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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:32 AM
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Default 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

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. :-)
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:57 AM
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Default Re: 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

I think it is missing a SFI or FIA rating
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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That's why I said it's good for DE's.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Keep in mind the company that acutally produced this was the lowest bidder.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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It'll still be safer than any cotton t shirt and jeans.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Dear Ghettoracer

Please stop cluttering up the forum with Chinese junk.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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Lol... He called you ghetto racer!
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Default Re: 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

Originally Posted by exgr
It'll still be safer than any cotton t shirt and jeans.
Or don't have a car that starts on fire and then you don't have problems.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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914: you act like you don't own anything Chinese made... own wait, I think China owns how much of USA? Hmm...
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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I dont think he drives a USA.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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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".
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Default Re: 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

Originally Posted by exgr
914: you act like you don't own anything Chinese made... own wait, I think China owns how much of USA? Hmm...
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.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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*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...
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Stinkycheezmonky
Though I guess you're SOL in this case if you don't wear a size "medium/short".
*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. ;-)
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Default Re: 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

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.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Default Re: 100% Aromatic Polyamide (95% Nomex, 5% Kevlar) for $40!!!

What does that include exactly? Sounds like pretty good deals... I assume that means shoes, undershirt, underwear, head sock, socks, gloves, and a suit??
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
you get what you pay for!
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 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. ;-)
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.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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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
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 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??
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
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
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.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
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.
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