helemt visor (Bell) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Sammy · 03-19-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by djomlas

hehe, good one.
i jsut read it on page 31 that it says snell 2000 and assumed, o well, either way im covered for auto x and track event

u gonn b there sammy on the 6th, or u heading out w the gang to the tail?

I'm headed out to the tail; otherwise, I would be there. We should have plenty of other opportunities in May to go head-to-head.

djomlas · 03-19-2007, 08:19 PM

alrite, youre on

racer_d · 03-20-2007, 01:42 PM

In your case, the use of a shield may become a personal preference. I don't use a shield (don't like them) but I have suffered from occasionally getting dirt in my eyes at speed (track events). If you find that this becomes an issue, by all means install a shield.

Looks like you may have to mod the helmet. On the sides, it has that black circle with BELL written in it. Looks like a hard piece of plastic. That is usually where the shield mounts to the helmet. On the other hand, it does look like there is a small felt strip along the outside of the face opening, which is usually there to allow a soft fit for the shield.

djomlas · 03-20-2007, 01:52 PM

i doubt i clear the broomstick rule, and ill be always tracking/autoX'ing the car w a hardtop, and probably closed windows, so its really not a big deal.
i dont plan to spend hours in the car at times so i will give it a shot at my first event, and see how it goes from there

racer_d · 03-20-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by djomlas

i doubt i clear the broomstick rule, and ill be always tracking/autoX'ing the car w a hardtop, and probably closed windows, so its really not a big deal.
i dont plan to spend hours in the car at times so i will give it a shot at my first event, and see how it goes from there

Almost all clubs require Drivers window down (for safety AND to give signals -ie passing, pitting etc - to others).. so, expect something to come into the cabin

djomlas · 03-20-2007, 02:36 PM

damn it youre right, i totaly forgot about that.
o well, may 6th and ill let you know

MNBoxster · 03-20-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by racer_d

In your case, the use of a shield may become a personal preference. I don't use a shield (don't like them) but I have suffered from occasionally getting dirt in my eyes at speed (track events). If you find that this becomes an issue, by all means install a shield.

Looks like you may have to mod the helmet. On the sides, it has that black circle with BELL written in it. Looks like a hard piece of plastic. That is usually where the shield mounts to the helmet. On the other hand, it does look like there is a small felt strip along the outside of the face opening, which is usually there to allow a soft fit for the shield.

Hi,

Those are just caps which live in the socket that the Faceshield hingepins fit into. It just pops out...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Sammy · 03-22-2007, 06:28 PM

I always run with my face shield in the up position. It isn't bad until you spin the car and rubber and dirt covers the entire inside of your car including your face (voice of experience).

Whether there is any truth to it or not, I try to run with the top down as the body goes through a lot of twisting and I don't want to bend the frame of the convertible top. Once again, I don't know if there is any truth to this... besides, its more fun to run with the top down.