Visor: have one? Is it closed?
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As others have said; "Visor, closed (down) or slightly open at bottom."
I've tried opening it for Yellow laps as Gregg said, but I find that I often don't have enough mental "processing power" to remember to re-close it. So it stays as is.
I've tried opening it for Yellow laps as Gregg said, but I find that I often don't have enough mental "processing power" to remember to re-close it. So it stays as is.
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I always wore sunglasses and an open visor. Last weekend I tried to force myself to use the visor instead of the sunglasses. I, at times, had a hard time getting use to the different optics through the visor vs. sunglasses. Also I was a bit bothered by the lack of airflow, and noise by using the visor.
I guess it all take a bit of getting use to....
I guess it all take a bit of getting use to....
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http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
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Thanks for the feedback, all. As I said, I have glasses on in my full-face helmet, so I don't feel "naked and exposed" to elements, but keeping the visor down but cracked open does make sense in the event of the unexpected incident throwing crud in my face. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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You can buy Iridium visors (various colors) here:
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
Another source for iridium coated visors is Mike Fairholme in the UK. He used to provide CaraCoat however when they went away, he has begun selling his own version known as Shade7.
Click the side bar tab labeled Shade7 Visors on his site here: http://fairholmedesigns.co.uk/mainpage.htm
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Thanks Lewis. This is great info.
You can buy Iridium visors (various colors) here:
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
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You can buy Iridium visors (various colors) here:
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
http://www.pslkarting.com/shop/advan...keywords=visor
You can get FM-V/Caracoats here:
http://www.antmanhelmetdesign.com/st...=index&cPath=9
http://www.ladesigns.com.au/accessories_fs.htm
When you do get a new Iridium (or Caracoat) visor, please try this:
1. Install 3421CP3 - 4 mil thick, 3 layer Clear Shield Protector on the visor.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=47
2. Install 7217C4 - 2 mil Laminated Tearoffs SpeedStack™ 7 (clear) on top of the shield protector.
http://www.racingoptics.com/shop.php?cat=18&cat2=28
This prevents the tear offs from rubbing against the coating on the front of the visor and also prevents fuel, etc from coming in contact with the visor or coating.
I did this on my son's Caracoat visors in karting (like open wheel, not a visor friendly environment) and he could run an entire season without damaging the Iridium finish.
Nowadays he does own multiple sets of visors but if he wants them changed he's on his own!
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Good Grief Lewis, as a kart team manager you really put the other dads to shame. My driver was lucky to have a fresh clear visor more than once a season. If there was sun glare, I'd maybe loan him my gatorz since after losing two pairs he didn't have his own.
Nowadays he does own multiple sets of visors but if he wants them changed he's on his own!
Nowadays he does own multiple sets of visors but if he wants them changed he's on his own!
Hmmn, let me think...no, I never had the world "manager" in my title.
Manager....CEO...CFO...Treasurer....President... all titles held by my wife.
I was more the "hired help" who had to explain (re: take responsibility) every weekend if he didn't finish 1st...