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Old 09-29-2002, 12:19 AM
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I have tried many racing suit, the off the shelf sizes that they make and have not been able to fit my strange body.

Does anyone know of a suit manufacture that will make a custom suit at a reasonable price?
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Victor is the "racer's tailor":
<a href="http://www.vasracingsuits.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vasracingsuits.com/</a>
Old 09-29-2002, 01:28 AM
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JC,

Thank you for the tip. Looks like a nice suit for a decent price. Have any experience with the company?
Old 09-29-2002, 02:36 AM
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Thanks for the link. I remember seeing that one earlier, but now it's time to make the buy.
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Sparco will make any of their suits in custom fits. I would call OG Racing in VA and ask for Bill, he's the owner. Tell him E. J. said hi.

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Old 09-29-2002, 10:34 PM
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Simpson will also make custom fit suits.
Old 09-30-2002, 11:56 AM
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Hello,

I have a VAS suit (as do many, MANY people in my
region, Metro NY).

Victor's stuff is top notch, and I definitely
recommend him.

Barry

[quote]Originally posted by kary993:
<strong>JC,

Thank you for the tip. Looks like a nice suit for a decent price. Have any experience with the company?</strong><hr></blockquote>
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I have dealt with Victor and he is currently making a suit for me.
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Thanks for the feedback on VAS and Victor's quality. It is much appreciated!
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I bought a custom sized suit from Stand21 and am VERY happy with it. Very comfortable, very cool, top notch quality. And, they can make ANY design/color combo you want on it for no additional charge.

they are based in France, but have distributors here in the states (a rep in both CA and Atl)that do an excellent job of customer service, with a quick turn -around on orders (esp good since it comes from overseas). From the research I did, the Stand21 seemed to be about the coolest (temp) of all the highly rated (FIA approved) suits......No connection to Stand21, just a happy customer blah blah blah.

<a href="http://www.stand21.fr/frame.asp?lang=2" target="_blank">http://www.stand21.fr/frame.asp?lang=2</a>

<a href="http://www.stand21.fr/frame.asp?lang=2" target="_blank">Stand21</a>
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<a href="http://www.racequip.net/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.racequip.net/index.htm</a>

I was happy with the Race Quip price, fit and quick delivery of a custom fit 3 layer nomex suit. Including several options the suit cost $600 and was in my hands with in 14 days of ordering. Good service, check the link above.



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