Emission said:Until I get behind the wheel of an F1 or Indy car, I don't think I need anything more elaborate than my tennis shoes.
They've served me well for 1/2 dozen driving schools, and I don't look like a geek wearing them.
IMHO, driving gloves are a better investment that driving shoes (but that is after you already have a helmet).
TD said:
"... and a neck brace (Sparco).
Emission said:
Yes, I've got the neck brack too (Simpson, I think). I had it on when I spun my 330i several times. I don't have facts to back it up, but I am sure it kept my head from bouncing around (and the Schroth harness did a wonderful job keeping me in my seat).
My list:
1. Helmet
2. Neck Brace
3. Harness
4. Gloves
5. Dedicated set of Wheels/Tires
in_d_haus said:I've got the helmet and shoes (Nike Speedcats) I find the shoes really help versus tennis shoes. You have much better throttle control, all you have to do is lift your big toe to decrease the throttle setting.
My hands don't sweat much at all but I do plan to get gloves, most people in our club use them.
I've only seen one or two people with neck braces.
No plans to get one, I have spun my car three times and don't seeehow it would have helped at all.
My .02,
Haus
cenotaph said:According to the instructors I've talked to, driving shoes all about feel. You can feel more through the pedals with driving shoes than with most street shoes.