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SteveoBC

posted on 22nd Feb 15 at 08:03

quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
I doubt it Stevo, unless you guys are heading across to Spa at all - we leave the ring the day before you arrive! Are you guys getting the tunnel across? What time are you booked to return? May see you there.


Nah ferry from dover 60quid return cheap as chips come back on the monday 4th


tom_simes

posted on 21st Feb 15 at 21:17

I doubt it Stevo, unless you guys are heading across to Spa at all - we leave the ring the day before you arrive! Are you guys getting the tunnel across? What time are you booked to return? May see you there.


SteveoBC

posted on 21st Feb 15 at 09:56

quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
Heading out for the VLN on 25th April, then got a few days at the ring before heading to Spa on thurs 30th, and finally head home on Mon 4th May.

Does mean we miss the Combe opener this year though!


well im down at the ring on the 1st-4th May, might see you there mate?


sam-smith

posted on 21st Feb 15 at 08:20

The differences when talking about the Snell standards can be found on the Snell site.

They basically boil down to.

1. Visor port opening. The motorcycle helmets have a larger minimum size.
2. Liner flammability. Auto racing liners are fire resistant. Motorcycle are not.
3. Impact tests. Auto racing helmets have to undergo one extra style of anvil impacts to simulate the contact with a cage.

Some organizations do not allow the motorcycle helmets for HPDE. I would reccomend getting an SA--Special Applications (auto racing) rated helmet so you don't have to worry about it.

slightly different shape too usually


tom_simes

posted on 20th Feb 15 at 09:27

Heading out for the VLN on 25th April, then got a few days at the ring before heading to Spa on thurs 30th, and finally head home on Mon 4th May.

Does mean we miss the Combe opener this year though!


Darryl H

posted on 19th Feb 15 at 23:51

I've got a full face, I don't think it obstructs that much vision and it's good for karting. Just got a new OMP full face which hopefully I'll be using at combe!


SteveoBC

posted on 19th Feb 15 at 14:54

When you off to the Ring Tom?

You actually going out on track at Combe this year then?


Fonz

posted on 19th Feb 15 at 13:17

quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision


this is what i was told when i was looking about 5 years ago (probably by OJC) and have an OMP open face. it does the job and helps field of vision. i found one for sub £80 so cheap too...


Ojc

posted on 18th Feb 15 at 09:18

Hi


DaveyLC

posted on 18th Feb 15 at 08:28

Power rangers are so last century, how about being up to date with fashion by the one and only Master Chief?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bHioelV6A

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/look-like-halos-master-chief-federally-approved-motorcycle-helmet/


Steve

posted on 18th Feb 15 at 07:32

Run with the roof up then lol


Chris F

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 23:54

I didn't read your post but have now. Roof up im will Ollie get an open faced. But for roof down and possible go karting get full faced. But fuck they hot!


Chris F

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 23:52

Just get the omp one me and will have. It's like £70


gavin18787

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 14:54

I just tried on a few at a local motorbike shop. Bottom of the range £40 one was plenty comfy enough and conformed to as much saftey regs as the more money ones.


corsadonk

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 14:51

Tweeks list some nice bike helmets in their bike section.


Motorcycle section.

[Edited on 17-02-2015 by corsadonk]


Kyle T

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 09:59

quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision


Not allowed if he's running without a roof with most TDOs.


Ojc

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 09:48

Get an open face helmet for the car, gives you much better field of vision


Ben G

posted on 17th Feb 15 at 00:08

Definitely get a smoked one if you plan on having the roof down. I've been there many a time and sunglasses are a must on the road, nevermind on a track when you're flat out.


Jed D

posted on 16th Feb 15 at 23:47

quote:
Originally posted by VrsTurbo
I've just used a motorbike helmet in the past cheap


this


VrsTurbo

posted on 16th Feb 15 at 23:46

I've just used a motorbike helmet in the past cheap


tom_simes

posted on 16th Feb 15 at 23:41

Evening all,

I'm booked up for a euro trip again this year - Nurburgring (both Nordschleife and F1 track) followed by Spa. As a result, it's time to get a helmet - both for safety and not least as it's compulsory at Spa!

I've been reading up and seen that many circuits don't allow roof down action with an open face helmet, so pretty sure I'll be going with a full face jobbie.

The two that have taken my fancy at the moment are the Sparco Club X1 or OMP Circuit, and surprisingly Demon Tweeks appears to be the cheapest when you take into consideration the free helmet bag.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets/omp-circuit-helmet - £72.73 posted, with smoked visor being £11.53.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets/sparco-club-x1-helmet - £78.00 posted, but smoked visor is £31.15!

What are your thoughts on the two helmets above, or would you recommend something else? I'm not planning on getting into motorsport, so don't believe I need anything that is FIA approved, although as always I'm happy to be proven wrong.

Would you also consider a smoked/dark visor to be worthwhile in a car like mine? There's been many a time on the road where the sun has been extremely bright over the top of the screen, and I wouldn't fancy having to shield my eyes from the sun whilst navigating Eau Rouge!

Cheers :cool: