exgr

http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Crewma...7926436&sr=1-4

Combat Vehicle Crewman's Coveralls, Class 1, Nomex
Size: Medium Short
NSN: 8415-01-074-6256

This Crewman's Coverall is constructed of 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) to be tough, durable, and fire resistant. Featuring an intewoven retrieval strap that loops under both arms, the person wearing this can be securely hauled up out of danger via the strap at inside upper back. They also feature a reinforced knees, reinforced elbow, zipper closure, an elastic waist with velcro-close opening across upper back and back of waist, 8" boot zippers, elastic ankles, and retractible Velcro strap across collar. Also features a pen stall on left hip, and is covered in pockets:

- Anke pockets, 6.5"W x 10"T, zippered, to bottom of cuff
- Thigh pockets, 10.5"W x 8.5"T, zippered
- Side pockets, 7"W x 6-13"T, angled, zippered
- Side thigh pass-through zipper to access pants pockets
- Chest pockets, 8-13"T x 7"W, angled, zippered
- Left shoulder pocket, 5"T x 4"W, zippered
- Four pen/pencil/small tool slots on outside of shoulder pocket

I was surfing and randomly came across this!!! I think it's perfect for DE use. Keeping my race suit for race weekends only. :-)

cluelessmale

iTrader: (1)

I think it is missing a SFI or FIA rating

exgr

That's why I said it's good for DE's.

dirty19

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Keep in mind the company that acutally produced this was the lowest bidder.

exgr

It'll still be safer than any cotton t shirt and jeans.

914Racer

Dear Ghettoracer

Please stop cluttering up the forum with Chinese junk.

dirty19

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Lol... He called you ghetto racer!

FlewByU352

Or don't have a car that starts on fire and then you don't have problems.

exgr

914: you act like you don't own anything Chinese made... own wait, I think China owns how much of USA? Hmm...

The Destroyer

I dont think he drives a USA.

beanbag

needs moar sponsorship logos

Stinkycheezmonky

This clashes strongly with a red Ferrari driver's suit.

In all seriousness, Dr. Cortez used one of these years and years ago. Decent cheap alternative for the casual DEer who doesn't want to drop coin on $500-1000 worth of Nomex stuff. Though I guess you're SOL in this case if you don't wear a size "medium/short".

Johnny Mac

What a ridiculous post. I guess I should have known by now.

First off, China owns US debt of about $1.1 trillion. I'll let you guess what the U.S. is worth, but one economist Donald Marron placed the number half seriously at 1.4 quadrillion ($1400 trillion). So, if you were to place that value on the US, the Chinese own less than .1% of the US. Hmmm.

Thus, I don't think too many Americans will be given any orders from Mr. Jintao any time soon.

exgr

*shrug*. the ignorance displayed of some ppl here when it comes to things that are made in Taiwan or China is ridiculous.

China totally dominates the supply chain in many categories right now. USA can't compete in that aspect at all. If you know anything about supply chain management, then you would understand the reasons why.

And to all those who complain about cheap low end products, it is the result of capitalism and simple supply and demand. If there was no demand, there would not be a huge supply.

Who really cares about who owns what. That's all just a numbers game. As for USA vs. China, everybody knows China is growing leaps and bounds and will soon be challenging USA for #1 spot. Sooner rather than later...

exgr

*face palm* I failed to notice the medium/short size until you pointed that out. All I saw was, ohh wow a nomex suit for $40... It does make me wonder what the regular price is. I think probably around $100. Still a great deal, assuming regular sizes can be had...

Here, found another one. This one they have regular size 44!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...n=&s=&v=glance

Flyer's Coveralls CWU-27/P, Authentic U.S. Air Force Issue, Khaki, 44 Regular (NSN: 8415-01-452-5031)
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Price: $79.98

This time it is for Air Force. You guys think maybe the quality might be slightly better?!?! You know how usually the Army are the grunts and the AF guys are more elite. ;-)

will46r

Not sure about the rules here for linking to vendors. If you look for Chumpcar or Lemons driver safety packages you can get complete gear minus helmet for under $300 or some other packages including helmets for about $400.

exgr

What does that include exactly? Sounds like pretty good deals... I assume that means shoes, undershirt, underwear, head sock, socks, gloves, and a suit??

dirty19

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you get what you pay for!

dirty19

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I disagree.. the army uses the same flight gear as the air force.
I was an Army UH-60 Flight Engineer for 10 years, and I wore the same stuff as the air force.
Would I use that in a race car??? Hell no! flash fire protection at the very very least.
It's only one layer unlike my 3 layer sparco.

will46r

Dirty, I realize that you get what you pay for especially when talking about safety gear. I was piggybacking on the comment about people that want to run every once in awhile not a dedicated track rat.

We also wore nomex when I was mech infantry. Bradley carrier teams and tankers wear nomex suits.

I'm somewhat confused on what makes the Air Force "elite"? lol

will46r

Yeah, most of the packages includes everything to include neck collar. Usually an upcharge if you need a balaclava.

Here's a package for $420ish including a SA2010 helmet. Lot of my TT buddies use it.

http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-2081.htm

This package is $295ish without a helmet.

http://www.racedaysafety.com/lemon-c...-package1.html

exgr

I know, right? All I was saying these suits are functional cheap alternative for DE... I didn't say anything about replacing real race suits with these.

dirty19

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It might be the cable tv they bring into a forward area?
Id never use any military coveralls be it flyers or infantry in a race car.
Seen too many burnt up people in tanks or aircraft where a flash fire occured, and they would have faired better if the clothing was better quality.
Thats from real life experience.