Dnz 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 So, whats good? Good places to go? Visor vs no visor? Airbags bad for wearing helmet? I figure if i need one for pukekohe, and i intend to stick with bimmers, i might as well get one. Anyone got a clue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deftones 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 So, whats good? Good places to go? Visor vs no visor? Airbags bad for wearing helmet? I figure if i need one for pukekohe, and i intend to stick with bimmers, i might as well get one. Anyone got a clue? With visors I guess it's personal preference and whether you are going to bust out a bit of open top racing.. bugs in the face are probably not a good look. Obviously more visablity with no visor, but I'm no helmet expert. Ian has an open face helmet that he uses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I have a open face Momo WRC-2. Pitty you aren't in wgtn this weekend, the MOMO importer has a huge sale on!!! I got all my racing stuff from them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deftones 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I have a open face Momo WRC-2. Pitty you aren't in wgtn this weekend, the MOMO importer has a huge sale on!!! I got all my racing stuff from them. Any details Glen on this sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hartage 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I use open face in the race car, but it does have a visor that i can use if i want. Visors will tend to get in the way of visibility in bad weather, keep the line of sight as open as possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I use an open face for saloon racing and a full face on a bike. (having said that, I have neither currently) What ever you do, don't get a cheap one. Buy a good quality helmet and get a good deal on it. It may save your life. Try them on and get one that fits!!! Don't buy a brand, i.e a Shoei may not fit you (they do me), but I couldn't find an Arai that did. They also have varying life expectancy. A fibreglass helmet will be cheapest, but will have a life of about 1.5 years. A Polycarbonate helmet costs more and will be around 2-2.5 years and a Kevlar-polycarb will be the best and last 3+ years. Note also, that whichever one you settle upon. If you drop it, you should replace it. If it has a scrape or other marks, it may not be capable of doing its job anymore. So any deals on a sale will be greatfully received. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I have a open face Momo WRC-2. Pitty you aren't in wgtn this weekend, the MOMO importer has a huge sale on!!! I got all my racing stuff from them. Any details Glen on this sale? It's at the distributors I believe, just off Cuba St. in alicetown (next to the bridge over the railway tracks) on Saturday, I heard it advertised on ZM.Also check that the helmet you by meets the required standard, BS or SA etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 I heard it advertised on ZM. The shame of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*RJ* 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2005 I personally went for the full face with a visor. It's a little bit hotter BUT if you do have a crash it would protect your chin/face a bit more. I did a fair bit of drag racing in my old Honda and have the odd dabble on go karts on a friends farm. As said above, make sure it fits and don't bother with second hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 14, 2005 (edited) I heard it advertised on ZM. The shame of it. Your telling me, I have to put up with that and the Wifes hair drier!!There is a serious lack good radio stations!! I end up listening to classic hits half the time 'cause they play about twice as much music and half the adds of the other stations. Edited July 14, 2005 by E30-323ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) I heard it advertised on ZM. The shame of it. Your telling me, I have to put up with that and the Wifes hair drier!!There is a serious lack good radio stations!! I end up listening to classic hits half the time 'cause they play about twice as much music and half the adds of the other stations. Edit: Warning from napier_e36 of piracy eagle eyes. Edited July 18, 2005 by BMW POWER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Thats why a CD Burner & player was invented, so you can burn/play what you like! Great isn't it? this has gone a wee way off topic, but I hope your not promoting the illegal duplication of copyrighted material... This is a public forum after all...*I dont do that sh*t* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Glenn if you like Classic hits give Radio Hauraki a try, 93.1 I think it is. I've had it on in the car the last few weeks & they play some good sh!t. I'm also interested in a helmet but may not have the chance to get out this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Glenn if you like Classic hits give Radio Hauraki a try, 93.1 I think it is. I've had it on in the car the last few weeks & they play some good sh!t. I'm also interested in a helmet but may not have the chance to get out this weekend. I'll give them a go.Well, I went to the sale, picked up a 17x8" momo wheel for $50 to use as a spare once the big brakes are on the rear. They had some pretty lows prices going, Set of 17's for $800 & 18's for under $1k, there were also 15 & 16's that would have fitted E30 nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Thats why a CD Burner & player was invented, so you can burn/play what you like! Great isn't it? this has gone a wee way off topic, but I hope your not promoting the illegal duplication of copyrighted material... This is a public forum after all...*I dont do that sh*t* I would think that there are many more serious crimes than burning a CD.. surely..Like suicide bombing, murder, and of course, drug dealing. And no i do not promote nor condone this stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 I would think that there are many more serious crimes than burning a CD.. surely.. Sure there are worse things, but why leave out the welcome mat to anyone on the net to see that your promoting piracy...That sale sounded pretty good Glenn - wish Id had the time and $ to go to it~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
