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moahmed
10-18-2014, 01:12 AM
hi there,,

could any one help me find out what is the best company in racing suits industry or what are the most famous companies do other formula student teams deal with coz I want to buy one but I'm a little bit confused


thanks in advance



Mohamed Ashraf
Frame team member
HFS racing team
Helwan university
Egypt
Jonny Rochester
10-18-2014, 06:51 AM
Yes, I would be happy to sell you one of the most famous and expensive racing suits. If you send me the money I can purchase this and sell to you at a profit.

In watching F1 I can see the brands AlpineStars, OMP, Sabelt and maybe Sparco.

See http://www.alibaba.com/ for unbelievable prices.
Michael Royce
10-19-2014, 11:41 AM
Mohamed,
Do not necessarily go for the brands that the F1 drivers wear!! There are other reputable brands that meet the requirements AND are much less expensive.

The two prime sources are the UK and the USA. Both offer many options of safety harnesses, helmets and drivers apparel. The USA may well be less expensive as there is no VAT (Value Added Tax) as there is in the UK and most of Europe, and can add 15-20% to the bill.

As you are from Egypt, the biggest barrier is likely to be getting stuff imported into Egypt. So the first question is which country would it be easier to buy from? Once you have established you can look on-line at suppliers. Then look at shipping arrangements.

In the UK, you could start with Demontweeks, and Grand Prix Racewear, bothvery reputable and they offer many different brands.

In the USA you have SaferRacer, Summit Racing or RacerParts Wholesale. Also, from the US suppliers you will be able to find suits, shoes, socks and gloves made to SFI requirements rather than FIA, and are therefore to be a little less expensive.

The one place I would suggest you do NOT save money is on your helmets. Buy helmets to the Snell SA2010 (Special Application) standard and not the Snell M (motor cycle) standard. The SA's have to meet a fire resistance standard that the M's do not. Also, make sure the helmet fit your divers properly, i.e. they are a tight fit.