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wa-fu · 11-10-2002, 09:19 PM

I'm looking for a automotive racing helmet and was wondering what a good brand or model is.  There seems to be a larger selection for motorcycle helmets than for automotive helmets.  Is there any difference between the two besides a nomex lining?  Also, does anybody have any opinion about open face verses full face?  
Thanks

JasonNagra · 11-10-2002, 09:30 PM

I am also VERY interested in this topic, I know a lot of you guys race so any input would be appreciated. Thanks everyone, Jason.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Dousan_PG · 11-10-2002, 09:46 PM

i use a Bell Full face-no visor. got it from PDM-racing
good price too (not over priced)

no visor cuz i wear glasses
if i had visor be

i also got a full face because i dont want someone taking a pic of me gritting my teeth and looking funky.

and i dont want to lose my teeth on my no air bag/no horn button aftermarket wheel. so it serves two purposes.

glasses-visor-windshield. too much. so it works perfect. wish i got visor though so i can use it at the CART (dromo1) track. next time. might get a backup helmet later for firends who ride with me. its a SA2000 helmet.

GotDriftS14 · 11-10-2002, 10:00 PM

i have a Bell Sport-II full face helmet. i usually wear the visor up though, since its a lil easier to breathe and the visor gets foggy soemtimes. i would recommend a full face helmet because you would want something that protects your face in a crash. it also protects you from spinal injury because the front part of the helmet will hit your chest before your head is able to snap forward in a crash, in an open face helmet, your head can move much farther forward. the cool thing about the visor is that when you spin off track (and believe me you will...unless you drive like a sissy la-la), it keeps whatever dirt, dust, car parts, and crap you kick up out of ur eyes and face. i guess the only advantage of an open face is the cheaper price and more room for glasses...

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*DSC* · 11-10-2002, 10:06 PM

Good helmet FAQ
http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/helmet.html

I'm buying a Bell M2...

wa-fu · 11-10-2002, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys, that helps a lot.  I will go with full face for sure.

adey · 11-11-2002, 02:54 AM

I'm using a full face Simpson Voyager (one of their most basic helmets) with an SA2000 rating, and like it a lot... other than the way I look with it on. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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The helmet fits snugly and the visor hasn't fogged on me yet. I wear glasses and they fit fine both with and without the visor. I recommend Simpson products, but I recommend AGAINST buying from their CA simpson-world store. Customer service there is horrible!

Also, I have to suggest trying a helmet on in person. when I measured my head, i figured I'd be a simpson size 7, where in fact a JR fitted a lot more securely/snugly.  You really have to try the helmets on to appreciate their fitment.

HippoSleek · 11-11-2002, 06:55 AM

To finish what Adey said - If I hadn't gone to a shop to try them on, I would have bought a Simpson (after hearing about how their switch gear was better than Bell's, blah blah).  Anyway, I tried a Simpson on at the shop and it was waaaay too tight on my jaw.  I bought a Bell.  

Otherwise, what everyone here said.

*LanceS13* · 11-11-2002, 11:23 AM

On the issue of open vs. closed face helmets (well, sort of)...
Is there a reason that all the pro rally car drivers wear open faced helmets?

JasonNagra · 11-11-2002, 11:41 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (LanceS13 @ Nov. 11 2002,12:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">On the issue of open vs. closed face helmets (well, sort of)...
Is there a reason that all the pro rally car drivers wear open faced helmets?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Yes, mainly visibility purposes since it is so important in rally.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/alien.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':alien:'>

11-10-2002, 09:19 PM	#1
wa-fu Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm looking for a automotive racing helmet and was wondering what a good brand or model is.  There seems to be a larger selection for motorcycle helmets than for automotive helmets.  Is there any difference between the two besides a nomex lining?  Also, does anybody have any opinion about open face verses full face?   Thanks __________________ ...got to find the reason why my money's all gone...

11-10-2002, 09:30 PM	#2
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am also VERY interested in this topic, I know a lot of you guys race so any input would be appreciated. Thanks everyone, Jason.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

11-10-2002, 09:46 PM	#3
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i use a Bell Full face-no visor. got it from PDM-racing good price too (not over priced) no visor cuz i wear glasses if i had visor be i also got a full face because i dont want someone taking a pic of me gritting my teeth and looking funky. and i dont want to lose my teeth on my no air bag/no horn button aftermarket wheel. so it serves two purposes. glasses-visor-windshield. too much. so it works perfect. wish i got visor though so i can use it at the CART (dromo1) track. next time. might get a backup helmet later for firends who ride with me. its a SA2000 helmet. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

11-10-2002, 10:00 PM	#4
GotDriftS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Jose Age: 42 Posts: 556 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a Bell Sport-II full face helmet. i usually wear the visor up though, since its a lil easier to breathe and the visor gets foggy soemtimes. i would recommend a full face helmet because you would want something that protects your face in a crash. it also protects you from spinal injury because the front part of the helmet will hit your chest before your head is able to snap forward in a crash, in an open face helmet, your head can move much farther forward. the cool thing about the visor is that when you spin off track (and believe me you will...unless you drive like a sissy la-la), it keeps whatever dirt, dust, car parts, and crap you kick up out of ur eyes and face. i guess the only advantage of an open face is the cheaper price and more room for glasses... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':withstupid:'> __________________

11-10-2002, 10:06 PM	#5
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good helmet FAQ http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/helmet.html I'm buying a Bell M2... __________________

11-10-2002, 10:20 PM	#6
wa-fu Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, that helps a lot.  I will go with full face for sure. __________________ ...got to find the reason why my money's all gone...

11-11-2002, 02:54 AM	#7
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm using a full face Simpson Voyager (one of their most basic helmets) with an SA2000 rating, and like it a lot... other than the way I look with it on. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>   The helmet fits snugly and the visor hasn't fogged on me yet. I wear glasses and they fit fine both with and without the visor. I recommend Simpson products, but I recommend AGAINST buying from their CA simpson-world store. Customer service there is horrible! Also, I have to suggest trying a helmet on in person. when I measured my head, i figured I'd be a simpson size 7, where in fact a JR fitted a lot more securely/snugly.  You really have to try the helmets on to appreciate their fitment. __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

11-11-2002, 06:55 AM	#8
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To finish what Adey said - If I hadn't gone to a shop to try them on, I would have bought a Simpson (after hearing about how their switch gear was better than Bell's, blah blah).  Anyway, I tried a Simpson on at the shop and it was waaaay too tight on my jaw.  I bought a Bell.   Otherwise, what everyone here said.

11-11-2002, 11:23 AM	#9
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On the issue of open vs. closed face helmets (well, sort of)... Is there a reason that all the pro rally car drivers wear open faced helmets? __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

11-11-2002, 11:41 AM	#10
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (LanceS13 @ Nov. 11 2002,12:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">On the issue of open vs. closed face helmets (well, sort of)... Is there a reason that all the pro rally car drivers wear open faced helmets?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Yes, mainly visibility purposes since it is so important in rally.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/alien.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':alien:'> __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.