RJS Racing Suit

Andy Friar · 01-17-2014, 08:42 AM

Anybody have experience owning and using a RJS suit or 2 pc set up? They are only an hour from me here in Michigan and I wanted to get some input from actual users of their products before I go down there. I went with Gforce and my family hooked we up with a full set up from Gforce, 2 pc single layer, all black. First 2 pairs of pants had mold or mildew on them, 3rd pair were brown with black cuffs and stitching and the 4th pair had the same mold/ mildew affliction. My Dad got new Gforce pants and gloves from santa as well and they were great. My coat and gloves were great, but the whole experience has soured me to their gear. They were great to deal with at the PRI show, I even called them ahead of time and they put a XXL coat in their shipping container for me to try on. I have a small data sample of working Gforce, so I am not trying to start a bash session on them or other gear makers, everyone makes mistakes or has issues, that is business, I just want some feedback on the RJS stuff. I want all black, no white cuffs or stripes for getting dirty reasons and the white stripes look to me, screams white tennis shoes and tucked in t-shirts. Thanks

Ed Wright · 01-17-2014, 09:07 AM

I have an RJS suit. No problems at all. I would buy another one.

I'm sure 1320bracketracer will say something different. LOL!

Nitro Joe Jackson · 01-17-2014, 10:27 AM

Andy, my parents and myself have always used RJS for all our suits , belts, gloves, never no problems, tell them the Jackson's told you to come there, lol.

Andy Friar · 01-17-2014, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. I have never heard a cross word about RJS, but never really sought out feedback either.

Michael Beard · 01-17-2014, 10:50 AM

The RJS pants fit *much* better than G-Force in my opinion, with more room where you need it and an elastic waistband, and deep pockets. That being said, I love my G-Force jacket from Summit.

Andy Friar · 01-17-2014, 10:52 AM

Thanks Micheal. I like the Gforce jacket as well, it is rare for me to find jackets or shirts that don't hike up my arms when I move at all, and the Gforce 105 model jacket met that need.

John Nechiporchik · 01-17-2014, 11:33 AM

Andy, I have used RJS for years.and have no complaints. Like you, they are close to home and the product is excellent. I have used their jackets, pants, belts, headsock (Top sportsman days) and zero issues.
Are you and dad going to the Hot Rod Expo in Novi in March or the Detroit Autorama? If so, let's try to get together.

John

Andy Friar · 01-17-2014, 11:37 AM

Thanks John, I know that you run a tight ship when it comes to racing and related racing stuff. If it is good enough for you, it will work for me. I think that we might try to go to both events, if not at least one of them. Getting together for a meal would be great. There is always time to talk 'shop' this time of year. I will talk to the big guy and let you know.

HandOverFist · 01-17-2014, 11:53 AM

Recently bought a Bell Pro suit and was impressed with the fit/quality and like the way it looks as well.

Andy Friar · 01-17-2014, 01:08 PM

Thanks Rich. We tried on Bell Helmets at the PRI show and were very happy with the Bell K-1 Sport model. It is on our need to buy list. I will check out their suits as well. The reps were knowledgeable and 'get it'. The quality of work you have done and your general approach to your 67 makes me trust your opinion.

01-17-2014, 08:42 AM	#1
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	RJS Racing Suit Anybody have experience owning and using a RJS suit or 2 pc set up? They are only an hour from me here in Michigan and I wanted to get some input from actual users of their products before I go down there. I went with Gforce and my family hooked we up with a full set up from Gforce, 2 pc single layer, all black. First 2 pairs of pants had mold or mildew on them, 3rd pair were brown with black cuffs and stitching and the 4th pair had the same mold/ mildew affliction. My Dad got new Gforce pants and gloves from santa as well and they were great. My coat and gloves were great, but the whole experience has soured me to their gear. They were great to deal with at the PRI show, I even called them ahead of time and they put a XXL coat in their shipping container for me to try on. I have a small data sample of working Gforce, so I am not trying to start a bash session on them or other gear makers, everyone makes mistakes or has issues, that is business, I just want some feedback on the RJS stuff. I want all black, no white cuffs or stripes for getting dirty reasons and the white stripes look to me, screams white tennis shoes and tucked in t-shirts. Thanks __________________ Andy Friar

01-17-2014, 09:07 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit I have an RJS suit. No problems at all. I would buy another one. I'm sure 1320bracketracer will say something different. LOL! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-17-2014, 10:27 AM	#3
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 57 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Andy, my parents and myself have always used RJS for all our suits , belts, gloves, never no problems, tell them the Jackson's told you to come there, lol. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

01-17-2014, 10:29 AM	#4
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. I have never heard a cross word about RJS, but never really sought out feedback either. __________________ Andy Friar

01-17-2014, 10:50 AM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit The RJS pants fit much better than G-Force in my opinion, with more room where you need it and an elastic waistband, and deep pockets. That being said, I love my G-Force jacket from Summit. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-17-2014, 10:52 AM	#6
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Thanks Micheal. I like the Gforce jacket as well, it is rare for me to find jackets or shirts that don't hike up my arms when I move at all, and the Gforce 105 model jacket met that need. __________________ Andy Friar

01-17-2014, 11:33 AM	#7
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Andy, I have used RJS for years.and have no complaints. Like you, they are close to home and the product is excellent. I have used their jackets, pants, belts, headsock (Top sportsman days) and zero issues. Are you and dad going to the Hot Rod Expo in Novi in March or the Detroit Autorama? If so, let's try to get together. John

01-17-2014, 11:37 AM	#8
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Thanks John, I know that you run a tight ship when it comes to racing and related racing stuff. If it is good enough for you, it will work for me. I think that we might try to go to both events, if not at least one of them. Getting together for a meal would be great. There is always time to talk 'shop' this time of year. I will talk to the big guy and let you know. __________________ Andy Friar

01-17-2014, 11:53 AM	#9
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Recently bought a Bell Pro suit and was impressed with the fit/quality and like the way it looks as well. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

01-17-2014, 01:08 PM	#10
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: RJS Racing Suit Thanks Rich. We tried on Bell Helmets at the PRI show and were very happy with the Bell K-1 Sport model. It is on our need to buy list. I will check out their suits as well. The reps were knowledgeable and 'get it'. The quality of work you have done and your general approach to your 67 makes me trust your opinion. __________________ Andy Friar