Driving Gloves
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Driving Gloves
Searched the archive and there hasn't been one of lately so I thought I'd make one for 2004 since there are new gloves out..
I'm just looking for a glove with good padding in the palm area to be used inconjunction with an oem leather steering wheel, and it'd be nice to have the stitching on the outside. Also what grips best on leather? Sparco type seude? Rubber webbing in alpinestar? etc...
Doesn't have to meet any regulations so it doesn't have to be fire proof..
Simplified for flamings sake.
Modified by georgiajdm at 12:29 AM 8/24/2004
I'm just looking for a glove with good padding in the palm area to be used inconjunction with an oem leather steering wheel, and it'd be nice to have the stitching on the outside. Also what grips best on leather? Sparco type seude? Rubber webbing in alpinestar? etc...
Doesn't have to meet any regulations so it doesn't have to be fire proof..
Simplified for flamings sake.
Modified by georgiajdm at 12:29 AM 8/24/2004
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
LOL!
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.
If you MUST wear them however go with batting gloves. They are cheap, designed to grip and best of all, can be replaced 1 at a time instead of in a pair only.
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.
If you MUST wear them however go with batting gloves. They are cheap, designed to grip and best of all, can be replaced 1 at a time instead of in a pair only.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evil Drew M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LOL!
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.</TD></TR></TABLE>
IDK I guess I'm a stunna. I seriously wouldn't use them every time in the car but on the weekends it'd be nice for that spirited driving.
Everyone's entitled to there own opinions, you can make fun of me all you want. As long as I get intelligent opinions on gloves. I really only need a left one, lol...
Modified by georgiajdm at 12:31 AM 8/24/2004
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.</TD></TR></TABLE>
IDK I guess I'm a stunna. I seriously wouldn't use them every time in the car but on the weekends it'd be nice for that spirited driving.
Everyone's entitled to there own opinions, you can make fun of me all you want. As long as I get intelligent opinions on gloves. I really only need a left one, lol...
Modified by georgiajdm at 12:31 AM 8/24/2004
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evil Drew M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LOL!
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.
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i'd have to concur.. and even for my previous track experiences, I've use some mechanic gloves I got at home depot, and some scuba gloves at expo 3(for HPDEs).. I just bought bling fireproof sparco gloves to go with my suit though, as part of curpier motorsport's honda-tech special..
No offense but I have NEVER understood someone's "need" for driving gloves on the street.
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i'd have to concur.. and even for my previous track experiences, I've use some mechanic gloves I got at home depot, and some scuba gloves at expo 3(for HPDEs).. I just bought bling fireproof sparco gloves to go with my suit though, as part of curpier motorsport's honda-tech special..
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Re: Driving Gloves (mstewar)
I used a pair of Wilson's Leather driving gloves 
I actually liked 'em for the fact that they fit tight, and I didn't slip on the leather wheel or shift ****.
I actually liked 'em for the fact that they fit tight, and I didn't slip on the leather wheel or shift ****.
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by georgiajdm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
IDK I guess I'm a stunna. I seriously wouldn't use them every time in the car but on the weekends it'd be nice for that spirited driving.
Everyone's entitled to there own opinions, you can make fun of me all you want. As long as I get intelligent opinions on gloves. I really only need a left one, lol...
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hehe. I use a pair of my mom's old school isotoner gloves in summer auto-x conditions (sweaty palms, covered in greasy sunscreen) otherwise i'm barehanded since i find that bare hands grip better.
also, you should need both, since you should have both hands on the wheel at 3 and 9
IDK I guess I'm a stunna. I seriously wouldn't use them every time in the car but on the weekends it'd be nice for that spirited driving.
Everyone's entitled to there own opinions, you can make fun of me all you want. As long as I get intelligent opinions on gloves. I really only need a left one, lol...
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hehe. I use a pair of my mom's old school isotoner gloves in summer auto-x conditions (sweaty palms, covered in greasy sunscreen) otherwise i'm barehanded since i find that bare hands grip better.
also, you should need both, since you should have both hands on the wheel at 3 and 9
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Re: Driving Gloves (bad-monkey)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">also, you should need both, since you should have both hands on the wheel at 3 and 9 </TD></TR></TABLE>
He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.
</TD></TR></TABLE>He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evil Drew M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i read the new stunna TSB recently, and apparently, extra grip is needed for fondling the ice encrusted remote control for their 231232 disc MP3 4000W sound system.
He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i read the new stunna TSB recently, and apparently, extra grip is needed for fondling the ice encrusted remote control for their 231232 disc MP3 4000W sound system.
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Re: Driving Gloves (bad-monkey)
Well all that bass can blow the remote right out of your hand and then what are you supposed to do? Lean forward and work the stereo with your hand? Please . . . too much work with the seat laid all the way the **** back.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evil Drew M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that wasn't even funny. I said only left cause thats the hand I use the most to grip the wheel (that's the only hand that sticks to the wheel when I go to change positions), my right hand is more relaxed, plus i like to feel the tranny when i shift
what ever happened to ht being a technical resource? instead you get these pompess jackazz that think their king chit, having to ridicule everyone else who doesn't mirror them. I thought ****'s drove vw's? maybe that's where you should go, vwvortex.com
mods or evildrew go ahead and lock this thread, since it's incoherent with my stunna dribble.
He said he was a stunna. That means 1 hand at 12 and the other either on his gear shift or his chin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that wasn't even funny. I said only left cause thats the hand I use the most to grip the wheel (that's the only hand that sticks to the wheel when I go to change positions), my right hand is more relaxed, plus i like to feel the tranny when i shift
what ever happened to ht being a technical resource? instead you get these pompess jackazz that think their king chit, having to ridicule everyone else who doesn't mirror them. I thought ****'s drove vw's? maybe that's where you should go, vwvortex.com
mods or evildrew go ahead and lock this thread, since it's incoherent with my stunna dribble.
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
c'mon dood where's your sense of humor?
haha we're just givin you a good ol H-T ribbin.
imo, gloves don't really improve the driving experience--they're more for keeping your fingerprints intact when your fuel cell explodes all over your car a la dale jr.
haha we're just givin you a good ol H-T ribbin.
imo, gloves don't really improve the driving experience--they're more for keeping your fingerprints intact when your fuel cell explodes all over your car a la dale jr.
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The Mechanix Gloves feel great and will grip fine. If you are going after a racing glove, look at the two shops below. No need to spend over $30.00. They all will feel fine and allow for good grip. I use the Sparco Speed Glove for HPDE. I would recommend the G-Force G0 to ya, for $29.99.
http://www.ogracing.com/about.asp
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http://www.racerwholesale.com/
http://www.ogracing.com/about.asp
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http://www.racerwholesale.com/
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by georgiajdm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what ever happened to ht being a technical resource? instead you get these pompess jackazz that think their king chit, having to ridicule everyone else who doesn't mirror them. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, you keep asking questions regarding street driving in a Road Racing/Autocross forum, what do you expect?
Well, you keep asking questions regarding street driving in a Road Racing/Autocross forum, what do you expect?
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by georgiajdm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what ever happened to ht being a technical resource?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I gave you VALID and solid advice along with the ridicule.
For the record YOU are the one who called yourself a stunna first. We just rolled with it.
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Wow! That was priceless.
I gave you VALID and solid advice along with the ridicule.
For the record YOU are the one who called yourself a stunna first. We just rolled with it.
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Wow! That was priceless.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
I find driving gloves very useful.
When I am 100% concentration(during a race), all my energy transfers out through my hands, and they SWEAT.
If you have a suede wheel, get suede palmed gloves.
Leather wheel will benefit from a leather palmed glove.
As for padding, unless you are driving over rough terrain, such as in rallies, get a glove without padding for improved feel. I just ordered some Alpinestars F1-R's in suede, and they have padded palms for use in our rally car. If I didn't rally, I'd get the F1-T version. No padding and leather palms.
When I am 100% concentration(during a race), all my energy transfers out through my hands, and they SWEAT.
If you have a suede wheel, get suede palmed gloves.
Leather wheel will benefit from a leather palmed glove.
As for padding, unless you are driving over rough terrain, such as in rallies, get a glove without padding for improved feel. I just ordered some Alpinestars F1-R's in suede, and they have padded palms for use in our rally car. If I didn't rally, I'd get the F1-T version. No padding and leather palms.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Team 4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Team 4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I find driving gloves very useful.</TD></TR></TABLE>
On the street?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I am 100% concentration(during a race), all my energy transfers out through my hands, and they SWEAT.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are you racing down the boulevard?
On the street?
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Are you racing down the boulevard?
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by georgiajdm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I said only left cause thats the hand I use the most to grip the wheel (that's the only hand that sticks to the wheel when I go to change positions), my right hand is more relaxed, plus i like to feel the tranny when i shift</TD></TR></TABLE>
So you really only need a lefthand glove? Well, I know of someone that isn't using his left glove that I'm sure would be glad to give it to you.......
.......as long as you're under 12.
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So you really only need a lefthand glove? Well, I know of someone that isn't using his left glove that I'm sure would be glad to give it to you.......
.......as long as you're under 12.
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Re: Driving Gloves (georgiajdm)
If it doesn't need to meet any regulations, seems to me that most of what OMP makes would be good for any run-of-the-mill application (kart track, hpde, auto-x, driving on the street although I cannot really fathom actually taking the time to do this). IIRC, they make a small (short) gauntlet glove w/ leather padded underside and its only like $50 bucks. Its not SFI/FIA approved however.
The one I am thinking of looks a lot like the 726 Junior here (http://www.ompusa.com/Outlet/gloves.htm)
The one I am thinking of looks a lot like the 726 Junior here (http://www.ompusa.com/Outlet/gloves.htm)
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Re: Driving Gloves (B HATCH)
For autocrossing and even everyday driving if you wish, nothing really beats extreme handball gloves - comfortable, thicker yet soft deerskin leather, grippy, and around $20... 
Batting gloves are ok but fall apart with use...especially when they get wet/sweaty. I've gone through 4 sets of batting gloves like nothing. The handball gloves seem to be holding up fine so far. 
This is the exact model of glove I use for autocrossing/trackdays: Ektelon Extreme unpadded
Batting gloves are ok but fall apart with use...especially when they get wet/sweaty. I've gone through 4 sets of batting gloves like nothing. The handball gloves seem to be holding up fine so far. This is the exact model of glove I use for autocrossing/trackdays: Ektelon Extreme unpadded
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Re: Driving Gloves (.RJ)
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Well, you keep asking questions regarding street driving in a Road Racing/Autocross forum, what do you expect?
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ask this in the technical section, or better yet cosmetic and appearance or whatever that showoff forum is.
Well, you keep asking questions regarding street driving in a Road Racing/Autocross forum, what do you expect?
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ask this in the technical section, or better yet cosmetic and appearance or whatever that showoff forum is.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Evil Drew M)
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On the street?
Are you racing down the boulevard?
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Most of the time they're for rallying, but on long highway trips at higher speeds (Go from Vancouver to Edmonton through the night in 8 hours) the gloves also serve their purpose.
Our local import community took a cruise up to a place called Tofino. Probably one of the top 3 driver's roads in B.C. where you can have a very spirited drive. Driving gloves are as essential for me as my tires on this road, due to the level of concentration required. Also good for the winter mornings.
But, if you're asking if I (or anybody) need gloves to ball around town or hit up the 7-11, then no. That would just be silly!
On the street?
Are you racing down the boulevard?
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Most of the time they're for rallying, but on long highway trips at higher speeds (Go from Vancouver to Edmonton through the night in 8 hours) the gloves also serve their purpose.
Our local import community took a cruise up to a place called Tofino. Probably one of the top 3 driver's roads in B.C. where you can have a very spirited drive. Driving gloves are as essential for me as my tires on this road, due to the level of concentration required. Also good for the winter mornings.
But, if you're asking if I (or anybody) need gloves to ball around town or hit up the 7-11, then no. That would just be silly!
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Re: Driving Gloves (Team 4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Team 4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But, if you're asking if I (or anybody) need gloves to ball around town or hit up the 7-11, then no. That would just be silly! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly.
That is what the thread was originally asking for.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Exactly.
That is what the thread was originally asking for.
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Re: Driving Gloves (Team 4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Team 4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Probably doesn't get to cold in Atlanta either.
Some people are poseurs.
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how would you know with your british columbia azz ******??? do you live here? didn't think so. There's this thing called 4 seasons and a cold burst during WINTER.
haterz for no reason. i am a poser, i pose on your mom's dick...
Some people are poseurs.
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how would you know with your british columbia azz ******??? do you live here? didn't think so. There's this thing called 4 seasons and a cold burst during WINTER.
haterz for no reason. i am a poser, i pose on your mom's dick...