race helmets.

[monkeyslide17]

Where are you guys getting your helmet's from. Good place to look, looking to spend around 200 to 550 for a helmet that drifting and road race purpose. some thing that's legal to track spec's. thanks

Fyi 1st time looking so any info would be good. what does the helmet have to have or meet for standard.

[ZilviaKid]

Simpson
Arai

[imnothigh42o]

ummm... any motorcycle shop will have them, and yea arai is very good,

[monkeyslide17]

So motorcycle are ok to use as well? and yes i am liking the Arai helmet. thanks for the help I think found the one i want.

[roboticnissan]

shoei rf1000 sickest helmet ever

[imnothigh42o]

oh yes shoei is amazing too

[Fries]

Another +1 for Shoei. Most comfortable awesome helmets around.

[slider2828]

ERgh... you know there are BIG differences between car and motorcycle helmets.... Motorcycle helps are rated for single impact where as car helmets are made for multiple impacts... Dunno if you car, but there are differences....

go to SafeRacer - Auto Racing Safety Equipment, Auto Racing Gear, Auto Racing Helmets, Auto Racing Suits (http://www.saferacer.com) they have great deals all the time and major sponsor for NASA....

[LayNLow]

Dont forget, in a fire motorcycle helmets will go up in flames QUICK. Saw a video on youtube somewhere...

[Flybert]

I've always loved my Bell M2 Pro. I'm not sure if they make it anymore but it has wide eye openings which is nice because I like to wear sunglasses underneath. I believe it's also made of carbon kevlar so it's strong and lightweight. I hate heavy helmets. Mine cost around $420 back in the day when I got it on clearance. I think the contemporary Bell model is called the M4 pro.

[NismOkatFreaK]

Fulmer any good?
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t111/roor4lyfe/FULMER.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t111/roor4lyfe/?action=view&current=FULMER.jpg)

[Maximamike]

What you should do is go to a place that sells helmets and try them all on. Simpson, Bell Arai, etc all fit differently even though they all might be 7 and 1/2" helmets. Find which one is most comfortable to you, then go through their product range. Make sure you get a helmet with an SA rating as it will be approved for car motor sports applications.

[slideways2004]

yes. My cheap hjc fits different than my friends arai. The arai hugs yor face more and gives a more stable feeling. Both helmets are the same size

[DALAZ_68]

So motorcycle are ok to use as well? and yes i am liking the Arai helmet. thanks for the help I think found the one i want.

see below

ERgh... you know there are BIG differences between car and motorcycle helmets.... Motorcycle helps are rated for single impact where as car helmets are made for multiple impacts... Dunno if you car, but there are differences....

go to SafeRacer - Auto Racing Safety Equipment, Auto Racing Gear, Auto Racing Helmets, Auto Racing Suits (http://www.saferacer.com) they have great deals all the time and major sponsor for NASA....

i would also check with ur local event holder to seeif there ok with u using a bike helmet...some dont allow it for the for mentioned reasons, some are careless and you can slip thru with no worries...its on you...its ur head...

[R_G]

Fulmer any good?
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t111/roor4lyfe/FULMER.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t111/roor4lyfe/?action=view&current=FULMER.jpg)
In the motorcycle industry they are ok , most people do not buy them. Uhm i have there car helmet only reason i have was because i payed 150 for it from my old work. Any motorcycle shop that carries fulmer can get you the car helmet.

[orion::S14]

I can;t believe were so far into a helmet thread with no mention of Snell ratings?

"SA" and "M" ratings...

You want a SA2005...SA for automotive use, fire rated, multiple impact. M2005 is a motorcycle helmet, and only good for autocross and smaller auto events.

They are only good for 10 years after the date...but the SA2010's come out later this year, so maybe you can find a deal on a close-out SA2005.

....and remember, "$50 helmet for a $50 head". Buy something quality, from a reputable company.

Saferacer.com

IOPortracing.com

2 good sites.

- Brian

[s13dan]

werd son.

Craigslist for autocross. Any high speed racing or drifting you shuold get something quality. Shoei is what i use. Little heavy but it works..

[SWAT Team S14]

"$50 helmet for a $50 head"

- Brian

Couldn't have said it better myself....it's your head, don't skimp on it.