racing gloves?

[susuki1220]

Was wondering if any of you guys use racing gloves for track events or autoX or drift. If so what brand? and your opinions on it. I can't decide which brand i should buy. Sparco? momo? alpinestar? kei office? any opinions will help. thx alot guys.

[Dousan_PG]

kei office ones are cheap
i find the SIGNAL AUTO onse much nicerif you want the JDM-Tyteness

check out sparco, simpson and such
dont get stuck on name brand
COMFORT is key and how it feels on your steering wheel
also what type of event you do, is a certain type for safety required?
(and maybe color hehe..)

[Phlip]

Nike ones are cheaper, buy the receiver's gloves, they are form fitting and have the "tackified palms," and grip like hell... I need to beat the fuck outta my cousin for stealing mine

[AlligatorBling]

grip the wheel with your bare hands, you get a better feel.... gloves will cause you to effup. yes you may have gloves that "grip" but.... thats one thing between your hands and the wheel.... unless you have really sweaty hands, ditch the gloves.

[susuki1220]

not being able to purchase all the brands and try it on myself. I don't know where to start from. Thats why i'm considering the more popular name brands. As long as they fit good and is good i don't care if its knock offs or even if its cheap dirt. as long as they have quality and they perform. And more of you guys have worn any racing gloves and got opinions please post. thx.

[KA24DESOneThree]

G-Force GFPro 5 (SFI-approved) or GFPro (non-SFI). Kangaroo leather for better feel. Heard nothing but good things about 'em.

[daverussell]

grip the wheel with your bare hands, you get a better feel.... gloves will cause you to effup. yes you may have gloves that "grip" but.... thats one thing between your hands and the wheel.... unless you have really sweaty hands, ditch the gloves.
i agree. i have tried sliding with and without gloves b4 and i like to feel the steering wheel in my hands. i just felt separated from the car with the gloves on. but that's just me.

[KiDyNomiTe]

grip the wheel with your bare hands, you get a better feel.... gloves will cause you to effup. yes you may have gloves that "grip" but.... thats one thing between your hands and the wheel.... unless you have really sweaty hands, ditch the gloves.
I used to think that until my gloves were fully broken in. Now its got a little more grip than my hands but not too much. Plus sooner or later if you really get into some sort or motorsport you will have to wear gloves that are Nomex and SFI approved.

I have G-Force Pro (not sure the exact model), work great, just get the right size.

[Johny5]

greddy mechanics gloves OWN.

[Rownan]

I've been using autozone mechanic gloves lol. It works.

I would much rather go gloveless but I tend to have sweaty hands while racing so..

[revat619]

I use alpinestars and they work great!

But yeah, comfort is key! Brand really doesnt matter, imo. Get what feels the best.

[drift into a curb]

revat619, which alpine stars? I've been looking for the F1-Ts, look comfortable and less padding for steering feel, but all I can find is F1-Rs for 68 shipped.

[matchgrade]

I find if I don't use gloves when drifting, my skin pulls away where it joins the nail, making my fingertips bleed. Maybe I have bad technique.

Anyways, I like Kei Office a lot, but it comes down to personal preference. It's hard when local shops seldom stock gloves; it's really a shot in the dark ordering online.

[susuki1220]

damn.. all these gloves that you guys suggested sounds nice. Its really a shot in the dark. I wouldn't know unless i try them on myself. Maybe i will just settle for the best deal that i can find. :cry:

[NI_YON_Zenki]

Yeah.These kats have vanity magazines toward gloves to purchase for the following vanity season, what's in, what's not. . . . . any typical pair of gloves that carry a leather palm or index-thumb section type of glove will take you all the way in to the level of participation in drift/autocross, whatever. . .It is all in the personal prefrence. . . . just need to take time and purchase the one's that will fit the complex of your drving technique. . . . Peace.

[revat619]

drift into a curb, i have the F1-T's. I got them from Dave Turner Motorsports in San Diego. I think i paid like 80 somethin for them.

[Legacy]

I have Signal Auto Gloves... they rule.

[Brian]

Yes, We Promise! specials. :)
Signal

[iMAGE976]

The MAN Spirit!! Racing gloves Rock! They have leather palms that are soft and very Grippy. As long as they are comfy and fit right you shouldn't have a problem driving in any Kind of glove. IMO

[Steeles]

Fox Racing Pawtectors :) love um although I think mine have shrunk a hair over the years. may have to look into some new ones.

[w1ngzer0]

I've been using autozone mechanic gloves lol. It works.

I would much rather go gloveless but I tend to have sweaty hands while racing so..

yup same with me :faint:

[ss045]

i wear Mechanix gloves because its so damn cold

[Ghettokracker71]

When I had my old miata,I took a pair of old gym gloves that were oh-so-comfortbly wornin and wore those when I was driving with the top down b/c the wheel would get so hot....then I just got into the habit of wearing gloves when I drove it...hah hah

[sideviewcivic]

old skool Burris karting gloves. pretty much I can reach in the closet and get the Arai helmet(needs inner padding), asisc wrestling shoes (best $20 'driving' shoes out there). besides if keiichi uses them they gotta be mad jdmtyness-yo werd to ya mutha

[sr240mike]

For the price and quality you can't beat these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7940576344&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

[Shaminii]

where do u get signal auto gloves?

[susuki1220]

I ended up purchasing simpson's glove. They will arrive sometime next week i think. I will see how they perform and i leave some opinions back on this post. thx for all the help guys. :hsdance:

[WeldingHank]

biker style gloves, with the cut-out knuckles. I LOVE EM.