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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333524
10/04/2012 16:47
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You will need to bring your own helmet Marko, they are not available for hire there.


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333526
10/04/2012 16:51
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Originally Posted By: petep
You will need to bring your own helmet Marko, they are not available for hire there.


Thanks Pete.
Does it have to be full face and can anyone recommend a cheapo helmet?

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1333527
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And what Pads should I upgrade to on my Standard LE discs?


Last year I used yellow stuff pads on standard LE Drilled Discs and they worked a treat. I also changed my brake fluid to halfords 5.1


Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333528
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We got a couple of bottom of the range helmets from Hein Gericke (eventually!) for about thirty-five quid each - but I think we got lucky with end-of-range stuff.


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333611
10/04/2012 21:11
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i got a box helmet off ebay for £22 delivered , found this one for £33 delivered - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOX-BX5-HURRIC...=item4844d3e344

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333612
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Hah! Got my driving licence back...


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1333814
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Thankyou Pete.



Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1334140
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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1334224
12/04/2012 23:32
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Tickets for me and Dad arrived safely. Thanks Pete!

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1334382
13/04/2012 17:29
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Thanks to all for Links:
Managed to get a used Helmet for £20 delivered from ebay. Thanks for link Nismo.

Next question is > Does the Grande parade require the use of Helmets. If so I need another Helmet for me lad.


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1334387
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The answer is no, so one helmet will be sufficient.


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335129
16/04/2012 13:39
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OK got my Spa Tickets,
got my Eurotunnel tickets,
got my Hotel in Belgium,
got my Helmet today.

Helmet is V tight inside car and I hit the roof when on undulations so not good. If only the Steering Wheel extended a bit more i could get it a bit more comfortable.
I need a Helmet about >3 ml smaller and I'd get comfortable.

So does any body know of different helmet type/brand that has small circumference for use in-car.

Or is there a clever easy way of lowering the seat?

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335192
16/04/2012 17:01
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Originally Posted By: Lego
Or is there a clever easy way of lowering the seat?



Have you tried reclining the seat back a bit more than usual?


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335202
16/04/2012 17:25
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Originally Posted By: petep
Originally Posted By: Lego
Or is there a clever easy way of lowering the seat?



Have you tried reclining the seat back a bit more than usual?


Yes. All permutations lead back to - I need more head room, and a smaller volume helmet would probably do it. but where how to find one, as its only internal sizes and no other dimensions are given.

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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335281
16/04/2012 21:08
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Lego do you have the sunroof version???

If so i cant drive them without a helmet on let alone with one.

You have to slide the seat all the way back and put your derriere further forward on the seat.

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335295
16/04/2012 21:20
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Darlo Nicks pal Johhny squeezed into Nicks coupe. And he is a big lad.



Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335297
16/04/2012 21:28
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no sunroof. I can put the backrest back which gives me more headroom but I can't drive comfortably as my arms are at full stretch. Going forward (with backrest back)doesnt help as my legs are too long.
There must be a smaller outersize helmet but nobody mentions that in descriptions banghead

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: magooagain] #1335304
16/04/2012 21:41
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Originally Posted By: magooagain
Darlo Nicks pal Johhny squeezed into Nicks coupe. And he is a big lad.




At 6"3 I can squeeze in with helmet but it's uncomfortable and I don't want to drive Spa that way if at all possible. I had same problem when I drove a Sierra Cosworth a few years back with Helmet on and it wasn't enjoyable as it put strain on my neck. It so frustrating as another few millimetres and it would be fine.

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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335310
16/04/2012 21:53
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Im 6ft2 and 18 (Cough) stone and find the LE seats go further back which your helmet fits nice into the pitch of the roof.
My helmet is quite loose so it might be if yours is tight its not locating on the melon fully.

Failing that maybe a bucket seat will perhaps lower the height a little.

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335357
17/04/2012 00:13
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Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo
Im 6ft2 and 18 (Cough) stone and find the LE seats go further back which your helmet fits nice into the pitch of the roof.
My helmet is quite loose so it might be if yours is tight its not locating on the melon fully.

Failing that maybe a bucket seat will perhaps lower the height a little.


Your a wee bit heavier than me so you'll compress the seat more wink
And of course you are an inch smaller .
I need less than half that and I can get my ideal comfy position smile
There is a Helmet out there somewhere......

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335362
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You'll have to drive with your head at an angle, works for me smile

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335380
17/04/2012 05:01
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Originally Posted By: Lego
Helmet is V tight inside car and I hit the roof when on undulations so not good.

@ Lego: still wearing the mk1 helmet are you?
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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335474
17/04/2012 13:14
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Quick question do you have to wear gloves for the track session? And if so what type?

Gary

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335479
17/04/2012 13:45
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Last year the insurers said that we did have to wear gloves, although this year the policy states that
"(e) helmets and appropriate protective clothing are worn by all participants during any insured Activity"

Last year I took a pair of light leather gloves to wear on track.

The scrutineers on the circuit only check that participants are wearing crash helmets.


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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335520
17/04/2012 16:13
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If anyone wants gloves, or their insurance states they must, i can get some for nothing.......just let me know

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335522
17/04/2012 16:22
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Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: MCMike] #1335528
17/04/2012 16:50
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Originally Posted By: MCMike
large purple ones please GWAR laugh


Stop with the name calling, some sensitive souls whinge about people for this!

Anyway you have small hands Dr Mike laugh

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: ] #1335540
17/04/2012 17:15
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Originally Posted By: Alesi
Originally Posted By: Lego
Helmet is V tight inside car and I hit the roof when on undulations so not good.

@ Lego: still wearing the mk1 helmet are you?
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Yes Mk1 cos I love my gold visor smile

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335545
17/04/2012 17:23
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Originally Posted By: petep
"(e) helmets and appropriate protective clothing .


Sounds like we should be wearing protective suit ?

Re: SpaItalia 2012. The dates. [Re: PeteP] #1335798
18/04/2012 11:53
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Just thought i would mention in case anyone is considering the cover we are able to offer Track Day Insurance. The policy would provide Accidental Damage Cover Only for the vehicle whilst on the track, subject to an excess based on 10% of the vehicle value, £1,000 minimum excess.

If a quotation is required please do not hesitate to contact us via PM, email or telephone with the following information:-

Name
Address
Contact Number
Contact email
Date Of Birth
Car details: model, registration number and value
Additional Driver: name, date of birth

Once I have this information I can obtain a quotation for you from the relevant insurers.

Thanks

Sarah

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