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<blockquote data-quote="Jules" data-source="post: 675396" data-attributes="member: 88"><p>My 2 cents :</p><p></p><p>Helmets - FIA helmets can be those you use for karting ( non fireproof ) and also car racing ( fireproof nomex lined ). Both are FIA and Snell rate ( SA 2010 ). You cannot use a kart helmet for car racing as you need a nomex model. They look the same but the internal lining is the difference. On Arai helmets, the strap colour for a nomex model ( ie. Arai GP5, GP6 ) is LIGHT YELLOW compared to Black/Dark Blue on the kart helmet. ( ie. Arai SK5, SK6 ) Light Yellow cos the strap material is KEVLAR reinforced. Car helmets > RM2500. Kart helmet > RM1000.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Gloves - Same deal, car ones are fire rated and karts ones are more for abrasion protection. Some kart gloves will have knuckle protection by means of a hard plastic trimming. Yes, the fire rated ones will cost much more and you can also see the material differences. Kart Gloves > RM150, Car Gloves > RM400</p><p></p><p>Shoes - harder to see the difference here, frankly except the interior lining.....where the nomex lining is creamy in colour. ( same like the nomex gloves ) Kart Shoes > RM200, Car shoes > RM 500.</p><p></p><p>For track days - the open helmet is best and less hot but as slyder had said, you should not use that for karting where eye protection is necessary. The cheap motorcycle helmet is.......as you will say, cheap. Wun go well if you are driving a bimmer and wearing al cheapo helmet but this is my opinion. Gloves, nomex ones will be more comfortable, shoes any thin sole shoes will do if you are strapped for money.....</p><p></p><p>I have a friend who sells some of this stuff which he had acquired from ebay ( used and new ) and at dealer prices. PM me if you want his contact but he does not sell motorcycle helmets. You deal with him directly. I know he has a full Carbon Fibre helmet as well.......</p><p></p><p>Have fun and as always, be safe. Prices above are just approximate and based on my limited knowledge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jules, post: 675396, member: 88"] My 2 cents : Helmets - FIA helmets can be those you use for karting ( non fireproof ) and also car racing ( fireproof nomex lined ). Both are FIA and Snell rate ( SA 2010 ). You cannot use a kart helmet for car racing as you need a nomex model. They look the same but the internal lining is the difference. On Arai helmets, the strap colour for a nomex model ( ie. Arai GP5, GP6 ) is LIGHT YELLOW compared to Black/Dark Blue on the kart helmet. ( ie. Arai SK5, SK6 ) Light Yellow cos the strap material is KEVLAR reinforced. Car helmets > RM2500. Kart helmet > RM1000. Gloves - Same deal, car ones are fire rated and karts ones are more for abrasion protection. Some kart gloves will have knuckle protection by means of a hard plastic trimming. Yes, the fire rated ones will cost much more and you can also see the material differences. Kart Gloves > RM150, Car Gloves > RM400 Shoes - harder to see the difference here, frankly except the interior lining.....where the nomex lining is creamy in colour. ( same like the nomex gloves ) Kart Shoes > RM200, Car shoes > RM 500. For track days - the open helmet is best and less hot but as slyder had said, you should not use that for karting where eye protection is necessary. The cheap motorcycle helmet is.......as you will say, cheap. Wun go well if you are driving a bimmer and wearing al cheapo helmet but this is my opinion. Gloves, nomex ones will be more comfortable, shoes any thin sole shoes will do if you are strapped for money..... I have a friend who sells some of this stuff which he had acquired from ebay ( used and new ) and at dealer prices. PM me if you want his contact but he does not sell motorcycle helmets. You deal with him directly. I know he has a full Carbon Fibre helmet as well....... Have fun and as always, be safe. Prices above are just approximate and based on my limited knowledge. [/QUOTE]
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