Racing Clothing

[byroncobra]

I'm considering some reasonably priced trackday gear.

What's your thoughts on single or multi layer Nomex clothing, both FIA approved, and whether a one piece or jacket/pants combo is better.

Cheers

Greg

[Towmaster]

Originally Posted by byroncobra

I'm considering some reasonably priced trackday gear.

What's your thoughts on single or multi layer Nomex clothing, both FIA approved, and whether a one piece or jacket/pants combo is better.

Cheers

Greg

Greg,
Depends on how much you want to spend. Most of the racing we do you can get away with jeans & long sleeve T shirt. I would suggest maybe go with that until you decide how much ur going to race. A suit like mine retails for about $2k, but thanks to eBay & a defunct V8 Supercar team it was a fraction of that. Fire suits won't stop you from burning it just buys you more time....

[byroncobra]

thanks ash
these Simpson suits are pretty cheap, only a few hundred $ but only single layer, maybe do the job until I take on the big league?

[Wazza]

Here's a few things that you might need.... All packaged up together as a sort of " starter pack "......
Nomex Double Layer Race Suit Pack | eBay

Cheers,
Warren

[boxhead]

Wow Wazza, I bought a similar package from Revolution racegear a few years ago, and that was about $1200 from memory.

[Philm]

The 2 piece stuff (Drag Racing Gear) is fairly stiff and restrictive and pretty sure not allowed by cams.

In my opinion single layer suits are only as good as a pair of jeans and long sleeve shirt.

I would go with a 3 layer suit.

My reasoning is that the $300.00 spent on a single layer is money wasted and only makes the price of a good suit $300.00 more when you realize you need to protect your self better.

The best way to answer your question is when you are stuck in your car and it is burning, what suit do you wish you had on then?


phil

[spookypt]

I agree with Phil... You never ever want to have to use it.... BUT.....

Mate, buy the best you can afford.. I'd be going 3 layer 1 piece plus a very very good helmet and then keep going till your credit runs out! It need not be driver error that causes an issue...Sometimes its just the racing gods that like to have their say...

There are 3 piece suits ex NASCAR on USA ebay 2nd hand that are great buys.. If you want to try mine on to get an idea of what the different manufactures sizing is no probs. I have a PUMA and an OMP. I'm sure Ash wouldn't mind you trying on his either. If you want to run your car at the track definitely take your safety seriously. I know its hard as its alot of coin when starting out but thats the way it rolls I guess.

Let me know if you want a hand. I'm OK mates with Ryan Mcleod who owns Racer Industries and I'm sure he will look after you if you want some gear.

Spookypt

[byroncobra]

Thanks fellas

I'm one of those crazy motorcycle riders that actually wears a kevlar jacket and pants without exception, I shudder when i see blokes on rice rockets, sometimes with their girlfriends on the back, with thongs, singlets and shorts.... So I'm hearing you Matt.

Wazza, I spotted those on fleabay as well as the Simpson one that initially caught my interest
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
ends in a few hours though
Summit have a heap as well at a similar price.

I might let the auction go and just wait till the weekend, check out your gear then

cheers

[Gav]

Originally Posted by Philm

The 2 piece stuff (Drag Racing Gear) is fairly stiff and restrictive and pretty sure not allowed by cams.

In my opinion single layer suits are only as good as a pair of jeans and long sleeve shirt.

I would go with a 3 layer suit.

My reasoning is that the $300.00 spent on a single layer is money wasted and only makes the price of a good suit $300.00 more when you realize you need to protect your self better.

The best way to answer your question is when you are stuck in your car and it is burning, what suit do you wish you had on then?


phil

You have to actually wear it though Phil 😉

[Philm]

Well there was a time when there was an issue with my suit, but now it is sorted.

Phil

[Donunder]

Originally Posted by Wazza

Here's a few things that you might need.... All packaged up together as a sort of " starter pack "......
Nomex Double Layer Race Suit Pack | eBay

Cheers,
Warren

This pack's no good to you Waz.

It includes gloves!

[Donunder]

Originally Posted by Wazza

Here's a few things that you might need.... All packaged up together as a sort of " starter pack "......
Nomex Double Layer Race Suit Pack | eBay

Cheers,
Warren

This pack's no good to you Waz.

It includes gloves!

[Donunder]

I give in....
I've tried three times to edit/delete this second post but I can't.
This either serves to doubly remind everybody that Waz has on occasion taken to the track sans pinkie protectors, or it makes me look like a twit 'cause the puter won't let me delete my double post. Great!

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Towmaster

Greg,
Depends on how much you want to spend. Most of the racing we do you can get away with jeans & long sleeve T shirt. I would suggest maybe go with that until you decide how much ur going to race. A suit like mine retails for about $2k, but thanks to eBay & a defunct V8 Supercar team it was a fraction of that. Fire suits won't stop you from burning it just buys you more time....

You're right you know.............it gives you more time............to think Hmmm maybe rare would suit me much more than medium to well done............

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by Donunder

I give in....
I've tried three times to edit/delete this second post but I can't.
This either serves to doubly remind everybody that Waz has on occasion taken to the track sans pinkie protectors, or it makes me look like a twit 'cause the puter won't let me delete my double post. Great!

That's o.k. young Don...

It's a bit like hearing it from "She who must be obeyed" ........

Put ya Gloves on !
Put ya Gloves on !
Squaaaaaark !
Put ya Gloves on.

I'm at the warehouse just doing final checks on the car before we head off to the Muscle car Shootout this weekend....

Must remember the Gloves !

I'll go and shove them down next to my seat now before I forget.

Cheers,
Warren.

[Outwest34au]

Originally Posted by Wazza

Here's a few things that you might need.... All packaged up together as a sort of " starter pack "......
Nomex Double Layer Race Suit Pack | eBay

Cheers,
Warren

That is insane value.
My old speedway twin layer set me back around $500 way back when. With that and fire proof long sleeve skivvy and long pants at extra cost the fear of a firey death was secondary. Apart from the suit we also had a basic horseshoe neckbrace as part of the rules.

[byroncobra]

Originally Posted by Wazza
Here's a few things that you might need.... All packaged up together as a sort of " starter pack "......
Nomex Double Layer Race Suit Pack | eBay

Cheers,
Warren

Made in Pakistan!........mightn't be able to get out the smell of chicken curry

[Wazza]

Just think how nice that will smell if there's a nasty accident !!

MMMMMMMMM....Chicken Curry .......MMMMMM

Sick Joke !!

[byroncobra]

eowww now you're being silly.......totally uncalled for