Does the ACU sticker mean as much any more?

[Kwackerz]

Remember the heady days of yesteryear..well, 7 years ago or so..
The ACU Gold badge on the back of a lid tended to mean the Helmet was 'pukka' and worth wearing. The Euro 'E' and Number didnt really register on the giveafekometer and life was cool.

Fast forward to nowadays, we've got more and more helmets carrying no Gold ACU sticker, more and more Helmets that dont meet the criteria (flip helmets for instance) and a whole bunch of 'E' from Europe.

Do we still hold the ACU sticker as a sign of it being a reputable helmet, or do we err for checking for the relevant E number? Does that ACU sticker still have a worth outside of the racetrack?

[Paulh]

Does that ACU sticker still have a worth outside of the racetrack?

No - and never did really.

[Fausto]

Do you not need an ACU sticker to do a trackday?

I really have no idea but think I read this somewhere..... once.. ...perhaps

[Paulh]

Do you not need an ACU sticker to do a trackday?

I really have no idea but think I read this somewhere..... once.. ...perhaps

Most instructions used to say so, but I've rarely seen anyone actually check (only at Lydden, and that was because it was run by Bemsee race club).

[Pierre]

Youre supposed to have it for td's but noones ever checked cos my craft never came with one.

How can it prove the saftey of anything when you can buy them on ebay and stick 'em on a ww2 helmet :)