Motorsports store in South Wales?
Motorsports store in South Wales?
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mx5tom

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573 posts

196 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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I'm looking to buy a helmet for track days, but want to be able to try any helmet on before buying (which rules out buying online).

Does anyone know of a store in South Wales that sells car helmets? I know of plenty of bike shops, but specifically want a car helmet rather than a motorbike one...

Although, on that note, how many of you use motorbike helmets for car track days? I'm going to be (re)doing my CBT soon and looking to get a bike, so will obviously need a bike helmet at some point.

So on one hand it makes sense to get just the one helmet... On the other, I've been warned off using a bike helmet in the car due to them being a bit more fragile when faced with multiple impacts (e.g. constantly banging it on a roll cage) and not being able to see as much out of them, but not sure how true either of those are.

NTEL

5,051 posts

263 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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Peter Lloyd Rallying Ltd,
Unit 25,
Brynmenyn Business Center,
St Theodores Way,
Brynmenyn Ind Est,
Bridgend,
Mid Glam.
CF32 9TZ

Email: sales@peterlloydrallying.co.uk
Tel: 01656 724777
Fax: 01656 725125

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.30
Saturday 10.00 - 13.15

I've used these people and can recommend their service. Only dealt with them over the phone / web though. Their prices are pretty good too smile

mx5tom

Original Poster:

573 posts

196 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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Thanks for that. I had a look on their site but they only seem to have about two models in my budget (<£200). I still might pay them a visit but was hoping to go somewhere with a good few models in stock to compare.

Maybe a visit to Demon Tweeks is in order...