rollazuki Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Just had to post a pic of my good ol' simpson lidNow in Ford Electric orange livery.Im lovin it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwarez Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 that looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nice. Looks a little like the stigs lid, always thought that about that model..Incidently what helmet is the stigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think it was a Simpson RX like mine, and is now a Simpson Diamondback.Both are uber cool!forgot how draughty they are tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I contacted the Simpson website and asked what the difference between race and bike helmets was and apparently car helmets are fire proof and bike helmets are more impact resitant - I was told categorically that they were not suitable for cross-over use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 http://www.smf.org/stds.htmlSnell impact and penetration tests are the same for both M2010, and SA2005.M2010 is the NEW Snell standard for bike helmets, and SA2005 is the standard that the simpson RX falls under for motorsport use.The only noticeable difference is that field of view is smaller on the race helmet.I appreciate this, and ensure I make sufficient shoulder checks etc, which I agree do require the user to turn his head a little further.In exchange for this, I get a fireproof lid, very stable at speed, very safe, and arguably the best looking lid on the market.Oh yeah, its vents are a bit draughty for winter tho, and threading your spectacles thru the visor hole is a wee bit harder than my Arai.All in, yes its a race car lid, its as safe as the current bike lid standards, it looks good, and Ive got one and I love it.All the best, Rolla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Looks fantastic mate!!Just moved this to the Clothing section for ya!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 looks even better int he flesh you know when youve been tangoed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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