E55AMG

Some may think so for a DE. I don't really care. I have a dedicated track car and even if a DE/open track day i wear every piece of gear that I can. I fell I owe it to my family. If someone thinks i'm a poser that's too bad. While I know the risk of fire is very small, any amount of risk that can be reduced is worth it to me.

promocop

Well stated I agree

thstone

Here are the trends that I have seen;

DE POC: depends on driver and car
DE PCA: generally no but some do

TT POC: generally yes but some do not
TT PCA: depends on driver and car

Racing POC/PCA: Required, everyone wears one.

Personally, I wear my drivers suit to every event (DE/TT/Race/Open Test). You can never be too safe.

promocop

So what then are the general differences between POC and PAC?

David993S

Fire doesn't know if it's a race, a track day or a DE. Wear your suit!

promocop

Well stated. I'm wearing mine

Coochas

Big time! It seems to me that cars like the new GT3 and Ferrari 458 have been int the news this past year with fire problems so **** can definitely happen when you don't expect it.
I forgot about this thread. I am still loving my Evo One suit and now my wife wears one as well. Very comfortable and I know I'm protected.

promocop

So here is my racing dilemma. Back about 10 years when i was ametuer racing seriously I had a Stand21 custom three ply made. Had all my sponsors patches etc., sewed on. The suit is a bit snug now (body parts moved around, got fatter) and thinking of either...1.) buying a swatch of Nomex and having the tailor 're-fit' it for me or...2.) or buying a new suit. The one thing I know is that although the old heavy suit is in great shape,its older tech. and heavier and the new suits seems WAY lighter. Should I just bite the bullet and move up to new or will the 'retro-fit' be suitable? Thoughts?

Coochas

As you said the new suits are WAY lighter. I'd bite the bullet.

promocop

Yea, i'm looking at the EVO1 now. Where did you get yours?

Coochas

Clark at Apex Performance.

Carrera51

Lots of good suits out there at reasonable prices. Basically the high tech, lighter weight suits cost more, but there are plenty of good mid priced suits out there.

This one is the lightest suit 3 layer protection, super lightweight: http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-extre...10-racing-suit

Some good mid priced suits: http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-rs-5-racing-suit

http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-x-lig...se-racing-suit

http://www.ogracing.com/omp-tecnica-evo-racing-suit

http://www.ogracing.com/alpinestars-gp-race-racing-suit

We've got a deep stock of suits in house. If you have any questions, give us a call at 800-934-9112, or email us at info@ogracing.com

Kind regards,

David993S

I just recently replaced my old (heavy) 3 layer suit with a Sparco M5 from OG Racing. It's a 3 layer suit that's reasonably light and very comfortable. It's also quite affordable at only $790 (regularly $900.).

I also found OG's customer service to be outstanding.

Carrera51

David:
Thanks for choosing us to supply the suit! We appreciate your business. Yes, the M5 is a nice suit at a great price.

http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-m-5-racing-suit

Thanks,

Clark-ApexPerformance

Hey Dave,
Thanks to you and Irene for choosing Apex Performance
for your OMP Suit purchases. Both Linda and I are pleased that you are happy with
your suits.
http://www.apexperformance.net/prod-2314.htm