We've done driving shoes, how about driving gloves?
Discussion
Hi all,
I'm considering buying some good quality boots and gloves for sport driving and the aim of eventually getting into some track stuff. I've pretty much got the boots chosen (Oakley) but am wondering whether or not its worth dropping $US125 on a pair of race gloves? The reason I want them is because my steering wheel is smooth leather and I get quite sweaty hands during normal driving- under pressure it will only be worse, and gloves might help with grip.
I'm just not sure that I could find anything else with the same quality for much less money. It does seem a whole lot sillier than I thought when I type it out though! Cheers.
I'm considering buying some good quality boots and gloves for sport driving and the aim of eventually getting into some track stuff. I've pretty much got the boots chosen (Oakley) but am wondering whether or not its worth dropping $US125 on a pair of race gloves? The reason I want them is because my steering wheel is smooth leather and I get quite sweaty hands during normal driving- under pressure it will only be worse, and gloves might help with grip.
I'm just not sure that I could find anything else with the same quality for much less money. It does seem a whole lot sillier than I thought when I type it out though! Cheers.
After getting caught out in the rain a couple of times and the Westie's wheel turning into a cake of soap I bought the cheapest (and dorkiest) pair of flame-proofs from Cardwells. About $25 . . . and they look even cheaper 
Actually very grippy and good when it's cold.
When I was getting my suit fitted at Chicane they had some nice pre-curved gloves. Not sure of the brand but they were only 1/10th the price of the HANS devices.
Actually very grippy and good when it's cold.
When I was getting my suit fitted at Chicane they had some nice pre-curved gloves. Not sure of the brand but they were only 1/10th the price of the HANS devices.
I have a set of Sparco Kart boots and Sparco race gloves for when I go driving on the track.
If you're buying either make sure they are rated for proper racing if you intent to compete, as I can't use my Kart shoes competitvly...
The boots are a must in a racey car, and the gloves just give that extra confidence of grip, as like you, I have a slipery leather steering wheel...
If you're buying either make sure they are rated for proper racing if you intent to compete, as I can't use my Kart shoes competitvly...
The boots are a must in a racey car, and the gloves just give that extra confidence of grip, as like you, I have a slipery leather steering wheel...
If they were just for road-use, Ecurie Levre (or whatever they were called) used to sell possum-leather driving gloves. They were lovely and I am a bit annoyed with myself for not buying a pair at the time (when I could afford them!).
At the time my BMW '02's heater wasn't working and my hands were freezing in the winter. I used my Dainese lightweight motorcycle gloves (I had an R1 at the time) and they worked really well - just looked a bit t
tish!
Has anyone seen the possum gloves lately?
At the time my BMW '02's heater wasn't working and my hands were freezing in the winter. I used my Dainese lightweight motorcycle gloves (I had an R1 at the time) and they worked really well - just looked a bit t
tish! Has anyone seen the possum gloves lately?
Nothing wrong with buying good gloves to protect your best assets 
I initially got some hand me downs that looked 20yrs old called Turbo Traders. They were a leather palm and two layers of nomex material with the wrist velcro fixture. I didn't like these they were a bit slippy on the leather wheel, so went into RPM race gear in Penrose and got some OMP gloves. The model is called Prova? 2-layer Nomex
padded palm and knuckles, has a suede palm which feels much more grippier. As worn by WRC rally champion Tommy Makinen
ISO 6940 rated.
Think they were - $125.00?? Small price to pay to protect my best assets (for my arts sake anyway).
The most comfortable driving gloves I own cost $30.00 from ESPRIT (fashion store) and are made of suede with a lovely soft lining. These are really grippy and got a better feel on the wheel. Look good too of course - most important!! So I use these for driving both cars at the moment esp while the weather has been so cold.
I initially got some hand me downs that looked 20yrs old called Turbo Traders. They were a leather palm and two layers of nomex material with the wrist velcro fixture. I didn't like these they were a bit slippy on the leather wheel, so went into RPM race gear in Penrose and got some OMP gloves. The model is called Prova? 2-layer Nomex
padded palm and knuckles, has a suede palm which feels much more grippier. As worn by WRC rally champion Tommy Makinen
ISO 6940 rated. Think they were - $125.00?? Small price to pay to protect my best assets (for my arts sake anyway).
The most comfortable driving gloves I own cost $30.00 from ESPRIT (fashion store) and are made of suede with a lovely soft lining. These are really grippy and got a better feel on the wheel. Look good too of course - most important!! So I use these for driving both cars at the moment esp while the weather has been so cold.
kylie said:
. . . So I use these for driving both cars at the moment esp while the weather has been so cold.
Do you wear them to commute? Or just for recreational driving? I know a guy (who drives a Jag) who wears goves on his commute. The
bit is he keeps them on for the walk across the underground carpark, up the lift, into his office, and then takes them off seated at his desk. Reverse process on the way home. I think it's the knuckle cut-outs that really get me.
I clearly don't have the style and elegance to get away with that and would leave 'em in the car.
Anyway it's my birthday in a few months so maybe I should shout myself some new gloves.
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