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Sep 1, 2008 | 01:16 PM

FastBlackTA

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What kind of suits/jackets are you guys using for 8.50 and slower?

My Simpson jacket is old and I need jackets/parts for my licence runs.

Any ideas on brands/prices that are any good?

Thanks

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Sep 1, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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IMPACT, I love all my stuff. My dad has Simpson everything for his dragster and I would choose IMPACT any day over Simpson.

Sep 1, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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IMPACT is pretty pimp.... an SFI 5 suit that you are going to need though is going to IMPACT your wallet for the tune of 500+ dollars....

Sep 1, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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I bought Gforce stuff. It fits fine, and I've had no problems so far with it, price was decent.

Sep 1, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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simpson jacket , jegster pants no problems

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:05 PM

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Impact is the ****, but dam pricey. I was just looking at there stuff today at the Mac tools U.S. Nationals. But for the money, it is hard to beat the Jegs out fit and it is legal.

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:31 PM

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I LOVE my Impact! Well worth the extra cash when you are moving around or sitting inside the car all strapped in

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Sep 2, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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I've had a RCI for years. Lasted way longer than I expected for the money.

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Sep 2, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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Going by your sheet Bitemark, I have about 9.5 seconds to stop the car and get out with the 3 layer jacket/pants/headsock/shoes/gloves I bought from Gforce.

Sep 3, 2008 | 08:09 AM

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I have had Simpson and now the Impact. I love the Impact-it's WAY lighter and fits WAY better than the other stuff. Well worth the extra money, especially on the hotter days.

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JL ws-6

Going by your sheet Bitemark, I have about 9.5 seconds to stop the car and get out with the 3 layer jacket/pants/headsock/shoes/gloves I bought from Gforce.

Ya I was looking to get the same SFI rating for my jacket. I know you can't put a cost on safety but the price just about doubles when you go to the 3-2A10 rating. I guess I'll just have to save up a little more. I also think I'm going to go with a nomex material as opposed to proban. However, proban probably breathes better and will be cooler in the stages lanes.

-Mark

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:43 AM

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I have nomex gloves and a head sock, and that **** is hot there's no lie about that.

When the stuff I have is shot/expired, I will probably go to the next level, but damn that **** is expensive.