Face shield question

Stronghammer · 03-23-2013, 07:42 PM

What do you guys do during sunny track days. Do you take the clear shield off and wear sunglasses ? Just raise the shield ? Anyone try a darker replacement shield ?

///M Ryder · 03-23-2013, 07:45 PM

I wear a dark shield.....depending on the helmet you have it takes less than a minute to change the shield..............Phil

Estoril Blue · 03-23-2013, 09:15 PM

I wear sunglasses under the visor - and I keep the visor open no more than two fingers. I took a 1.25" stone through the window and off the visor once. Hard. I would have been hurt if I had the visor opened. I have taken other track debris - including metal through the window since then.

The visor serves a purpose.

admranger · 03-23-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Estoril Blue

I wear sunglasses under the visor - and I keep the visor open no more than two fingers. I took a 1.25" stone through the window and off the visor once. Hard. I would have been hurt if I had the visor opened. I have taken other track debris - including metal through the window since then.

The visor serves a purpose.

Visor down, sunglasses on (prescription). I've had a very small rock hit me in the cheek before. Visor came down and stayed down after that.

E92M356789 · 03-24-2013, 08:36 AM

Visor up, I have prescription glasses, but getting contacts soon to keep the face shield down.

Stronghammer · 03-24-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

I wear a dark shield.....depending on the helmet you have it takes less than a minute to change the shield..............Phil

Recently purchased HJC si-12. Looks like they have amber, dark smoke and chrome shields. Not sure which one would act like sunglasses. Suggestions ?

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Originally Posted by admranger

Visor down, sunglasses on (prescription). I've had a very small rock hit me in the cheek before. Visor came down and stayed down after that.

Makes sense I am just a little worried about my sunglasses fogging up with the visor down

///M Ryder · 03-24-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronghammer

Recently purchased HJC si-12. Looks like they have amber, dark smoke and chrome shields. Not sure which one would act like sunglasses. Suggestions ?

Dark smoke will be the way to go............Phil

Estoril Blue · 03-24-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronghammer

Recently purchased HJC si-12. Looks like they have amber, dark smoke and chrome shields. Not sure which one would act like sunglasses. Suggestions ?

Makes sense I am just a little worried about my sunglasses fogging up with the visor down

Make sure your helmet vents are open. Consider cracking the bottom of the visor a small amount. The best practice is no more than two fingers open - due to the airbag.

Sleeper519 · 03-24-2013, 09:54 PM

Dark smoke, visor down = protected, good shaded peripheral vision.

The HACK · 03-24-2013, 10:32 PM

Consider where the airbag goes if it deploys.

Visor closed or no visor at all.

aus · 03-25-2013, 01:32 AM

What do you guys use to change the visor?

signes · 03-25-2013, 06:21 PM

Another shield down (dark smoke). Too much debris to try just sunglasses.

///M Ryder · 03-25-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

What do you guys use to change the visor?

Most just snap in and out with quick release clips.............Phil

03-23-2013, 07:42 PM	#1
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	Face shield question What do you guys do during sunny track days. Do you take the clear shield off and wear sunglasses ? Just raise the shield ? Anyone try a darker replacement shield ? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I wear a dark shield.....depending on the helmet you have it takes less than a minute to change the shield..............Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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03-23-2013, 09:15 PM	#3
Estoril Blue First Lieutenant 74 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2006 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I wear sunglasses under the visor - and I keep the visor open no more than two fingers. I took a 1.25" stone through the window and off the visor once. Hard. I would have been hurt if I had the visor opened. I have taken other track debris - including metal through the window since then. The visor serves a purpose.
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03-24-2013, 08:36 AM	#5
E92M356789 El Jefe 39 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: e30 325i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: in Houston, but from Newark, NJ! iTrader: (3)	Visor up, I have prescription glasses, but getting contacts soon to keep the face shield down.
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Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Dark smoke, visor down = protected, good shaded peripheral vision. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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The HACK Midlife Crises Racing Silent but Deadly Class 1820 Rep 5,337 Posts Drives: 2006 MZ4C, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Welcome to Jamaica have a nice day iTrader: (1)	Consider where the airbag goes if it deploys. Visor closed or no visor at all.
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03-25-2013, 01:32 AM	#11
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	What do you guys use to change the visor? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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03-25-2013, 06:21 PM	#12
signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Another shield down (dark smoke). Too much debris to try just sunglasses. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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