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keving2873 · 05-11-2013, 06:43 PM

Helmets are over-rated.... just like the rule of wearing pants at the dragstrip...

If I catch on fire, I'm pretty sure it will make little difference if I am wearing shorts instead of pants... They going to tell me I can't race if I decide to go without underwear?

Just my opinion.

camaroguy2010 · 05-11-2013, 07:45 PM

I have one you can borrow if you want.

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Now I'm not so sure... does anyone know if you can rent helmets anywhere?? I started looking at buying one, and the cheapest one I can find is $350, and some of them run up to about 3 GRAND!! I don't know if I can justify spending more on the helmet than the track day itself...

Ladybugsmom · 05-12-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroguy2010

I have one you can borrow if you want.

If it fits, I'll take you up on that!

Ladybugsmom · 05-12-2013, 03:28 PM

I went out today to try on helmets, since I had no idea what size I would need, and ended up ordering one. It's reasonably priced, Snell approved, and it just happens to look pretty cool too!

It should be here by the end of the week, but this is a pic I found online.

camaroguy2010 · 05-12-2013, 03:43 PM

Is it approved beyond 2015.

Ladybugsmom · 05-12-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroguy2010

Is it approved beyond 2015.

It's SA2010, don't know about beyond 2015...

camaroguy2010 · 05-12-2013, 06:21 PM

There only good for 5 years. So you have 2 years of use before they won't except it anymore.

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

It's SA2010, don't know about beyond 2015...

Ladybugsmom · 05-12-2013, 07:44 PM

By then, I can get a new one!

Ladybugsmom · 05-14-2013, 10:14 AM

I'm all signed up!!! Hope to see some of you there! So excited....

camaroguy2010 · 05-14-2013, 11:15 AM

I'll come watch. Don't have the extra cash right now. Spent over 5,000.00 on my surgery cost the insurance didn't pay.

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I'm all signed up!!! Hope to see some of you there! So excited....

Misty · 05-14-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

Bah being passed by a Ford Focus is about as bad as owning an automatic v6 automobile.

(FYI, this is in jest ok)

Hey no picking on us V6 automatics.

Worthington · 05-18-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RayYork

BTW; Turn 2 is mostly all advanced drivers. You'll need to get started with ProFormance (or similar) before you can attend a track day with Turn 2

Not true, they have instructors and 3 groups by ability level.

Having done quite a few with various groups I can tell you that you won't find any better than turn2. Lots of track time, great instruction if you need it and Tom is a great guy.

I was out there a few weeks ago and there were many people who had never gone before.

He also lets you take passengers once he deems you proficient enough. Not many groups do that.

Worthington · 05-18-2013, 05:59 PM

I had friends running in group c so I ran in that group (beginner). Here is some footage from the ridge with turn2 from a few weeks ago. You can clearly see there were beginners out here but it's still very safe and organized.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HwxpbmsOc_Q

I have a handful from turn2 on my page if anyone is curious what their events are like. Some in the advanced group, some novice.

Merc · 05-18-2013, 07:24 PM

Looking at maybe trying to do the 1st. I love that track.

05-11-2013, 06:43 PM	#29
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Helmets are over-rated.... just like the rule of wearing pants at the dragstrip... If I catch on fire, I'm pretty sure it will make little difference if I am wearing shorts instead of pants... They going to tell me I can't race if I decide to go without underwear? Just my opinion. __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

05-12-2013, 03:28 PM	#32
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I went out today to try on helmets, since I had no idea what size I would need, and ended up ordering one. It's reasonably priced, Snell approved, and it just happens to look pretty cool too! It should be here by the end of the week, but this is a pic I found online. Attached Images __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

05-12-2013, 03:43 PM	#33
camaroguy2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Orchard,Wa Posts: 135	Is it approved beyond 2015. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 608.56 HP/543.86 Torque Vortech S/C TUNED @ CARB CONN Have a great Camaro day!!!!!

05-12-2013, 07:44 PM	#36
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	By then, I can get a new one! __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

05-14-2013, 10:14 AM	#37
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I'm all signed up!!! Hope to see some of you there! So excited.... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

05-18-2013, 05:59 PM	#41
Worthington Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS and 2007 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 17	I had friends running in group c so I ran in that group (beginner). Here is some footage from the ridge with turn2 from a few weeks ago. You can clearly see there were beginners out here but it's still very safe and organized. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HwxpbmsOc_Q I have a handful from turn2 on my page if anyone is curious what their events are like. Some in the advanced group, some novice. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS - CAI - Kooks LT/Exhaust - Tune (hers) 2007 Corvette Coupe - Many mods

05-18-2013, 07:24 PM	#42
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,289	Looking at maybe trying to do the 1st. I love that track. __________________ My Build Thread