JeffHs
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 11:39 AM |
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What helmet?
I've decided I probably should be using a proper helmet in my car. It's got Brooklands aeroscreens but they don't do a lot of
screening of wind or flying objects and my sheepskin lined leather helmet looks ridiculous (but it's warm!)
What do you recommend? I gave up motorbikes decades ago so I've never used a full face so I think I'd be better with an open design like
the OMP track-day one.
Any suggestions?
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SALAD
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 11:44 AM |
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If the problem is wind and flying objects, wouldn't you want a full face helmet?!
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oldtimer
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 11:47 AM |
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The OMP Jet 3.5 is probably the best starter track helmet, it is passed to BSI red label 6658-85 Type A/FR which is motorsport usage, the £70 OMP ones
are much lower spec, can be used on SOME trackdays but not all.
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mgmiller
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 11:49 AM |
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I bought this one.
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/609/35596
Its light so does not strain my neck to much. I like it a lot.
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BenB
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 11:58 AM |
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Unfortunately you really do need to try the different lids on. They're all differently shaped and if you've got an Arai shape head and you
get an OMP lid you'll be in a whole world of pain!! For track days an open face is good (ie where you have to wear a helmet but not necessarily
a full lid). For driving on the roads I personally would only use a full face.... But then my main reason to use a lid is cos my nose runs!!!!
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Slater
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 12:10 PM |
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Try a Nolan N43 Air Classic, best of both worlds. Open face or full face in one helmit. Very pleased with mine.
linker to review
 
Nolan N43 Air Classic
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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Flamez
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 12:25 PM |
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Buy a motor racing car helmet. They are specifically designed for impact within the car whereas bike ones are not.
my build mac1motorsports
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BenB
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 12:47 PM |
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Presumably bike ones are designed for impact with a car 
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JekRankin
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 12:59 PM |
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I thought the main difference between bike and car helmets was that car helmets are more fire resistant? Could be nonsense though!
[Edited on 17/9/09 by JekRankin]
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BenB
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 02:17 PM |
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Aren't there also differences in shape and the position of the visor. Bike helmets are going to be designed for leaning forwards, car helmets
leaning backwards? Or have I just made that up?!?!
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wicket
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 03:16 PM |
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Useful info here on the subject
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/doc.asp?c=52&i=13304
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blakep82
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 06:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Aren't there also differences in shape and the position of the visor. Bike helmets are going to be designed for leaning forwards, car helmets
leaning backwards? Or have I just made that up?!?!
thats all i thought it was. air flow etc. surely a bike helmet is better for the air, and taking a battering? ie biker hitting head on tarmac and
sliding down a road
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b4ldd
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 09:18 PM |
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Hi
I brought a Caberg Carbon Fibre for the bike, also will wear it in the car, its light has removeable linning and has a flip down internal tinted
visor, also it is worth paying George White clearence a visit in swindon, lots of crash helmets to try at reduced rates
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iank
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| posted on 17/9/09 at 10:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Aren't there also differences in shape and the position of the visor. Bike helmets are going to be designed for leaning forwards, car helmets
leaning backwards? Or have I just made that up?!?!
thats all i thought it was. air flow etc. surely a bike helmet is better for the air, and taking a battering? ie biker hitting head on tarmac and
sliding down a road
Differences are (as I understand it)
Aero, different head position means they are designed slightly differently, in a car a bike helmet will start to lift when north of 70mph.
Fire resistance, bikes don't have to be as resistant (doesn't mean they aren't)
Impact, bike helmet one big bang then a long scrape, car helmet battered off roll bar repeatedly
Approvals, if you don't have the right sticker it can mean you can't use the helmet on the track - important if you want to race.
Cost, car specific helmets aren't sold in the same quantities so there isn't the range and they cost a lot more.
For a road car, driven at legal speeds a cheap bike helmet that fits properly is all you really need - only the visor is really important to keep the
bees and gravel off. If you also ride a bike get a good quality one that fits (not necessarily the same as expensive but obviously there is some
correlation). If you race then find out what approvals sticker(s) you need and buy accordingly.
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