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Millwheel
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Post by Millwheel »

I’m old fashioned enough to prefer the positive grip of driving gloves when driving my F-type in a spirited manner (ie most of the time).
After changing from my Firesand Orange V6 to my new Carpathian Grey P300 I needed a replacement pair to suit the new colour and this time I wanted touch screen functionality. Matching the glove to the car colour gives a certain satisfaction, if only for acknowledging fellow enthusiasts on the road. For those who are interested I can recommend the Chester Jefferies driving gloves. Lovely quality that complements the car interior. There is a wide palette of Nappa leather colours and gloves can be made to bespoke sizes and requirements - I asked them to delete the wrist strap popper and make the strap longer to suit my wrist, no problem and promptly delivered. No personal interest in the company but I like to support the remaining British companies where possible.

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Tel
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Very nice.

I have Dents with a little bit more flexibility in the knuckles...
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Love this. Reminds me of a favourite film, Rising Damp The Movie. Rigsby takes Miss Jones on a date in his clapped out MG. He wears a beige pair in the scene.
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glad I have heated steering wheel, so don't need any but they do look nice.
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gasgas wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:38 am glad I have heated steering wheel, so don't need any but they do look nice.
I don't wear mine in the winter for that exact reason. They're not worn for warmth, but increased level of grip on the wheel.
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ITG Maxogen Cold air intake kit
Billet OBD lock
Forged lightweight Blades
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Black exhaust tips
Porterfield RS-4 Carbon Kevlar pads
Mich PS4S's
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gasgas wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:38 am glad I have heated steering wheel, so don't need any but they do look nice.
But you can't take the wheel with you when you leave the car! ;)
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Post by santoshlv426 »

I only drive with gloves. Any car as I can't grip the steering without it.
I wish these were available here.
Are you able to operate touch screen with these ?
I currently use BMW leather gloves and "baseball" leather gloves
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