# Gear discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 30, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557 "2012-01-30T00:31:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/81 "2012-08-01T11:19:11Z")
> [@Captain Morgan"](#): > > [https://motorcycletoystore.com/sport/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2966](https://motorcycletoystore.com/sport/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2966) got these delivered to me yesterday! I am so jelly man, those are some baller boots! :excited In case it ever became an issue, some circuits don’t allow metal toe sliders; put duct tape on top to hide them if it became an issue…:rofl ---
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/82 "2012-08-01T11:27:24Z")
I look like a storm trooper with them on but they are pretty baller pumas! Got a killer deal on them too and good call on the duct tape! Haha ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/83 "2012-08-11T10:05:21Z")
Unless someone came out with one that is cheaper or with better features, this is going to be the one for next season. Lightweight, 4 shell sizes, Snell 2010, came with 2 shields and within my price range. [ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_AyoB6BX4Mw[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AyoB6BX4Mw%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/84 "2012-08-11T17:08:18Z")
**Stay away from this company** **Komodo** > [@Happy Birthday to me........](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-to-me/174704/10): > > I ordered the [Komodo K-FX leather suit](http://www.komodogear.com/store/K-FX-Black-White.html), and it arrived with blemishes, and was not as described. I sent the following email to Komodo just prior to making this thread. > > Observe the following photographs, and provide your thoughts. > Here is a link to what I ordered. [http://www.komodogear.com/store/K-FX-Black-White.html](http://www.komodogear.com/store/K-FX-Black-White.html) > > Here is what I received. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2012, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/85 "2012-08-12T11:09:57Z")
> [@Gundamzeppelin"](#): > > **Stay away from this company** **Komodo** Never even heard of them… ---
**Author:** ![Luna\_Tique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@Luna\_Tique](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Luna_Tique)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/86 "2012-08-12T13:10:36Z")
> [@Hytech full drag turbo manifold + HKS racing waste gate now $425 MUST GO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hytech-full-drag-turbo-manifold-hks-racing-waste-gate-now-425-must-go/49818/21): > > both > > mostly safety, can get caught on controls, and in my experience they break easy in a crash Another reason for not wearing laced boots is it it nearly impossible to sinch them down tight enough to give you the support necessary to protect your foot, ankle and shin in a crash. ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2012, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/87 "2012-08-12T14:09:37Z")
> [@Can i boost my ability to receive a wireless network?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-boost-my-ability-to-receive-a-wireless-network/50458/7): > > Never even heard of them… I’m surprised your one of the only track junkies here:lol they used to have a good name among the track nuts, but as of late there has been talk of this company closing up shop and walking away. This would be a clear sign of that to me the costumer service is horrid. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/88 "2012-08-13T16:46:52Z")
> [@More Fail then you thought existed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-fail-then-you-thought-existed/50443/33): > > I’m surprised your one of the only track junkies here:lol they used to have a good name among the track nuts, but as of late there has been talk of this company closing up shop and walking away. This would be a clear sign of that to me the costumer service is horrid. Not track junkie enough…:ahh Vanson had horrid customer service too, but racers still buy from them… ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/89 "2012-08-13T16:49:44Z")
> [@Need Suggestions for wheel color](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-suggestions-for-wheel-color/50461/9): > > Not track junkie enough…:ahh > > Vanson had horrid customer service too, but racers still buy from them… for the money I’d have gone name brand company. As much as I want to support smaller business with these type or horror stories I’d rather be safe then sorry. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/90 "2012-08-13T16:56:19Z")
> [@fs: 12 second 1g talon.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-12-second-1g-talon/50454/6): > > Another reason for not wearing laced boots is it it nearly impossible to snitch them down tight enough to give you the support necessary to protect your foot, ankle and shin in a crash. Dedicated riding boots is the way to go, in terms of have the best ankle/shin protection. ---
**Author:** ![1SLOWCAM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1slowcam/32/6734_2.png) [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/91 "2012-08-24T15:07:26Z")
> [@You don't "need" a cold air intake](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/you-dont-need-a-cold-air-intake/50543/38): > > If there is such a place that no one will judge you by what you ride, it will be at trackdays. Just concentrate on your riding. Having a big bike doesn’t automatically mean you can ride it well, having a small bike doesn’t automatically mean you suck at riding. For reference, just watch any Moto3 race. > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSVg3Gg4LmA](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSVg3Gg4LmA) > > I was horrible, and still is…:ahh:ahh:ahh:rofl > [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa38im\_tony-s-track-days-new-hampshire-08\_auto?search\_algo=1](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa38im_tony-s-track-days-new-hampshire-08_auto?search_algo=1) Good, yea im deff looking forward to this:) who is the best person to contact to see what there rules are gonna be IE; for my leathers do i need one piece or is 2 piece ok, my helmet is good, but what else just boots and gauntlet gloves? I want to start buying everything I need now lol ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/92 "2012-08-24T16:46:20Z")
Unless you need the gear now, i would definitely wait for sale in the off season. 2pc leather is find as long as they can be zipped together. Gear rule don’t usually vary that much from club to club, but some clubs might require a stand alone rated back protector. ---
**Author:** ![1SLOWCAM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1slowcam/32/6734_2.png) [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/93 "2012-08-24T17:10:23Z")
> [@LF: What.CD invite](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lf-what-cd-invite/50588/4): > > Unless you need the gear now, i would definitely wait for sale in the off season. 2pc leather is find as long as they can be zipped together. Gear rule don’t usually vary that much from club to club, but some clubs might require a stand alone rated back protector. thanks for advice! so prices drop in winter? ok cool ill wait forsure lol!!! prolly geting a back protector anyways along with the 2piece, i like how on 2 piece you can use jacket seperate for street riding:) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/94 "2012-08-25T10:36:36Z")
> [@NYS Tax Dollars at Work Yet Again](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nys-tax-dollars-at-work-yet-again/50591/6): > > thanks for advice! so prices drop in winter? ok cool ill wait forsure lol!!! prolly geting a back protector anyways along with the 2piece, i like how on 2 piece you can use jacket seperate for street riding:) I would say keep you eyes up may be mid fall. One advantage of getting a 2 pc is you can size the jacket and the pants differently, which is a big plus for people with difficulty finding a 1 pc that can fit well both on their torso and legs. So do take that into consideration. ---
**Author:** ![1SLOWCAM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1slowcam/32/6734_2.png) [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/95 "2012-08-25T11:05:55Z")
> [@Questions about 1G DSM's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/questions-about-1g-dsms/50594/2): > > I would say keep you eye up may be mid fall. One advantages of getting a 2 pc is you can size the jacket and the pants differently, which is a big plus for people with difficulty finding a 1 pc that can fit well both on their torso and legs. So do take that into consideration. good point! yea ima deff get a 2 pc then! ill keep my eyes out for deals then, It just sucks i have no idea what im looking for lol ---
**Author:** ![Icon2008](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecc23a/32.png) [@Icon2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Icon2008)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/96 "2012-08-28T10:18:54Z")
I gotta get gear as well so ill be shoppin this winter for sure ---
**Author:** ![1SLOWCAM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1slowcam/32/6734_2.png) [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/97 "2012-08-28T15:01:58Z")
> [@this should not be allowed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-should-not-be-allowed/44055/86): > > I gotta get gear as well so ill be shoppin this winter for sure me 2 bro lol ---
**Author:** ![Luna\_Tique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@Luna\_Tique](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Luna_Tique)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/98 "2012-08-30T17:46:23Z")
Check out [Motorcyclegear.com](http://www.motorcyclegear.com/) I have purchased lots of great gear in their clearance section. Or if you have a hard time finding things to fit try[teiz motorsports](http://store.teizms.com/custom-mesh-pants) Custom tailored at off the rack prices ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/99 "2012-08-30T18:06:33Z")
I would join a site for my respective bike, checkout the vender sections. Ridersdiscount and Sports bike track gear have some good prices on stuff if you contact them personally. Also WERA ALWAYS has some amazing new or barely used gear up for grabs. ---
**Author:** ![Bleez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bleez/32/6720_2.png) [@Bleez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bleez)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/100 "2012-09-03T14:38:27Z")
Whats everyones glove recommendation? looking for something light weight yet durable. Learned the hard way thor mx gloves dont hold up [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557.md?page=6)