Helmet Recommendations? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

sixspeedsam · 06-22-2006, 10:08 PM

OK, not sure where to post this since there is no racing/auto-x section on this site. I've signed up for an auto-x school that's happening next month. I know that I've got to wear a helmet to get on the course. Does anyone here have any recommendations? Open face, full face?

I've got a hunch that once I go to this auto-x, I'm gonna be addicted.

I'll probably end up going to VIR or something down the road as well (I can feel my wallet shrinking as I type...) I know that the event loans out helmets... but the thought of swapping sweaty helmets with random folks on a hot July day doesn't rank too high on my list.

OG racing is right around the corner for me, so sourcing a helmet should be fairly easy. Unless there are better deals to be had online or via e-Bay or something.

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 10:10 PM

I dont know if it will suffice, but maybe a motorcycle helmet store??? They might have a light and smaller helmet for your racing needs

flyinbrian · 06-22-2006, 10:14 PM

For motorcycle helmets

www.flyinbriansdeals.com

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 10:24 PM

Get one of these:

Oh wait... thats for shim and his offroading...

FrankoQ · 06-22-2006, 10:40 PM

how about this... I'm sure you will make an impression.

sixspeedsam · 06-23-2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

how about this... I'm sure you will make an impression.

Hmm... does it come with a sword and shield package? My guess is that it won't be SNELL approved... although if there is ever a Halloween driving event, it could come in handy

FrankoQ · 06-23-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

Hmm... does it come with a sword and shield package? My guess is that it won't be SNELL approved... although if there is ever a Halloween driving event, it could come in handy

hehe.
seriously, a bike helmet will do.

ase2dais · 06-24-2006, 11:27 PM

yup! for sure !
Will this bike helmet do?

Nikki · 06-24-2006, 11:28 PM

You can get them at your local motorcycle store or online, try ebay. Make sure it is SNELL approved.

ward · 06-25-2006, 01:00 AM

helmetharbor.com is ok, I think i'd gotten my lids at discountmotorcylehelmets.com ........

HJC is good and cheap too, that's what I ride with

don't get all carried away with the $$$$$, if it's just for your car track days you should be able to get set up for 200 or less

bostoniant · 06-25-2006, 01:27 AM

flyinbrian · 06-25-2006, 01:20 PM

www.flyinbriansdeals.com

sixspeedsam · 06-25-2006, 06:32 PM

Hardy har har ... everyone is a comedian these days

Seriously though, the funny thing is I actually have a damn bike helmet, and some old tae kwon do head gear I could put to good use. Sadly, both are not SNELL approved!

I'm gonna try to keep myself in check and not go overboard on a helmet. I guess I leave it up to the pros at OG Racing here in Ashburn to help me on which model to get. And if they have a Viking helmet in stock, I'll pick up one of those too just in case.

shimshimhada · 06-25-2006, 06:36 PM

Wait, which autox did you sign up for?

shimshimhada · 06-25-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Get one of these:

Oh wait... thats for shim and his offroading...

More like this:

sixspeedsam · 06-25-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Wait, which autox did you sign up for?

It's the Washington DC SCCA auto-x school this coming saturday.

elbert · 06-30-2006, 01:18 AM

Get an SA (auto racing) helmet, not an M (motorcycle). A few driving school organizers are picky and won't allow motorcycle helmets.

OG is a good shop, they will take care of you.

shimshimhada · 06-30-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

It's the Washington DC SCCA auto-x school this coming saturday.

Can I come and watch?

shimshimhada · 06-30-2006, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elbert

Get an SA (auto racing) helmet, not an M (motorcycle). A few organizers are picky and won't allow motorcycle helmets.

OG is a good shop, they will take care of you.

Aren't motorcycle helmets tougher though?

elbert · 06-30-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Aren't motorcycle helmets tougher though?

Nope, the Snell standards for an SA helmet are either the same or stricter than those for M helmets. However, the main difference is SA helmets must meet flame resistance requirements while M helmets do not.

http://www.smf.org/stds.html

shimshimhada · 06-30-2006, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elbert

Nope, the Snell standards for an SA helmet are either the same or stricter than those for M helmets. However, the main difference is SA helmets must meet flame resistance requirements while M helmets do not.

http://www.smf.org/stds.html

So, could you wear a SA helmet on a motorcycle then?

elbert · 06-30-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

So, could you wear a SA helmet on a motorcycle then?

Not sure. I do know the eyeports on M helmets have a larger minimum size than on SA helmets.

06-22-2006, 10:08 PM	#1
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06-22-2006, 10:10 PM	#2
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ward Lieutenant General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,184 iTrader: (0)	helmetharbor.com is ok, I think i'd gotten my lids at discountmotorcylehelmets.com ........ HJC is good and cheap too, that's what I ride with don't get all carried away with the $$$$$, if it's just for your car track days you should be able to get set up for 200 or less

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06-25-2006, 06:32 PM	#13
sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 590 iTrader: (0)	Hardy har har ... everyone is a comedian these days Seriously though, the funny thing is I actually have a damn bike helmet, and some old tae kwon do head gear I could put to good use. Sadly, both are not SNELL approved! I'm gonna try to keep myself in check and not go overboard on a helmet. I guess I leave it up to the pros at OG Racing here in Ashburn to help me on which model to get. And if they have a Viking helmet in stock, I'll pick up one of those too just in case.

06-25-2006, 06:36 PM	#14
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06-30-2006, 01:18 AM	#17
elbert digging for gold Drives: Ford Tempo GL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: wretched hive of scum and villainy Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	Get an SA (auto racing) helmet, not an M (motorcycle). A few driving school organizers are picky and won't allow motorcycle helmets. OG is a good shop, they will take care of you.