track day helmt spec?
27 March 2006, 01:22 PM
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As long as it's legal to use on the road I think. Most people use a motorcycle helmet.
When are you going on track then?
When are you going on track then?
27 March 2006, 02:49 PM
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We had a guy turn up at Oulton in a builders hard-hat a couple of weeks ago. It did make us smile a bit. He didn't get out on track with it though 
On a serious note, any bike helmet or car type helmet will do the job. Buy the best you can afford, and bear in mind that without the contents of the head the rest of the body don't work too well. I cannot stress this strongly enough.
You get what you pay for- and for trackday use I would recommend a full face helmet, especially if you're using normal seatbelts rather than harnesses, as you could theoretically hit the steering wheel with your face in the event of an accident.
I've seen it happen and it ain't nice.
On a serious note, any bike helmet or car type helmet will do the job. Buy the best you can afford, and bear in mind that without the contents of the head the rest of the body don't work too well. I cannot stress this strongly enough.
You get what you pay for- and for trackday use I would recommend a full face helmet, especially if you're using normal seatbelts rather than harnesses, as you could theoretically hit the steering wheel with your face in the event of an accident.
I've seen it happen and it ain't nice.
27 March 2006, 03:55 PM
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cheers guys,
not sure yet tony, kinda double pronged thing realy, need one for work (quading and off road karting) but don't want to have to buy another on down the line. found this and kinda fits the bill but not sure if it would be ok to use.
http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item2512.htm
want one with a fold up visor due to work, also like the feature of the inside dark visor.
not sure yet tony, kinda double pronged thing realy, need one for work (quading and off road karting) but don't want to have to buy another on down the line. found this and kinda fits the bill but not sure if it would be ok to use.
http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item2512.htm
want one with a fold up visor due to work, also like the feature of the inside dark visor.
27 March 2006, 06:44 PM
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What is that Micky Mouse piece of ****e? You cant cut corners on a helmet, witht he exception if Simpson (whose lids are designed for freakishly shaped American heads) there are only two good helmet makers: Arai and Shoei. Anything else is a false economy.
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27 March 2006, 06:50 PM
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27 March 2006, 06:52 PM
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Thats not cheap is it? Youre right though; my strong opinions on helmets come from riding. My uncle's a well-known racer and Ive seen him go to scrutineering with some really ropey lids.... Opinions differ.
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27 March 2006, 06:55 PM
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Got a OGK ff3 for sale in green silver and black.Used it when i was karting. full face. never droped or crashed.New in 2002 at cost £270. Will take £70.Before it is put on ebay.
27 March 2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
I cant remember when I last saw a Bell helmet
27 March 2006, 07:07 PM
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27 March 2006, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
Look at pictures of Jenson Button's, Mansell, Trulli, Brundle, Schumacher.......
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27 March 2006, 08:03 PM
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Make your mind up what you want it for before you buy.
If you are only driving the tin-top car, then an open face will be preferable.
If like me, you also want to use the same skid-lid for Karting days, then buy a full face.
The best advice though - would be to buy a half-decent helmet bag, or keep the box.
If you are only driving the tin-top car, then an open face will be preferable.
If like me, you also want to use the same skid-lid for Karting days, then buy a full face.
The best advice though - would be to buy a half-decent helmet bag, or keep the box.
27 March 2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
What is that Micky Mouse piece of ****e? You cant cut corners on a helmet, witht he exception if Simpson (whose lids are designed for freakishly shaped American heads) there are only two good helmet makers: Arai and Shoei. Anything else is a false economy.
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28 March 2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by CAT2
What a load of opinionated rubbish. All road helmets are tested for various aspects of sturdiness and resilience before they are sold on the UK market. Pick something you like the look of, that fits you and that you can afford. Job done.
28 March 2006, 01:22 PM
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Just or your information, not ALL road going approved helmets are track approved, there should be a silverygold sticker on the lid if it is road approved and another green or blue can't remember which, sticker on it if it is track approved.
So unless they have changed the rules! do not take it for granted your skid lid is approved for track use.
my AGV helmet is track approved as it has both stickers on it.
So unless they have changed the rules! do not take it for granted your skid lid is approved for track use.
my AGV helmet is track approved as it has both stickers on it.
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