MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Track Day Technical => Topic started by: SteveP on July 28, 2009, 09:44:01 pm
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I am considering doing a few more track days and hope to be cracking the 110mph terminal speed at the Pod, so think I need to invest in a helmet of my own.
Anyone got any advise on what to look for??
Cheers,
Steve :drinking:
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XXXL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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XXXL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks Mr XXXS :wink: :laugh: :laugh:
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If looking at doing Track days later on as well as 1/4 miles get an open face. I have a Sparco you may look a Knob and can't pretend to be the Stig but it has loads of plus points.
Easy to put on even when it the car
Good visibility
You don't get to hot
:happy2:
PS I think mine is XL :P
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Chungy's yer man Steve! :happy2:
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If looking at doing Track days later on as well as 1/4 miles get an open face. I have a Sparco you may look a Knob and can't pretend to be the Stig but it has loads of plus points.
Easy to put on even when it the car
Good visibility
You don't get to hot
:happy2:
PS I think mine is XL :P
Thanks for the first sensible reply gadget :happy2:
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Make sure it got a blue safety triangle on it as they need that on for track days. I have a sparco open faced one and u might look a knob but it's great and does not cost too much
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Cheers Mat, looking at the photo of me from the Ring I don't think I need much help in looking like a knob :laugh: :laugh:
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I've got an OMP Jet Axis (http://www.ears.co.uk/motorsport/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_OMP_27.html), I seem to remember I chose it over the Sparco Club (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=SPA358L) because it was marginally lighter and cheaper.
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Did anyone see Plato's bin on 5th Gear on Monday? Awesome! :smiley:
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I've got an OMP Jet Axis (http://www.ears.co.uk/motorsport/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_OMP_27.html), I seem to remember I chose it over the Sparco Club (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=SPA358L) because it was marginally lighter and cheaper.
Got 2 of these, 1 for myself and 1 for fiancee. Rally Design do them cheap and VAT free:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=15&products_id=68
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^ About £90 IIRC. A biker mate advised me.
I've been advised never to lend a helmet - They settle into your head shape and another person wearing them will alter your fit - Helmets must fit tight to be effective.
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I use a Shoei XR1000 helmet for the bike which is a pretty top-end model, the Shoei shape suit me. Different make helmets are different shapes, a med in 1 make and a med in another make may or may not fit you. Its not just down to the sizeing its down to the shape of the helmet and finding 1 that suits you. A helmet should apply a steady pressure all over your head and face with no tight spots, and like Robin said they do mould to your head :happy2:
just read that back and not sure it made much sense :laugh:
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Make sure it got a blue safety triangle on it as they need that on for track days. I have a sparco open faced one and u might look a knob but it's great and does not cost too much
no you dont, yours is OMP same as mine aint it?
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Oops so it is lol
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XXXL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:congrats:
The swadd lives! Heeeeeeeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :signLOL: :notworthy:
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Arai GP5K or Stilo ST Quattro GT.. Both nice and light and have good aperture for closed top cars..
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So,
Let's say I was going to Spa for a full day's trackday :innocent:
Would I need an FIA approved binlid or just one that is Snell SA2000 rated?
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So,
Let's say I was going to Spa for a full day's trackday :innocent:
Would I need an FIA approved binlid or just one that is Snell SA2000 rated?
Dont think they need to be Snell for track days, any old thing seems to be acceptable..
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Methinks that a lid with one of these ECE stickers would suffice in Europe, Hurdy :wink: : -
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Give me a phone call on my landline when you're able, buddy :happy2:
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Here's one of the helmets I was considering.
http://lidsdirect.co.uk/epages/eshop193014.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop193014/Products/HJC_HQ-1_Carbon_Helmet/SubProducts/HJC_HQ-1_Carbon_Helmet-0003
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Damn just saw this thread and thought i'd help out
But just to check - Is this what you meant from the title?
Helmet - Click here (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=48602e7b49)
Carl :happy2:
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Here's one of the helmets I was considering.
....Ooooooh! :notworthy: I like that! Makes me wish I didn't already have a lid.
It would go well with my other carbonfibre goodies.
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You can pick up Arai's cheap from the states thru ebay - look for seller flyin brian all the lates lids and does deals for multiple lids although they dont come with the BSA kite mark as they are U.S which some tracks look for(espec bike ones cars dont bother to much as long as they are in good nick)
Arai's are dear but worth the money althought they dont fit everyones napper perfect.If you own one pop along to a mojor bike race and look for their support van they will do a free service/checks on it and will swap parts on it normally free.I own one Arai astro, 2 Shark RSF's and another matt black cheapo for trackdays.
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So i need a helmet. Is there anyway of telling what size i need without going to a bike shop and trying one on. :ashamed:
Just clicked on the link Deacko put up and they have small and XL I could not find peanut size so how do you know what to get. :happy2:
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Each manufacturer generally has a head measurement in cm on the helmet to give the circumference of your forehead for fitting as well as a S/M/L/XL size tag. This is only a guidance and I can honestly say that unless you try them on you won't know what suits you. Some people like a very tight fitting helmet, others like a slightly looser fitting. :smiley:
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Cheers for the help John. :happy2: so you think bite the bullet and toddle off to a bike shop. :smiley:
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different manufacturers helmets are different shapes as well, a 56 in 1 will not be the same as another manufacturer. You will also find that the shape of some manufacturers helemts suit the shape of your head and some don't. You do really need to try them on :happy2:
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Simpson helmets are a firm choice up here! :happy2:
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TC you could always crack open a Peanut M&M and use the shell! :laugh:
I'm sure that would give you a nice tight fitting helmet! :innocent:
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you got to go try them on TC, different makes feel very different even though they can be the same size.
I ran (and destroyed!) an Arai on the bike , but for track days I'd reduce the cost and get another make ...
one other thing for the 'tarts' , I'd suggest a dark colour helmet so it doesnt spoil your track day pics :happy2:
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you got to go try them on TC, different makes feel very different even though they can be the same size.
I ran (and destroyed!) an Arai on the bike , but for track days I'd reduce the cost and get another make ...
one other thing for the 'tarts' , I'd suggest a dark colour helmet so it doesnt spoil your track day pics :happy2:
Good point :congrats: Think i need a balaclava as well to be sure. :star:
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you got to go try them on TC, different makes feel very different even though they can be the same size.
I ran (and destroyed!) an Arai on the bike , but for track days I'd reduce the cost and get another make ...
one other thing for the 'tarts' , I'd suggest a dark colour helmet so it doesnt spoil your track day pics :happy2:
Good point :congrats: Think i need a balaclava as well to be sure. :star:
Agreed! :evilgrin:
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you got to go try them on TC, different makes feel very different even though they can be the same size.
I ran (and destroyed!) an Arai on the bike , but for track days I'd reduce the cost and get another make ...
one other thing for the 'tarts' , I'd suggest a dark colour helmet so it doesnt spoil your track day pics :happy2:
Good point :congrats: Think i need a balaclava as well to be sure. :star:
Agreed! :evilgrin:
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:signLOL: :love:
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I've got two Peltor helmets. Open face and very comfortable. One has a full built in com system too.
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I've had quite a few Bike helmets over the years. My ARAI Quantum was/is just amazing :happy2: even though its seen its fair share of gravel :ashamed:
Both ARAI/SHOEI are high-end lids, they are very high quality and the comfort/fit are far superior to many others IMHO.......also they both make open face helmets!
Are open face helmets more suited for car use?
Will Helmets be needed at the Ring in May?
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Will Helmets be needed at the Ring in May?
....No. The Nordschleife is classed as a public toll road. Some wear them though.
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I prefer full-face in a car. I don't see the logic of protecting your brain but not your jaw and mouth areas.
My helmet (bike type) has a flip face section anyway.
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:laugh: Great Pic Robin! Oh I can't wait for the Ring trip :laugh:
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:signLOL: :happy2: 8) :happy2:
Ooooh! Tongue as well! The bad girlies will come flocking :evilgrin:
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I'm sure someone has mentioned already that you need to buy the best you can afford, depending on how much you value your head.
And you absolutely MUST try them on.
Personally, as someone else mentioned, I'd go with a full face one, because even if you have harnesses, and you have a shunt, all manner of sh*t will hit your face, including, possibly, the steering wheel etc.
Also, full face has the benefit of being able to be used if you go karting.
Get yourself a balaclava as well. You might look like a tool, but you can wash the balaclava much more easily than you can the inside of your helmet, because no matter what anybody says, you will get damn hot wearing it for any length of time.
I have a sparco formula, which wasn't too expensive, but I didn't feel, given how often I was likely to do trackdays, that it was too cheap either. And it fit me well.
Just my two pennies worth. Feel free to disagree :-)
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No matter how hard I try, I can't disagree! Good advice there, James.
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Good advice, also for me !! :happy2:
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I bought an Arai SK6 recently.... VERY comfy and can be worn for periods of time without feeling uncomfortable.
My main use is karting, so hence bought the karting version...
It's currently being painted :happy2:
Hopefully, it will come out something like this:
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My poor colouring skills sketch, but you get the idea :signLOL:
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Well, my relatively cheapo (90 squid) Nitros helmet has bust! The nut fixing on one side for the flip-front has disappeared inside the helmet body and is irretreivable. But what do you expect for the money.
It nevertheless has clearly shown me that the design is suspect and doesn't give me confidence in a bad scenario.
The local bike shop who sold it me says Nitros won't give me my money back but he's going to try.
I'm thinking X-Lite full-face but ideally flip-up because I wear glasses: £300 is about as much as I want to pay for just a few trackdays a year. And yes, I will wear a helmet even on a Touristfahrten and also don't see the sense of not being full-face even in a closed car. My fave is the Stilo Circuit but it's nearly £500 and I really don't need intercom.
Is a proper bike helmet ok for trackdays? Surely it must be when you consider how much more exposed a biker is.
Any advice, folks please?
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i use a normal biker helmet full face. i have removed the visor though. before buying this, i used to pay on track days to use their open face ones, which i must say i prefer.
you dont really need a full face, im surrounded by airbaigs
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Thanks, Sy.
I'm no longer surrounded by airbags with my Recaro's. I'm afraid that I'll only consider full-face: Steering wheel or other dashboard components flying into face? Flip-up most convenient though.
So bike lids are ok. Visor removed of course.
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Well, my relatively cheapo (90 squid) Nitros helmet has bust! The nut fixing on one side for the flip-front has disappeared inside the helmet body and is irretreivable. But what do you expect for the money.
It nevertheless has clearly shown me that the design is suspect and doesn't give me confidence in a bad scenario.
The local bike shop who sold it me says Nitros won't give me my money back but he's going to try.
I'm thinking X-Lite full-face but ideally flip-up because I wear glasses: £300 is about as much as I want to pay for just a few trackdays a year. And yes, I will wear a helmet even on a Touristfahrten and also don't see the sense of not being full-face even in a closed car. My fave is the Stilo Circuit but it's nearly £500 and I really don't need intercom.
Is a proper bike helmet ok for trackdays? Surely it must be when you consider how much more exposed a biker is.
Any advice, folks please?
spending that sort of money Robin you are into the more premium brands like Shoei and Arai, have alook at some of those, you'll be suprised by the difference in quality, finish and fit, just my humble opinion of course :smiley:
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if you value your face area don't do flip up helmets, they aren't about convenience, they are safety and a 2 part helmet is far less strong than a one piece design.
So full face RR, and no flip up :smiley:
Have used Shoei the last 20 years can't fault them :happy2:
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Cheers, gaz :drinking:
I've just been through Shoei's whole product catalogue and they do a flip-up which even has provision for eye-glass wearers. It's called the Multitec and has metal parts where my Nitro had plastic and far better designed attention to detail. Ok, it's more ventilated than I would need in a car but the rest ticks all the boxes. Metallic Anthracite finish too.
Aha, but I've just read Jake's advice and so I think I'll take his advice and go back to the catalogue. :happy2:
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Shoei XR-1100 is just within budget.
I like their attention to detail.
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Shoei XR-1100 is just within budget.
I like their attention to detail.
:happy2: :drinking:
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I actually have the XR-1000 Robin, which I presume is the XR-1100 for-runner, and have used it for a couple of years now, fits great, light weight, and the finish is spot-on, if I had 1 complaint it would be it has a little more wind noise than I would like on the bike but of course that wouldn't be a problem in your car :happy2:
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Here's a youtube review by someone who used to have the XR-1000. Note what he says at about 1:40 !! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Not being a biker it has a bit more spec than I need but also all the features I do need such as wider peripheral vision, bigger eye opening, provision of glasses wearers. It clearly meets safety standards.
Also available in plain colours rather than ninja or racer reps so I won't feel too much of a twat.
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I honestly understand you view on having a full face - but sit in your car, put your seatbelt on pulling it really tight to mimic when the tensioner pulls in an accident and lock it on the inertia reel (or strap your harness up tight).
Once in, try your hardest to get your face anywhere near something hard - I bet you can't.
Your only risk I suppose is either flying glass, which will still get through an open visor or anything loose in the car.
All rally drivers and most tin-top racers have an open face, you need it for your peripheral vision and I'm sure you can appreciate the more of this you have on the Ring, the better.
Halfway house is maybe an open face with a chinguard? Intercom could be useful too..
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I honestly understand you view on having a full face - but sit in your car, put your seatbelt on pulling it really tight to mimic when the tensioner pulls in an accident and lock it on the inertia reel (or strap your harness up tight).
Once in, try your hardest to get your face anywhere near something hard - I bet you can't.
Your only risk I suppose is either flying glass, which will still get through an open visor or anything loose in the car.
All rally drivers and most tin-top racers have an open face, you need it for your peripheral vision and I'm sure you can appreciate the more of this you have on the Ring, the better.
Halfway house is maybe an open face with a chinguard? Intercom could be useful too..
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Seconded - My Peltor one is spot on and what is good for most WRC drivers is good enough for me. They are possibly one of the most likely candidates for a big crash in all Motorsport too. My lid is set-up for a comm-system as well, not that it really needs it.
Collected in person from the source...
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EDIT: I have clear Peltor glasses for eye protection too. Marcus Gronholm branded ones.
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Ha ha, yes - if there's going to be a crash, the rally boys are going to do it best!!
Oh? factory discounted?... tell me more.
I want a Peltor next, they really are the shiznit.
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Ha ha, yes - if there's going to be a crash, the rally boys are going to do it best!!
Oh? factory discounted?... tell me more.
I want a Peltor next, they really are the shiznit.
I work for the company who acquired them about 2 years ago and work very closely with Peltor HQ in Sweden.
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So what's so special about Peltor helmets?
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Super light, super strong. Pretty much every WRC driver/co driver has one.
Animal, can you get me a mate's rate one?
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Super light, super strong. Pretty much every WRC driver/co driver has one.
Animal, can you get me a mate's rate one?
Dont forget all the headsets for rally teams, F1 teams, Le Mans, BTCC, WTCC... Peltor are the bees-knees when it comes to motorsport comms. Even Martin Brundle's headset, worn on his grid-walks, is Peltor.
I'll see what I can do, but can't make any promises I'm afraid. We're close to launch date for a lot of rebranded gear since the acquistion so things are a bit hectic at the moment.
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Do Peltor offer helmets without comms? - I don't see the need in road-legal trackday cars.
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Hmm..
I think I may have found the one which best suits me, all things considered.
You already knew I was a Bell Head: http://www.bellracing.info/sportmag6.php
It's got the right safety standard approvals, flip-up sun peak, open face but with cheeks, has the style I like, and is within my budget. Bell is a very well long-established good brand unless things have changed in recent years.
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Yes, the come sans comms.
That Bell helmet is a cracker, definitely up to the job. I guess with anything though it helps to try a few on and see what's comfy? See if you can go somewhere that sells loads of different ones and try them.
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That Bell Mag-6 is available from Demon-Tweeks who have a policy of free swoppsy if the fit isn't right. But, I will take your advice and try and find a shop with lots to try on. :drinking:
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Do they? Cool.
Do that then as I'm sure it'll feel ok, if not, then find a shop and see what feels right?
I went into Tweeks actually to try loads on when I got mine, some at the cheaper end of the scale felt very heavy and odd fitting. The expensive stuff was all much better.
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Helmets seem to be like bicycles: You tend to get what you pay for because the price is the sum total of the components and their quality/standards.
However, unless you are a pro like JonnyC, I couldn't justify £2k on a lid.
Around £300 appears to be the best level of high enough safety standard and build quality. I've learnt the hard way that spending only £90 can be short-sighted. It's the same with trainers and shoes - My Nike's and Timberlands cost a lot but last and last and last.
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Oh dear! Perusing the Bell online Gallery, I spotted "Paint Jobs" and got inspired.
Metallic anthracite shell with red Kokopelli's, RR, and discrete RedRobin - Kinda has to be done methinks :stupid:
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A lad who lives next to my parents does custom helmets, bike fairings and other stuff for a lot of the Superbike riders - he's really talented.
I must say I've considered the same, Robin!! Go on, it'll look ace.
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Any pics of custom helmets?
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Any pics of custom helmets?
....Not from me yet but I've now got an artist and design lined up.
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Simpson helmets are a firm choice up here! :happy2:
..........same here with the dark visor. :notworthy:
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Simpson helmets are a firm choice up here! :happy2:
Folks, my very good friend is the UK distributor for SImpson & Craft Helmets. If you'd like me to look at a group buy for all you Stig-a-likes, can do.
Shall we gauge interest?
His site is http://www.fstorm.co.uk/
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Any pics of custom helmets?
....Not from me yet but I've now got an artist and design lined up.
Here ya go. My old Arai lid:
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Any pics of custom helmets?
Heres mine
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I wasnt overly impressed by the quality of the work tho... think next years one will be going off to JLF...
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@ LouCyffer:
Extremely cool and also very original design concept and execution. Very clever indeed. Love the subtle "Andy" Arai logo.
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TYVM Robin. Ian was awesomely talented at design. Sadly he makes better money in the software industry and so EN Design is now defunct.
I've had the OK from Firestrom Distribution to set up a Group buy for Simpson or Craft Helmets, and negotiated a bit of good old forum discount. (See my previous post in this thread).
Anyone interested, drop me a pm, or go direct to Firestorms website and quote 'Mk5GolfGTI'. :happy2:
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I have not done a track day yet, but love the look of these.Wonder if htey could do ones in Star wars style, Like a stormtrooper helmet, or Lukes x wing helmet.... :jumpmove: (inner geek coming out!)
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On the paintjob front, a mate of mines has done some nice work on my Arai....Have posted these before but im a pic whore! :ashamed:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F002.jpg&hash=7e5582112b49840bd41f654e59521c1c8f42aac9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F005-3.jpg&hash=a2d7182a8c84a1e30a4acd0b36b88175edb12f5c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F006-4.jpg&hash=b68d258e5bfa13d0a973f7c497a5fdc0705a0c14)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2F003-1.jpg&hash=a1f81609accaa489f3d87bc60a1ece58681e7d56)
The guy who painted mine also painted Gordon Sheddens helmet and did a one off for Stuart Easton (BSB rider) It was for a competition at the knockhill BSB round.
Rennat design FTW!
This is a personal favourite of mine by troy lee designs
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad216%2Ftruckie09%2FImage179.jpg&hash=ed5ce8bbe8b442e2a4ff3ebf6ef9d813509557ff)
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Got myself a peanut cover today. decided against Greeners advice and gave the half an M&M a miss, thought it might melt. :innocent:
I plumped for this one it fit's really well, and i got a great deal at Demon Tweeks, as there is a Mag 7 out now which came in at double this price. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2FIMG_2309.jpg&hash=7961fcb897e3b5f91edb8cc54a30fa7a48eb7a4b)
All ready for Oulton on the 25th now. :jumping:
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cool :happy2:
with it on, none of us will be able to tell the difference
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:P :grin:
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Bell................end :laugh:
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I got a Mag 6 in the sale too :happy2:
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I'm going for the Bell Mag too...................
....The Mag-1: http://www.thehelmetcompany.co.uk/item.php?category=13&product=805
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Robin, before you pull the trigger - I only paid that for my Mag 6 from Rallynuts (http://www.rallynuts.com/all-clearance-products/bell-mag-6-open-face-white-helmet.html)
Might be worth asking TC what he paid too and getting the same deal for a better lid?
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Ah! Thanks :drinking:. I was originally going for the Mag-6 until I saw the price of the new Mag-1 (£169). They actually look very similar.
Trouble is that I've got to pay for my prescription Oakleys next week which cost more than a helmet!
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It's a bit tricky, as they do look the same - but basically the Mag 1 is then entry level and the Mag6 and newer 7 is the serious version. Good bargains to be had for the sake of having last year's model.
Sooooo light too :happy2:
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I tried all 3 version's on an,d there was a marked difference in comfort for each, the Mk 7 was really snug, compared to the Mk 1, and you could feel the price difference, but i couldn't afford the price tag. The Mk 6 also felt so much nicer on, compared to the Mk 1 so plumped for that.
If you do some searching you can find the Mag 6 pretty cheap against it's retail price, but i found they only had obscure sizes left. :driver:
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I'm no longer surrounded by airbags with my Recaro's. I'm afraid that I'll only consider full-face: Steering wheel or other dashboard components flying into face? Flip-up most convenient though.
Huh - since when did the seat-mounted side airbags reach the head or face? They don't - they'll probably top out at your armpit. :P
Or have you disabled your curtain airbags too? :scared:
So bike lids are ok. Visor removed of course.
It depends on specific requirements - the ring, being public road, wont have any restriction at all, but some closed circuits may specify an FIA homologated helmet.
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My brother uses his bike helmet on uk track days no issues.
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I've got a V2 Pro which I use for karting and trackdays. Very happy with it :smiley:
http://www.v2sport.com/Pro/V2pro-black-snell-sa2005-msa-standard-racing-helmet-with-chin-skirt-for-open-cabin-vehicles.html
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Thought I ought to upgrade Harrys helmet
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharrypoormanhelmet_zpseb330f6c.jpg&hash=aabc897226df2c851d6547dba62672636939c552)
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Arai Gp Jet / F
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharryupgradehelmet_zps3f014d23.jpg&hash=791ef263622021aea12a0783befcfe36e0a19f7a)
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Thought I ought to upgrade Harrys helmet
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharrypoormanhelmet_zpseb330f6c.jpg&hash=aabc897226df2c851d6547dba62672636939c552)
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Arai Gp Jet / F
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk482%2Ftfsi_mike%2Fharryupgradehelmet_zps3f014d23.jpg&hash=791ef263622021aea12a0783befcfe36e0a19f7a)
Awesomest little dude in the world. :pomppomp:
Love the Arai too :notworthy: