keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 I was going to pop across to Demon-tweeks to have a look round tomorrow am, Lauren has decided to come along as well, anyone else fancy it ? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk Lauren and I will be setting off from hers in Manchester about 745am and probably getting to Demon Tweeks some time just after 9am Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Looks like McD's breakfast is in the offing on the M56 services at Chester. Could be a meeting point for those further west? http://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/Chester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Gah I would of but I'm going to ascot tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Ascot? Isn't that something to do with horses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Yes it's an annual thing me and my mates do, not that I have the money to gamble but he who dares wins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Doh....if only I saw this earlier....would have gone to bed earlier and tried to make this if I had known I've been meaning to pop over to test fit the helmet I've been wanting to get rather than just randomly ordering off the internet. Ah well...I've got other things I can be spending my money on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyBRZ 16 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Give them a card or something, see if they'll give club members a wee discount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Okay, success. Both Alec and I bought a helmet! 9am this morning! Helmet purchased as both my other two are nine and eleven years old respectively, so about time I got a new one. Went for an open face this time for trackdays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Here's my cheapo £59.95 one DSC00151 by keelerad1, on Flickr DSC00148 by keelerad1, on Flickr DSC00147 by keelerad1, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 And a quick video showing the size of the place http://youtu.be/67b3CG-9D_o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Awesome stuff, any reason why you both went for open face ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Just really for track days I don't think a full face is necessary. My other two are full face. One is a cheapish motorbike helmet and the other is my race helmet which is fire retardant as well of course. I don't think I'd race with an open face helmet but it will certainly be more comfortable for track days and allow me to be heard a little easier when I'm talking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 I agree open face is the winner, it's what I will get seems silly to have a full face with visor when you're inside a car! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 I agree open face is the winner, it's what I will get seems silly to have a full face with visor when you're inside a car!Only time you might want a full face is if you were likely to be going in an open car like a caterham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote 35 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Anyone know if they have low-profile helmets? I have to sit at a poor angle to fit my big head in with a helmet on... It's bearable for short the short stints in a track day, but I'd prefer to be sitting closer to my normal driving position Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 I've no idea, you'd have to likely ask them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Quixote - good place to ask/try is at the Autosport Show, NEC Birmingham, January. Group of us from the Club joining up on Saturday (special price/parking). See 'Events' thread - Keethos has threatened to buy the place... The only reason for buying a 'full face' is if you intend to drive open sports cars, like a Caterham, or compete at Le Mans. Yes - BTCC wear full face but they don't wear visors. My previous helmet was full face (with visor) and, with spectacles, it was a pain - pushed the rims into my nose and fogged up my lenses. Nothing I could find fitted the bill... you may be luckier at NEC.. Good news is that, with Lauren's collection of track-titfers, you might not need to hire at a trackday! Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Lauren's only a medium though, so depends if you have a big head like me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 I agree that open faces are more comfy but my face gets all squished together and it's not a pleasant sight so I'd prefer to get a full face one....to hide this fugly face.....but I also would like to drive an open top car at some point in my life.....what about when karting? Are you allowed to wear open face helmets while karting?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 I would guess they would want you to wear a full face when karting, if something got flicked up off the track from the kart in front you wouldn't want to catch it in the face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Need a full face for karting, Keith. I've got a spare full face bike helmet from years ago, I just use that for karting and open cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
