Just started browsing that sight, it's actually pretty neat.

And you probably could find a 48/31/32. Heck I just saw one that was 50/31/30 or something...

 

http://www.necksgen.com/necksgenproducts.html

Thoughts? I should probably get one before they go to court.

 

Re age of the suit. 3.2A/1, 3.2A/3 and 3.2A/5 suits are good as long as you keep them clean. 3.2A/10 and higher needs to be re-certified every 5 years.

On that HNR, keep in mind SFI 38.1 requires 5 year recert now. That's the main reason I went with HANS over the others.

 

Where did you find this information? If that is true, I'm buying an F1 quality suit.

http://sfifoundation.com/speclist.html

 

http://sfifoundation.com/Spec_3.2A_112901.pdf

Section 2.5.

 

I'm more interested in "3.2A/1, 3.2A/3 and 3.2A/5" and if any organization requires a replacement interval for these.

 

If this is true, now my only concern is that this suit is too stylish:


Seriously, this changes the game. What is the lightest, most brethable silver suit I can buy under $1k?

 

That document covers 3.2A* so if there is no requirement in there for 1,3,5 then there is no requirement for it. Not sure about club requirements, I only know chumpcar which just needs the suit to remain clean. I'd imagine they stole that from the GCR or CCR.

e:
NASA:
15.17.1 Driving Suits
A driver is required to wear a suit that covers his or her entire body except for hands,
feet, and head. Driving suits shall be one piece carrying an SFI 3.2A/1* rating or higher
(3.2A/5, 3.2A/10, 3.2A/15, or 3.2A/20) or FIA 8856-2000, FIA NORME 1986/1986. *The
driving suit requirement for vehicles using any type of diesel or diesel mixture is 3.2A/5,
or higher, effective 01/01/2011.

SCCA:
1. Driving suits that effectively cover the body from the neck
to the ankles and wrists. One piece suits are highly recommended.
All suits shall bear an SFI 3.2A/1 or higher certification
label or FIA 1986 Standard or FIA Standard or 8856-2000
homologation label. Underwear of fire resistant material shall
be used, but is optional with suits carrying an FIA Standard
1986 Standard or FIA Standard 8856-2000 label or SFI 3-2A/5
or higher (e.g., /10, /15, /20) certification label.

 

Also, if you're doing Chump/Lemons keep in mind you'll be refueling in your suit.

 

Or just buy my Defender... as its the same thing (Same address/new company). It was used once and bought new this winter. I really should sell it, pm me if interested.

I even have the horrible free hat still!

 

PM me a price and details on the release system and whatever I need to get the terminal thingies in my helmet. I can send you cash next week if the price is right.

 

I'll get a cheap-o for refueling, maybe just a coat.

 

If you are serious about buying a nice OMP suit or a lightweight, breathable comfortable suit (i.e. A* or equal quality) PM me. I can definitely get you a deal on an A* suit, and maybe on OMP.

I would recommend a 2011 A* GP-Tech suit:

http://www.alpinestars.com/shop/cate...-tech-suit-us/

That's the suit I have and I'm very pleased with it, minus the fact that it's not custom tailored to me. I have a red one, they offer a silver but it's a very light shade of silver.

 

Any thoughts on this "package"?

I'm still toying with the idea of a 986 shirt. I will get 2 pair of socks. Does anyone know if that bag will fit in a Miata passenger seat? Oh the compromised life of owning Miatas.

 

How do those cool-shirts size out? I am extremely pumped...5'11", 199.5lb and not really fat. I think I'm getting a 52 suit but will still need help getting out of the shoulders.

 

Don't you ------- dare spend $200 ------- dollars on a ------- duffel bag. You're wearing the damn suit all weekend, and the rest of the time it's hung up in your closet. Buy a $5 Rubbermaid or Wal-Mart bag for ------- christs ------- sake.

 

Thanks for talking sense into me. The difference can go to a 986 shirt.

 

What are you using for shoes/neck safety?

I just came into this convo I didn't read earlier posts

 

I have Simpson shoes and buying a Defnder from Splitime.

 

I have thought about buying a Defender but everyone convinced me out of it. There is a reason NASCAR and other top racing divisions use HANS, because it is the safest thing around. Might aswell spend the $150 extra or whatever it is for a HANS. That's my .02