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phk
10-04-2014, 08:30 PM
After seeing a photo of Wasbi wearing gloves on his drive down to Boston I felt compelled to add mine. Having been born and raised in New England it is de rigor that you have gloves in the Cah!
A couple of mine.http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/d43a462ee7eb87cef9eaa61554e72c2d_zps77eca66c.jpg
Fingerless for the summertime. Out here with temps well over 100°F my hands sweat profusely and every surface you touch is blistering hot!
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/6e54ad04207c5374d6530349e84bc5dd_zps2fc69640.jpg
And being the proper British Racing Green Gentleman Driver, I present the iconic driving glove. Dents of England string back driving gloves.http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/e386a324e87e6df6eca273ee54730fec_zps3a090840.jpg
These were worn by all Grand Prix and gentleman drivers in the 50's and 60's.
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/1c7c0ee9195f495384d4030d84f0a9c4_zps51c21096.jpg
An action picture.

The Chronograph in photo #2 is from LL Bean, 1990. (Typical New Englandah!)

PK in LV :8):

JamieH
10-04-2014, 09:54 PM
I've got some Fratelli Orsini's.

http://i.imgur.com/xJUUDV0.jpg

I wear them 90% of the time I drive Betty.

Joelioooo
10-04-2014, 10:06 PM
Those look great Jamie, would love to get myself some.

WASABI
10-04-2014, 10:53 PM
After seeing a photo of Wasabi wearing gloves on his drive down to Boston I felt compelled to add mine. Having been born and raised in New England it is de rigor that you have gloves in the Cah!

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/1c7c0ee9195f495384d4030d84f0a9c4_zps51c21096.jpg



Very cool ,indeed! They just "go" with the wood wheels, and tan interiors. Thanks for sharing

Nyaa
10-04-2014, 11:05 PM
Leather gloves are so nice. If I had a more vintage-y car I'd be all over them.

But I don't, so I use these Des Speed x Make An Wake Of Art RYO gloves, which are super duper nice

http://i.imgur.com/aonsdv5.jpg

Pfunk
10-04-2014, 11:30 PM
I am deciding between the following:

Classic:
http://www.inesgloves.com/articlesid/31689/SHOP/Detail/My_Man_Best_Peccary_Driving_Gloves.htm
http://www.southcombe.com/brympton-unlined-peccary-leather-driving-gloves-tan/p191
Modern:
http://www.bionicgloves.com/p-19-mens-driving-gloves.aspx#.VDDJMeflcoB

WASABI
10-05-2014, 12:01 AM
A quick video... I like to call "Rage Against the Driving Gloves"


http://youtu.be/unRIgZeMe0E

phk
10-05-2014, 12:22 AM
OUTSTANDING!

PK in LV :8):

phk
10-05-2014, 12:51 AM
I am deciding between the following:

Classic:
http://www.inesgloves.com/articlesid/31689/SHOP/Detail/My_Man_Best_Peccary_Driving_Gloves.htm
http://www.southcombe.com/brympton-unlined-peccary-leather-driving-gloves-tan/p191
Modern:
http://www.bionicgloves.com/p-19-mens-driving-gloves.aspx#.VDDJMeflcoB
All three choices are excellent. Gloves made out of Peccary leather are the finest and most rugged glove you will find. Shame about the price! The Bionic gloves are very good. I've two friends on the Metropolitan Police Dept. And that is what they wear and swear by them.
Take a look at this company in England. I have my gloves made by them.
https://www.chesterjefferies.co.uk
About 6wks turnaround time depending on the season and reasonable prices for Bespoke gloves.

PK in LV :8):

Dandy
10-05-2014, 09:27 AM
More Driving Gloves info here: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?6462-The-Official-Driving-Glove-Thread%26%2312484%3B&p=97118&viewfull=1#post97118

Phatmiata
10-05-2014, 11:03 AM
WASABI I was expecting to see the gloves doing some hO slapping with that video title……… :teehee:

Did you get that other vintage part installed yet? :whistle:

phk
10-05-2014, 01:03 PM
More Driving Gloves info here: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?6462-The-Official-Driving-Glove-Thread%26%2312484%3B&p=97118&viewfull=1#post97118
Dandy, Thanks for the link. Didn't turn up on my search for some reason. The most cost effective gloves I've found have been at http://www.wilsonsleather.com/search.do?query=mens+gloves. Their stores are nationwide. And always on sale
A lot of gloves seem to have excess length in the thumb and little finger. What I do is dip those fingers, not the whole glove, in water and dry them in the sun. The leather will shrink to fit. A little leather cleaner and conditioner will make them nice and soft.
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Slampen
10-05-2014, 01:24 PM
A quick video... I like to call "Rage Against the Driving Gloves"


http://youtu.be/unRIgZeMe0E

Very nice.
How is the camera fastened in the beginning of the movie?
What is the small red bulb to the left on your center console?



\\Stian.

Pfunk
10-05-2014, 11:53 PM
I went with the Ines gloves; should be here within a week. I'll post a review once I have some time with them.

WASABI
10-06-2014, 06:36 AM
Very nice.
How is the camera fastened in the beginning of the movie?
What is the small red bulb to the left on your center console?
\\Stian.


I mounted the GoPro camera to the driver's side window. I used the GoPro car mount (suction cup) to attach it. It's very strong, but I keep a safety line attached, just in case, when I use it outside the car.

The small red bulb on my console is left over from an alarm system that I have since removed. I'm pretty sure it would flash when armed.

Pfunk
10-10-2014, 07:29 AM
So they arrived today; first impressions based only on trying them on is that I've never had leather as soft/supple as peccary leather. Unreal material. Pictures and driving impressions to follow as soon as I can.

Pfunk
10-10-2014, 10:22 PM
They fit like a second skin, fantastic grip. Would buy them again.

WASABI
10-10-2014, 10:28 PM
They fit like a second skin, fantastic grip. Would buy them again.

:TTIWWP:

Pfunk
10-11-2014, 03:53 AM
For that you must wait until my full Nakamae and RetroModern interior is installed! :p

Dandy
10-11-2014, 10:57 AM
For that you must wait until my full Nakamae and RetroModern interior is installed! :p

Oh my.:cool-new:

etikoner
10-11-2014, 10:48 PM
http://distilleryimage5.ak.instagram.com/e122c89e934011e28b6522000a1f97ac_7.jpg

Pfunk
10-28-2014, 01:26 AM
I have about 1600km on my Ines peccary leather gloves. They are amazingly soft, supple, yet grippy. Great build quality, fantastic feel. 128571285812859

WASABI
10-28-2014, 07:08 AM
I have about 1600km on my Ines peccary leather gloves. They are amazingly soft, supple, yet grippy. Great build quality, fantastic feel. 128571285812859

Beautiful gloves... AND THAT CAR!!!!!! WOW!

Andy
10-28-2014, 07:15 AM
I have about 1600km on my Ines peccary leather gloves. They are amazingly soft, supple, yet grippy. Great build quality, fantastic feel. 128571285812859

That is by far the best nb interior I have ever seen.

phk
11-07-2014, 04:00 AM
Going motoring. Bespoke fingerless leather and cotton gloves.
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/de7cd05cd9a9625acaceaea3aceaccb6_zpsa835556d.jpg

A Lovely Day.

ozbrock
11-07-2014, 09:44 AM
I am deciding between the following:

Classic:
http://www.inesgloves.com/articlesid/31689/SHOP/Detail/My_Man_Best_Peccary_Driving_Gloves.htm
http://www.southcombe.com/brympton-unlined-peccary-leather-driving-gloves-tan/p191
Modern:
http://www.bionicgloves.com/p-19-mens-driving-gloves.aspx#.VDDJMeflcoB

Thank you for posting this Pfunk. I picked up a pair of the Bionic gloves and love them!

kung fu jesus
11-07-2014, 12:30 PM
I generally only wear gloves at the track. First for safety, the second for perspiration. If I wreck and need to get out of the car, I may be dealing with broken glass, twisted metal, etc.

Quinn
11-07-2014, 04:21 PM
I've been eying a pair of these Autodromo string back driving gloves:

http://uncrate.com/p/2013/06/autodromo-stringback-driving-gloves-xl.jpg

etikoner
11-09-2014, 09:52 PM
I want a set of Racing gloves to use at K1 speed, lol.

Malibu Q
01-07-2015, 10:05 AM
Mine aren't quite as flash but they're nice and warm on a cold winters day.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/16036726439_b690227079_o.jpg

KAL
01-07-2015, 10:46 AM
http://betosee.com/upload/cache/modules/wsf/produits/couleurs/driving-gants-noirs-nr2_mahiout_w320_h320_r1_q90.jpg

I've got some Mahiout salmon / lamb driving gloves in december.

tnewsome
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
where did you get these! thanks!

phk
11-24-2015, 01:18 AM
A couple of pairs of driving gloves for the fall season. First up a pair of Dents of England string back gloves. This time with black palms.http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/5c3e1db784501bfc2f96f08c0776fa84_zpsjycffjnh.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/b4fd54efb04e42320069b858a67292a2_zpstgfbpugy.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/a140b33cf5af6a5fa02ea8b5ef9657f2_zpsrstj8zae.jpg

Another pair of string backs. Half finger "Tazio" gloves by OMP. http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/8d2cfbfabc0cfcb99b2f4b0c46551add_zpsn2kzibft.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/d553d20ce589958a6c187b595c3336b5_zpsibbvrggw.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/b06737b6cedd6b853cd87711745d965b_zpsvxty6rtm.jpg
I'll post a couple more tomorrow.

phk
11-24-2015, 05:01 PM
Here's a pair from Nordstrom. Some of the softest leather I have ever found.http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/95a15de738a29547622f7f7a8a29b49e_zpsr4y9xjy0.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/a6b8cae2f499d1447312ab4080234807_zpsc48hdzsm.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t414/phk656/307889c8cd7d0dd23d71ea8edbbe88a8_zpsznrn6l6w.jpg