What is the best fire coat out there? Asking for it for my birthday in a few weeks

 

You have an LT1, why do you need a fire jacket

You could go out and spend $250 on a double-layer jacket if you desire.

However, once you're strapped in with your helmet on, door closed, window up, no a/c, sweating your ***** off, you'll ask yourself why you have a winter coat on.

Just get a single layer Simpson jacket and call it a day.

 

^^ well said...I live in S. Fl and have a two layer

 

whats the difference between a single layer and double layer NHRA regulations wise?

 

Single layer is ok to 10.00 and/or 134.99 MPH. SFI 3.2a/1

Double layer is 9.99 or quicker and/or 135 MPH or more. SFI 3.2a/5

You can always wear more with the NHRA, but not less. If you are going 9.99 or quicker and/or 135 MPH or more, you are required to have a full face helmet, neck roll or Hans device, and gloves.

At a certain ET and MPH quicker than mentioned requires even more stringent certifications.

 

looks like single layer is good enough for me. any expirations on them?

 

..and about another 7 seconds you can stay on fire

 

Hahaha! That was funny!


No expiration on the jackets and pants like there is on the helmets and seat belts for the NHRA. That goes for 3.2a/1 and 3.2a/5. I don't know if there are expiration dates on the quicker stuff.

 

i might just go with the double layer and be done with it then.

 

I like the one joslter has. RJS with a great fire rating and fits the LT1 really nice.

link
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bo...p/media/images

 

^ lol!

 

haha i'd rock that thing!

 

Lmao!