Racing suit - Toyota Yaris Forums

LtNoogie · 03-14-2009, 01:50 PM

Ok, don't flame for asking what may sound like a stupid question but...

Do you normally wear a racing suit over your regular clothes or instead of?

The price range of racing suits is really wide. Of course I would not want to buy a $99 suit, but I also don't want to spend $1400 either. What should I look for in a medium priced suit?

I am thinking about enrolling in a race driver course later this year and they require a racing suit. They'll loan you one but I don't want to wear what someone has sweated for days in, even if it's been washed.

Thanks

Tamago · 03-14-2009, 02:53 PM

check saferacer.com

LtNoogie · 03-14-2009, 03:28 PM

Thanks, that's where I saw all the suits for sale. I did not take the time to read any FAQ they may have had. I'll do that now.

HTM Yaris · 03-14-2009, 07:01 PM

http://www.turbojohn.com/mall/index....ain_page=index

This is the shiznit . These peeps are about 3 miles from my house . I can vouch for their quality . A+ , 100%

I wear shorts and t-shirt under my suit . Helps absorb some of that sweat you were refering to

I also have a fireproof Helicopter flight suit which can be purchased at local pawn shops or military surplus store for about $10-$40 . If you don't mind Olive Drab

jkuchta · 03-15-2009, 12:47 AM

Find out what SFI rating is required, and go from there. SFI 3.2A/5 (with nomex underwear) is pretty much a standard minimum for road racing.

Stay away from Proban suits. They're basically just treated cotton, and while they work fine when new, the more you wash them, the less effective they are.

I'm going to get the Nomex 1pc. suit from Crow. They run about $400, and the underwear will run another hundred or so. Its a good solid suit for about a third of the price of the competition (Sparco, OMP, Puma, etc.).

Besides, then you have a little more coin for good shoes and good gloves (the two most important comfort parts as far as I'm concerned).

PETERPOOP · 03-15-2009, 01:59 AM

the thought of you in a racing suit cracks me up noogie!

LtNoogie · 03-15-2009, 02:17 AM

Peter, you need a track nearby.

Hell, you should start with autocross.

PETERPOOP · 03-15-2009, 02:37 AM

no no. No autocross for me. Definately not my thing. I'm more of a straight line kind of guy. I'm aware the yaris is totally the wrong car for that! haha. I know I know, I'm not using the car for what it dominates at, it's superior handling. Oh wells.

largeorangefont · 03-15-2009, 10:37 AM

A G-Force $99 suit is fine to start. Yes, you would wear something like that over your normal clothes. They do make the undershirts you can wear under the suit instead of a t shirt if you wish but $50-$100+ for a nomex shirt is rediculous at this level. You don't really need a full Nomex suit until you have a cage, harnesses, window net, etc. If your car catches fire, you are just going to stop and get out.

I bought a K1 1pc Karting suit new on Ebay for $60 bucks, so look there as well. You don't need anything hardcore doing track days and autocross.

For more comfort than a 1 piece suit (1 piece is kind of a pain especially when it is warm), you could just go with a jacket and jeans, or jacket and pants.

If you want my recommendation, get a $60 G-Force jacket, and wear jeans. Invest in a 1 pc. suit later.

http://www.saferacer.com/auto-racing...nufacturerid=8

Saferacer is probably the best place to go.

03-14-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Racing suit Ok, don't flame for asking what may sound like a stupid question but... Do you normally wear a racing suit over your regular clothes or instead of? The price range of racing suits is really wide. Of course I would not want to buy a $99 suit, but I also don't want to spend $1400 either. What should I look for in a medium priced suit? I am thinking about enrolling in a race driver course later this year and they require a racing suit. They'll loan you one but I don't want to wear what someone has sweated for days in, even if it's been washed. Thanks __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-14-2009, 03:28 PM	#3
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Thanks, that's where I saw all the suits for sale. I did not take the time to read any FAQ they may have had. I'll do that now. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-14-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	http://www.turbojohn.com/mall/index....ain_page=index This is the shiznit . These peeps are about 3 miles from my house . I can vouch for their quality . A+ , 100% I wear shorts and t-shirt under my suit . Helps absorb some of that sweat you were refering to I also have a fireproof Helicopter flight suit which can be purchased at local pawn shops or military surplus store for about $10-$40 . If you don't mind Olive Drab __________________

03-15-2009, 02:17 AM	#7
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Peter, you need a track nearby. Hell, you should start with autocross. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

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03-15-2009, 12:47 AM	#5
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	Find out what SFI rating is required, and go from there. SFI 3.2A/5 (with nomex underwear) is pretty much a standard minimum for road racing. Stay away from Proban suits. They're basically just treated cotton, and while they work fine when new, the more you wash them, the less effective they are. I'm going to get the Nomex 1pc. suit from Crow. They run about $400, and the underwear will run another hundred or so. Its a good solid suit for about a third of the price of the competition (Sparco, OMP, Puma, etc.). Besides, then you have a little more coin for good shoes and good gloves (the two most important comfort parts as far as I'm concerned).

03-15-2009, 01:59 AM	#6
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	the thought of you in a racing suit cracks me up noogie!

03-15-2009, 02:37 AM	#8
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	no no. No autocross for me. Definately not my thing. I'm more of a straight line kind of guy. I'm aware the yaris is totally the wrong car for that! haha. I know I know, I'm not using the car for what it dominates at, it's superior handling. Oh wells.

03-15-2009, 10:37 AM	#9
largeorangefont Break'em off some. View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 04 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal, OC Posts: 854	A G-Force $99 suit is fine to start. Yes, you would wear something like that over your normal clothes. They do make the undershirts you can wear under the suit instead of a t shirt if you wish but $50-$100+ for a nomex shirt is rediculous at this level. You don't really need a full Nomex suit until you have a cage, harnesses, window net, etc. If your car catches fire, you are just going to stop and get out. I bought a K1 1pc Karting suit new on Ebay for $60 bucks, so look there as well. You don't need anything hardcore doing track days and autocross. For more comfort than a 1 piece suit (1 piece is kind of a pain especially when it is warm), you could just go with a jacket and jeans, or jacket and pants. If you want my recommendation, get a $60 G-Force jacket, and wear jeans. Invest in a 1 pc. suit later. http://www.saferacer.com/auto-racing...nufacturerid=8 Saferacer is probably the best place to go.