suit I was able to concentrate on driving more fully.
Yes, the better suits are expensive, but man are they worth it!
| fliz | 09-01-2006 01:36 PM |
[QUOTE=jweiss;15101187]Which GForce model do you have? How old?
Cheers,
Jeff[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure of the model, but I think it's the same as the 505, the cheaper G-Force suit.
I've got the 505...and it's not going to win any awards for looks or comfort (especially w/ the XXL I had to get to get the torso long enough), but it was cheap. And once I was on stage last weekend, I didn't even notice it being hot.
Cheers,
Jeff[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure of the model, but I think it's the same as the 505, the cheaper G-Force suit.
I've got the 505...and it's not going to win any awards for looks or comfort (especially w/ the XXL I had to get to get the torso long enough), but it was cheap. And once I was on stage last weekend, I didn't even notice it being hot.
| LegacyPGT | 09-01-2006 01:41 PM |
I have a momo 3 layer suit and a gforce 2 layer, The g-force is a very heavy and hot compaired to my momo. IMO I would save a little more money and get the better suit. It will pay for its self after a few hot rallys. I will be buying a new suit in the next year and it will most likely be a Sparco or a Alpinestars.
| thechickencow | 09-01-2006 01:43 PM |
I don't know what model, whatever fliz said is correct. The GForce is probably 4-5 years old.
I only used it at OFPR last weekend because I couldn't find my racequip one.
I also second what mike says about the hot rallies. It gets damn hot at races like OFPR even when its only about 85 out. I've been warm at LSPR with my racequip even during rainy cold 35 degree stages/services.
Jay
I only used it at OFPR last weekend because I couldn't find my racequip one.
I also second what mike says about the hot rallies. It gets damn hot at races like OFPR even when its only about 85 out. I've been warm at LSPR with my racequip even during rainy cold 35 degree stages/services.
Jay
| jweiss | 09-01-2006 02:14 PM |
Thanks for all the feedback on the GForce suits. I'll report back when I get my GF545 next week. The people that I have talked with have said that the GF545 is much better than the older models and is as light and comfortable as the $1000-1500 Sparcos. We will see.
platypus - curious as to how big you are since you said yours fit like a potato sack. You wouldn't be a wee little fellow would you? :)
I'm 6'0 210 lbs with a 38" waist so nothing really fits me like a potato sack :p
platypus - curious as to how big you are since you said yours fit like a potato sack. You wouldn't be a wee little fellow would you? :)
I'm 6'0 210 lbs with a 38" waist so nothing really fits me like a potato sack :p
| RB5 Clone | 09-01-2006 02:19 PM |
Sparco Fashion 5, done some 25 rallies since bought.
only regret is getting a black one...it doesn't show dirt/grunge much, but is WICKED hot in the sun.
this is how I discovered cool suits...aaaah, now that's better living thru technology. going to experiment with reverse cool suit--i.,e., circulating warm liquid (espresso? gatorade tea?) for winter rallies.
Dave G
only regret is getting a black one...it doesn't show dirt/grunge much, but is WICKED hot in the sun.
this is how I discovered cool suits...aaaah, now that's better living thru technology. going to experiment with reverse cool suit--i.,e., circulating warm liquid (espresso? gatorade tea?) for winter rallies.
Dave G
| mykrrrr | 09-01-2006 04:22 PM |
[QUOTE=thechickencow;15102022]I don't know what model, whatever fliz said is correct. The GForce is probably 4-5 years old.
I only used it at OFPR last weekend because I couldn't find my racequip one.
I also second what mike says about the hot rallies. It gets damn hot at races like OFPR even when its only about 85 out. I've been warm at LSPR with my racequip even during rainy cold 35 degree stages/services.
Jay[/QUOTE]
Tom and I aren't really planning on doing any "warm" weather rallies (just LSPR & Sno*Drift on our schedule right now) but I hear ya on spending more for a lighter weight suit. I got a Carrera karting suit this year and I should have just ordered a Shift or a Sparco. I think I would have been a bit happier w/a non-all black suit for summer use. :huh:
I'm also thinking if I go to race mechanic skool next year the skools have the mechanic series and I'll be using it more then.
Like jweiss...I don't have the problem of it looking like an potato sack...well maybe looking like a full potato sack. :rolleyes:
Christian - I can always sell my soul on my CC for a Peltor. ;)
I only used it at OFPR last weekend because I couldn't find my racequip one.
I also second what mike says about the hot rallies. It gets damn hot at races like OFPR even when its only about 85 out. I've been warm at LSPR with my racequip even during rainy cold 35 degree stages/services.
Jay[/QUOTE]
Tom and I aren't really planning on doing any "warm" weather rallies (just LSPR & Sno*Drift on our schedule right now) but I hear ya on spending more for a lighter weight suit. I got a Carrera karting suit this year and I should have just ordered a Shift or a Sparco. I think I would have been a bit happier w/a non-all black suit for summer use. :huh:
I'm also thinking if I go to race mechanic skool next year the skools have the mechanic series and I'll be using it more then.
Like jweiss...I don't have the problem of it looking like an potato sack...well maybe looking like a full potato sack. :rolleyes:
Christian - I can always sell my soul on my CC for a Peltor. ;)
| flyboymike | 09-01-2006 06:41 PM |
I've got four DJ Manufacturing Flyer's Coveralls Summer, 92% Meta-Aramid, 5% Para-Aramid, and 2% Conductive Material. They get hot as balls under a bubble canopy in the Florida sun. Does that count? :lol:
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-02-2006 08:29 AM |
[QUOTE=jweiss;15093726]Well for $1,049 it's gonna have to drive the car for me too :p[/QUOTE]
thats what mine is doing for me in a couple of months at Sebring....lol.
I'll just hook up with my suit and helmet after the race and shake the champayne...lol.
mw;)
thats what mine is doing for me in a couple of months at Sebring....lol.
I'll just hook up with my suit and helmet after the race and shake the champayne...lol.
mw;)
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-02-2006 08:31 AM |
[QUOTE=scoobiegt;15097485]Alpinestars GP2 is only $630.
[url]http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_222&products_id=1117[/url]
Dont forget you get what you pay for. The astars stuff is worn internationaly and is SFI and FIA approved.
How many layers do you need anyway? 2 is usually the min and this is 2 layers nomex. I heard this suit was developed with the NISMO and SWRT (when they used Astars).[/QUOTE]
Yep,.thats true and I agree.
thanks for the plug too !!
Myles
[url]http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=220_221_222&products_id=1117[/url]
Dont forget you get what you pay for. The astars stuff is worn internationaly and is SFI and FIA approved.
How many layers do you need anyway? 2 is usually the min and this is 2 layers nomex. I heard this suit was developed with the NISMO and SWRT (when they used Astars).[/QUOTE]
Yep,.thats true and I agree.
thanks for the plug too !!
Myles
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-02-2006 08:38 AM |
After owning a OMP, Stand 21, and Sparco, I love my Alpine suit. They design the butt and knees sections for when you are in the car in THAT position. Thia makes the fit incredible. In race trim I am 220, and 6.2". a AP size 60 fits me loose like Villeneuve used to wear his. Since I am still 1 month away from my target weight, working out, training and on Atkins,..I just barely sqeeeeeeeeeeeezing into it now. But every 3 days I put the suit on and walk around the house and sit here at the computer and get used to being in it again. My son made me play Grand Turismo in it and he took out his little childs Bell helmet on and we played GT4 together. KInda cute actually, but anyway...........Alpine Stars ,..love em'.
Myles
Myles
| chadblock | 09-02-2006 09:55 AM |
AP all the way!
cb
cb
| mykrrrr | 09-02-2006 09:56 AM |
[QUOTE=RaceComp Engineering;15109533]After owning a OMP, Stand 21, and Sparco, I love my Alpine suit. They design the butt and knees sections for when you are in the car in THAT position. Thia makes the fit incredible. In race trim I am 220, and 6.2". a AP size 60 fits me loose like Villeneuve used to wear his. Since I am still 1 month away from my target weight, working out, training and on Atkins,..I just barely sqeeeeeeeeeeeezing into it now. But every 3 days I put the suit on and walk around the house and sit here at the computer and get used to being in it again. My son made me play Grand Turismo in it and he took out his little childs Bell helmet on and we played GT4 together. KInda cute actually, but anyway...........Alpine Stars ,..love em'.
Myles[/QUOTE]
Myles - I'm 220 and 5'9", I wear a size 60 kart suit and I saw that they recommend a size 58 for my height/weight. True? Untrue?
What so you mean when you said: [quote]a AP size 60 fits me loose like Villeneuve used to wear his. Since I am still 1 month away from my target weight, working out, training and on Atkins,..I just barely sqeeeeeeeeeeeezing into it now.[/quote]
You just barely fit in the 60 now or are you trying to get down to a 56 or 58??? I too am working out/dieting to get down but I don't want to get a suit and find out it's too small. :(
Christian - I think I might have to sell my soul for a Peltor, my driver got his yesterday and it's worlds better than my Simpson fitted w/an intercom. His is an XL and I'll need a L but the whole cupped headphone thing is so much better.
Myles[/QUOTE]
Myles - I'm 220 and 5'9", I wear a size 60 kart suit and I saw that they recommend a size 58 for my height/weight. True? Untrue?
What so you mean when you said: [quote]a AP size 60 fits me loose like Villeneuve used to wear his. Since I am still 1 month away from my target weight, working out, training and on Atkins,..I just barely sqeeeeeeeeeeeezing into it now.[/quote]
You just barely fit in the 60 now or are you trying to get down to a 56 or 58??? I too am working out/dieting to get down but I don't want to get a suit and find out it's too small. :(
Christian - I think I might have to sell my soul for a Peltor, my driver got his yesterday and it's worlds better than my Simpson fitted w/an intercom. His is an XL and I'll need a L but the whole cupped headphone thing is so much better.
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-02-2006 11:09 AM |
[QUOTE=mykrrrr;15109811]Myles - I'm 220 and 5'9", I wear a size 60 kart suit and I saw that they recommend a size 58 for my height/weight. True? Untrue?
What so you mean when you said:
You just barely fit in the 60 now or are you trying to get down to a 56 or 58??? I too am working out/dieting to get down but I don't want to get a suit and find out it's too small. :(
Christian - I think I might have to sell my soul for a Peltor, my driver got his yesterday and it's worlds better than my Simpson fitted w/an intercom. His is an XL and I'll need a L but the whole cupped headphone thing is so much better.[/QUOTE]
Villnu' used to wear his suits very loose. I HOPE for mine to be that way in another 30 lbs.
I want my 60 to fit me loose, so I have more weight to loose.
at 5.9" whats your waste?....I am taller and also have a gut(getting smaller), so I have the worst of it, but if you are shorter and rounder(for sake of this explanation)..then that 60 might be whats for you,..BUT I dont know your waste. If you are like 5.9" and waist is like a 40, then yes that 60 is what yiou need. I am a 40 loose, almost back in my 38. When I get down to the right weight Iwill be a 36 loose. I will also suck CHAD BLOCK up at Sema when we go karting. CHAD I am coming for ya...........:banana: ;)
Myles
What so you mean when you said:
You just barely fit in the 60 now or are you trying to get down to a 56 or 58??? I too am working out/dieting to get down but I don't want to get a suit and find out it's too small. :(
Christian - I think I might have to sell my soul for a Peltor, my driver got his yesterday and it's worlds better than my Simpson fitted w/an intercom. His is an XL and I'll need a L but the whole cupped headphone thing is so much better.[/QUOTE]
Villnu' used to wear his suits very loose. I HOPE for mine to be that way in another 30 lbs.
I want my 60 to fit me loose, so I have more weight to loose.
at 5.9" whats your waste?....I am taller and also have a gut(getting smaller), so I have the worst of it, but if you are shorter and rounder(for sake of this explanation)..then that 60 might be whats for you,..BUT I dont know your waste. If you are like 5.9" and waist is like a 40, then yes that 60 is what yiou need. I am a 40 loose, almost back in my 38. When I get down to the right weight Iwill be a 36 loose. I will also suck CHAD BLOCK up at Sema when we go karting. CHAD I am coming for ya...........:banana: ;)
Myles
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-02-2006 11:13 AM |
[QUOTE=mykrrrr;15109811]I too am working out/dieting to get down but I don't want to get a suit and find out it's too small. :(
.[/QUOTE]
IF you buy a suit from GTWORX or RACECOMP and it doesnt fit, we take it back and send you the one that does fit. Simple customer service. :)
Racecomp/ GTWORX
"all day,everyday"
Myles
443-370-9000
888-730-RACE
.[/QUOTE]
IF you buy a suit from GTWORX or RACECOMP and it doesnt fit, we take it back and send you the one that does fit. Simple customer service. :)
Racecomp/ GTWORX
"all day,everyday"
Myles
443-370-9000
888-730-RACE
| chadblock | 09-02-2006 11:27 AM |
i know my alpinestars suit is slightly larger than i had previously experienced with sparco...
but, ive been mostly in custom tailored suits, this ap is not... im 5'8" 170 lbs... with a 31.5" waist
cb
but, ive been mostly in custom tailored suits, this ap is not... im 5'8" 170 lbs... with a 31.5" waist
cb
| mykrrrr | 09-03-2006 09:56 PM |
[QUOTE=RaceComp Engineering;15110078]Villnu' used to wear his suits very loose. I HOPE for mine to be that way in another 30 lbs.
I want my 60 to fit me loose, so I have more weight to loose.
at 5.9" whats your waste?....I am taller and also have a gut(getting smaller), so I have the worst of it, but if you are shorter and rounder(for sake of this explanation)..then that 60 might be whats for you,..BUT I dont know your waste. If you are like 5.9" and waist is like a 40, then yes that 60 is what yiou need. I am a 40 loose, almost back in my 38. When I get down to the right weight Iwill be a 36 loose. I will also suck CHAD BLOCK up at Sema when we go karting. CHAD I am coming for ya...........:banana: ;)
Myles[/QUOTE]
i wear a sz 38 pants if that helps in figuring out my "ideal" suit size.
I want my 60 to fit me loose, so I have more weight to loose.
at 5.9" whats your waste?....I am taller and also have a gut(getting smaller), so I have the worst of it, but if you are shorter and rounder(for sake of this explanation)..then that 60 might be whats for you,..BUT I dont know your waste. If you are like 5.9" and waist is like a 40, then yes that 60 is what yiou need. I am a 40 loose, almost back in my 38. When I get down to the right weight Iwill be a 36 loose. I will also suck CHAD BLOCK up at Sema when we go karting. CHAD I am coming for ya...........:banana: ;)
Myles[/QUOTE]
i wear a sz 38 pants if that helps in figuring out my "ideal" suit size.
| RaceComp Engineering | 09-04-2006 08:51 AM |
[QUOTE=mykrrrr;15121154]i wear a sz 38 pants if that helps in figuring out my "ideal" suit size.[/QUOTE]
if you are size 38 pants, and 5ft 9inches, you might need a 60, even though a 58 is prob a better fit. Real question is , for example. In January, I wore a size 42 pants with overhang (lol), at which point I could not fit in to a 60 if they offerered me a lap in a F1 car and 5 people helped me get into the suit.
After Atkins and 40 lbs, I can fit into a 60 now, but I also fit into a size 40 pants LOOSE. But not loose enough to be a size 38 pants. So with my taller frame, a 60 fits me, but my over hang is what made me work out a barter with a personal trainer who needs a an instructor and some old parts for his GC8 ;) .
So its all relative is my point.
So based on overhangage and pants size you could be a 58 or a 60.
Make sense?
Mw
if you are size 38 pants, and 5ft 9inches, you might need a 60, even though a 58 is prob a better fit. Real question is , for example. In January, I wore a size 42 pants with overhang (lol), at which point I could not fit in to a 60 if they offerered me a lap in a F1 car and 5 people helped me get into the suit.
After Atkins and 40 lbs, I can fit into a 60 now, but I also fit into a size 40 pants LOOSE. But not loose enough to be a size 38 pants. So with my taller frame, a 60 fits me, but my over hang is what made me work out a barter with a personal trainer who needs a an instructor and some old parts for his GC8 ;) .
So its all relative is my point.
So based on overhangage and pants size you could be a 58 or a 60.
Make sense?
Mw
| ChrisDP | 09-04-2006 11:01 AM |
Maybe I'm the only weirdly proportioned one around here... I have a 34-inch waist and a 44-inch chest on a 5'8" tall frame. I wear a size 60 Sparco Replica which is plenty loose in the hips for me, and just about "right" in the chest.
| WRX-ECE | 09-06-2006 07:44 AM |
[QUOTE=mykrrrr;15121154]i wear a sz 38 pants if that helps in figuring out my "ideal" suit size.[/QUOTE]
Well, I'm a 38" waist and have a good bit of beer room in my 62, if it weren't for my chest I'd fit in a 60 no problem... in fact I might fit in a 60 right now but probably too snugly across my man-boobs.
With the 62 I'm on the last bit of velcro on the waist belt, so waist wise (on my OMP at least) a 60 would work fine, even with the Miller light storage container I've got.
Jeremy
Well, I'm a 38" waist and have a good bit of beer room in my 62, if it weren't for my chest I'd fit in a 60 no problem... in fact I might fit in a 60 right now but probably too snugly across my man-boobs.
With the 62 I'm on the last bit of velcro on the waist belt, so waist wise (on my OMP at least) a 60 would work fine, even with the Miller light storage container I've got.
Jeremy
| mykrrrr | 09-06-2006 08:03 AM |
I'm decided to go the economic route (until I'm a non-paying co-driver like Christian) and get the Ultra Shield firesuit to better afford a Peltor brain bucket. My driver got his Peltor and it's far superior than my retrofitted Simspon LX in terms of the intercom set up.
I guess it's for the best as we'll look like a real 'team' as we'll match. :lol: :D
Thx to everyone who's replied to this thread. Great to get opinions/viewpoints from fellow stage rallyists. :)
I'm sooooooooooo geeked/nervious for LSPR right now. :banana:
I guess it's for the best as we'll look like a real 'team' as we'll match. :lol: :D
Thx to everyone who's replied to this thread. Great to get opinions/viewpoints from fellow stage rallyists. :)
I'm sooooooooooo geeked/nervious for LSPR right now. :banana:
| GRMPer | 09-06-2006 08:40 AM |
Same here. Comfy. Looks reasonably good on my brick ****house frame.
Per
[QUOTE=jweiss;15093592]Just ordered a new Gforce GF545 from OG Racing:
[url]http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/itemdetail.asp?ses=131ynlpv6hzc1fwo2g&itemid=1007&showbrake=1[/url]
SFI 3.2A/5, TPP 23
They were nice enough to match another vendor's price at $399. Should have it next week.[/QUOTE]
Per
[QUOTE=jweiss;15093592]Just ordered a new Gforce GF545 from OG Racing:
[url]http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/itemdetail.asp?ses=131ynlpv6hzc1fwo2g&itemid=1007&showbrake=1[/url]
SFI 3.2A/5, TPP 23
They were nice enough to match another vendor's price at $399. Should have it next week.[/QUOTE]
| ROC pit-bull | 09-07-2006 02:41 AM |
this may have been said earlier in this thread but I didn't read it. What is the suit with the best ventelation?
In car temps can reach over 100, and I don't want to die of deyhdration
In car temps can reach over 100, and I don't want to die of deyhdration
| Protege Menace | 09-07-2006 03:19 AM |
you shouldnlt worry about dehydrating. I drink a gallon of liquids every 5-7 hours or so and piss before every stage and soemtimes after as well. You need to worry about overheating in the cars.
Ojibwe was only 80 degrees but in car had to have gotten to around 100.
at shooting star a year ago it was 90-100 outside, which meant racing SUCKED hardcore even thoguh we could put our suits arouns our waists.
Worry about heat, because you can easily control your hydration by having lots of bottles of water/gatoraide in teh car, heat you can't control as easily.
so you need in car cooling. I've got a spare cool system for sale ;)
Ojibwe was only 80 degrees but in car had to have gotten to around 100.
at shooting star a year ago it was 90-100 outside, which meant racing SUCKED hardcore even thoguh we could put our suits arouns our waists.
Worry about heat, because you can easily control your hydration by having lots of bottles of water/gatoraide in teh car, heat you can't control as easily.
so you need in car cooling. I've got a spare cool system for sale ;)
| sube151 | 09-07-2006 04:57 PM |
Really depends on price your willing to spend. I bought a Sparco suit and am quite happy with it. My two co-drivers have found suits for 3/4 less then what I paid for and meet sfi certifications. Higher ends suits meet sfi/fia specs.
| scoobiegt | 09-07-2006 08:26 PM |
[QUOTE=ROC pit-bull;15157683]this may have been said earlier in this thread but I didn't read it. What is the suit with the best ventelation?
In car temps can reach over 100, and I don't want to die of deyhdration[/QUOTE]
oNLY one out there with ventilation is the Alpinestars GPtech suit.
way nicer and more advanced than my sparco xlight that is now in the closet :lol:
In car temps can reach over 100, and I don't want to die of deyhdration[/QUOTE]
oNLY one out there with ventilation is the Alpinestars GPtech suit.
way nicer and more advanced than my sparco xlight that is now in the closet :lol:
| jweiss | 09-10-2006 12:12 PM |
Gforce GF545
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Ok got my suit:
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce1.jpg[/IMG]
Fits nicely in neck, shoulders, arms and waist. An inch or so long:
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce2.jpg[/IMG]
Here I am trying out the fit in my new Recaro SPG Pro Racer XL :banana:
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce3.jpg[/IMG]
I used it on the track on Friday and yesterday - very comfortable! I sweat less in this 2 layer suit than I did in my previous 1-layer proban suit.
Overall I'm very happy. Great quality, comfortable, fits well and a great price.
Cheers,
Jeff
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce1.jpg[/IMG]
Fits nicely in neck, shoulders, arms and waist. An inch or so long:
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce2.jpg[/IMG]
Here I am trying out the fit in my new Recaro SPG Pro Racer XL :banana:
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/jweiss/gforce3.jpg[/IMG]
I used it on the track on Friday and yesterday - very comfortable! I sweat less in this 2 layer suit than I did in my previous 1-layer proban suit.
Overall I'm very happy. Great quality, comfortable, fits well and a great price.
Cheers,
Jeff
| ROC pit-bull | 09-11-2006 05:02 AM |
[QUOTE=Protege Menace;15157846]you shouldnlt worry about dehydrating. I drink a gallon of liquids every 5-7 hours or so and piss before every stage and soemtimes after as well. You need to worry about overheating in the cars.
Ojibwe was only 80 degrees but in car had to have gotten to around 100.
at shooting star a year ago it was 90-100 outside, which meant racing SUCKED hardcore even thoguh we could put our suits arouns our waists.
Worry about heat, because you can easily control your hydration by having lots of bottles of water/gatoraide in teh car, heat you can't control as easily.
so you need in car cooling. I've got a spare cool system for sale ;)[/QUOTE]
seriously, when its that hot in a car I sweat something awefull. I want a good suit that will work something like underarmour works. nothing is worse the swamp arse
Ojibwe was only 80 degrees but in car had to have gotten to around 100.
at shooting star a year ago it was 90-100 outside, which meant racing SUCKED hardcore even thoguh we could put our suits arouns our waists.
Worry about heat, because you can easily control your hydration by having lots of bottles of water/gatoraide in teh car, heat you can't control as easily.
so you need in car cooling. I've got a spare cool system for sale ;)[/QUOTE]
seriously, when its that hot in a car I sweat something awefull. I want a good suit that will work something like underarmour works. nothing is worse the swamp arse
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