megastu Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Folks, Looking for a car helmet as i was told that i cant wear my bike helmet when racing in the hillclimb championship, What FIA specs do they have to have ?? Quite like the Sparco range anyone use these, Regards Quote
ChrisF Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I use a Sparco Formula...it's very comfortable and I would recommend it. All heads are different, so make you try before you buy Quote
Mark Stanton Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 If you take a look at SS pages via www.wscc.co.uk and download a "Beginners Guide" there are some codes noted in that to look out for Quote
stephenh Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Make sure it has a fire-proof lining, the ones which dont will cease to be allowed at the end of this year. Do a search in the speed series section of this site, there is loads of info there. Lastly, and my person view point, I wouldn't buy mail order, everybody's head is a slightly different shape, and what feels comfortable to one person may be uncomfortable to another. I know JeffC amongst others have been very happy with a make of helmet which is only available mail order, and is increadably keenly priced. Cant remember the make, but again has ben discussed here, in recent months. Personally though I went to Demon Tweeks for my new one simply to be able to try on quite a few in my size (starting with the cheapest!). I know it was more expensive that way, but I know I ended up with a helmet which is comfortable, and fits, on my head. You pays your money and you takes your choice! Quote
Porkie Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 If thats a Challenger then yes I do... I like it. Mines a older colour.... I have to say though... weirdly as I am a brand snob, but I tend to use the £39.99 one I bought from Lidl a few months back ALOT more now! A replacement VISOR a bought recently for the Sparco was £45!!!! THe flip front is just soooooo handy on the Lidl one.... heres my 'modified' Sparco challenger. Bishops Ears from Ebay... tested to BIG speed already! Quote
Mid life crisis Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I have both the challenger and the WTT TK Sparco helmets. The WTT is definitely the most comfortable of the two. As stephenh has already advised, go and try a few on, you will be amazed just how different the fit can be between manufacturers. Quote
Darrell O'Neill Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I have the Sparco Challenger. I must admit not to wearing to many other helmets, but I don't find the challanger uncomfortable in anyway. Quote
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