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| TROJANMAN |
 Jan 12 2006, 01:18 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........  Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None  |
is one type of helmet truly safer than the other, or is it just a matter of preference?
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| Allan |
Jan 12 2006, 01:22 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I wanna hear this too.
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| SLITS |
Jan 12 2006, 01:28 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  |
After you have seen a sway bar arm come off in a race and bury itself in the front hood of the car behind or parts fly at a driver on impact with safety railing.....I'll take the full face w/shield and that's exactly what I own................
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| MattR |
Jan 12 2006, 01:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Is that why your face is so ugly? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) For auto cross I have an open face helmet. When/if I start going to the track, I'll get the real thing. |
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| TROJANMAN |
Jan 12 2006, 01:32 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
but i've seen your mug, there's always room for improvement (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) seriously, thanks for the reply, never thought about road debris as a hazard (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| lapuwali |
Jan 12 2006, 01:35 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
An open face is probably adequate in most cases. I always use a full-face, but primarily because my helmets do multiple duty (kart, AX, bike), and I'd only wear a full face on a kart or a bike. For an AX only helmet where you have a 5/6 point harness and a windshield in front of you, an open face should be fine. Even the Dakar guys are mostly using open face helmets, and they're bouncing around and rolling all over the place...
If you only want to buy ONE helmet, though, a full face is safer and more versatile. |
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| URY914 |
Jan 12 2006, 01:37 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,350 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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| MoveQik |
Jan 12 2006, 01:38 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
At the speeds you'll be going, no need for a helmet. Sorry, couldn't resist. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| Allan |
Jan 12 2006, 01:39 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
And what rating for A/X?
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| TROJANMAN |
Jan 12 2006, 01:41 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
coming from the guy with a monster 1.8 liter engine and shifting problems.............. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) not to mention fake fuchs and a little wee-wee(so i've heard) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Jan 12 2006, 01:45 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yeah but I lightened the car up with the bumper swap AND the fake plastic wheel center caps so my my 1.8 is faster than most. Oh yeah, my car is yellow too! no comment on the shifting and small er.....nevermind. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) |
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| SLITS |
Jan 12 2006, 01:45 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 |
Snell 2005, either auto or motorcyle in Region 15 of the PCA, POA or whatever the hell they call it. |
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| SLITS |
Jan 12 2006, 01:48 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 |
Since you spend all of your time with your head stuck up your ass, I'm not really sure what you are commenting on! NEXT |
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| jhadler |
Jan 12 2006, 01:48 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
For autox, it's not that important. But if you're gonna take it to the track? My favorite saying from Bell many years ago was this:
"If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet." If and when you make an off-course excursion at the track the chances are very high that it will kick up a lot of debris. That debris -will- get in the car, and hit you in the face if you're not wearing a shield. Then, there's the more serious issue if you actually -hit- something. I would much rather have a full face helmet onmy head if I ever actually have to USE it. Even at an autox, a spin will kick up a lot of dust, and in an open car, that dust and dirt will find your face with considerable ease... Have worn a full face for years, and will continue to do so at any track events. I think I'll be getting an open face though for autox... -Josh2 |
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| Allan |
Jan 12 2006, 02:02 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Does it matter if it's M or SA? |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Jan 12 2006, 02:07 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,628 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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For SCCA events it needs to be SA. I vote full face with sheild if you ever plan on doing any sort of DE or track stuff. I mainly AX now, but went with full face w/shield because I know I will do track stuff some time.
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| Crazyhippy |
Jan 12 2006, 02:09 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
If you plan on any time on the track, be sure to get a SA rated helmet, not M rated. SA2005 just came out, so SA2000 helmets are getting sold cheap. They will still be good cert wise for 5 years, and i replace helmets that often anyways
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| TROJANMAN |
Jan 12 2006, 02:11 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
M is motorcycle SA is auto the biggest difference is in the fire resistant liner. most club racing events require SA ratings, but check with your local PCA to see what is required for DE events. locally, we need to have a snell 2000 and M rated helmets are ok for DE events. |
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| TINCAN914 |
Jan 12 2006, 02:13 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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| mudfoot76 |
Jan 12 2006, 02:15 PM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
PCA requires 'SA' ratings. I do believe that NASA and BMWCCA also require 'SA' for DE events.
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