Replica F1 Firesuit?

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited August 2012 in The Clubhouse
I'm already in the hunt for a good Halloween costume for this year. Being an F1 fan, and especially since Ayrton Senna is a favorite driver of mine, I found this replica firesuit of his with Williams livery. The price isn't bad, but it would be coming from Hong Kong via Ebay. I've already chatted with the seller about sizing, and it would be a cool suit to have, but would I be stupid to order something like this from overseas? You have ebay and paypal protection should the worst happen, and I order audio parts and components from overseas often, but what's your take?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-1994-Williams-Rothmans-FW16-F1-Ayrton-Senna-Kart-Racing-Race-Suit-/261086074702?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item3cc9f1574e&vxp=mtr#ht_7030wt_1163

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Jake
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2012
    I saw this and thought, wow, Jesse would love this,lol. I checked through the guy's past feedback,seems he sells a ton__ of sexy lingerie to very satisfied customers. The negative feedback seem to be from those buying items other than clothes , looks like radio controlled car parts, decals and tools??? One guy who had bought a similar suit was happy with his,though he spent $199.99 on it.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2012
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    One guy who had bought a similar suit was happy with his,though he spent $199.99 on it.

    Hmmm, wonder who that was?
    Did his user name start with an F, and end with a nut?

    Not sure why people pick on Jesse so much, god knows I never would.
    Errrr wait?
    It has become a hobby of mine, some people fish, hunt, collect beanie babies ect, I prefer to pick on Jesse!
    And believe me, its a skill like anything else!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,717
    edited August 2012
    Not derailing but would like to mention that this would be the perfect opportunity for some of ourresident Photoshop experts to do some of their magic with this suit and .... well .... Replica F1 Firesuit. You-know-who. :loneranger:

    Cool looking suit, btw.
    Sal Palooza
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited August 2012
    I was over Jesse's house once and found out he always wears a suit like this for critical listening.
    He said it has something to do with sound damping around his ears or something.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2012
    I think it will make a smashing good Holloween costume, go for it!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    brgman wrote: »
    I was over Jesse's house once and found out he always wears a suit like this for critical listening.
    He said it has something to do with sound damping around his ears or something.

    Ooo... A listening suit! Great idea!

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    Jake
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    What do you think as he also offers a Lotus JPS livery? Better or worse than the Williams Rothmans?

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    Jake
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2012
    First one was better.
    -Cody
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2012
    He had a Marlboro suit awhile back that looked awesome.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    I'm a bigger Lotus than Williams fan, but I agree, the Williams suit is much better.
    Jake
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited August 2012
    Looks like a shorter asian man wearing it. I'd be concerned about length if depending on height of the buyer.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    Placed a bid for $150 on the Williams suit; with $20 shipping, seems like a decent price if it closes at that.
    TNHNDYMAN wrote: »
    Looks like a shorter asian man wearing it. I'd be concerned about length if depending on height of the buyer.

    I agree. I told the seller I was 6'3" and 220lbs, and he suggested an XL or XXL. Based on the sizing chart, I think the XL would be appropriate.
    Jake
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited August 2012
    haha...I was thinking something TOTALLY different when I saw the thread title. :eek:
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    I have a 2x fire suit I would sell. Only wore one time and briefly at that. The race team I had worked on part time (and am still supposed to occasionaly help at times) he had watched me do the Richard Petty driving experience and gave me permission to drive one of his cars at Concord Motorsports park. I just needed a double layer suit that would pass inspection. It is red I believe. I can give more detail for any interested. I would let it go for say 75 bucks plus shipping unless local to Charlotte. I can take pics and give make and model for any interested. I wont have interent this weekend (beach), but will be back by Monday.
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    Fire suits usually fit tight, FYI....2x
    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    Never did get to drive either of his cars as his seat was too narrow for me to fit in, ha. So, I only really wore the race suit for 20 minutes while I failed to fit in his cars. I did go onto Bristol though where I once again drove a Petty car to a best time of 23.22 seconds...fun
    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    I would be very interested; post pictures when available.
    Jake
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited August 2012
    I certainly would be interested if Zingo passes. Enjoy your weekend.
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    Thanks, headed out in about an hour, back by Sunday or Monday. Here are some pics. Let me know if you need any more or if you want to me to pull the package apart and lay them out. They have only been out and on as described before, then right back away.
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    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    For Halloween on the cheap, I went and bought a white overcoat (like the doctors wear). Popped in a measure tape in my outside upper pocket, then explained my costume all night in joyfull sarcasm. I was a densologist, one who measures the density of human skulls. And of course, as I was stating this, I removed said tape measure, extended it slightly with a motion towards the inquirers head, ha. After, I returned the overcoat, and it never cost a thing eventually. That was a one time shot. I may do that again, but keep the overcoat, since, well, shoulda probably kept the first one. Thought you may enjoy the story.
    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    I'm going to pass, but thank's for the offer on a nice looking suit!
    Jake
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited August 2012
    OK zingo, good luck on your endeavor. cincycat13 you want the suit or more pics or ?
    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2012
    They are both replica Ayrton Senna suits. The JPS is one of his earliest teams and the Rothmans is what he was wearing when he died at Imola.

    I like the Rothmans as the Nacional Bank logo matches the suit.
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