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Old May 5, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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I was wondering who all has used the cheaper brands you see in Jegs and Summit.
I now have a 6 point Rollbar from Wolfe.... bought it from a friend for a price i couldt pass up..... plus Wolfes wait time right now....



Im looking at This G-Force 5 point harness.....

And there SFI 3-2A/1 Proban Single-Layer Jacket

in black of course......
And there helmet...


The Harness is $59.99
The Jacket is $49.99
The Helmet is $149.99
What ya guys think??? I dont have to be cheap.... i can buy all Simpson stuff for about $150-$200 more........
What do you guys all run?????
What all else do i need to run to 10.00..??
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Old May 5, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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i got that harness and jacket. the harness is ok , some people don't like the latch but it just takes a few extra seconds to buckle. it still unbucles just as fast as anythuing else.
and on my jachet the zipper came apart but my mom sewed it back on for me.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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not fond of there stuff as far as budget you can't go wrong with a M&R products harness they rock. and definately spring for the rjs jacket much higher quality for the same price.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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i got that harness and jacket. the harness is ok , some people don't like the latch but it just takes a few extra seconds to buckle. it still unbucles just as fast as anythuing else.
and on my jachet the zipper came apart but my mom sewed it back on for me.
How long had you had it and how many times had you worn it when it started to come apart.....?? I might go with the Simpson becaus ei have heard they last longer..........
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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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not fond of there stuff as far as budget you can't go wrong with a M&R products harness they rock. and definately spring for the rjs jacket much higher quality for the same price.

Where do i buy the M&R and the rjs stuff at???
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Old May 5, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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I have the g-force camlock harness and the g-force jacket, they're both very nice pieces imo!
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How long had you had it and how many times had you worn it when it started to come apart.....?? I might go with the Simpson becaus ei have heard they last longer..........
Kyle
Maybe about a month. went to the track once a week.
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I use the g-force 5 points and one of their more expensive helmets and am very pleased with the products
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I have the G Force Quick Conenct Harness cant complain a bit, it was easy, cheap and now I use it instead of the stock seatbelt. RCI Jacket, cant complain there either. I am now looking at picking up the same helmet you posted above, it meets the same requirements as the others, but since its plain white and doesnt have a big racer logo its more affordable, besides easier to send off for airbrusing.

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Buy the cam lock harness, its a lot nicer if you use it a lot. I have had the G-force cam lock belts in the last 3 cars. They have the little pull straps for loosening the shoulder harness and the ends are rolled so they are easy to pull tight. Nice belts for the money IMO. I also have a G-force open face M00 helmet and its a decent product. I have an RCI single layer jacket thats a couple years old is holding up well also.
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Thanks guys thats exactly what i needed to know....
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