leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Off to demon tweeks on sat and possibly going to buy a helmet to be used in my impreza with a cage is there any specifics i should be looking for ie protection rating etc...

any advice would be appreciated cheers

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

these any good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hans-Helme...#ht_737wt_1270

Danny_P

* Get whichever one is most comfortable for you
* Make sure it's Snell SA2010 approved
* If possible buy one with factory fitted HANS posts just in case you decide to invest in a HANS device at a later date

My own personal choice is an Arai GP-6S.

GezP

iTrader: (23)

I went for the bell open face. About £200 and has option for Hans posts. This was the most comfy for me. I even went down a size with this one. They're like the seats mate, you'll know when it's the right one

I made the decision before going up that i wanted open face as I've got a bike helmet and in a car I get too hot, but that's just me.

I also got a kart balaclava. Was told it's a good way to keep the helmet fresh from sweat and grease as I'm part bold and part skin head and it actually surprisingly comfy and airy. It was only I think £7.

Hope this helps mate

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Cheers gez I would imagine it does get pretty hot in the summer and never thought about an open face , this would be Ideal for the hotter days but I would assume it didn't offer the same protection as a full face would in the unlikley event of a fire that's my thoughts .

Like you say after trying a few it will choose itself

Cheers lee

GezP

iTrader: (23)

let us know how you get on mate, got a feeling you're gonna be spending a fare old wedge

SVVG

iTrader: (1)

As above - get the best fit - I also went for the lightest I could afford so I don't get too knackered wearing it - and would also advise going for a closed face helmet - in case any of your mates/people who offer you a ride have an open top/screenless car (Caterham/Atom type jobbie). SPent aroudn £350 on a Sparco I think - which is pretty dear - but wanted light wieght and it fitted the best...

172sport

iTrader: (6)

Got this one a few years back, use it for karting and trackdays

http://www.racer91m.com/servlet/the-...-HELMET/Detail

53

iTrader: (41)

OMP Open face. Light and comfortable I have a full face aswell, but I find the open face better as you can feel a bit desensitised in the full face inside a car. Fine for karting but open face suited me better for trackdays

mantazini

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Love this car !!!

53

iTrader: (41)

Making a come back near you soon mate 6 speed and a few more ponies

octanejunky

iTrader: (3)

Check these out too. Alot of kit for little money. Also snell2005 approved which is also accepted for sprints hillclimbs etc. Went for the openfaced 1! Does the job and not too heavy.

http://www.v2sport.com/index.html

Budgie

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get the cheapest you can get away with
my top tip is not to crash

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

Is that your wagon? How do they compare on track to a 3/4 door?
When I went carting last year I didn't like the full face helmet, I found it quite claustrophobic.

53

iTrader: (41)

Wagon was all ready for brands last year until I blew the gear box on the way back from rally day Have been using the Spec D for track instead till now I have a classic saloon aswell but I still prefer the way the wagon drives. Booked in for Snetterton next feb with the wagon so we shall see