looking for a helmet

mw9 · 08-01-2008, 07:41 PM

Just seeing what brands you guys like the most, I have to get a new one, mine is out of date. I will be using it for autocross and road courses. Thanks for the help.

first350 · 08-01-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mw9

Just seeing what brands you guys like the most, I have to get a new one, mine is out of date. I will be using it for autocross and road courses. Thanks for the help.

I love my Aria open faced helmet - for autoX, I find it much easier to see (perihelia view and turning your head. Only downside is cost.

USANA Z · 08-01-2008, 08:05 PM

a very popular one is the hjc ar-10 which the msrp is $299. you should definitely check that out. i know a person who owns a motorport supply company and can get you a good deal on one as well. let me know!

JETPILOT · 08-01-2008, 09:02 PM

I have the HJC AR-10. I love it. Great price too. I think I paid $269.

HJC AR-10

Fooshe · 08-01-2008, 09:13 PM

bell M3

Eagle1 · 08-01-2008, 09:13 PM

Bell. M3-Pro with tinted face shield.

bbs350z · 08-01-2008, 11:49 PM

i roll with my bell m2 forced air.

great helmet

SuperBlack350z · 08-01-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JETPILOT

I have the HJC AR-10. I love it. Great price too. I think I paid $269.

HJC AR-10

that's a nice looking helmet. So this helmet passes regulations for most autocross events?

first350 · 08-02-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z

that's a nice looking helmet. So this helmet passes regulations for most autocross events?

just make sure it's Snell 2005 - that should be good for most autoX's for the next 10 years.

SuperBlack350z · 08-02-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by first350

just make sure it's Snell 2005 - that should be good for most autoX's for the next 10 years.

thanks for the answer. I think i'm going to buy that exact same one.

ke0ki2k · 08-02-2008, 11:05 AM

I use an AR-10...it will be good for every autox. unless you need a Hans device the AR-10 is legal. comfortable, great vision for a closed face. fairly cheap too

JETPILOT · 08-02-2008, 12:19 PM

The AR-10 is Snell 2005. It's good for auto cross and track events.

Why can't you use the AR-10 with a Hans device?

ke0ki2k · 08-02-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JETPILOT

The AR-10 is Snell 2005. It's good for auto cross and track events.

Why can't you use the AR-10 with a Hans device?

doesnt come with the rings. i'm sure you could have em installed if ya wanted. If I were doing something that required Hans i'd probably buy a professional-level helmet though.

JETPILOT · 08-02-2008, 02:36 PM

Yeah.. you can install hans D-rings on any helmet. Why would you move to a proffesinal level helmet.? They aren't any safer, just lighter becasue of kevlar and carbon construction.

mrg1981 · 08-02-2008, 03:16 PM

I have the Finish Line Polesitter in Black. It was the most comfortable for me personally and I like the visor, since it will easily lock into several different positions and is easy to unlock from a closed position. Also, it is Snell-SA2005 DOT approved, of course.

They look pretty sleek too.

They run about $299.99. Got mine at a local shop, but you can get them online.

Here is mine:

ke0ki2k · 08-02-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JETPILOT

Yeah.. you can install hans D-rings on any helmet. Why would you move to a proffesinal level helmet.? They aren't any safer, just lighter becasue of kevlar and carbon construction.

air cool system and all that jazz. I'm aware of all that...this is if I were in a racecar.

terrasmak · 08-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Make sure you try on the helmet before you buy. All helmets of all different brands fit different, if you are a med in one brand and it fits great , it doesnt mean that a med in brandX will fit you too.

JETPILOT · 08-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Definetly don't buy a helmet without trying them on. This is one item I wouldn't mail order. I went to the store to try them on. I live in the middle of nowhere and I had to drive 3 hours to the closest store. Call ahead to make sure they have all the sizes you want to try on in the helmet your looking for.

Fit and comfort are most important as mentioned.

roast · 08-03-2008, 08:27 AM

My M4...

I ordered online and it fits perfectly.... the site had size charts specifically for a few different brands...

JETPILOT · 08-03-2008, 02:02 PM

You got lucky.

08-01-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
mw9 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: cincinnati Posts: 1,021 iTrader: (15)	looking for a helmet Just seeing what brands you guys like the most, I have to get a new one, mine is out of date. I will be using it for autocross and road courses. Thanks for the help. __________________ KJR pulley, motordyne 5/16 spacer, rogue short shifter, all amsoil fluids, JWT popcharger, 350evo sways, AAM ypipe, helix tps, UTEC, Tokico HP blue, Tein S

08-01-2008, 09:02 PM	#4
JETPILOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 5,614 iTrader: (44)	I have the HJC AR-10. I love it. Great price too. I think I paid $269. HJC AR-10 __________________ Read My Auto Blogs Biches @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3083811

08-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#5
Fooshe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 625 iTrader: (31)	bell M3 Last edited by Fooshe; 08-03-2008 at 09:12 AM.

08-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#6
Eagle1 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pasadena, Ca. Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (2)	Bell. M3-Pro with tinted face shield. __________________ http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=145627 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Tz4WZPjp0 It has nothing to do with taking it to the edge. It has everything to do with keeping it there.

08-01-2008, 11:49 PM	#7
bbs350z Clit Commander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Vagina! Posts: 2,853 iTrader: (42)	i roll with my bell m2 forced air. great helmet __________________ boozt. eye haz it. yew need it

08-01-2008, 08:05 PM	#3
USANA Z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 244 iTrader: (20)	a very popular one is the hjc ar-10 which the msrp is $299. you should definitely check that out. i know a person who owns a motorport supply company and can get you a good deal on one as well. let me know!

08-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#11
ke0ki2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,506 iTrader: (1)	I use an AR-10...it will be good for every autox. unless you need a Hans device the AR-10 is legal. comfortable, great vision for a closed face. fairly cheap too __________________ 06 Base. back from rehab and no longer addicted to oil :]

08-02-2008, 12:19 PM	#12
JETPILOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 5,614 iTrader: (44)	The AR-10 is Snell 2005. It's good for auto cross and track events. Why can't you use the AR-10 with a Hans device? __________________ Read My Auto Blogs Biches @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3083811

08-02-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
JETPILOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 5,614 iTrader: (44)	Yeah.. you can install hans D-rings on any helmet. Why would you move to a proffesinal level helmet.? They aren't any safer, just lighter becasue of kevlar and carbon construction. __________________ Read My Auto Blogs Biches @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3083811

08-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#15
mrg1981 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 944 iTrader: (2)	I have the Finish Line Polesitter in Black. It was the most comfortable for me personally and I like the visor, since it will easily lock into several different positions and is easy to unlock from a closed position. Also, it is Snell-SA2005 DOT approved, of course. They look pretty sleek too. They run about $299.99. Got mine at a local shop, but you can get them online. Here is mine: __________________ Greddy TT, Built Longblock, Built 5AT, Pro-EFI, Etc, Etc, Etc 525WHP @ 14 PSI, high boost tune coming soon.

08-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#17
terrasmak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 3,983 iTrader: (2)	Make sure you try on the helmet before you buy. All helmets of all different brands fit different, if you are a med in one brand and it fits great , it doesnt mean that a med in brandX will fit you too. __________________ Sure therapy, but screaming obscenities is cheaper.

08-02-2008, 04:11 PM	#18
JETPILOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 5,614 iTrader: (44)	Definetly don't buy a helmet without trying them on. This is one item I wouldn't mail order. I went to the store to try them on. I live in the middle of nowhere and I had to drive 3 hours to the closest store. Call ahead to make sure they have all the sizes you want to try on in the helmet your looking for. Fit and comfort are most important as mentioned. __________________ Read My Auto Blogs Biches @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3083811

08-03-2008, 08:27 AM	#19
roast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Okay, see? Posts: 3,915 iTrader: (2)	My M4... I ordered online and it fits perfectly.... the site had size charts specifically for a few different brands... __________________ I got a chevy with a mopar cam, I'll be your jonny on the spot!

08-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#20
JETPILOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 5,614 iTrader: (44)	You got lucky. __________________ Read My Auto Blogs Biches @ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3083811