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ZL W0N · 06-19-2015, 08:23 PM

Where's the best place to get an open face helmet for autocross and track events? Are there better brands than others? Thinking about doing my first autocross event next weekend and they require helmets.

KaBoom1701 · 06-19-2015, 08:51 PM

I picked up a bell SNELL rated 2010 helmet. Works great.

backeddy · 06-19-2015, 09:56 PM

X2 ^^^^^^^^^ I bought a new bell closed face with 2 visors for $180 shipped on eBay

ZL W0N · 06-19-2015, 10:04 PM

Is it better to have an open face or closed face? I feel like there would be visibility issues with a closed face.

nighttowl · 06-19-2015, 10:15 PM

Buy a nice motorcycle helmet, and pull the face shield off.
Then tell your spouse that you now need a motorcycle.
Purchase motorcycle when spouse is out.

Problem solved.

Redlineviper · 06-19-2015, 10:23 PM

Before you spend a bunch you may want to wait until Oct 1st when the snell 2015 helmets are released which will give you a 10 year rating over a 2010 which some events will only allow 5 years.

760bowtie · 06-19-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL W0N

Where's the best place to get an open face helmet for autocross and track events? Are there better brands than others? Thinking about doing my first autocross event next weekend and they require helmets.

If you're set on an open face I can't help you there, but I got a HJC motorcycle helmet for 130 on Amazon. It is the CL-17 model (snell approved). I was specifically looking for a motorcycle helmet because I hope to get back into riding in the future and I can use the helmet for both. Doing my first autocross tomorrow morning.

backeddy · 06-20-2015, 12:16 AM

I would get a racing helmet with a closed face....you do like your face right? I have raced for 30 years, trust me on this one.....unless you are full 5 point harness and hans, your face will be on the steering wheel so fast you will not believe it.....Airbags don't always deploy, centrifugal force does..........LISTEN TO BACKEDDY!

backeddy · 06-20-2015, 12:20 AM

here you go....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Helmets...9ad619&vxp=mtr

Todd in Vancouver · 06-20-2015, 02:30 AM

My 2 cents,

Go to a local race supply retail and try some on. Fitment is critical on a helmet and the wrong fitment will waste all the money you spent when you need to buy a second helmut. Go Get a proper fitment and spend the money ONCE on a decent coconut protector.

mrshanes · 06-20-2015, 06:40 AM

There is a difference between motorcycle and racing helmets. You need to understand this. Many PDE and xcross events won't allow motorcycle helmets. Motorcycle helmet linings aren't required to be fire resistant and racing helmets undergo extra styles of impact tests (think single hit for motorcycle and multiple hits for racing helmets inside a car against a cage). Also, think about an airbag going into your face. You probably want a full face racing helmet. Not open face or motorcycle helmet. Just my 2 cents.

SCHUSS · 06-20-2015, 06:56 AM

Best deal I found on the net $121.50 shipped!
raceway park
Full face
SNELL 2010

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 06-20-2015, 07:14 AM

Please don't get a motorcycle helmet. I have a full face Gforce and it works great.

BeastMode · 06-20-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Please don't get a motorcycle helmet. I have a full face Gforce and it works great.

+1, this is the one that I have as well and it works great. Haven't used it in a few years, but was comfortable enough when I did need it. If glasses are an issue for you, it fits easily over those as well.

I would also only go with full face for the issues mentioned above. It doesn't restrict visibility much as they usually have a pretty broad shield, and the added protection is invaluable.

06-19-2015, 08:23 PM	#1
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Helmet for autocross and tracks Where's the best place to get an open face helmet for autocross and track events? Are there better brands than others? Thinking about doing my first autocross event next weekend and they require helmets. __________________

06-19-2015, 08:51 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I picked up a bell SNELL rated 2010 helmet. Works great. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-19-2015, 10:04 PM	#4
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Is it better to have an open face or closed face? I feel like there would be visibility issues with a closed face. __________________

06-19-2015, 10:15 PM	#5
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,806 View My Garage	Buy a nice motorcycle helmet, and pull the face shield off. Then tell your spouse that you now need a motorcycle. Purchase motorcycle when spouse is out. Problem solved. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

06-19-2015, 10:23 PM	#6
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Before you spend a bunch you may want to wait until Oct 1st when the snell 2015 helmets are released which will give you a 10 year rating over a 2010 which some events will only allow 5 years. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

06-19-2015, 09:56 PM	#3
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	X2 ^^^^^^^^^ I bought a new bell closed face with 2 visors for $180 shipped on eBay

06-20-2015, 12:16 AM	#8
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	I would get a racing helmet with a closed face....you do like your face right? I have raced for 30 years, trust me on this one.....unless you are full 5 point harness and hans, your face will be on the steering wheel so fast you will not believe it.....Airbags don't always deploy, centrifugal force does..........LISTEN TO BACKEDDY!

06-20-2015, 12:20 AM	#9
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	here you go.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Helmets...9ad619&vxp=mtr

06-20-2015, 02:30 AM	#10
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	My 2 cents, Go to a local race supply retail and try some on. Fitment is critical on a helmet and the wrong fitment will waste all the money you spent when you need to buy a second helmut. Go Get a proper fitment and spend the money ONCE on a decent coconut protector. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

06-20-2015, 06:40 AM	#11
mrshanes Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 63	There is a difference between motorcycle and racing helmets. You need to understand this. Many PDE and xcross events won't allow motorcycle helmets. Motorcycle helmet linings aren't required to be fire resistant and racing helmets undergo extra styles of impact tests (think single hit for motorcycle and multiple hits for racing helmets inside a car against a cage). Also, think about an airbag going into your face. You probably want a full face racing helmet. Not open face or motorcycle helmet. Just my 2 cents.

06-20-2015, 06:56 AM	#12
SCHUSS 709 RWHP & 677 RWTQ Drives: 13' HPE 800 ZL1..... IOM vert, M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,140	Best deal I found on the net $121.50 shipped! raceway park Full face SNELL 2010 __________________ 11.34 @ 124.88

06-20-2015, 07:14 AM	#13
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Please don't get a motorcycle helmet. I have a full face Gforce and it works great.