What’s with all the driving gloves?

[ramonesfreak]

Well I guess it does go back to videos because I’ve never personally seen anyone driving in the street with gloves

As for anonymity, petrolitious at least, shows the drivers faces

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by kach22i

You know, if this topic all goes back to those driver's video then the costume prop of driving gloves helps stage or set up a mood, an atmosphere.

Plus no more comments about hairy knuckles distracting the content, why isn't the driver a person of color, does this steering wheel make my hands looks small and so forth.

The gloves give a veil of anonymity to the presentation, it could be anyone - even you or that guy sitting in his mom's basement waiting for his life to begin.

Sun glasses and hats have much the same effect, which is why some dogs go nuts when they see a combination of hat, glasses and gloves. They freak out not knowing who is standing before them - that anonymous figure must be a threat - bark, bark, bark.

The Stig.

[wildthing]

Wooden steering wheel? Yes...

[p911dad]

Originally Posted by jcwade

I used driving gloves back in the 70's in my Triumph.
Just seemed like the thing to do.

Our 1969 TR6 came with these gloves from the original owner. He said he used them in the early years. I treated them with Lexol and then put them back in the glove box.

[matthewb0051]

I'm a fan of nomex flight gloves. Leather palms help in grip and they offer a decent amount of warmth

[FPB111]

I never wore driving gloves for street driving until after I damaged my spinal cord. I lost much of my grip strength. The gloves help with that. I use an old pair of mesh backed goatskin racquetball gloves.

[Noah930]

I had a similar thought the last time I joined in a PCA drive. One guy (with a newer/watercooled 911) pulled on a pair of leather driving gloves as we were in the group pre-drive talk. Even when we "hit the twisties" in an official PCA drive, it's always at a rather leisurely pace for various reasons of legal liability and the assortment of driving skills. It's more a brisk parade than strafing of apexes. So yeah, I think the gloves were more of a mood setter than out of actual need. Or then again, maybe he had a medical reason for 'em.

[shadowjack1]

I wear superior Horse power racing gloves. These gloves give me appox 27 added HP.

[ted]

Suede wheel with racing gloves, nothing better.

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by p911dad

Our 1969 TR6 came with these gloves from the original owner. He said he used them in the early years. I treated them with Lexol and then put them back in the glove box.

That's pretty cool.
When I had my 1976 TR6 my Dad bought me these buck skin driving gloves from the Roadster Factory. I thought they were cool and used them many times and always took care of them. I don't use them anymore, they are a cherished item now that my Dad has passed away. I was 18 years old when he got them for me, 56 now. They are a little snug, but still fit.

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[HobieMarty]

I also used the gloves as a display piece.

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[masraum]

Originally Posted by ted

Suede wheel with racing gloves, nothing better.

My understanding is that the wheel and gloves should match. Suede/alcantara wheel should have suede alcantara gloves, smooth wheel, smooth, leather gloves.

[ted]

No glove is going to make that old loose/sketchy steering wheel cover feel good.
Needs the matching shifter and E brake grips too. lol

Originally Posted by p911dad

[ted]

Originally Posted by masraum

My understanding is that the wheel and gloves should match. Suede/alcantara wheel should have suede alcantara gloves, smooth wheel, smooth, leather gloves.

You have to try some of the new gloves, very good grip with a light touch.

• Extended silicon printing on fingers and full palm for improved grip and feel.

Then get a wire brush to raise the nap on the suede wheel when it gets too shiny.

[svandamme]

looks a bit out of place in a volvo on my commute, but hey ; they are FIA rated and really comfortable

but not nearly as ghey as them guys making videos

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by mariebyrd

Hello,

I am looking for a new pair of fingerless gloves and would like some recommendations. I don't mind cutting fingers off other gloves if need be. If you have any gloves that you own or want to own post them here.

Thanks!

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[NY65912]

I've never worn gloves of any type even while doing manual labor, save masonry and hot work. About 15 years ago I received a pair of Porsche driving gloves same as in the photo. I was very impressed with the grip and feel of the steering wheel. I'll wear them in cool weather, but only in my 911.

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[Bill Douglas]

Driving gloves

[herr_oberst]

65 VW Bus. Boise ID. Winter driving gloves were mandatory.