Race Suit-Two choices, help me decide
02-11-07, 10:20 PM
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Race Suit-Two choices, help me decide
I am about to invest in a race suit and I am trying to decide between these two.
Sparco 06 Sprint
http://www.saferacer.com/spsp06rasu.html
Or G-Force 545
http://www.saferacer.com/gf545rasu.html
I am planning on running high speed time trials, open tracking events and track days. I am leaning towards the Sparco but just wondering if I am just paying for a name. The G-force is their top of the line and the sparco is their bottom of a line, which do you think is better? Thanks for your input.
Sparco 06 Sprint
http://www.saferacer.com/spsp06rasu.html
Or G-Force 545
http://www.saferacer.com/gf545rasu.html
I am planning on running high speed time trials, open tracking events and track days. I am leaning towards the Sparco but just wondering if I am just paying for a name. The G-force is their top of the line and the sparco is their bottom of a line, which do you think is better? Thanks for your input.
02-12-07, 03:10 PM
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Sparco. That's a great sale price. It's a 3 layer suit, the G force is only 2 layer. Both have SFI 5 rating. As an added benefit you get the name...
Just because one says economical and the other says top of the line does nothing to compare.
Just because one says economical and the other says top of the line does nothing to compare.
02-12-07, 05:17 PM
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Ok, I will throw my two cents in. I have seen both suits. Look at the features. Rated the same, one is 3 layer and 1 is two layer. Sparco is cut Euro style, G-force is cut to fit the average American male. Broader in the shoulders, chest and hips. Unless you are a stick figure, the sparco will be a tight fit and tights is not good for fire protection a loose fit suit will be better.
Sparco has ankle cuffs that ride up when you sit down exposing your ankles unless you tuck them in your shoes, G-Force has hidden Cuffs with full length pants, there is actually a second layer of protection for the ankles. That is a bonus!
Sparco has no extras, G-force give you the Euro style shoulder/arm pits. They give you the epaulets, and a flexible waist band. It is a shiny nomex which is what most people want.
I guess I am saying the G-force has a lot to offer for the money. You should really try them on and sit down to see how they fit. Nothing worse than wearing a suit that is really uncomfortable.
Sparco has ankle cuffs that ride up when you sit down exposing your ankles unless you tuck them in your shoes, G-Force has hidden Cuffs with full length pants, there is actually a second layer of protection for the ankles. That is a bonus!
Sparco has no extras, G-force give you the Euro style shoulder/arm pits. They give you the epaulets, and a flexible waist band. It is a shiny nomex which is what most people want.
I guess I am saying the G-force has a lot to offer for the money. You should really try them on and sit down to see how they fit. Nothing worse than wearing a suit that is really uncomfortable.
02-12-07, 09:50 PM
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Thanks for the info, this is kinda what I was thinking. I am actually pretty skinny so the sparco should fit fine. The cuff thing is good to know. I am having a hard time finding any stores in Chicago that carry any racing suits, I wish I could try these on before buying. Grrr
Originally Posted by cagedruss
Ok, I will throw my two cents in. I have seen both suits. Look at the features. Rated the same, one is 3 layer and 1 is two layer. Sparco is cut Euro style, G-force is cut to fit the average American male. Broader in the shoulders, chest and hips. Unless you are a stick figure, the sparco will be a tight fit and tights is not good for fire protection a loose fit suit will be better.
Sparco has ankle cuffs that ride up when you sit down exposing your ankles unless you tuck them in your shoes, G-Force has hidden Cuffs with full length pants, there is actually a second layer of protection for the ankles. That is a bonus!
Sparco has no extras, G-force give you the Euro style shoulder/arm pits. They give you the epaulets, and a flexible waist band. It is a shiny nomex which is what most people want.
I guess I am saying the G-force has a lot to offer for the money. You should really try them on and sit down to see how they fit. Nothing worse than wearing a suit that is really uncomfortable.
Sparco has ankle cuffs that ride up when you sit down exposing your ankles unless you tuck them in your shoes, G-Force has hidden Cuffs with full length pants, there is actually a second layer of protection for the ankles. That is a bonus!
Sparco has no extras, G-force give you the Euro style shoulder/arm pits. They give you the epaulets, and a flexible waist band. It is a shiny nomex which is what most people want.
I guess I am saying the G-force has a lot to offer for the money. You should really try them on and sit down to see how they fit. Nothing worse than wearing a suit that is really uncomfortable.
02-13-07, 09:37 AM
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I have the G force and I love it. It has the 5 rating, while only being 2 layer, making it a bunch cooler inside the car! The quality is great, and it looks and fits great, now Sparco has got name cred...
02-13-07, 12:28 PM
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I am very happy with my IMPACT racing suit. The entry level suit. 3.2a/5....two layer. Box stitched...belt,pockets, legg cuffs......etc....Great suit and it fits like it was made for me. I'm 6/3, 190. Great customer service.
Order direct from them They threw in gloves and shoes with my order.....I asked them for a deal and they gave me one. Very happy with them.
Order direct from them They threw in gloves and shoes with my order.....I asked them for a deal and they gave me one. Very happy with them.
02-21-07, 06:01 PM
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I have the Gforce 545 - hands down the best value. Discovery Parts sells these for $399 I believe. Its a killer deal.
I had an older style suit and it fit like a potato sack. I couldnt reach the belts in my RX. With the 545, movement is so much better. Its also much cooler.
Sounds like a commercial?!
I had an older style suit and it fit like a potato sack. I couldnt reach the belts in my RX. With the 545, movement is so much better. Its also much cooler.
Sounds like a commercial?!
