What gear do you use while racing?

[ivpav]

Soo I don't really know where to put this thread so feel free to move it around.
After this out of the way i want to ask you gamers what do you use while driving? I mean footwear/clothes/gloves poissibly? I tried to drive with socks on my feet, but they start to hurt after 3/4 laps at ''Nordscleife''. Tried with trainers - feels better, but my feet are getting hot and a bit itchy after some time.
B.T.W.^I said gloves (possibly fingerless?) cause my hands start to sweat and I loose control of ''Ze Weel'' ;-) :?:

[edubz123]

sweatpants, t-shirt, white cotton socks and glasses (I remove my contact lenses prior to launching the game, else everything goes 640x480 on me in about 3 minutes of not blinking). Shoes don't allow me to heel/toe as well, bare feet doesn't feel right. Socks are nice happy middle for me.

I'm using Logi G27 and the all leather wheel absorbs hand sweat pretty well, else a quick touch/wipe on the t-shirt or sweatpants does the trick.

my main problem is that I don't have a good gaming chair. My choices are a really uncomfortable folding chair, or a very comfortable PC chair on casters. I used to use the first but now I used the second. Considering the Obutto cockpit for 2012.

I keep water nearby (but not resting on my case ready to tip into my top fan cut-out!). Take a few sips between races.

[Vette4Life]

For big races...

Light t-shirt, shorts, and slippers :P

Possibly gloves when it's REALLY hot, like in the summer !

[freejrs]

I sometimes use these.........http://www.thebikefactory.co.uk/img/pds2/thumbs/24104-001-015.jpg.....MTB gloves if it's a long race but I prefer the feeling of driving with bare hands.

On my feet I have some leather driving shoes with very thin soles similar to these ones............http://thegloss.com/files/2007/05/driving_shoes1.jpg

Don't like just socks and most proper shoes don't give you the feeling you need through the pedals, although Adidas Gazelles are pretty decent for driving either in sim or on the road due to a fairly soft sole.

http://soccerfans.com/images/_full/ADI_13058_F.jpeg

[dartguy]

Socks and a beer.

[edubz123]

Socks and a beer.

:laugh: and nothing else?

:drunk::drive2:

[resureksiyon]

I use these since i bought a G25. My foot hurts if it slips and gets stuck between pedals. These are from a special line of adidas, made in honour of Walter Rohrl.

http://i.imgur.com/LiS1U.jpg

[Siggs]

Socks and a beer.

Socks? It's not winter yet mate :P

[Tundra]

I wear OMP kart gloves since I changed my default G25 wheel with a "fake" OMP Corsica suede thing ;)

http://www.ybracing.co.uk/images/karting/KK02729RED.bmp

And these ones to floor the pedals xD

http://76.my/Malaysia/omp-rally-suede-leather-boots-black-1004-18-GNOMMORY@50.jpg

[gears]

Socks and a beer.

Same ^

I was going to answer the thread question with "I use all the gears, don't you?"... and then I realized you meant clothing lol :mrgreen:

[fisheracing]

What gear do you use while racing?

Any one that makes the car move in a forward motion.

[Vette4Life]

You never use reverse ?

So if you find yourself in a tricky situation (I.E. Face to wall) you smash through it until it breaks ? :P

[Flatspotter]

Simpson racing shoes. The ball is thin but stiff, and the heel is thicker and rounded. I occasionally wear driving (not racing) gloves, but they make my hands sweat.

[xanaxkamikaze]

bare hands, bare feet
gear for a real car can cost $1,000+ in some cases.
my first goal towards racing for real is to save up money for a really good helmet.

[unseen]

Bare hands on a leathery g25, and holy socks on the (inverted and re-spaced) pedals.

Never been able to drive a real car wearing any type of shoes either.

[keezel82]

Bare hands, comfy pants (jeans can get a bit hot on a warmer day). Don't use gloves as I use a G27 n wipe the sweaty palms on the pants. On the feet I have 2 different pairs of puma driving shoes, speed cats and pace cats. But I have used thick socks.

[ivpav]

Thanks for all the replies and i'll try some schtuff today.

[ivpav]

What gear do you use while racing?

Any one that makes the car move in a forward motion.

Are you joking or you didn't even bother to read the first posts? :?: :mrgreen:

[freejrs]

I use these since i bought a G25. My foot hurts if it slips and gets stuck between pedals. These are from a special line of adidas, made in honour of Walter Rohrl.

http://i.imgur.com/LiS1U.jpg

They are frickin' sweet.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[bgis]

sweatpants, t-shirt, white cotton socks and glasses (I remove my contact lenses prior to launching the game, else everything goes 640x480 on me in about 3 minutes of not blinking). Shoes don't allow me to heel/toe as well, bare feet doesn't feel right. Socks are nice happy middle for me.

I'm using Logi G27 and the all leather wheel absorbs hand sweat pretty well, else a quick touch/wipe on the t-shirt or sweatpants does the trick.

my main problem is that I don't have a good gaming chair. My choices are a really uncomfortable folding chair, or a very comfortable PC chair on casters. I used to use the first but now I used the second. Considering the Obutto cockpit for 2012.

I keep water nearby (but not resting on my case ready to tip into my top fan cut-out!). Take a few sips between races.

If you remove the casters on your PC chair it makes a huge difference. It enabled me to go from a total ^%$*(&^$ driver to just plain bad :-).

[tINKER]

alternate between two pairs of OMP race gloves (Nomex :eek::laugh: :rofl:), I use a suede rimmed wheel and do not want it getting all shiny. Socks or Simboots. Tried a few racing shoes but they just did not provide as much feel. Shorts or cargo pants (actually any loose fitting pants)and Tee in summer. A fleece top over tee in winter. Headphones. No helmet... :-P ;-)

[KittX]

You never use reverse ?

So if you find yourself in a tricky situation (I.E. Face to wall) you smash through it until it breaks ? :P

Maybe something like here, from 4:26 :P

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[Vette4Life]

That's astonishing how stupid this guy looked XD

[mrpowcz]

Normal T-shirt, shorts, socks, normal office chair, no gloves, no nothing. =Nothing special

[AndreiRS]

Those socks really "full" of cotton, the normal ones hurt. But I'm kinda sucking these days in racing, so I don't know if improving my gear could give me some tenths of second...

[MadNitroBooster]

For me: in hands: Biking cloves or Bare Hands
in feet: socks or sometimes Bare foot

[wpsracing78]

Office chair - nice high back!

barefeet and barehands
normally wear trackies (soft pants), a tshirt and a hoodie!

Hood occasionally on - kind of helps concentration!! and I wear it so it sortof replicates an open visor :)

[TDMX]

Beach shoes work best for me.
Something like this http://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Mens-Surfwalker-All-Purpose-Water/dp/B000C3YFM4

[phait]

Whatever I'm wearing during the day, nothing changes :P Would be nice to have a full bottle of Scotch beside me tho...

[Stigasawus]

You guys are entertaining, thats for sure. Personally I prefer clothes ON it smoothes out the wrinkles/helps with streamlining & helps crash prevention when unexpected spectators appear (prevents sudden laughter or screams).
Got gloves & shoes & leftover racegear, coupla helmets but got to be carefull what others think of mental state, or be quick to say you wore it just for the stir! S'pose I could race with the door locked ,NOTE TO SELF, must fit one.

[PhoenixWylde]

For me, it's just simple clothes.

Then socks on my feet no shoes and fingerless biking gloves. leather on G25 wheel gets a bit clammy after an hour or so of constant racing.

[freejrs]

Forgot when it's really damn hot and the sweat is dripping down my face I use this beast for some much needed relief.

Also simulates wind in open wheel cars!!! :-p

http://www.sunshinehireshop.com/assets/images/Stand_Fan.jpg

[edubz123]

^hahaha

[tjc]

Socks and a beer.

+1 :drive2:

Well I wear shorts too normally and T-shirt :mrgreen: but no gloves (tried them, quite liked them but na, not really needed imo)

No way i could drive sims in trainers, gotta be socks, there`s so much more pedal feel with socks... imo...

8-)

[Totenkopf]

Socks and a beer.

More or less like me. :thumbup:
I just wear pants too...

[DurgeDriven]

+1 :drive2:

Well I wear shorts too normally and T-shirt :mrgreen: but no gloves (tried them, quite liked them but na, not really needed imo)

No way i could drive sims in trainers, gotta be socks, there`s so much more pedal feel with socks... imo...

8-)

So sometimes you don't wear shorts . :ohmy:

lol ;)

Yeah, socks and whatever I am wearing att.

[craigstys]

Totally worn out black 4 year old 9 dollar Chinese Wal-Mart thin sole laceless lloppers on a G27. Just Porsche perfect as long as they never go outside again. I love my racing shoes.

Old school white 50th Anniversary of Road America golf shirt. No, I do not wear my motorcycle helmet or gloves.

Throwing it around clamped to a cheap card table in front of the TV so I dont need glasses.

No smoking while driving due to self imposed fire hazard.

[DurgeDriven]

lol :-)

[tjc]

So sometimes you don't wear shorts . :ohmy:

lol ;)

Yeah, socks and whatever I am wearing att.

:mrgreen:

:ohmy:

:laugh:

[trotter2k]

just me everyday jeans and tops and some times me Williams F1 team shirt with me Adidas ST's, A fan too keep cool during hot days and now thinking of getting a smaller fan to sit above me pedals to keep me feet cool ;)

[Mkase]

My favorite simracing shoes:
Puma Ferrari Michael Schumacher MS Future Cat Shoe

[ermax]

Socks, tighty whities and Alpine Star Karting gloves. I replaced my G27 wheel with a real Momo MOD78 330mm suede wheel. I also have a full cockpit, everything hard mounted and a modified G27 break pedal with loadcell.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MghwiAY9NYI/TL77ntHXi0I/AAAAAAAAAVg/hi3YeukdMnQ/SAM_0221.JPG

[Shinzah]

Bathrobe and cigarettes.

[edubz123]

did i forget to mention my Puma "Schumacher edition" racing turban?

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/GmcqtTuYaRS3vOucjwL88m-VisUPpR1jToWx_HssxFkx9DmKw-1k6I1L4tFBAyGRTp-Hx526rPOYz56ekxAMwWYWFXH2KvXNFA772nKjl8F62Qlkk7DC_ rBfA_ftHutWz61sNq8p583j

[ivpav]

^ Hahahahaha :rofl: Nice one

[phait]

Edubz -- must see photo of that being worn in cockpit ;)

[MaryPaul]

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[edubz123]

:ban:

[Niels_at_home]

I use mainly 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears. ;)

[ivpav]

i use mainly 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears. ;)

srsly ???:?:

[MotoCan]

Hi
I use what I call river shoes the type used at the beach. Light nylon top and a soft gummy sole. They fit nice and close and they do not catch on the peddles at either side. I buy a few pair at a time as the soles ware down relatively fast. I open up my G25 peddles every 6 months and clean out the rubber bits that accumulate in there as a precaution. Cost around $10.00 Canadian a pair. Got to like that. I wear cyclist gloves as they protect my hands and still allow me to mash about on my keyboard. Not that they improve my typing skills at all.

[pjj1180]

I use mainly the top gear, 6th or 7th. I also where bicycle gloves.

[zeymatis]

chinos and adidas sambas

[rci808]

rollerskates

[ivpav]

^ Forgot the baseball glove - DuH!

[RacingGreen]

Yes, baseball gloves are great and well vented. These are nice especially if you use force feedback. I usually just wear socks but it can be hard on the arches and heels if you stomp too hard or slip onto the edges. My Puma Millenius shoes are used in my car but another pair of Pumas would be nice for simming!