MikeFellows
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 02:36 PM |
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What clothing do you guys wear when driving
What are you boys and girls wearing when out for a drive in your open cars as in no screen
more specifically though, what are you wearing on long trips in it
biker stuff seems over kill as I wont need the sort of protection it offers
I was thinking some sort of weather proof / wind proof clothing but i dont really know what
I need some for the misses too - she will 'point out' constantly that she is cold - im happy to spend money on this if it saves me
listening to her 'pointing out'
Cheers
Mike
[Edited on 1/5/12 by MikeFellows]
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coozer
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 02:41 PM |
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Bike coat, the enduro style stuff, water proof and wind proof.
Trapper hat with MX goggles now, couldn't give a what I look like.
Woolly scarf.
Bike helmet for long trips that might involve some wet weather.
Water proof trousers as a bit insurance constantly in the boot.
An golf umbrella as well.
Its more about keeping warm and the bike gear does that as well.
[Edited on 1/5/12 by coozer]
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 02:58 PM |
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ear plugs might help (sorry couldn't resist!)
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MikeFellows
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:00 PM |
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what about if it was say 30 degrees?
would the wind chill at 80 be enough to warrant the coat?
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:03 PM |
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Musto/ Helly hanson sailing jacket works very well for windscreen less cars .
The real stuff not the chav line .......
Mens Red Musto Performance Jacket Size L | eBay
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twybrow
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:12 PM |
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I wear my old snowboard jacket - it is a spring type jacket, so is waterproof, but not too hot. I then add to that a fleece and a thermal depending
upon the temperature. For really cold days, I might add thermal leggings, a scarf and bike gloves to keep from freezing! I always wear a helment,
unless I am literally going 200m. Avoid anything that melts if you touch the hot zorst - another great tip!
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A1
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:13 PM |
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in the summer a tshirt, in the winter more tshirts and a hoodie.
in really cold i wear trakkies under my jeans, this works a treat.
I always wear a helmet.
the mrs gets a hoody and a rainjacket in the wet and hasnt partcularly pointed out that shes cold...
how do folk keep their feet warm in winter? mine are stupidly big so it has to be converse, ive tried really good hiking socks ontop of normal ones
but still get chilly toes...
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Lightning
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:45 PM |
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just a smile 
Steve
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:46 PM |
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I find layers to be the key
Today going to the office I had shirt, trousers, water proof ski jacket, gloves and helmet / safety speck
If its cold add a base layer of long thermals
If its wet add waterproof overalls
I tend to ware long sleeved stuff because derby can hurt
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rodgling
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 03:49 PM |
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Snowboarding gear, including thermals and sallopettes when it's properly cold. Works a treat (and I really feel the cold).
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fha772
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 04:23 PM |
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In summer a t shirt, in winter a thicker t shirt...
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=6743&start=105
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AdrianH
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 05:18 PM |
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I tend to wear outside work wear when driving basically because it is cheap to buy and the bright colours may help other drivers not seeing me in a
orange and silver car.
When cold thermals I find are a must and have also been trying some of the Aldi/Lidl type motorcycling vests to be good worn under s sweat shirt or
jumper.
Generally with the thermals just jeans unless very cold or raining then will stick on some motorcycle rain trousers.
Gloves and helmet is a must, stones, fly's or any debris from the road even rain can hurt at speed.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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scootz
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 05:32 PM |
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Just my mankini...
It's Evolution Baby!
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MikeFellows
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 05:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Just my mankini...
the odd flying stone must hurt 
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pewe
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 05:38 PM |
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Scootz you're such a poseur!
I wear a water- and windproof cycling top with lots of layers underneath.
It's ideal because it's quite close fitting, high collared, longish sleeves, a tail so if it does rain your bum doesn't get totally
wet and it's low bulk.
The other advantage is it's bright yellow which makes for extra safety.
Normally wear a helmet and ear plugs but short runs a double thickness fleece hat and goggles.
Cheers, Pewe10 
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contaminated
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 08:43 PM |
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SKCC jacket with built in fleece:
http://www.southernkitcars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2052
TAC3 goggles with a 20% discount through SKCC:
http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/section.php/4/1/kit-cars
Thermals:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Products/Default.aspx?DescriptionFilter=thermal
Shoes:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/puma-drift-cat-4-suede-mens-trainers-242096
In summer, a T-shirt!
Job done.
Tiger Super Six Independent
www.southernkitcars.com
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Autosri
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| posted on 1/5/12 at 11:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Musto/ Helly hanson sailing jacket works very well for windscreen less cars .
The real stuff not the chav line .......
Mens Red Musto Performance Jacket Size L | eBay
exactly this its designed for high winds and constant wet weather and you can get ultra thin stuff just to stop wind chill and super warn for when it
cools down
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