Looking for a flat black closed face helmet for auto-X.

under $200

what do you think of this helmet?? ~$100-120
http://www.motonekoparts.com/HJC-CL-...k-p-20411.html

 

It's a motorcycle helmet!

 

If your brains are worth that much, then buy it!

 

yeah i noticed that. I auto-xd for 5 years using my friends shoei helmet that was a motorcycle helmet.

If it can withstand an impact to the ground it should be fine in the car.

Anways any other recommendations?

 

well I dont need a 700 dollar helmet

 

moved to the *RETARD* forum...I kid, I kid.

 

ok well how much do I need to freakin pay for an autox helmet that I do about 10 times a year, its not like I am a professionaly road racer that may flip at 170mph. my max speed is 80 at the track

 

148
http://www.pdm-racing.com/safety/bell.html

 

I have owned Bell and Simpson helmets. That's it.

 

80 MPH autocross. Invite me next time. This has got to be one hell of a course.

 

Why not buy an HJC AR10 auto helmet and paint it whatever color you want. I bought mine for $229.

http://www.hjc-motorsports.com/ar10.htm

 

you should come on down to mid-A NASA auto-x's we have anywhere from 55-72 second FTD tracks, and I would say 50% of the tracks I hit third gear in the Z

 

that is perfect, where did you find it for 229 this place lists it for 299.




And in all honesty what is the difference? I know motorcycle helmets are one hit wonders but didnt think that safety would be that much different

 

ZAMP....im in kart racing and several good guys in my area use Zamp helmets.

And they come in flat black... Vega helmets are also a trustworthy budget brand

 

Does it have to be closed face? And does it have to be FLAT black?

Here are two options from G-force and Pyrotect for under $200 that are SA rated. FWIW... in addition to the multi-impact protection, the linings are also fire resistant.

http://www.racerwholesale.com/produc...oducts_id=4283

http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1595.htm

Here's a full face flat black SA2005 for $250:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1594.htm

 

Go to Ebay

ZAMP flat black fs-4

Used them for the past two years.. DOT and Snell approved

 

Visit Simpson Racing at www.TeamSimpson.com.

Feff

 

As long as you're buying new helmets off eBay. Never purchase a used helmet if you value your noggin.

 

There are a couple of differences, however the biggest is the "SA" rating for the helmet. SA helmets have a fire rated material were as "M" rated don't; and fires happen. You can get a protect full face helmet for $138 right now. It is an SA2005 rated helmet. http://tegsportracing.com/pyrofullfacem.html

You don't have to spend a fortune, but at least use the right type of equipment. Cheaper helmets tend to use lower quality padding, don't usually fit that well and weigh a lot more. They are comfortable at first, but fade quickly. Not to mention the strain the added weight puts on your neck.

Furthermore, let's face it..crashes happen. If they didn't, we wouldn't need helmets. You would not believe how your head gets thrown around if you have an impact at 80 mph. Even at speeds lower than that, it can be harder than you think. While you may never use it, it is the time when you need it that you wished you had the best one available.

I saw this very thing happen at an autocross. 45-50 mph crash and his helmet did almost nothing for him. Tramatic brain injury that really hit home.

Look, the guys here are trying to impress upon you the one thing most all people know and they just don't want to see you get hurt or pull a dumb move to save a couple bucks. We have seen crashes at both high and low speeds, as well as the results. They really are looking out for your safety.

 

So does everyone agree this is a better helmet? DOT and Snell approved, looks good price is def right. sounds like a winner to me