 Need racing helmet, In prep for WCC... low co$$$$t |
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| Carlitos Way |
 Mar 26 2005, 10:15 PM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
As I put the final touches on my car in preparation for the WCC, I need to also get a helmet so I can partake in some of the driving events.
Could someone recommend a manufacturer (heck, even an e-bay auction) for a helmet that won't brake me? I still need to save up for a clutch... so $$$ is an issue. Thanks in advance, Carlos |
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| SLITS |
Mar 27 2005, 09:07 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
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| Dave_Darling |
Mar 27 2005, 08:12 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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I'd be leery about buying any used helmet, particularly one that I couldn't try on. Fit is critical for helmets...
If the WCC rules allow M-rated helmets, get yourself off to a motorcycle shop and try on some cheap Snell-rated motorcycle helmets. Talk to the guys there about fit. Open face is usually cheaper and lighter, but is less safe. (Probably "good enough" for the DE, but the question is if you want "good enough" or if you want better than that.) And it's quite possible that someone at the event will loan you a helmet. Especially if you talk to them about it ahead of time. --DD |
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| Carlitos Way |
Mar 27 2005, 11:00 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks Slits,
I really appreciate the input. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to buy the wrong type... since some of the ones you pointed out seemed to suggest they were for motorcycles... I wasn't sure what I would need. I'll see you soon, Carlos |
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| SLITS |
Mar 27 2005, 11:04 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Your welcome....the one I bought was MA (motorcycle rated) which is accepted for AX. It will also be good for the track session at Willow. If I were truly racing, I would go for the $$ auto helmet SA rating. |
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| Brando |
Mar 28 2005, 12:18 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Like Ron said above...
Also, most events will require a snell rating, 2000, and DOT approval. Full-face a must. Whether it be SA or MA is usually in the fine print, but the Snell 2000 and DOT hold precedence. Another thing I noticed is if you run a car considered "Open" in some events (targas and cabriolets are considered open cars) they may require a viewscreen. Make sure yours comes with one, because if they're being stingy on the requirements you'll need it. |
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| Carlitos Way |
Mar 28 2005, 12:38 AM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Pardon the ignorance... but what the heck is a view screen?
I'm about as green as they come with any racing.... C. |
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| Brando |
Mar 28 2005, 01:05 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
the clear plastic part that goes over the open part of the helmet. Call it what you want (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| dinomium |
Mar 28 2005, 01:26 AM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you have a ten dollar head, get a ten dollar helmet! Having said that, you can get a decent helmet from G-force racing. Check here (Safe racer dot com) the open face modles start at 149. I don't think you can do mecuh better than that...
I personally would buy the best helmet you can afford, because if you evern need, YOU REALLY NEED IT! |
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| Hawktel |
 Mar 28 2005, 02:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 2-April 03 From: Ogden Utah Member No.: 506 |
Helmuts work off something called delamination Even dropping a helmut can cause it to lose some effectivness. I'd recommend you either borrow, or save up to get the right equipment. I think its been made pretty clear in the news lately that Brain damage sucks. |
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