Helmet ?

[FordNut]

How many of y'all have crash helmets? What kind (open face, full face)? What brand? Approximate price? Where is a good place to shop for one? Is a motorcycle helmet acceptable?

[martyo]

Brian: Look here: http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10705&highlight=helmet

PM me if you want more details or just call me at (914) 582-6262.

[TAF]

Brian: Look here: http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10705&highlight=helmet

PM me if you want more details or just call me at (914) 582-6262.
Uh...Brian....Just DON'T go with the ....uh..."style" that Marty went with/bought....

http://www.bits-a-bikes.co.uk/media/pink-punk.jpg

[FordNut]

Uh...Brian....Just DON'T go with the ....uh..."style" that Marty went with/bought....

http://www.bits-a-bikes.co.uk/media/pink-punk.jpg
But the contrasting colors really look nice.

[QWK SVT]

I picked up an AFX X-15R off eBay, a while ago (for about $60). I had wanted Silver (to match the truck), but was sent black, in error. Rather than return it, I just decided to keep it. Now it matches the car (should I ever get it into the 13s)...

Snell M2000 and DOT ratings, cheap and comfortable...
http://www.cyclepages.com/images/uploaded/p4037144.jpg

[FiveO]

Whatever you do get a Snell 2000 rating.

Most tracks require it now and in the near future simple ratings will be out of date and new ratings will be needed.

Snell 2000 should last a couple more years from what I've heard.

I bought one new for about $160 a year ago.

[martyo]

Whatever you do get a Snell 2000 rating.


Yes, just remember that M2000 is generally thought of as a motorcylce helmet and SA2000 is an automotice helmet.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

How many of y'all have crash helmets? What kind (open face, full face)? What brand? Approximate price? Where is a good place to shop for one? Is a motorcycle helmet acceptable?
All depends on the sport and how serious you are about competing. When I autocross there is no preference. They have all kinds, openface and full face. If you go into more serious racing, I am pretty sure they will require a full face and the appropriate class of helmet (automotive or motorcycle). There was another thread here that had specifications of each type class.

I have a Sparco full face helmet with a large eyeport. When it's hot I just remove the visor. Not as ventilated as a open face but I have full face protection when I need it.

This is where I got mine :
http://www.saferacer.com/autrachel.html