Gary ZBJ Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Plan on starting to do some track days later this summer when I renew my insurance, and some driver training before that. Just signed up for Curborough, and I need a helmet. What would people reckon to be a good entry level helmet as I don't want to break the bank, would rather spend the money on the car / driving it. Think full face would be the better option, in case I get the chance to go karting or say on a single seater day somewhere, but happy to take advice to the contrary. Cheers, Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumason10 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Not budget, but, I bought an Arai GP5. Its rather lovely and light....If you get it from GPR they give 10% discount to anyone who has and MSA licence and or is racing in a recognised series this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeouch, just looked online and definitely not budget, Think I may have to strengthen my neck muscles and have something less lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumason10 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Had a look at Simpson helmets too...They are quite cool looking things, fair bit cheaper than Arai and they also make 'the stigs' helmet. Also all available in black and I thought they looked pretty smart, shame didn't fit me very well. Would recommend going somewhere like GPR trying loads, find your size and hunt online! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 That as going to be my next question, about where to try them. I have just found GPR at silversonte, in the Northants area is that the place to go? Am I likely to find a lot cheaper than there online, about a 30 min+ drive for me so not really worth the petrol of a second journey for a tenner saving. Cheers again, Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumason10 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 GPR are who I bought mine from....Best bet will be to do a price check on line and see how they compare. I just went there as it was one of the few places I know that carry stock on site that you can try on and I was passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Cheers, I will find out their opening hours and drop in as soon as I can. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 You will need a helmet that fits the current FIA / MSA regulations if you are going to do a sprints at Curborough. I would check the MSA website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_h Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 You will need a full face if you want to take your roof off while driving at curborough. I've bought stuff from GPR, price was reasonable (probably could of got it slightly cheeper on a website somewhere but you can try stuff on at the GPR shop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Cheers guys, top tips re the MSA/FIA regs, and taking the roof off, exactly what I need to know so I don't waste money buying the wrong thing. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I got mine from Demon Tweeks. I'm sure Dan got one at a good price from somewhere... maybe he'll be along soon to tell us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesH Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I got my OMP for just under £100 from demon-tweaks last year, it was the cheapest I could find that would satisfy the FIA Type A sprinting regs. But I've just had a look on the demon-tweaks site and the cheapest they have is about £260!!! If I find it elsewhere I'll post a link. Might be worth an ebay search as I remember a few companies were doing it for roughly the same price on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRon Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Other considerations are that the SNELL standards go out of date after a while but the BS standards do not! I also use a balaclava - you can then wash that while it's tricky to wash a helmet lining. I went to GPR and they have a good selection for you to try upstairs. I went for a 'Bell' in the end, not particularly cheap but it fitted the best. The current MSA (2008) helmet regs are: 90. Helmets bearing one of the following standards may be approved by the MSA (subject to other criteria also being met). 91. All MSA and International Events • FIA 8860-2004 • SNELL SA2005 • SNELL SA2000 • SFI Foundation 31.1A, 31.2A • BS 6658 Type A/FR92. All MSA Events • BS 6658 – 85 Type A (Type 'B' is not acceptable) Looks like AWS do the OMP helmet: http://www.advanced-wear.co.uk/page12.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesH Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looks like AWS do the OMP helmet: http://www.advanced-wear.co.uk/page12.html That's the one I was on about, well found Tim, I searched everywhere for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRon Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Merlin also have it http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/RACEWEAR...0_91/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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