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Looking for suggestions on drivers safety gear. I need to get everything. Will be driving a FE car. Most driving will be done in the southwest, so warm weather conditions... How many layer suit, carbon helmet vs others, need for nomex underwear?, and which HANS model, etc.
Don't mind spending what it takes to get the most protection for the money. Always interested in value, but will not sacrifice for safety. Suggestions on places to buy, also.
Thanks
Any SFI 3.2/5 suit will give you reasonable protection, but underwear will help a lot and there's a big difference between $500 suits and $1500 suits when it comes to how tolerable the underwear will be on a hot day. The $2500 Sparco single-layer is probably even better, but...
Keith at racing-stuff.com can get you a highly rated custom suit. Nomex underwear is good added insurance. Try a phase-change cooling vest from Pegasus. I started out the lightweight way to avoid the heat. Better to have all the protection you can buy. I like my Bell helmet. You may need smaller driving shoes to fit in the foot box. My shoe size is 11 but wear 9's in the car so I can grab one pedal at a time. Enjoy your new ride !!!
Don't forget to check with one of SCCA's Major sponsors, SafeRacer.
http://www.saferacer.com/
Good/Great New gear can be found on sale. EBay often has listings for Pyrotect ( their close outs/returned items. JEGS sometimes has slighly shopworn gear - tried on not bought, at a deep discount. Maybe e these arclose-out or discontinued - but if you're the right size - you can save a bundle. Speedway Motors has a close out on now. $1000+ AlpineStars Suits for under $400. Similar deals on shoes, Nomex undergarments, balaclavas, gloves and helmets. Maybe worth some window shopping, but discontinued items have a NO Return Policy. No, not associated, just got their flier today. Best of luck! Cheers - Jim
Give John Ruther at Northstar Motorsports (www.NorthstarMotorsports.com) a call. He will guide you in the right direction.
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you don't need a carbon fiber helmet - a carbon/Kevlar will do just fine - I like my Impact Draft - too many wear helmets a little too large IMHO - don't stick your hands on the helmet while you're wearing it and try to turn it back and forth - have someone hold the helmet while you've got it on and try turning your head back and forth inside - you may wish to add a little fill [1/2 inch or 1 inch] to the cheek pads when your helmet is made
As long as it meets the SA2010 spec, I say the fit of the helmet is far more important than the construction.Quote:
Originally Posted by EYERACE