Helmets
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SILICONEKID340HP

Original Poster:

14,997 posts

255 months

Monday 30th May 2011
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Im going on my first Track day next week at Cadwell Park,What is the difference between a Car helmet and a motorbike helmet and can i use a open face helmet thanks

anonymous-user

78 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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in short, different standards. they are designed to wthstand different sorts of impact. most trackday companies have specific rules, some allow them, others do not, check with the organiser.

yes you can use an open face but only in closed roof cars and yo wont be able to get any passenger rides in an open top car with a open face helmet, they make communication in a tin top easier though.

Zp

15,922 posts

213 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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This is something I'm interested in - could someone point me in the right direction for car helmets please?

Ta.

Stephanie Plum

2,797 posts

235 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Depends how much you want to spend. For budget look at Hedtec and V2 Sport. Hedtec can be bought at MSE days I think, but V2s are on line only.

However fit is incredibly important, so if you can, head to somewhere you can try on. I've always used GPR at Silverstone (Chiswick is now closed) but MSAR down in Croydon also allow you to visit their premises. Don't know anyone else I'm afraid.