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Old 01-08-2010, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='1086479' date='Jan 8 2010, 10:59 AM
make sure the helmet is carbon fibre....

hold on..with all the flu you had is there something that happened to your head, get a helmet????
u need a roll-cage, fire extinguisher, fire proof suit etc,. a bit like the Stig

Keith the HK Stig???
I wish i am the HK stig aswell

but I am seriously thinking to get a helmet, for the Karting purpose
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1086484' date='Jan 8 2010, 06:47 PM
I wish i am the HK stig aswell

but I am seriously thinking to get a helmet, for the Karting purpose
Make sure it's fia approved, won't go wrong. They probably will have some in stock at the track.

How abt getting together for a kart race b4 the weather gets hot
Old 01-08-2010, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1086506' date='Jan 8 2010, 01:08 PM
Make sure it's fia approved, won't go wrong. They probably will have some in stock at the track.

How abt getting together for a kart race b4 the weather gets hot
Maybe a very stupid question, does the motor bike helmet same as the...well.....normal helmet?

YES! if we cant get everyone go, me and you can go by ourselves
Old 01-08-2010, 04:55 AM
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not sure about the safty requirments of the two sports. but most manufacturers have separate lines for auto sports and motor bike sports.

the Arai GP-6RC lookes good man. go check it out.


Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1086515' date='Jan 8 2010, 08:50 PM
Maybe a very stupid question, does the motor bike helmet same as the...well.....normal helmet?

YES! if we cant get everyone go, me and you can go by ourselves
Old 01-08-2010, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1086515' date='Jan 8 2010, 08:50 PM
Maybe a very stupid question, does the motor bike helmet same as the...well.....normal helmet?

YES! if we cant get everyone go, me and you can go by ourselves
I am not a biker so might not be the best person to answer but i imagine some design features r diff. from the safety and regulation point of view, it just needs to meet standard such as snell, at least thats what was required 10-15 years ago. for saloon cars, I would just pick one that lets you talk and breath freely. for bikes and karts probably one that can stop flies getting into your nose and mouth

sounds good, let me find out more and then see who else is interested.
Old 01-08-2010, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by eR6c' post='1086344' date='Jan 8 2010, 11:36 AM
New Years to all. Finally sold the M5, wife was finding it a bit uncomfortable with the ride height and SMGIII whilst sitting in the back with the baby.
She misses the power and the handling but hey, gotta make sacrifices...

Have a GL500 now, handles better than expected. Also can take the baby pram easily. No need to fold the pram or anything, just shove it into the boot
This will be our daily driver also a HK/China car. Should've read the forum during xmas, I just got a set of 22" carlsson for the truck :S. Will be keeping a set of original rims in our factory (china) just in case haha.

A question to all the dads out there.
What baby seat for recommended for a 6month + baby. My kid is out growing the infant car seat by around 6 months earlier than stated on the damn label. Looking for a 1 year old+ car seat, Recaro? chicco ( I saw this really nice racey looking one) ?
You could try Bimbofix (FAIR G 0/1 ISOFIX) which is the only 3rd party car seat advertised in BMW official website. I got mine from their Taiwan distributor.
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='1086555
I am not a biker so might not be the best person to answer but i imagine some design features r diff. from the safety and regulation point of view, it just needs to meet standard such as snell, at least thats what was required 10-15 years ago. for saloon cars, I would just pick one that lets you talk and breath freely. for bikes and karts probably one that can stop flies getting into your nose and mouth

sounds good, let me find out more and then see who else is interested.
Thanks guys, sounds they are different then.
I think Arai is the big daddy in the helmet market right? Thanks ET, i will check that out!
We should organize a karting meet and play with some strangers
Old 01-08-2010, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='1086454' date='Jan 8 2010, 04:26 PM
THAT SURE IS A MESSED UP E CLASS
saloon, the Carlsson and AMG are much better
but i don't like the E class saloon it looks like a coffin
bill bill bill... I heard you are jumping out of the BMW family man!
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='1086463' date='Jan 8 2010, 05:03 PM
i have to congratulate Mark on joining as a E60 member,
i was happy to hand over the keys to my cherished baby,
take care of her Mark!!
i was co-erced into getting a MB by the wife io of a BMW, but am looking at the Z4


Thanks Bill...!!! She is in good capable hands!!!
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='1086478' date='Jan 8 2010, 05:55 PM
oh welcome Mark!

You driving Bill's car means that you are not responsible to defend the e60 night runner champ title from those porsche/ferrari/lambo/MB/Subaru/taxi/etc from now on. add oil and welcome to the club!

Think i can handle the 996/7....MB....Subaru and def. taxis! ha ha

Thanks for the welcome message!

Look forward to catching up with everyone....!


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