[blipshift]

Looking for some input on Race Suits. I bought an already cheap then deeply discounted Sparco 3 layer suit in black (so as not to show the dirt). Not only is it SFI/5 rated but its also usable for Arctic expeditions. I sweated my #$@#S off. Looking for some feedback on a comfortable yet reasonably affordable suit, <$1k.

[ruffyz]

There is an eBay seller who auctions used nascar suits. I've seen a few and they looked decent, but I imagine it's a bit of a gamble

[blipshift]

Originally Posted by ruffyz

There is an eBay seller who auctions used nascar suits. I've seen a few and they looked decent, but I imagine it's a bit of a gamble

Worth the look, thanks for the heads up.

Don't you have the same Sparco, too? You guys are using cool shirts though, right? I don't see that going into the 911 anytime soon.

Speaking of cool shirts, I still need mine from Rick! SOB, I totally forgot!

[Patrick3000]

Originally Posted by ruffyz

There is an eBay seller who auctions used nascar suits. I've seen a few and they looked decent, but I imagine it's a bit of a gamble

How do those guys go the bathroom at Daytona, isn't the race like four hours?

[good hands]

Talk to Mark Francis. ( may get a little discount )
This one is a little more than you want to pay but worth every penny.
And on clearance.

http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-x-lig...racing-suit-70

[HoodPin]

Originally Posted by threedownandlocked

Worth the look, thanks for the heads up.

Don't you have the same Sparco, too? You guys are using cool shirts though, right? I don't see that going into the 911 anytime soon.

Speaking of cool shirts, I still need mine from Rick! SOB, I totally forgot!

I can't imagine a CoolShirt set up being terribly difficult to install in a 911. I know some install in the passenger seat area. But if you can manage an opening to pass the water tubes into the front trunk area, it should be a fairly easy install. And a CoolShirt can help tremendously with comfort, as long as the track session is under 1 hour or so. A simple On-Off switch, or even a timer, can help extend the duration of the cold water flow.

[VaSteve]

Originally Posted by Patrick3000

How do those guys go the bathroom at Daytona, isn't the race like four hours?

I've heard that is one of the most asked questions they get. I understand its hot and busy in the car....I doubt I could pee in my car at 200 mph or would I need to. That said, I saw a rain red flag at Dover once and quite a few drivers headed to to porta johns.

[TurboPooch]

Originally Posted by good hands

Talk to Mark Francis. ( may get a little discount )
This one is a little more than you want to pay but worth every penny.
And on clearance.

http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-x-lig...racing-suit-70

+2 on this. Mark will hook you up and check the warehouse for any older suits in your size and price range. I made the jump to an X-light last year when they went on sale/clearance and what a difference! My old suit was like wearing a quilt and did not breathe at all. The Sparco X-light breathes well and I prefer wearing it in a DE to jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt. Pricey but worth it for long periods in a hot racecar.

[somdcroc]

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[BlackTalon]

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