[Fot] Drivers suit

[Bob Bownes -Seiri]

The most important thing is to get one that is big enough and won't shrink
over the winter. ;)



On Jun 19, 2012, at 16:28, "william r tobin" <william.tobin31 at verizon.net>
wrote:

> Hi Mike, welcome to the club.
> Lots of good suits out there. Get one that's SFI certified,  3-2A/5, or
whatever the current standard is.
> Most vintage organizations want 3 laters of Nomex; 2 layer suit and
underwear, or 3 layer suit.
> I was always told that if you're smart, you'll wear a 3 layer suit with
underwear; the extra layer will give you 15-20 seconds more in a fire.
> If you have facial hair, a balaclave is required. (I'd wear one even if I
didn't have facial hair).
> Simpson High top shoes are good, a little more support for ankles.
> Simpson Posi Grip gloves wear well.
> A good helmet and a HANS are a good idea. Remember the old Bell ads from the
'60's: If you got a $10 dollar head, wear a $10 helmet.
> Good luck.
> Bill
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" <mmoore at wave1.net>
> To: <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:27 PM
> Subject: [Fot] Drivers suit
>
>
>> Can anybody give me a little advice on a drivers suit and gloves? What to
>> look for or stay away from, and what's a reasonable price.
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>> Also can't really find what is required regarding underwear.
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>> Picking up my TR4 this weekend and I want to start doing some DE days to
>> learn the car.
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>> Hope you don't mind the questions, I am really new at this and have a lot
to
>> learn!!
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>> Thanks
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> 62 TR4
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>> Michael T. Moore, CPA
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>> 2007 West 32nd Street
>>
>> Erie, PA 16508
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>> Phone: 814-868-4831  ext 103
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>> Fax:        814-864-7383
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