jonsharland Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I am planning to use my se7en in all weathers and conditions and I was wondering what sort of protective clothing do people find fits into the their car also what type of shoes do people drive in as I found on my test drive that my normal shoes catch on each other Jon 3 weeks to go !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwhiley Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Hi Jon, I now have three pairs of "Caterham ready" shoes. Spent my first couple of months of Caterham ownership running round shoe-shops looking for appropriate-width (and priced!) shoes until I got a couple. And was bought a great pair of trainers by my girlfriend, based on F1 race boots. Very flash and very narrow. Not cheap. I'd also recommend not wearing especially nice shoes, as over time, they get filthy with aluminium (if your car's not painted / "trimmed"). However, what I have found is that you can wear larger shoes if you change the way you move your feet. Right foot should twist (left side down, right side up - opposite of heel-and-toe) when moving between brake and gas pedals, and you should find that when on the gas, the foot fits beneath the brake pedal (if it's set up properly. Big shoes makes heel-and-toe a doddle... Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Barbie Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 You will almost certainly find the investment in a pair of proper driving boots or shoes well worth the investment. I could not drive my car in normal shoes properly. If you are not looking to compete, then non-FIA compliant boots are not even as expensive as a pair of trainers. Demon Tweeks of GP Racewear have loads to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 The club fleece is very good - reversible with a water resistant side and a fleecy side. Not too bulky and has the right label! Shoes are tricky. Canvas trainers like Converse ones are usually narrow enough. Racing boots are good but I tend to feel a bit of a prat walking around in mine (apart from at area meetingas when I know I won't be alone!) Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 A very cheap alternative is to buy a pair of HiTec Squash trainers. They are white but have a smoothish sole (lots of feel) and are fairly narrow around the toes. They can be bought for around £15.00 Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk id=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Racing boots are by far the best thing for getting the most out of the car. If you're really worried about looking foolish around Tescos, take a spare pair of normal shoes with you and change. Or don't take the 7 to Tescos. Once you drive a 7 with these on you'll wonder how you managed before, especially if you have big feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 ......or get an SVcool.gif I admit though that racing shoes are somewhat cheaper. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james fillingham Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Bought some racing boots a couple of months ago. Big improvement and far less accidental catching of wrong pedal with the side of my foot. Was never dangerous, but made me feel clumsy. Due to wife nagging I found myself driving in deck shoes last weekend (something about looking nerdy in the Sparcos) to the detriment of my driving. New plan is to to take a spare pair of shoes to avoid nagging, but wear the boots for driving. Caterham owning is a compromise, at least it is in my house. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Don't know the problem - can drive mine in trainers, cowboy boots (they are narrow and comfortable so thats what I wear mostly) and also in size 11 steel capped boots. compared to Westfie1d, theres loads of room! Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I rather like a car that forces you to think carefully about your footwear! Raceboots (DT or GPRW) or cheaper non FIA Sparco/Puma "trainers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 A hat is a good start, baseball caps are good as there are no sun visors on sevens but you get cold ears in winter. A fleece and thin wind/waterproof top, I use my golf jacket as it has a high collar. As for shoes I've managed the last year with a pair of moccasins from my local market and at £9.99 I think a bit of a bargain. I do carry a pair of trainers with me to save embarrassment in the local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarek Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Nice pair of brogues work very well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Line Components Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Waterproof trousers, heavy rain will eventually drip from the dash onto your legs.... a pair of gloves is a good idea as the warm envelope doesn't reach that high in cold weather. Hat that covers your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I concurr with the pair of sparcos and some spare shoes in the boot, when you change your shoes it sort of adds to the whole preparation to drive experience. Hats - I use a baseball cap or nothing, I'm also in the polarfleece brigade but next time I buy one it'll be a windstopper one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I forgot! as I havn't been out for 10 days. And a smile smile.gifsmile.gif Edited by - MartinB on 9 Apr 2002 16:55:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Man Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 What are people's views on ditching shoes altogether? I have read a few reports on 7's in mags over the years where the journo "resorts" to this, and then claims excellent feel and control! First Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Try Football style Astroturf trainers. These are very cheap and very narrow, and still look like an ordinary pair of trainers, and are available in black, so hide the dirt G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanB Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I got told off the other day for going out for the weekend with the GF wearing my ickle bright blue Momo pixie boots and a Se7ens list 'Joseph' fleece (those who've seen one will NOT have forgotten the sight of one!). But then we were going to an airfield day. Raceboots are the best functionally but for normal driving I just wear skate shoes - Airwalk Scorch for preference due to the flames down the sides wink.gif Dan Furrybird Q660 KKL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I have only size 8 feet which are quite slim. My shoes are hand made to the exact shape of my feet so they are slim also. Would it be worth me buying racing boots? The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyR Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Hand made!!!! What are they then Clogs. TonyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Tony, you cheeky git. They are hand made by Chelsa & Westminster Hospital as I have different size feet and one leg shorter than the other. The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I wear racing boots all the time because I have big feet. Get black boots and very few people notice them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Enough of shoes! When it's really cold, I've found that a one piece fleece lined suit is really good at keeping out the cold. I use one that I bought for use inside my scuba diving dry suit. They are known as 'Wooly Bears' for some reason (Arnie!) and really do work well at speeds in excess of............err; and depths of 30 metres+ in water at 4*C !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I tend to wear a set of thin sailing thermals if I know that I will be out for an extended low-temperature run, usually with a fleece and a driza-bone riding coat which seems to be totally windproof and impervious to rain, hail, etc...and has a sensible set of straps that hold it all together well enough that nothing flaps about in the wind blast. Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Chris - is your "wooly bear" (I'd have put you at too old for pet names) pink and does it include a hood with large ears? How on EARTH you can admit to wearing something like that in public I will never know. Chromed roll bars and HLWDs are one thing, but this...? I take it you were very busy a couple of weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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