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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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I've debated getting a set of Bionic Driving Gloves as they are highly rated. It's just too bad there aren't any B&M stores that carry them. Still, just might be sexy enough to pull the trigger anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/Bionic-Driving...3528271&sr=8-1
Weird, you don't look that old

Pot calling the Kettle black, eh Vu?
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You don't see me wearing those gloves.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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So did my usual mountain drive today, top down in my stock GPW & found that my hands get a little slippery with the OEM wheel. This would be another example of when I might want to try out wearing gloves...only thing is with the Alpine Star, they go past the wrists so I might look a little funny on the road hahahaha Theyre white too & with my work attire I could look like a butler!
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by slightly2ned
So did my usual mountain drive today
Hmmm, I must have missed the invitation!
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DaPhatty
Might as well Mr. "I used to run Lan Gaming Events".
Damn skippy.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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I've gone through my share of racing gloves. While alpine stars is a looked, the best racing gloves I experienced is sparco.

That being said, these are racing gloves. Fire retardant material is number one criteria and grip number 2 with comfort number 3.

If you want a driving glove, for daily use, get driving gloves. Specialized stores sells this. These are not racing gloves, rather driving gloves. And they are wrist length. Most of them are from very soft supple leather. Ferrari used to offer one.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrie
I've gone through my share of racing gloves. While alpine stars is a looked, the best racing gloves I experienced is sparco.

That being said, these are racing gloves. Fire retardant material is number one criteria and grip number 2 with comfort number 3.

If you want a driving glove, for daily use, get driving gloves. Specialized stores sells this. These are not racing gloves, rather driving gloves. And they are wrist length. Most of them are from very soft supple leather. Ferrari used to offer one.
I think you might have inspired me to look into the world of bicycle gloves (mountain bike and road bike). When you said "Specialized" I'm pretty sure you didn't mean the brand of bike stuff caled "Specialized" (maybe you did)!

Understanding the focus of fire retardation in car racing gloves is important but really not as practical for my intention, which is street/daily use.

Thank you Andrie, and everyone. I'll keep up my research and post up with whatever the heck I end up buying (probably bike or baseball gloves, lol!)
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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if you want street/daily use, there's no need to pay 4x more money for fia-certified fireproof gloves. bicycle gloves are perfectly fine.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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How about baseball gloves?

Sorry Casey, I just was headed home not really a drive-drive. Besides, Im still getting used to the stock GPW with crap tires; I wouldnt be any fun/good to drive with in its current setup.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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The problem with most sports gloves (bicycle, baseball, etc) is they have padding, which isn't something you really want in a driving glove. They aren't likely designed with gripping a steering wheel in mind, so they may actually be slippery. I can tell you I can steer with my Sparco gloves with the tips of my fingers, because they grip the steering wheel that well. Just something to keep in mind.
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