What type of helmet for track days
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Topic: What type of helmet for track days
Posted By: Zmurf
Subject: What type of helmet for track days
Date Posted: 27-February-2004 at 16:19
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Driving a US-spec (S52) M roadster at Spartanburg's Performance Center I'm planning to do some track days at Rockingham and maybe Nürburgring and am thinking of getting my own helmet rather than taking pot luck on hiring one. Legislation has moved on with EC standards and only older stock in shops has 'type A' stickers. I don't like full-face helmets. Are open helmets (meeting the old type A spec) acceptable for track use? Tim, Laguna Seca 2001 M roadster (aka Zmurf) |
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Posted By: B 7 VP
Date Posted: 27-February-2004 at 18:12
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SAFETYFAST |
Hi Tim, Open sparco approx £55 approved Group A. Checked with a track regular who said it complys with regulations , and receives a pass sticker from officials.www.demon-tweeks.co.uk stock various, but not shown on web.Posted By: jon90
Date Posted: 27-February-2004 at 18:56
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It always used to be full face in open cars(ie convertables,single seaters) and open face in saloons,rally cars etc.
Jon |
Posted By: Big Vern
Date Posted: 29-February-2004 at 11:10
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Big tip. Dont buy a helmet mail order. Much better to hit a few motorbike shops and try helmets on yourself. The last time I bought a helmet for my motorcycling I had a right job. So wanted a Shoei but just couldnt get one that was comfortable. Ended up with an AGV. Really makes sense to try several types on. If its uncomfortable you will find it distracting. |
Posted By: Zmurf
Date Posted: 07-March-2004 at 09:57
| Thanks for the feedback. After trying several open face helmets, I ended up getting a http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/sportsbike_parts/content_cat/12 - Caburg Downtown (meets the new ECE 22.05 regulations). Comfortable, with an integral sun visor--not that I needed it at Rockingham on Sunday. |