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600hp-lpe · 03-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Bought mine online - find a good supplier and follow their sizing charts on measuring. I bought a pyotect Snell M 2005 FLAME graphic helmet for $150.00. Fits perfectly! Looks awesome!

You need a helmet that fits you... that is as important as the rating. If the helmet is loose and you have an accident, you will not be a happy camper.

1969Fbody · 03-16-2010, 08:53 PM

I agree with 570hp-lpe. I might not be here if not for my helmet.

I doubt that the speeds will go 100 MPH or more at the Fest and nothing is a guarantee, but a good helmet that fits is cheap insurance.

Sterling · 03-16-2010, 08:59 PM

This is a good thread... I haven't bought my helmet yet. I did stop at a motorcycle shop, but they said that they didn't carry any that were approved for auto racing. I really want to get a Simpson helmet, but they are a bit pricey. How much notice does MTI need to have one waiting for us? Did they say that they were bringing extras to sell there? I'll have to look for that thread again...

mark_p · 03-17-2010, 09:37 AM

i will be coming and can bring like 8 helmets. (if peolpe need them). I have plenty from mine and my wifes motorcycle racing days. all snell 2005 approved full face.

Blade · 03-17-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969Fbody

I agree with 570hp-lpe. I might not be here if not for my helmet.

I doubt that the speeds will go 100 MPH or more at the Fest and nothing is a guarantee, but a good helmet that fits is cheap insurance.

Well on a cone course, I doubt you hit 100, but I have done it a few times on full road courses

1969Fbody · 03-17-2010, 09:54 PM

I agree, the speeds will not be that high and the chance of a roll over is extremely small.

You do not have to spend several hundred dollars to obtain a quality helmet that will work for the autocross as long as it fits correctly. I believe (my opinion only) a quality,fitting, 3/4 helmet is fine, no need for a full face, expensive helmet on this course.

F.Y.I., I was not driving (didn't want you to think I couldn't drive). I was on a pursuit course and was instructing a cadet on pursuit driving while he pursued another instructor. He lost control at 100 MPH coming out of a large curve and we rolled 5 times. That is when you need a full, quality, correctly fitted helmet.

03-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#16
1969Fbody Drives: 1969 Firebird Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tulsa area Posts: 263 View My Garage	I agree with 570hp-lpe. I might not be here if not for my helmet. I doubt that the speeds will go 100 MPH or more at the Fest and nothing is a guarantee, but a good helmet that fits is cheap insurance. Attached Images

03-16-2010, 08:59 PM	#17
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	This is a good thread... I haven't bought my helmet yet. I did stop at a motorcycle shop, but they said that they didn't carry any that were approved for auto racing. I really want to get a Simpson helmet, but they are a bit pricey. How much notice does MTI need to have one waiting for us? Did they say that they were bringing extras to sell there? I'll have to look for that thread again... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#15
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Bought mine online - find a good supplier and follow their sizing charts on measuring. I bought a pyotect Snell M 2005 FLAME graphic helmet for $150.00. Fits perfectly! Looks awesome! You need a helmet that fits you... that is as important as the rating. If the helmet is loose and you have an accident, you will not be a happy camper.

03-17-2010, 09:37 AM	#18
mark_p Drives: 2010 2SSRS m6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis ntn Posts: 225	i will be coming and can bring like 8 helmets. (if peolpe need them). I have plenty from mine and my wifes motorcycle racing days. all snell 2005 approved full face.

03-17-2010, 09:54 PM	#20
1969Fbody Drives: 1969 Firebird Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tulsa area Posts: 263 View My Garage	I agree, the speeds will not be that high and the chance of a roll over is extremely small. You do not have to spend several hundred dollars to obtain a quality helmet that will work for the autocross as long as it fits correctly. I believe (my opinion only) a quality,fitting, 3/4 helmet is fine, no need for a full face, expensive helmet on this course. F.Y.I., I was not driving (didn't want you to think I couldn't drive). I was on a pursuit course and was instructing a cadet on pursuit driving while he pursued another instructor. He lost control at 100 MPH coming out of a large curve and we rolled 5 times. That is when you need a full, quality, correctly fitted helmet.