Picking a helmet...Snell required - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

derek1387 · 10-14-2016, 05:11 AM

Looking to get a helmet, as the tracks here require anyone running faster than an 8.8 1/8 or 13.9 1/4 to wear a helmet.

They also require SNELL rated helmets.

I dont go to the track much, so I dont really want to spend $3-400 on a helmet like i did with my motorcycle helmet.

Any recommendations for something decent without breaking the bank?

chuckie669 · 10-14-2016, 06:13 AM

There was a local store that sold dirt bikes and parts. They had a full face with snell logo for under $100. There appear to be some on amazon too, but your first helmet you really want to get sized right.

I'd suggest maybe a polaris or Yamaha local to you and tell them your looking for a snell rated helmet as cheap as possible.

derek1387 · 10-14-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckie669

There was a local store that sold dirt bikes and parts. They had a full face with snell logo for under $100. There appear to be some on amazon too, but your first helmet you really want to get sized right.

I'd suggest maybe a polaris or Yamaha local to you and tell them your looking for a snell rated helmet as cheap as possible.

I work at a honda powersports dealership part time...and we didnt really have anything Snell Auto rated for reasonable

chuckie669 · 10-14-2016, 06:23 AM

If you know your size check on amazon for snell helmet. Several bell brand for right over 100

BillGalina · 10-14-2016, 06:44 AM

try this but the lowest i see is 200.
www.saferacer.com

swiftkart · 10-14-2016, 07:01 AM

Search ZAMP on ebay, SNELL 2010 & 2015 from $125 to $200, I got a SNELL 2015 for $125 so I'm covered for awhile.

jrhagen · 10-14-2016, 08:33 AM

Find a Cyclegear near you.

sherob · 10-14-2016, 08:34 AM

Snell is a joke.

Merc · 10-14-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sherob

Snell is a joke.

It maybe, but thats what is required by NHRA, IHRA and almost all road courses. Snell 2010 or newer Snell 2005's expire at the end of this year.

Merc · 10-14-2016, 10:33 AM

Open face SA snell 2015 are around $170 at Jegs. You can get away with an "M" but for the few extra bucks I would buy the SA. I don't believe a full face helmet is needed as they are more $$$ then an open face.

RR20112SS · 10-14-2016, 11:31 AM

Zamp motorcycle helmet is what I bought. Paid 110 for a 2015 rating helmet. Serves both bike and drag.

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 10-14-2016, 11:34 AM

Make sure you get a helmet rated for Car use not motorcycle. They are different. Car use is fire retardant materials and have a SA rating. Motorcycle use are M rated and don't have fire retardant materials

Kurt w/ AeroSportConcepts

sherob · 10-14-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc

It maybe, but thats what is required by NHRA, IHRA and almost all road courses. Snell 2010 or newer Snell 2005's expire at the end of this year.

Which is funny... you would think they would require ECE R22/DOT rather than Snell.

BMR Sales · 10-14-2016, 11:59 AM

Find a Shop that has helmets in inventory so you try them on! There is nothing worse than a Helmet that doesn't fit right! Different Manufacturers helmets fit differently and there are many head shapes & sizes.

I'm a Helmet Freak (my new Snell 2016 Carbon Fibre's Retail was over $2,500) and I have had inexpensive & expensive helmets - there is a difference

10-14-2016, 05:11 AM	#1
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	Picking a helmet...Snell required Looking to get a helmet, as the tracks here require anyone running faster than an 8.8 1/8 or 13.9 1/4 to wear a helmet. They also require SNELL rated helmets. I dont go to the track much, so I dont really want to spend $3-400 on a helmet like i did with my motorcycle helmet. Any recommendations for something decent without breaking the bank? __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

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BillGalina Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tint Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: RhodeIsland Posts: 231	try this but the lowest i see is 200. www.saferacer.com __________________ Mods: V Max TB/ American Thunder Catback/ Granatelli Wires/ CAI/Catch Can,Stainless Power Headers/JRE Tune \

10-14-2016, 08:34 AM	#8
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Snell is a joke. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

10-14-2016, 10:33 AM	#10
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Open face SA snell 2015 are around $170 at Jegs. You can get away with an "M" but for the few extra bucks I would buy the SA. I don't believe a full face helmet is needed as they are more $$$ then an open face. __________________ My Build Thread

10-14-2016, 11:31 AM	#11
RR20112SS Drives: 2011 2SS RS A6 L99 Synergy Green Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chillicothe, Illinois Posts: 9	Snell Zamp motorcycle helmet is what I bought. Paid 110 for a 2015 rating helmet. Serves both bike and drag.

10-14-2016, 06:13 AM	#2
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	There was a local store that sold dirt bikes and parts. They had a full face with snell logo for under $100. There appear to be some on amazon too, but your first helmet you really want to get sized right. I'd suggest maybe a polaris or Yamaha local to you and tell them your looking for a snell rated helmet as cheap as possible.

10-14-2016, 06:23 AM	#4
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	If you know your size check on amazon for snell helmet. Several bell brand for right over 100

10-14-2016, 07:01 AM	#6
swiftkart Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 693	Search ZAMP on ebay, SNELL 2010 & 2015 from $125 to $200, I got a SNELL 2015 for $125 so I'm covered for awhile.

10-14-2016, 08:33 AM	#7
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Find a Cyclegear near you.

10-14-2016, 11:34 AM	#12
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	Make sure you get a helmet rated for Car use not motorcycle. They are different. Car use is fire retardant materials and have a SA rating. Motorcycle use are M rated and don't have fire retardant materials Kurt w/ AeroSportConcepts __________________

10-14-2016, 11:59 AM	#14
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Find a Shop that has helmets in inventory so you try them on! There is nothing worse than a Helmet that doesn't fit right! Different Manufacturers helmets fit differently and there are many head shapes & sizes. I'm a Helmet Freak (my new Snell 2016 Carbon Fibre's Retail was over $2,500) and I have had inexpensive & expensive helmets - there is a difference