I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit...
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I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit...
I measured myself and I am lucky the suit fits good. Slightly tight but, not bad at all. I bought the racer's package at http://www.sparco4less.com Hopefully, I can get my competition license next March to compete in ECHC H2.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (davidnyc)
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Nice suit. A snug fit is better than a loose one. No worse feeling than a suit bunching up in the seat.
You look like a space galactic warrior
Nice suit. A snug fit is better than a loose one. No worse feeling than a suit bunching up in the seat.
You look like a space galactic warrior
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (AdamITR)
All Primm Motorsports does is reorder through http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
You could have saved yourself probably $100 or more just by ordering through Demon Tweeks Direct yourself.
You could have saved yourself probably $100 or more just by ordering through Demon Tweeks Direct yourself.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (Cal)
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A snug fit is better than a loose one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?
A snug fit is better than a loose one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (travis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by travis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?</TD></TR></TABLE>
this was my understanding as well.
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?</TD></TR></TABLE>
this was my understanding as well.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (davidnyc)
Reminds me of Tora Takagi's Pioneer/Denso suit when he was in CART.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (DR)
The online price from Primm came to $680 and the invoice from demon tweeks is 376 pounds which equals $594. A potential savings of about $90. So you are correct...
But, when I go through demon tweeks website, the prices listed are not the same as the prices on the invoice. For example, the Fashion 5 racing suit is listed at 229pounds on the website, but the invoice price is 176pounds.
Maybe Dante of Primm/sparco4less gets better prices?
Anyway, I am happy with the customer service of Dante of Primm/sparco4less. He substituted some things for me and kept me informed of my order, talked me through the purchase, etc. etc... I am not sure if his customer service and attention was worth $90, but I still feel 110% satisfied with my purchase. I am also not 100% positive I could of got the same prices that he got.
Nonetheless, thank you for the information.
Thanks.
But, when I go through demon tweeks website, the prices listed are not the same as the prices on the invoice. For example, the Fashion 5 racing suit is listed at 229pounds on the website, but the invoice price is 176pounds.
Maybe Dante of Primm/sparco4less gets better prices?
Anyway, I am happy with the customer service of Dante of Primm/sparco4less. He substituted some things for me and kept me informed of my order, talked me through the purchase, etc. etc... I am not sure if his customer service and attention was worth $90, but I still feel 110% satisfied with my purchase. I am also not 100% positive I could of got the same prices that he got.
Nonetheless, thank you for the information.
Thanks.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (travis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by travis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For the one time you really "NEED" the suit though (Event of a Fire) a tighter fit is better. A trapped layer or dead air will heat up VERY quicky and form a layer of steam. Steam will scold your skin, much worse than a flame.
Either that or I'm thinking EXTREME conditions in the event you cannot exit the car.
Well hell, that goes without saying
However, when it comes to race suits, I was under the impression that the opposite was true given that you need a nice layer of air between your suit and your skin. No?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For the one time you really "NEED" the suit though (Event of a Fire) a tighter fit is better. A trapped layer or dead air will heat up VERY quicky and form a layer of steam. Steam will scold your skin, much worse than a flame.
Either that or I'm thinking EXTREME conditions in the event you cannot exit the car.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (Cal)
Is that really true? Air is a *very* good insulator of heat. That's why your PC has fans inside... heat has a hard time radiating into air. I've designed electronics for aeronautical use, and it's very tough to get rid of heat across an air barrier.
I think a loose suit would be better...
I think a loose suit would be better...
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (kb58)
I may have it *** backwards. I'm trying to pull out some MaD Skillz Grade 13 Science. Before you jump ship, yes Ontario Canada has a Grade 13, or used to have a Grade 13.
You're probably right on second thought
You're probably right on second thought
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (Cal)
Sorry, Cal. Second post = right (bass-ackwards), previous post = not right at all.
Loose is always better, if comfort and thermal protection are the issue. Always.
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(who used to design and sell those things)
Loose is always better, if comfort and thermal protection are the issue. Always.
Kirk
(who used to design and sell those things)
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (Knestis)
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Kirk
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The doctor has spoken 
Kirk
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The doctor has spoken
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (zeroryde)
Loose = Guud.
Its important that the suit fit well while SITTING IN THE CAR. Not look good in the paddock (chicks dig the Sparco, even if its a tad loose).
Its not really all that great to run an enduro with your suit trying to stuff your ***** up your ***. Not that I know from experience, but this is a fairly well educated guess on my part.
Its important that the suit fit well while SITTING IN THE CAR. Not look good in the paddock (chicks dig the Sparco, even if its a tad loose).
Its not really all that great to run an enduro with your suit trying to stuff your ***** up your ***. Not that I know from experience, but this is a fairly well educated guess on my part.
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (zeroryde)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zeroryde »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice dave, looking good, also doubles as a halloween costume for next month now </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. Not that it is an original idea (even when I did it), but wear dark sunglasses and carry a white cane, for Halloween.
Hope that they get it...
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes. Not that it is an original idea (even when I did it), but wear dark sunglasses and carry a white cane, for Halloween.
Hope that they get it...
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Re: I took the advice of this board and bought a sparco suit... (Doctor CorteZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doctor CorteZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not do the comp school sooner ?
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i think his cage is still being built.........
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</TD></TR></TABLE>i think his cage is still being built.........