FIA racesuit, where from?
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I'm looking for a bit of advice from all of the good racing people of PH.
Me and my dad are going to start our first season of hillclimb and sprint racing this year.
We have the car, kind of (A 2005 Ford Fiesta 150 ST)
I have the helmet
we are now looking at the race suits that you need.
I have looked on e-bay etc for second hand ones, not my first choice as a second hand one is around £150 and you can get a new one for about £200-£250.
I have looked on the normal websites, Demon Tweaks, Merlin Motorsports, YB Racing but wondering where the best place would be to get one.
Also if ordering online the sizing of them do they mean the sizes they say (34" trouser waste is it a 34" race suit waste or will I need to go up a size to take into account clothing underneath?)
Me and my dad are going to start our first season of hillclimb and sprint racing this year.
We have the car, kind of (A 2005 Ford Fiesta 150 ST)
I have the helmet
we are now looking at the race suits that you need.
I have looked on e-bay etc for second hand ones, not my first choice as a second hand one is around £150 and you can get a new one for about £200-£250.
I have looked on the normal websites, Demon Tweaks, Merlin Motorsports, YB Racing but wondering where the best place would be to get one.
Also if ordering online the sizing of them do they mean the sizes they say (34" trouser waste is it a 34" race suit waste or will I need to go up a size to take into account clothing underneath?)
eggchaser1987 said:
I live in Somerset, near Yeovil so planning on going to Gurston Down, Wiscombe Park, Castle Combe sprints if we can get to it.
That's exactly what my season should be, hope to see you at a few events. Keep checking eBay for cheaper suits, they do appear now and again.df76 said:
eggchaser1987 said:
I live in Somerset, near Yeovil so planning on going to Gurston Down, Wiscombe Park, Castle Combe sprints if we can get to it.
That's exactly what my season should be, hope to see you at a few events. Keep checking eBay for cheaper suits, they do appear now and again.I bought a new P1 suit from https://www.advantage-motorsport.co.uk/ at the Autosport show. I liked the price and the design, it makes a nice change from the usual Sparco suits.
I was in the same position a year ago. I ended up going to MSAR and tried on the suits, gloves and boots. I ended up buying different makes and models of everything based on fit/comfort than I would have bought through just looking online.
I spent a bit more than planned but I’m happy I have great quality, comfortable kit that’s going to last.
If you can get to a shop then I’d recommend it as time we’ll spent.
https://www.msar.co.uk
I spent a bit more than planned but I’m happy I have great quality, comfortable kit that’s going to last.
If you can get to a shop then I’d recommend it as time we’ll spent.
https://www.msar.co.uk
Sorry for butting in, but I’m also trying to decide on race suits. Mine will be for racing.
1. Should you go for 3 layer Nomex or are 2 layers fine?
2. What are you looking for when it comes to fireproof underwear?
3. Should you always wear fireproof underwear or just for 2 layer suits?
1. Should you go for 3 layer Nomex or are 2 layers fine?
2. What are you looking for when it comes to fireproof underwear?
3. Should you always wear fireproof underwear or just for 2 layer suits?
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