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  1. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    So you reckon he's a KK ?? :p
     
    moretti, Aug 22, 2014
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  2. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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  3. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Shirt matches the car matches the bloke.
     
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  4. ihavearedferrari

    ihavearedferrari F1 Rookie

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    A Goldwing? Ewww
     
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  5. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Aircon, Aug 26, 2014
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  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Worth every penny I reckon. :)
     
    PAP 348, Aug 26, 2014
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  7. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    When I rode motor bikes as a kid we used to say "$5 head; $5 helmet."

    Spend $5. ;)
     
    Horse, Aug 26, 2014
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  8. 360C

    360C F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    WOW !

    I reckon it's not only worth every cent; but probably cheap for such an advancement.
     
    360C, Aug 26, 2014
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  9. VMax

    VMax F1 Rookie

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    Looks a LOT like a regular helmet with a Google Glass buried inside. I'll be shocked if it doesn't share a significant number of parts.
     
    VMax, Aug 26, 2014
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  10. RPN

    RPN Formula 3

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    RPN, Aug 27, 2014
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  11. FazzerPorscheman

    FazzerPorscheman F1 World Champ

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    I reckon you're right.

    How many does Finance Phil need?
     
    FazzerPorscheman, Aug 27, 2014
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  12. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Umm sorry,but it's not even usable in Aus - no ADR compliance. Seems this is more a gadget than a safety item. Not sure how much of the 'display' stuff would be a help or a distraction?
    Does anyone remember some years ago on The Inventors a guy had come up with a novel helmet idea (basically the absorbance layer was high density cones rather than just styrofoam as ordinary)? I haven't seen it come to market, but I haven't bought a new helmet recently.
     
    kerrari, Aug 28, 2014
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  13. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Oh good....Karen know nothing has decided to comment.

    It is being certified.

    Heads up display is common on lots of top end cars now (and even no so top end)

    It is much less of a distraction than the usual options.

    even more so on a motor bike. Ridden many?
     
    Aircon, Aug 28, 2014
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  14. RPN

    RPN Formula 3

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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs_-emj1qR4]Serenading the cattle with my trombone (Lorde - Royals) - YouTube[/ame]
     
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  15. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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  16. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Hooray...finally! :)
     
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    trustno1 Formula Junior

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    next tune.......death march as they are led to the abattoirs
     
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  18. islerodreaming

    islerodreaming Formula 3

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    Quite a few on trial/certification out here at the moment. A couple of guys I know have tried them recently and are very impressed.
     
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  19. 360C

    360C F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    My daily driver for the last 4.5 years has heads up display. It can be configured to show all sorts of stuff; but having speed and navigation directions in line of sight is so much safer.
    When I drive a car without heads up display it almost feels dangerous as you have to take your eyes off the road all the time to view the same information.

    The helmet is an absolute must on a motorcycle IMHO.
     
    360C, Aug 28, 2014
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  20. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Aircraft have had HUD for 50+ years but I always wondered if it would be useful for cars

    Currently need HUD for the Lexus as points are thin on the ground and a constant reminder about my speed would be great
     
    moretti, Aug 28, 2014
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    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    OK I accept the consensus seems to be heads up display is good for bikes, but the helmet isn't certified here yet ('being' and 'is' aren't quite the same PP!) AND does anyone know about the 'cone head' helmet and if it's gone into production yet?
     
    kerrari, Aug 29, 2014
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  22. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Thanks for the insight. Your contribution is, as always, most appreciated.
     
    Aircon, Aug 29, 2014
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  23. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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  24. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    My God Coles Car Insurance is cheap!!!
     
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  25. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    The 308 or the Dumb?
     
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