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helmet criteria
Super1302 - July 13th, 2011 at 05:41 PM

what AS spec does your helmet need to meet to run in super sprints and well, drag racing too.
is it different for each one as i have one that has
Australian Standard AS1698

cheers

BiX - July 13th, 2011 at 07:30 PM

I am pretty sure there is only once AS for motorbike helmets. Any with the standard will be fine for 90% of motorsport (I think natioanal and international events require the FIA standard?). Not sure about drag racing.

though remember, the AS is only a minimum standard and better helmets will surpass the standard. you need to consider you risk an buy a helmet to suit.

farkengruven - July 13th, 2011 at 08:43 PM

I think with Drag racing, it needs to be a Snell rating. The current Snell rating for Car helmets is SA2010.
Pretty sure if you went to a RPM store, they could tell you what you need.

Super1302 - July 13th, 2011 at 08:48 PM

cheers

Sides - July 14th, 2011 at 08:28 AM

AS1698 would be fine sprints and drags (currently), but not for circuit racing as the Aust Standard doesn't have a fire-tolerance aspect to it.

The Snell rating system is motrsport specific - Snell SA helmets are good for sprints, drags and circuit racing while Snell MA are for motorbikes only (not designed for potentially hitting roll cages)

The older Snell SA 2000 and SA 2005 ratings are still accepted, but if you're buying a new helmet it should be SA 2010.

Also good idea to replace helmets at 5 years... the materials apparently decompose over time, especially the padding and lining.

BiX - July 14th, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Further to what sides said, circuit as in door to door racing.

Also if you buy a helmet, buy a balaclava, it will extend the life of any helmet. Though if all your are doing are sprints and basic drags the AS standard should be fine, but the better you buy, the better the lining is and the lr it will last. My old shoei XR1000 i had for my bike lasted 4 years of everyday use. My Stilo (for rallying) is still going strong after 4 years.

vassy66T1 - July 14th, 2011 at 05:55 PM

Stilo ... you poser Bix :smirk:

BiX - July 15th, 2011 at 01:28 PM

Try one with a WRC intercom and you will never try another intercom/helmet combo again......

Sides - July 15th, 2011 at 01:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BiX
Try one with a WRC intercom and you will never try another intercom/helmet combo again......


Heh, yeah - very important to have a good helmet and intercom system in a car that never see's the track.

:D

(sorry BiX - couldn't resist... )

vassy66T1 - July 15th, 2011 at 05:09 PM

:lol::lol::lol:

Hang on ... my car isn't on the track either $h!t :grind:

BiX - July 15th, 2011 at 06:29 PM

My car just got worn out, so had to be rebuilt...... Probably done more events and different types than you have so far.... though you could overtake me in a few more years

I am not at 7 years yet though since it came of the road, only 4 so far

I don't have a intercom in the bug. I am just a nav whore...will take a ride with anybody with a spare seat!

ps when I am back in september I will bring a six pack around one night/weekend and we can have a good chat about the cars...

VDU.88A - July 15th, 2011 at 07:51 PM

The helmet issue also came up in drag racing section there is a post in there which outlines requirements

Here the requirements from that post.

Sides - July 15th, 2011 at 08:05 PM

Hmm, interesting... first thing ever seen where ANDRA is more strict than CAMS !!!

:lol:

That scan doesn't line up with what says on the ANDRA site tho, so who knows.

Need to get it figured out before Warwick tho I guess...

VDU.88A - July 15th, 2011 at 08:17 PM

I remembered reading about it in the drag racing section

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=84448&page=1#pid790160 

Craig would probably know.

BiX - July 15th, 2011 at 08:18 PM

Though if your bought your AS standard helmet a little afetre 2006 it should be to the new standard..... you hope anyway!