ottocycle Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I cannot believe I am writing this. A number of adjectives will be used in my obituary but if you read terms like "fashion sense" and "sartorial splendor" it is definitely a case of mistaken identity. I took my car out for a quick blat this morning in anticipation of my annual "Frozen Nuts Rally" New Years day drive and was remindes how cold things can get. I am writing to find clothing recommendations for winter driving that do not involve wearing so many bulky clothes that one ends up looking like the Michelin man. I thought some of our northern friends or outdoorsmen might have recommendations for comfortable thermally efficient windproof clothing. In these days of engineered fabrics and so on has anybody got any suggestions, from socks to hats ( and everything in between) that might help keep out the wind and cold. Thanks in advance and best New Year wishes to all. Cheers- Dermot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 How many degrees below zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 UnderArmor is a good start. Then you want something with a windstopper lining, NorthFace make a few lightweight shells that aren't bulky. If you're not wearing a helmet, then a good neoprene full face mask that skiers use will complete your totally ridiculous look. If you're out in today's crazy weather in the Northeast, you are nutz! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locost 5.0 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This is my best piece of gear, I have driven for hours in the mid 30's with this hat. And that is with Brooklands. http://www.snowshack.com/detail/SNW+SI-03467+A_Seirus+Innovation+QC+Fleece+Knit+Black%2FCharcoal I also use mountain bike wind stopper gloves. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Kevin and I used these during 1 Lap and they saved us from freezing to death. We had alot of night time driving in temps as low as 10 degrees not counting wind chill. They have an adj thermostat to adjust for conditions. They are wind resistant and very thin. They fit well under a fleece lined jacket. The fleece jacket helps retain the warmth when really cold out. They also make gloves and pants that all plug in and run of the same thermostat. They have a life time warranty and they are very easy to install in the car. It comes with a fused power plug that is just hooked to a 12v source and a ground. We leave the pigtail tucked in by the seat get seated and buckled then plug it in. We used just the jacket and it kept our whole body warm. Legs and feet even stayed warm because your core is heated. A little pricey but very much worth the money if you are going to do alot of cold weather driving. Look around and you can find them on sale. We paid 160.00. http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Liners/heatedJacketLiner.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I bought two seat heating elements (each consists of a back and seat) off eBay to install when I reupolster the seats .. They will be driven by two independent timing circuits .. which a friend has promised he will design. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 This is my best piece of gear, I have driven for hours in the mid 30's with this hat. And that is with Brooklands. http://www.snowshack.com/detail/SNW+SI-03467+A_Seirus+Innovation+QC+Fleece+Knit+Black%2FCharcoal Rod My wife gave me something quite like this for Christmas. I'm looking forward to giving it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowflyer Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 At the risk of receiving hate mail.... just got back from a trip to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch. The temperature was a brisk 71 degrees, but we were able to compensate for this (and the wind chill factor) with sweatshirts and light jackets. Lunch consisted of delicious burgers with grilled onions and an order of fries, consumed at a picnic bench under a huge Pine tree. Being shaded by the tree made it a little cool for my wife but, trooper that she is, she perservered. Sometimes there are benefits to living in Arizona! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 You can always bundle up..... but the heat:ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv-4mike Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 As if Bakersfield has a cool climate in the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 At the risk of receiving hate mail.... Yes indeed, thanx for rubbing salt in many wounds you @$%$^*($%$$!$^& @$%&&*$%&( @$^%!@#$% bleep, bleep bleep! ;-) For the rest of us looking for warm clothing try www.aerostich.com. Motorcycle people are highly experienced at dealing with cold and wind and still being able to manipulate controls (and they manage to do so while staying upright on slippery roads). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowflyer Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hey, we have to make up for the 110 degrees somehow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah.... This is what I need;) http://www.coolshirt.net/racing-club-system24.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB6 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 My son was visiting from Tampa and wanted to drive the car so even tho cold when it was clear of snow /ice or rain we went out. We met 2 Brass Monkeys looking for a welder. Anyways , a month ago I bought 2 cold weather hoodies off HSN ( yeah I know) but they actually do work. 4 stars out of 5, the only reason not 5 is that they are snug, having said that they will not blow off.Plus it makes my fat little face look like it was trapped in elevator doors. http://shoes-handbags.hsn.com/hot-headz-6-in-1-hood_p-4286659_xp.aspx?web_id=4286664&ocm=sekw oh , I finally got the heater working, one tip, do not put your finger even close to the outlet vent to check if its blowing if you want to keep said finger.http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/114921967_To the South Pole we go.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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