MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 07:29 AM |
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race wear and helmet
I'm going to kit myself out at the autosport show in january and have been flicking through the theiving Tweeks catalogue trying to get a rough
idea of want i want. I know i should spend as much as i can afford, especially on the helmet (unfortunetly my top of the range Arai bike helmet will
not do as i had it inspected by a marshal at Combe). I have set a limit of £1k for the entire set up (helmet, suit, gloves, boots, underwear). I will
obviously try them all on to try and find what fits me best, especially the helmet, but has anyone got any recomendations???
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 07:42 AM |
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well obviously I'll recommend my new helmet  its got 5-stars in the new tests and its carbon 
see my linky 
also here's the testing site linky
[Edited on 16/12/08 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 07:46 AM |
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That looks awesome, but unfortunetly its a bike helmet and i need a car helmet (tests are different and they have a wider opening). Some bike helmets
would be OK, my old Arai should be but isn't due to one of the stickers missing, so i don;t want to risk buying something that won't pass!
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 07:52 AM |
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hmm yeah I don't think it has the sticker on the back for motor sport use that my old one did. But that testing site makes interesting reading,
there's a video at the bottom too but my work machine won't play it...
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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paul the 6th
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 08:39 AM |
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I've got an arai tour X3 (see avatar)
it's the same one as ewan and charlie use on the long way round but with the off road peak removed & a tinted visor = mean looking helmet...
The visor is reasonably wide (compared to some sports/bike helmets) and it has the gold ACU sticker on the back...
Bought it a year ago at the bike show for 185 (should have been 250) and managed to blag a tinted visor for £20 instead of £50...
Just a thought 
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procomp
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 09:13 AM |
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Hi
There is a few considerations to take into account with a new helmet. The main one is that now that Ireland has made HANS devices compulsory for 2009
onwards it will be coming to the UK soon for sure IMHO.
Now it used to be that you could buy the HANS clips and have them fitted by approved installers Ie Tweeks GPR etc. But the regulations have changes
and as far as i know only the manufacturer is now allowed to fit the clips to the helmet. Despite tweeks still selling the clips. The helmet will have
stickers inside to prove who has fitted the clips to the FIA std etc.
Which means that if having a new helmet it has to be worth having one with the clips already fitted even if not as yet using a HANS device.
Only other consideration is that in these sorts of open top cars it is well worth having one with a chin spoiler. It help prevent helmet lift at
speeds approaching 135mph. Hence i am looking for a new helmet
Cheers Matt
Ps There is a difference between bike and car helmets when it comes to MSA/FIA conformity. Probably best if the discussion is kept to CAR helmets to
save any confusion.
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 09:33 AM |
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Cheers matt, I see that some of the helmets are being sld with hans clips holes predrilled, would this be ok, or shall i just tak ethe hit now and buy
one with hans clips fitted?
was looking at the bell K1 sport,
http://www.gprdirect.com/OnlineShop/Product.do?c=35&g=230&p=3432
but obviously all this is irrelavent until i try it on. No doubt the only one that will fit well will b ethe Arai GP5!!
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simes43
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 09:34 AM |
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GPR are offering 15% off everything, plus there is a sale rail with a range of suits.
Lico UK "Stuart Jones Rally"will do you a deal on racewear.
Helmet wise, Aria GP5. Its silly not to.
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 09:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by simes43
GPR are offering 15% off everything, plus there is a sale rail with a range of suits.
Lico UK "Stuart Jones Rally"will do you a deal on racewear.
Helmet wise, Aria GP5. Its silly not to.
Cheers, do you reckon the prices will be cheaper than what i could get at the autosport show?? I live near the NEC, and i can try loads of different
stuff on while i'm there, but if prices aren't discounted then probably not worth the entrance fee (although i trying to get hold of a
pair for traders day on the friday)
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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simes43
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 11:15 AM |
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The suppliers are not immune from the slow down. There maybe deals around at the show, however, they usually only have the latest lines which they
will be offering 10% max.
If you can get across to GPR at Silverstone they maybe open to a deal or two.
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 11:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by simes43
The suppliers are not immune from the slow down. There maybe deals around at the show, however, they usually only have the latest lines which they
will be offering 10% max.
If you can get across to GPR at Silverstone they maybe open to a deal or two.
GPR are at the autosportshow, so i'll speak to them their Cheers for the pointers!
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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blackie
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 01:31 PM |
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This looks like a great deal for a low cost (or Locost) crash helmet
If I was in the market for a new lid, I'd be looking at one of these.....
Image deleted by owner
PS I'm not on a comission
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 01:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blackie
This looks like a great deal for a low cost (or Locost) crash helmet
If I was in the market for a new lid, I'd be looking at one of these.....
Image deleted by owner
PS I'm not on a comission
I can't find it on their website, seems to be only MX stuff
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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antonio
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 02:04 PM |
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not on comission too, but i bought sparco ADV circuit and its perfect.
[Edited on 16/12/08 by antonio]
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simes43
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 02:48 PM |
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not sure I would want my head protected by the lowest quote.............
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procomp
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 03:10 PM |
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Hi
price seems to have very little to do with the actual quality or standard of protection. The V2 is marketed by IKON but the manufacturer of them also
has customers who supply very expensive helmets that look very very simalar. The V2 is Snell approved and meets the latest MSA standards.
Seems that IKON dont need to make as much profit as others do.
Cheers Matt
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 03:26 PM |
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where are the IKON helmets available from, and can you get them with HANS clips?
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procomp
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 03:41 PM |
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Hi
They are only available direct from IKON. Tel number is on the add posted above. Re HANS clips they say they are looking into them. Think thats due to
the new regs that stipulate who can and can not fit them.
Cheers Matt
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carpmart
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 03:57 PM |
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http://www.v2sport.com/
The V2 Pro looks excellent value for money
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 04:08 PM |
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they look amazing value!!! It just feels wrong spending that little on a helmet, but as matt says the levels of safety aren't guaranteed to be
linked to the price. mmmmmmmm??
[Edited on 16/12/08 by MK9R]
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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carpmart
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 04:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
they look amazing value!!! It just feels wrong spending that little on a helmet, but as matt says the levels of safety aren't guaranteed to be
linked to the price. mmmmmmmm??
[Edited on 16/12/08 by MK9R]
I would rather change the helmet more often. My theory being that a £600 + helmet if you have a small accident on track or careless moment (drop)
round the paddock your going to be much less inclined to replace it than if the helmet cost less in the first place. As long as it meets safety test
standards and will protect you bonce in the 'big one' then who cares if its £150 or £3k?
Helmets in open cockpit environments actual pick up a fair amount of 'interesting' marks over the course of a season. Changing it
regularly is more of a priority to me than having a brand.
I actually have more than one helmet. This is nice on hot days when you have been out practice/qualifying then race(s) you have a nice
'fresh' lid to put on for the race.
Just my tuppence worth!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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simes43
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 04:50 PM |
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A cheap copy of a Bell. Nice.
If you get the chance to pick up and compare a Bell and an Aria at the Autosport, do.
It takes about 3 seconds to realise the significant difference in quality between the two companies products.
Try the US for better prices, even now, if you know someone who is going out there. I got my GP5 there and saved £400 quid.
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General Bilko
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 06:08 PM |
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Shops (& presumably DT) whack a big mark up on manufacturers stuff, it could be as high as 100% in some cases. So buying direct you should be able
to get a much better price than for something comparable in the shops. I'm sure there are differences between Arai and Bell quality-wise, and
it's up to the buyer if they feel the price difference is worth it. Personally if a helmet meets SA or UK testing standards and is MSA approved
then that's the main criteria for me. I could buy a Rolex but my Citizen keeps pretty good time......
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blackie
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 10:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by General Bilko
I could buy a Rolex but my Citizen keeps pretty good time......
I think the General makes the point well - (& welcome btw!) - if you like & can afford an expensive lid, then by all means go ahead, but there
are lids out there that pass all the same tests & cost a fraction of the price of other lids - I believe it's an unfounded concern that
you're compromising your safety by buying a cheaper helmet, as all the lids on the market have to pass the same tests for our use.
My 2 cents,
All the best,
DB
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procomp
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 08:41 AM |
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HI
Dear oh dear please do not get me started on the use of SAFTEY related products being used. Espesialy in the locost championship.
Cheers Matt
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