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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tlc0706
Santa brought some soft, unlined leather gloves. Thought I would try driving with them.....MAN, what a difference....steering felt more solid and the stock shifter even felt smoother.....Anybody else drive with gloves??
only during th winter...
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Some may argue that just to don racing apparel adds to the whole experience only from a psychological point of view.

When I drove an MGB, I, too, felt that putting on non-lined thin leather gloves made the steering tighter and the shifting a bit quicker.

Did it really make a physical difference? I don't know. Who cares? If the gloves make for a better ride, wear them! Wear them out, and get another pair. Wear out two 'Vettes with the same pair - just get out there, drive, and Enjoy!!

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Henceforth you shall be known as "The Gloved One".
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies, both Pro and Con. (I have been out of town).. Gusto, like the gloves, although ordered 2 received 1..(Must have gotten the last pair).May try Hardcorvette's also....

See Ya,

"The Gloved One"....Wellllllll maybe not
"The Black Glove"...Nawww, sounds like a secret society
Think I'll stay with...Tom
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