Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by DevJ

wtf, where did the link to the 2010 navi disk download site go? also my posts?

looks at nawaaz...

[DevJ]

Lol. I doubt it was him. Blake- I noticed there were two files to be downloaded. Download them both and throw them on to a dvdd? im a nooob

[Nawaaz]

Looks like that specific link provided illegal info, so we had to go ahead and delete the posts along with it.

Thanks for your understanding, friends.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by DevJ

Lol. I doubt it was him. Blake- I noticed there were two files to be downloaded. Download them both and throw them on to a dvdd? im a nooob

no download only one for central. it's disk 2. should burn to one dvd.

[Nawaaz]

Does anyone know where I can purchase an affordable helmet for use on the track? I really wanted to pick one up locally, and stay away from ordering.

Also, where's a local place to get my car teched?

(I know Blake's gonna chime in )

Thanks for any help possible.

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

Does anyone know where I can purchase an affordable helmet for use on the track? I really wanted to pick one up locally, and stay away from ordering.

Also, where's a local place to get my car teched?

(I know Blake's gonna chime in )

Thanks for any help possible.

get the stig helmet

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by ghosthi32

get the stig helmet

link please!!!

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

link please!!!

pretty expensive
http://simpsonraceproducts.com/produ...=index&cPath=1


its the bandit and diamondback ones

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

Does anyone know where I can purchase an affordable helmet for use on the track? I really wanted to pick one up locally, and stay away from ordering.

Also, where's a local place to get my car teched?

(I know Blake's gonna chime in )

Thanks for any help possible.

i ordered my helmet from jegs, but my suggestion is to rent a helmet at MSR first before you buy one. if you're not going to get into it, there is no point in spending $3-400+ on a helmet if it's just going to collect dust. but if you must, go pay a visit to motion cycle sports in the garland area. they have a lot of helmets. any motorcycle shop would be your best bet to find a helmet. save coin and order though

if you decide to order a helmet, i suggest you also get a precise tire pressure gauge and a decent enough torque wrench. pretty common "track starter kit."

[Blake]

Originally Posted by ghosthi32

pretty expensive
http://simpsonraceproducts.com/produ...=index&cPath=1


its the bandit and diamondback ones

it's actually neither of those (i can't recall which one it is), but i have a simpson bandit with the stig-style visor.

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by Blake

it's actually neither of those (i can't recall which one it is), but i have a simpson bandit with the stig-style visor.

damn...google search failed

[JC919]

I've got an Arai GP-5 and Blake has a point that if you're not planning to get really into it, $1000 is too much for a helmet. I got the Arai, b/c I eventually want to race wheel to wheel in PCA or something like that and my helmet has HANS connectors.

Where are you going to run Nawaaz? I'm about to get off for a two week break and my NT-01s should be sitting in the garage waiting with my M

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by ghosthi32

pretty expensive
http://simpsonraceproducts.com/produ...=index&cPath=1


its the bandit and diamondback ones

What am I, Darth Vader!!???

Originally Posted by Blake

i ordered my helmet from jegs, but my suggestion is to rent a helmet at MSR first before you buy one. if you're not going to get into it, there is no point in spending $3-400+ on a helmet if it's just going to collect dust. but if you must, go pay a visit to motion cycle sports in the garland area. they have a lot of helmets. any motorcycle shop would be your best bet to find a helmet. save coin and order though

if you decide to order a helmet, i suggest you also get a precise tire pressure gauge and a decent enough torque wrench. pretty common "track starter kit."

$3-400?? I was thinking about $75. If you have a used one, I'll throw it in the washer to get the sweaty-ness out.

Ok fine, I'll just rent one while at the track.

Originally Posted by JC919

I've got an Arai GP-5 and Blake has a point that if you're not planning to get really into it, $1000 is too much for a helmet. I got the Arai, b/c I eventually want to race wheel to wheel in PCA or something like that and my helmet has HANS connectors.

Where are you going to run Nawaaz? I'm about to get off for a two week break and my NT-01s should be sitting in the garage waiting with my M

May 8th - DE Track Day @ Eagles Canyon or the Driver's Edge Event taking place on the 15th & 16th of May.

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

What am I, Darth Vader!!???

yes...

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by ghosthi32

yes...

...In a scooter?

[ghosthi32]

its so much fun messing with hitler on the other forum LOL

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

...In a scooter?

yes that is you trying to sneak up on people haha

[calintexas]

Before you buy, check to find out what the organization/track that you are running with requires certification wise. BMWCCA requires Snell 2000 (M or SA) or later certification. I haven't had a motorcycle for a long time and don't know what the latest standards are or what is available. It's best not to skimp on a helmet. You only have one head (the last time I looked anyway).

Even if you buy online, you should try them on locally. The fit needs to be snug.

[Nawaaz]

Thanks for that info, Cal.

I checked what Eagles Canyon requires: Snell 2000 or 2005 rated M or SA helmet

I think I'll just rent a helmet for $10.

Later in the future when I become much more invloved in track events, I'll gift myself with a fancy, spancy helmet.

[DevJ]

A teaser for you guys

[ghosthi32]

Originally Posted by DevJ

A teaser for you guys

looks rusted

[Nawaaz]

^ Yep, send it back, Dev.






j/k