suggestions for helmet

grasshopper · 01-10-2004, 01:06 AM

I starting looking into a helmet purchase and saw some interesting stuff at saferacer.com. I was however surprised by the variety of helmets and the range in cost. I don't want to 'cut corners' on safety equipment but, as always, money is a factor- my wife is already concerned about the money spent on roll bar and tires (and she doesn't know about the need for two sets of harnesses

!).
So, any recommendations for helmets? I'd like to try some on- anyone in the triangle area have a store/shop they would recommend?

**Firme** · 01-10-2004, 01:39 AM

If you haven't, check out http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...61&cgrfnbr=775

just make sure its Snell SA00

hope that helps some..

98banana · 01-10-2004, 10:08 AM

I have this one: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...59&prmenbr=361 and am very happy with it.

I went to the Simpson store at Lowes Motor Speedway to try the helmets on. I would definitely recommend trying one on before buying to make sure it feels right. Different helmets with the same size will feel different.

**cobrabitn** · 01-10-2004, 11:10 AM

Go to our vendor section and you will see OMP Racing there. They give us a discount and you may want to check their prices first.

www.ompusa.com

Tell them you are with the SCMC for the discount!

redsnake99 · 01-10-2004, 11:37 AM

I got my harnesses at the Simpson store at Lowe's Motor Speedway, where Tom mentioned. I got a helmet at a motorcycle shop in Rockingham, but most such stores carry them.

johnbasf · 01-10-2004, 12:22 PM

Make sure it's a -SA- rated helmet.

2KWhiteSnake · 01-11-2004, 10:44 PM

www.helmetcity.com

I have the Bieffe Predator and love it.

Craig

tnturbo · 01-12-2004, 02:54 PM

I also have the Predator and also bought from Helmet City. Best price I found on that helmet. I tried some on at local motorcycle shops to know what size I needed and then mail ordered. If the local shops could have gotten within 10% or so I would have bought there, but they were generally 30-40% higher

Stanger58 · 01-18-2004, 01:50 AM

I have a Simpson LX Plus (larger eye/goggle port than the Bieffe...). Frequest visitor to these forums, Darius Rudis is a Simpson helmet distributor (not to mention a heck of a driver and all-around good guy...) Drop him an email at DRudis@DariusRudis.com and I'm sure he'll get you a price quote...

However, if you're looking for the best price on an SA00 helmet, http://www.racerwholesale.com has their G-Force open face helmets startring at $149.00...

WHATEVER you do, PLEASE DO NOT SCRIMP on a helmet... your safety (and your brain's) is NOT the place to "save a few $$$"...

See you on track!

Jeff Lacina
Track Guys Performance Driving Events
http://www.trackguys.com

cowboyharry · 01-24-2004, 12:28 AM

I dont want no helmet. It would mess my hair up.

nckissfan · 01-24-2004, 12:59 PM

I own a Snell 90 Bieffe helmet that I wore when I raced go karts. It is very comfortable, and was a lot less than a Simpson.

**PMad** · 01-24-2004, 02:52 PM

I also have the Bieffe Predator. The biggest advantage I found vs. the other helmets I looked at was the the interior of the helmet is removeable. You can throw it in the washer after a long hot day at the track. I also found that different brands fit differently. You are going to wear the helmet for a long period of time under a somewhat stressful environment. You want to be sure it fits well. I would not order any helmet online without trying it on first.

drudis · 01-24-2004, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the kind words Jeff.

Check out these prices on Simpson helmets:
http://www.dariusrudis.com/simpson

See you guys this summer at the track!

**cobrabitn** · 01-25-2004, 12:13 AM

Hey Darius,

Are you going to be at our Gingerman event this year?

Tony

drudis · 01-26-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cobrabitn
Hey Darius,

Are you going to be at our Gingerman event this year?

Tony

Arent I always...!

When is it again?
(Gonna mark my calendar early this season, as I plan on doing quite a few more events this year.)

01-10-2004, 01:06 AM	#1
grasshopper SCMC Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 65	suggestions for helmet I starting looking into a helmet purchase and saw some interesting stuff at saferacer.com. I was however surprised by the variety of helmets and the range in cost. I don't want to 'cut corners' on safety equipment but, as always, money is a factor- my wife is already concerned about the money spent on roll bar and tires (and she doesn't know about the need for two sets of harnesses!). So, any recommendations for helmets? I'd like to try some on- anyone in the triangle area have a store/shop they would recommend? __________________ Marc ter Horst 99 Green Vert

01-10-2004, 10:08 AM	#3
98banana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North, SC Posts: 1,789	I have this one: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...59&prmenbr=361 and am very happy with it. I went to the Simpson store at Lowes Motor Speedway to try the helmets on. I would definitely recommend trying one on before buying to make sure it feels right. Different helmets with the same size will feel different. __________________ Tom Lewis Nothing fun to drive...

01-10-2004, 11:37 AM	#5
redsnake99 SCMC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NV, NY, SC Posts: 1,241	I got my harnesses at the Simpson store at Lowe's Motor Speedway, where Tom mentioned. I got a helmet at a motorcycle shop in Rockingham, but most such stores carry them. __________________ Dave Stanfield - SCMC 424

01-10-2004, 12:22 PM	#6
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 2,674	Make sure it's a -SA- rated helmet. __________________ John Pearson

01-11-2004, 10:44 PM	#7
2KWhiteSnake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 588	www.helmetcity.com I have the Bieffe Predator and love it. Craig __________________ 2001 White Cobra Coupe 406RWHP/365tq with less than 5 miles on motor/ALL N/A!!! 5.0 Big Bore block by Modular Performance Engine built by Lester Lesneski at Performance Auto. FR500 Intake and Cams Every part Maximum Motorsports has to offer Setup/custom IRS changes by Lester Lesneski at Performance Automotive Banana Motorsports 4 Pt Cage and Subs 2008 Audi RS4 Daily Driver 420 HP N/A V8 with Quattro http://www.cbslimited.com/rs4.php

01-10-2004, 11:10 AM	#4
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Go to our vendor section and you will see OMP Racing there. They give us a discount and you may want to check their prices first. www.ompusa.com Tell them you are with the SCMC for the discount!

01-12-2004, 02:54 PM	#8
tnturbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 313	I also have the Predator and also bought from Helmet City. Best price I found on that helmet. I tried some on at local motorcycle shops to know what size I needed and then mail ordered. If the local shops could have gotten within 10% or so I would have bought there, but they were generally 30-40% higher

01-18-2004, 01:50 AM	#9
Stanger58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 9	I have a Simpson LX Plus (larger eye/goggle port than the Bieffe...). Frequest visitor to these forums, Darius Rudis is a Simpson helmet distributor (not to mention a heck of a driver and all-around good guy...) Drop him an email at DRudis@DariusRudis.com and I'm sure he'll get you a price quote... However, if you're looking for the best price on an SA00 helmet, http://www.racerwholesale.com has their G-Force open face helmets startring at $149.00... WHATEVER you do, PLEASE DO NOT SCRIMP on a helmet... your safety (and your brain's) is NOT the place to "save a few $$$"... See you on track! Jeff Lacina Track Guys Performance Driving Events http://www.trackguys.com

01-24-2004, 12:28 AM	#10
cowboyharry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 355	I dont want no helmet. It would mess my hair up.

01-24-2004, 12:59 PM	#11
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	I own a Snell 90 Bieffe helmet that I wore when I raced go karts. It is very comfortable, and was a lot less than a Simpson.

01-24-2004, 02:52 PM	#12
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	I also have the Bieffe Predator. The biggest advantage I found vs. the other helmets I looked at was the the interior of the helmet is removeable. You can throw it in the washer after a long hot day at the track. I also found that different brands fit differently. You are going to wear the helmet for a long period of time under a somewhat stressful environment. You want to be sure it fits well. I would not order any helmet online without trying it on first. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

01-24-2004, 10:51 PM	#13
drudis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Livonia, MI (Detroit) Posts: 99	Thanks for the kind words Jeff. Check out these prices on Simpson helmets: http://www.dariusrudis.com/simpson See you guys this summer at the track! __________________ Darius Rudis www.dariusrudis.com

01-25-2004, 12:13 AM	#14
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Hey Darius, Are you going to be at our Gingerman event this year? Tony

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