• Registered: 2019-04-22
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Topic: Driving Suit Recommendations

I'm a big guy, 6'2, 300 lbs. I need to get a suit and am looking for advice. Seems to me I would rather have a SFI 3.2A/5 rated suit so I could avoid the fire retardant long johns. Are two piece suits allowed? Seems to me a two piece suit would be easier to get in and out of. Any guide to what size is appropriate. Some XXXL stuff is too big for me and other XXXL stuff is just right. Just a going by size ratings seems to be asking for trouble. I don't have an unlimited budget, but I don't feel the need to skimp on a the suit either. Any particular brand I should avoid...or look for?

  • Registered: 2015-09-29
  • Posts: 78

Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

There are eBay stores that sell used NASCAR gear. I am a funny shape so I find it’s easier to get a good fit with a 2 piece. I’ve scored multilayer Sparco, Simpson and Impact suits all for under $150 each. You will also hear about a website called race image that sells used pro stuff but I’ve had better luck with the eBay folks. Lemons is okay with 2 piece but other series may not be (SCORE requires 1 piece).

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  • Registered: 2017-09-10
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Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

I'm about the same size and was having problem finding a good fitting shit. Join The Racing Warehouse group on Facebook.  The have an eBay page too to look at inventory.  They will typically give a better rate through messaging Linda in the Facebook group.

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  • From: Mankato, MN
  • Registered: 2015-03-20
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Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

RJS will make 2 layer one piece suits for $400ish (if I remember) their ok to work with, didn't communicate a whole lot, but nice quality

https://www.rjsracing.com/sizing-charts

  • Registered: 2013-11-15
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Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

Try Race Image  http://www.raceimage.com/

Lots of used Nascar crew suits on there.  One and two piece.

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  • From: Orlando, FL
  • Registered: 2010-01-07
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Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

6'-4" 300 lbs. Comfort Mammal. (Clabo term)
The "onesies" never fit well (long torso)
I wear a SFI 3.2 "2-piece" 
The waist band in firesuits pants are pretty weak
Heavy duty carpenter suspenders help tremendously
and keep the pants from riding down in the race seat

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  • From: WPB Fl.
  • Registered: 2010-10-27
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Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

Being cheap but looking for the best is hard, raceimage.com has been a great source of high end, almost new suits for 2 purchases now, most are nascar crew suits, these guys are built like football players, large chest and legs on the stuff they have sent. As a skinny guy, I have grown accustomed to having the choice to go out practically nude under, running baggy on sweltering days, or loading up on jeans/undergarments for freezing days.

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  • From: Indiana
  • Registered: 2017-09-15
  • Posts: 148

Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

I am 6'6" and around 260, I have tried one and 2 piece suits and the 2 piece is the way to go. and as most of the other reply's, www.raceimage.com is the way to go for a good SFi 3.2 suit... know your chest, waist and length and 9 times out of 10 you can find a complete suit. or even piece one together off the sight.

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  • Registered: 2019-02-21
  • Posts: 4

Re: Driving Suit Recommendations

racesuit rentals rents suite for relatively cheap. Good way to test out some seizes and suits.