Where to get helmet in So Cal? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bartman32 · 05-08-2007, 11:53 AM

I live in OC and need to find a helmet for this weekend. My old helmet expired. Anyone know a place here in OC that sells auto helmets?

wj4 · 05-08-2007, 12:52 PM

I'm not in the OC, but there is a store here in North Hollywood.
http://www.cardinimotorsport.com/

FirstClass · 05-08-2007, 05:00 PM

2 day shipping anyone?

rsjames · 05-08-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

2 day shipping anyone?

No! Do not buy a helmet without at least trying on a helmet from the same manufacturer in your size. A Bell helmet and a Simpson helmet do NOT fit the same, and the correct helmet size is probably not the same as your hat size. And a poorly fitting helmet can be as dangerous as not wearing one at all.

In the other thread with the same topic, I mentioned three places where a person can find helmets from just about any manufacturer, in or near OC. Trust me, however far you have to drive to try one on, it's worth it. An uncomfortable helmet can make for a miserable day at the track.

Richard

RMRC · 05-08-2007, 07:30 PM

www.subesports.com in Huntington Beach. I was just in there yest and picked up an Arai gp-5w.

RMRC · 05-08-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rsjames

In the other thread with the same topic, I mentioned three places where a person can find helmets from just about any manufacturer, in or near OC.

rsjames - I searched your posts for the places in OC that carry helmets but can't find it. For those that live in OC, care to share other places besides Sube Sports in Huntington Beach? Thanks!

rsjames · 05-08-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by reb03

rsjames - I searched your posts for the places in OC that carry helmets but can't find it. For those that live in OC, care to share other places besides Sube Sports in Huntington Beach? Thanks!

It was under the SoCal regional forum.

Sube will have the most helmets (Bell, Arai, Stand 21, Sparco, OMP), along with a wide selection of other racing gear (hold on to your wallet!); but there's a few that I believe they don't carry - Simpson, Impact and HJC.

Simpson and Impact both have stores in SoCal - Simpson in Torrance and Impact at Irwindale Speedway. Impact, if you're not aware, is the company founded by Bill Simpson after he cut ties to the company that bears his name.

The only other place in the general vicinity that I can think of is The Racer's Shop in Redondo Beach. Of course, there's also Wine Country Motorsports' branch at Buttonwillow, but I don't know how big their selection is.

Richard

rabyrab · 05-10-2007, 12:21 PM

You dont need a helmet for the Drag Strip but for the track you need one. FYI

Shinobi · 05-10-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rabyrab

You dont need a helmet for the Drag Strip but for the track you need one. FYI

I was at the CA Speedway drag strip several months ago and they require a helmet for all vehicles faster than 13.99 seconds - so that would definitely be the case for 335s. Whether or not its enforced, I don't know, and I'm not sure what the rules are for other drag strips, like Irwindale and LACR.

ksfrogman · 05-10-2007, 12:40 PM

Every place I had been to whether it be the dragstrip, Pro Solo or Solo II required a helmet.

rabyrab · 05-10-2007, 12:42 PM

though it may say that 13.99 on LACR's website it's not enforced at all

bartman32 · 05-10-2007, 01:11 PM

Okay, wasn't going to drag my car. I'm going out to Buttonwillow this weekend.

rabyrab · 05-10-2007, 01:16 PM

YOU GOING FOR 1 DAY WITH SPEED VENTURES, HOW MUCH IS IT? GOING WITH ANYONE, WE SHOULD SET UP A GROUP FOR A TRACK DAY SOON, LOTS OF FUN. yOU MIGHT WANNA THROW SOME REDLINE BRAKE FLUID IN THERE AND WATCH YOURE PSI (TIRES) LOWER THEM BEFORE U START

SoCal335i · 05-10-2007, 01:17 PM

Just go to pep boys and get a cheap helmet, they are approved and i saw some there for like $60! and you can see if it fits first.

Shinobi · 05-10-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bartman32

Okay, wasn't going to drag my car. I'm going out to Buttonwillow this weekend.

Always good to see someone take it to the track. Too much street-racing and freeway racing talk on the forums.

I'll be at Buttonwillow myself on June 1st. Private track day for my friend's bachelor party. He's a racer, so the venue is appropriate.

bartman32 · 05-10-2007, 03:32 PM

very cool. Not Speed Ventures. BMWCCA club event. I think its San Diego Chapter. 2 day driving school! Lots of fun! Looking forward to getting to know my car a bit more this weekend! Gonna ask the wife to take pictures for ya all.

spacedogg · 05-10-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rabyrab

YOU GOING FOR 1 DAY WITH SPEED VENTURES, HOW MUCH IS IT? GOING WITH ANYONE, WE SHOULD SET UP A GROUP FOR A TRACK DAY SOON, LOTS OF FUN. yOU MIGHT WANNA THROW SOME REDLINE BRAKE FLUID IN THERE AND WATCH YOURE PSI (TIRES) LOWER THEM BEFORE U START

We should also get you a GPS so you can locate your caps-lock key.

rsjames · 05-10-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal335i

Just go to pep boys and get a cheap helmet, they are approved and i saw some there for like $60! and you can see if it fits first.

I don't know about you, but my head is worth a bit more than $60.

Approved for what? A Pep Boys D.O.T. helmet isn't even approved for SCCA autocross. I can't imagine any track day organization worth their salt accepting anything less than a Snell-rated helmet. Seriously, if it's not Snell, SFI or FIA certified, don't put it on your head.

Richard

rabyrab · 05-10-2007, 06:31 PM

At work brother so thats the problem always typing notes in our system and we have to use the caps. It gets really annoying, sorry.

rsjames · 05-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Bartman,

What did you end up doing about a helmet? I think I mentioned in the other thread that there is a store at BRP that has helmets and such, but I don't know what their selection is like. Better to arrive prepared.

Richard

bartman32 · 05-14-2007, 12:03 PM

I know that everyone suggested not to do online but I went to Helmetcity.com. Got a great helmet and I'm happy. Thank you all for your help and support. And BOY did I have FUN!!!!!!

RMRC · 05-15-2007, 10:19 AM

What helmet did you go with and how about some details on how the car perfomed at Buttonwillow. I have Willow Springs in 2 weeks.

05-08-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	Where to get helmet in So Cal? I live in OC and need to find a helmet for this weekend. My old helmet expired. Anyone know a place here in OC that sells auto helmets? __________________
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05-10-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
rabyrab First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: la Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	DUDE You dont need a helmet for the Drag Strip but for the track you need one. FYI __________________ 2007 E90TT 335i Sedan Mods: CF Hood, Wheels coming soon: CP-E Exhaust, Turbo back and BOV

05-10-2007, 12:40 PM	#10
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,785 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Every place I had been to whether it be the dragstrip, Pro Solo or Solo II required a helmet. __________________

05-10-2007, 12:42 PM	#11
rabyrab First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: la Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	though it may say that 13.99 on LACR's website it's not enforced at all __________________ 2007 E90TT 335i Sedan Mods: CF Hood, Wheels coming soon: CP-E Exhaust, Turbo back and BOV

05-10-2007, 01:11 PM	#12
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	Okay, wasn't going to drag my car. I'm going out to Buttonwillow this weekend. __________________

05-08-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
wj4 Major General Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 7,727 iTrader: (8)	I'm not in the OC, but there is a store here in North Hollywood. http://www.cardinimotorsport.com/

05-08-2007, 07:30 PM	#5
RMRC Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	www.subesports.com in Huntington Beach. I was just in there yest and picked up an Arai gp-5w.

05-10-2007, 01:16 PM	#13
rabyrab First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: la Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	YOU GOING FOR 1 DAY WITH SPEED VENTURES, HOW MUCH IS IT? GOING WITH ANYONE, WE SHOULD SET UP A GROUP FOR A TRACK DAY SOON, LOTS OF FUN. yOU MIGHT WANNA THROW SOME REDLINE BRAKE FLUID IN THERE AND WATCH YOURE PSI (TIRES) LOWER THEM BEFORE U START __________________ 2007 E90TT 335i Sedan Mods: CF Hood, Wheels coming soon: CP-E Exhaust, Turbo back and BOV

05-10-2007, 01:17 PM	#14
SoCal335i Banned Drives: 2007 E92-TT Jet Blk Coral Red Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 772 iTrader: (2)	Just go to pep boys and get a cheap helmet, they are approved and i saw some there for like $60! and you can see if it fits first.

05-10-2007, 03:32 PM	#16
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	very cool. Not Speed Ventures. BMWCCA club event. I think its San Diego Chapter. 2 day driving school! Lots of fun! Looking forward to getting to know my car a bit more this weekend! Gonna ask the wife to take pictures for ya all. __________________

05-10-2007, 06:31 PM	#19
rabyrab First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: la Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	At work brother so thats the problem always typing notes in our system and we have to use the caps. It gets really annoying, sorry. __________________ 2007 E90TT 335i Sedan Mods: CF Hood, Wheels coming soon: CP-E Exhaust, Turbo back and BOV

05-10-2007, 07:01 PM	#20
rsjames Private First Class Drives: 07 335i Montego Blue Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, Calif. Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	Bartman, What did you end up doing about a helmet? I think I mentioned in the other thread that there is a store at BRP that has helmets and such, but I don't know what their selection is like. Better to arrive prepared. Richard

05-14-2007, 12:03 PM	#21
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	I know that everyone suggested not to do online but I went to Helmetcity.com. Got a great helmet and I'm happy. Thank you all for your help and support. And BOY did I have FUN!!!!!! __________________

05-15-2007, 10:19 AM	#22
RMRC Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	What helmet did you go with and how about some details on how the car perfomed at Buttonwillow. I have Willow Springs in 2 weeks.