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Posted by: Chris Hamilton Feb 25 2007, 05:51 PM

First autocross of the year is coming up quickly, and I need to go shopping around for helmets. I'd like to try on a few different brands and types to see what fits best, is there anywhere good around here with decent selection?

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 25 2007, 06:09 PM

IOPORTracing.com

they are local and know their stuff...

carries Pyrotect and Bell.
decent prices.

Posted by: Chris Hamilton Feb 25 2007, 06:43 PM

I'll check that out. I want to get whatever is the best fitting.

Anywhere that carries Simpson or Impact! ?

Posted by: URY914 Feb 25 2007, 07:48 PM

discoveryparts.com
saferacer.com

Posted by: Chris Hamilton Feb 25 2007, 09:53 PM

Thanks URY, however I was kinda looking for somewhere I could go try them on before buying.

I'll be heading over to i o port tomorrow, along with the bell factory in oakland. Anywhere local I can try on simpson or impact! helmets?

Posted by: nebreitling Feb 25 2007, 11:49 PM

i don't know about simpson/impact, but head up to wine country motorsports at infineon for more selection.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Feb 26 2007, 11:42 AM

Helmets are going to fit kinda snug for the 1st 3-4 times wearing it. My Bell was almost too tight but now fits like a glove. 5 months old now wear it ALOT.

Posted by: DerekKim Feb 26 2007, 03:50 PM

I'm looking at getting a helmet soon. That helemt I used on Saturday smelled so bad! Sour sweat ewww.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Feb 26 2007, 04:58 PM

I agree Joe....I got a new Pyrotect (Bell) last season and for the first 4-5 times I wore it, it gave me a headache it was so tight....now it fits just fine.
They need to be used and mold into your specific head shape and then they feel fine.

Posted by: Michael N Mar 5 2007, 12:08 PM

I just bought one from Apex Performance ( www.apexperformance.net ) and used Promo code NCRC-10-2006 but it will also take Apex-wins-10 . The promo code is for 10% off. SA2005 Pyrotect open face and Apex gloves - no tax , no shipping on ony the helmet all for less than $165.00. The also include the helmet bag and sock for free.