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im having issue with suit fit. i am 6 foot and 195-200. i read measurements on alpine star site and bought a 54. got it and the suit fits fine except for in the arms-armpit area. very tight as i have somewhat larger arms from working out. sent it back and got a 56 and have the same issue. I dont really want to spend 1600 bucks on a gp pro suit or whatever its called just so my guns fit! any ideas.
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it fits but is tight thru the arms. unsure if i just use it or return again.
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You may want to try an OMP suit. They tend to have a bit more room in the upper torso, shoulder and arms. They also pre-curve the arms, so they don't stretch as much when in the car. What do the arms feel like when you're in the car, with the harness on and the steering wheel at full lock? If you don't find the suit comfortable, don't get it. If you ever start doing any longer races, you want to be as comfortable as possible - you should never think about the fit of your suit when driving. PS. What's the name of your chump car team!? We're number 73 - Money Shift Motorsports, running an E30 325i sedan. Last edited by sawzall; 05-13-2013 at 02:23 PM.. |
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Personally I plan on spending the money on the most comfortable suit possible. You may be in the car for 2+ hours at a time. Heck Eddie did a 5 hour stint in the 25 hours of Thill. You don't want to get tired or distracted because the suit is bothering you.
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When I rode motorcycles I found that A* stuff fit tight in the arms. It sounds like you (OP) and I have similar fit issues with stuff; if it fits in my midsection it tends to be really tight around the shoulders and arms.
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