A thread that belongs in in this forum.

What new gear did you pick up? What do you have that has made your wrenching/setup/racing better or more enjoyable?

From gloves to pyrometers, lids to speed bleeders, this is the thread for it. Hell we can even discuss tents and coolers.


Ill start it off.

The past week I have been looking at lids for my helmet, toying with the idea of purchasing one. I primarily autocross, and understand the need for eye protection from the sunlight. I wear a pair of Oakley sport glasses throughout the events and since I started, I noticed my eyes arent fatigued. They can be uncomfortable at times in the helmet, so iv been toying with the idea of getting the Amber lid shown below.

One: I wont need to wear sunglasses in the helmet.
Two: The amber may offer a bit better viewing of the course, filtering out un needed things like trees and... course workers.



Im also on the fence on a pair of OMP gloves, but ill save that for later.

 

I recently got the absolute BEST tools ever:

Milwaukee 18v Lithium Ion 1/2" cordless impact gun
Small gun = 183 ft/lbs with variable speed
Big Gun = 420 ft/lbs with variable speed

The small gun is super light, zips lugs off with ease and shares the battery with the big gun.
The bug gun zips off axle nuts and crankshaft pulley bolts without batting an eye.

Batteries last FOREVER! I used both guns at a triple race weeknd (4 days long) and neither battery discharged more than 1/2 way... Best Cordless Impact gun in the history of the world!

 

Battery powered impact that removes axle nuts and crankshaft bolts... now ive heard it all. I can only imagine what the three of them cost.

 

Was considering an amber/yellow face shield for my new HJC AR-10 but thought about the fact I wouldnt be able to distinguish flag colors?

 

My little one:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5215_200385215


My big one:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0878_200400878



And I lied about the big tool, it's not 420ft/lbs, it's 450... and it really kicks ***.

 

just bought this bad boy right here. hate it when people raid my cooler.

 

Picked up a new SA2010 helmet, had to replace the ol SA2000 finally...


Also got a FAST Cool Shirt for the LeMons race tomorrow.

And Aplinestars nomex socks.

 

Ahh this is cool.

I have the igloo wheeled 60 qt cooler.
http://www.igloo-store.com/detail/IGL+MAX+COLD+60

Put ice in it on friday morning, and never have to buy ice all weekend long, even in 100 degree temps.

Shades... got a set of these with my perscription, not im never blinded and can see too.
http://www.oakley.com/products/2080/5624

 

Yes please! That just went to the top of the "list".

 

Thanks for making me lmfao in the middle of class.

 

Yup! been using the 3/8's version for over a year at work. Batts last atleast a month of everyday use! Best cordless tools on the market!

 

hey eric, its billy. havent seen you in a while.

my snap on 1/2 inch impact has broken any nut or bolt that is on my integra. one of my favorite tools i have ever bought.

Also i just picked up a hjc motorsports AR-10II sa2010 approved helmet. thought i would spend a little to protect my dome just in case.

 

Yeah last event I ended up going fishing instead, blasphemy I know. What color and any special lense?

I couldnt pull the trigger on an electric impact. Mostly because anytime im intending to take off something that requires an impact I have access to my air tools.

 

All I have been doing is getting gear sigh. I need to get on the track!

This is my most recent purchase...AC for the garage so I can work in the heat.



New HJC AR-10II with added shield



I also got a lot of other crap for my build and a Hans etc. The last thing I need is my cage done so I can get out to some events in the next few months.

 

Third time that helmets been posted. I must ask, are they having a killer sale somewhere?

Working on a car in the summer in FL is impossible, im drenched without even putting any labor into the car.

 

i bought that exact one, the rubbertone black. i was thinking about getting the smoke colored shield, probably get it before sebring in october.

yeah the heats been killer, worked on my cousins car for 10 hours this weekend, i think i lost 10 pounds.

 

Oct. NASA event at Sebring?

I got the helmet for $310 with 10% off the shield and helmet.

apexperformance.net hooks members of darksidede.com up with the discount.

 

yeah, the first weekend in october nasa has an event at sebring. probably about 90% sure we will be going. you going?

wow that is a good price, mine was $310 with the regular clear shield. wish i would have known that.

 

If I get my car finished Im going to try to go.

All I need to do really is finish off the cage.

 

I picked up a set of Alpinestars Tech 1-ZX gloves from saferacer about a month ago. I finally got out on the track with them and they feel absolutely amazing. The only thing I can see anyone having a problem with is the amount of grip in the fingers (note: each finger has a different 'grip') - however, the palm allows you to slide along the wheel. My wheel is leather wrapped (Ferrari Dino knockoff? from the 70's) and when i grab the wheel, there is no slip or hesitation. When i release my grip to let the wheel slide in my hands - there is no problem at all. Grip on the shifter is also something i've never noticed before... I never once was unsure when grabbing ahold of the ole shift **** (type-argh) and I was surprised how my fingers almost stick to it as I shift.. very cool!

Quality is great with the external stitching. I bought a Medium size (I was on the higher side of their glove fitment chart) and they are snug - which is waht I wanted. It seems like a Large would fit me also but I prefer the small size and I'm sure they will stretch out a bit.



Oh and they look blingin'

As my Dad always says "It's better to look good than to be good" (his excuse when something isn't going right on the car and doesn't want to deal with it)

 

Dang, I thought my hands were small I got the large 1-Z's and I can attest that they are superb.

 

Not exactly gear related, but I have a pair of black 949's on the way. Dont mean to mark out, but your pics helped the decision.