good place to get a helmet?

[brndck]

i'm looking for a place to buy a new helmet. snell 95 or whatever it is that most tracks are requiring these days. need before saturday so i can attend the greddy festival. i put this in regional instead of wtb cuz i need it asap.

[SUPERSTAR]

Try Autobacs, pretty cheap there.

[brndck]

word, i'll check it out on thursday. anywhere else?

[r6_240sx]

Wal-mart sells Open Face helmets that are DOT approved.

I would give you mine, but I can't remember who the last person that I gave it to, LOL. Who has my helmet? Help this brotha out.

[MADE]

Craigslist has some deals and you can lowball the sellers!!:naughty:

[nrg]

you need a SA helmet not a M or DOT.

you can buy a used one that has sweat stains on it =X
or just buy g-force helmet for like 150 online.
http://www.soloracer.com/gforcehelmets.html is probably the cheapest i've found.

[bp057]

Subesports has a good inventory, and is close to you.

[deadpirate]

On Track Motorsport Supply. talk to Tom. he is a REALLY good guy, and will help you get the exact helmet you need. 805-484-3435

he also sells harnesses, racing suits, driving shoes, gloves, and other safety stuff

[Aoshi112]

Talk to Ferdie @ South Coast Performance. He has great deals on HJC helmets. I have an AR11 and I LOVE it. Ferdie will hook it up!

[duffman1278]

What about berts mega mart?

[vutony]

if you find one in time, you can borrow mine

[steve shadows]

I saw them at walmart...:eek3: haha

[seto_s14]

at tracks, can you use those helmets that are not entirely enclosed?

http://www.soloracer.com/gfgf750.html

[deadpirate]

^^ yes. but check with the venue before hand.

on track motorsports can get those for pretty cheap and tom can bring it to you at drift day events

[CAPTAINNEO]

if i remember correctly, naoki/drift association was selling SA helmets too...might check with them.

[vvtisupra]

Drift Association will now carry Zamp helmets



These helmets are full faced SA rated helmets at a very low price of

$180.00

For purchase information, you may contact [email protected]

[DALAZ_68]

so what specifically do i need for just drift/autox days...by that i mean what stamp/approval is needed


i need a XXXL which makes it harder to find...and firgure out

[LongGrain]

if you have some money to spend, i'd suggest simpson racing. thats what i'm using anyway.

[DreamN]

You need a SA certified helmet. C'mon stevie, it was posted 3 times :doh:

[CAPTAINNEO]

get AT LEAST something SA95, if not SA00 or whatever the newest rating is (07?)...most track/club days allow you to drive with DOT Bike helmets, but some, such as drift association now require SA rated helmets. If you only want to buy one helmet, get one with SA rating.
I personally have 2 helmets, one DOT rated, and one SA rated. I find the DOT more comfy, i use that whenever i can, or when i go karting. only use the SA (sparco wtt-tk) when i HAVE TO.

[DreamN]

^ Good to know. Also, I think the newest one is SA2005. I know some places still allow SA85, but ditto on just getting something newer.

[LongGrain]

^ Good to know. Also, I think the newest one is SA2005. I know some places still allow SA85, but ditto on just getting something newer.

yep, sa2005 is the newest.

[DALAZ_68]

yep, sa2005 is the newest.


then i shall go with that ...thanks gents

[alex7]

You can go to BELL in Costa Mesa, they sell the pyrotec brand too, the open and closed face ones are fairly cheap and good for the money

[DALAZ_68]

can anyone help me find a XXXL SA00/05 closed helmet...

i was getting one but realised it wasnt worth it since ill be waiting for a while due to there crappy mailing systems...:aw:

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

saferacer.com


as for the ratings go, the onlycome out every 5 years.
sa95
sa00
sa05

the next one will be sa10. most road racing bodies, nasa,scca, only let you use it for 10 years. spend the $$ and get sa05 and you will either crash and get a new helmet, or stop drifting by 2015 when you can't use them anymore!

[DALAZ_68]

saferacer.com


as for the ratings go, the onlycome out every 5 years.
sa95
sa00
sa05

the next one will be sa10. most road racing bodies, nasa,scca, only let you use it for 10 years. spend the $$ and get sa05 and you will either crash and get a new helmet, or stop drifting by 2015 when you can't use them anymore!


LOL

so i take is SA00 ar still eligible and cheaper

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

open face $149 SA2005
http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/5403_1_lg.jpg
http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-750-open-face-sa2005-helmet.html?productid=997


closed $250
http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/5408_1_lg.jpg
http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-proforce-1-sa2005-helmet.html?productid=934


i have the open face one and it looks like this:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/ale89se/pics084.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/ale89se/pics085.jpg

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

i have this one though:$200
http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/5409_1_lg.jpg
http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-pro-force-hybrid-helmet.html?productid=1269

[azndoc]

Per drift day tech. We require SA95 or higher rating helmets.

It's strictly enforced and we don't pass people for tech unless it's SA95 or higher.

[DALAZ_68]

open face $149 SA2005

http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-750-open-face-sa2005-helmet.html?productid=997


closed $250
http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/5408_1_lg.jpg
http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-proforce-1-sa2005-helmet.html?productid=934


i have the open face one and it looks like this:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/ale89se/pics084.jpg


yeah that closed face one looks sick...but they only have 2X i need 3X :(

and the open face would be nice but i wouldnt look as pretty as u :Ownedd:

[DALAZ_68]

http://www.soloperformance.com/Bell-M4-SA05-Full-Face-Helmet_p_0-1333.html


anyone know where i can find this cheaper