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Old 01-31-2004, 08:00 PM   #1
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Ok guys Im a complete n00b at auto-x. I will hopefully be attending a few meets this summer. anyways what exactly would constitute as an "official" auto-x helmet? Will a dirtbike/atv helmet work? what is necessary? any pics? Thanx
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Old 01-31-2004, 08:03 PM   #2
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If you don't have to bring a helmet in your region, don't buy one before you compete. I only bought mine (a full face hpc) after a few events and a novice school.

What you need to make sure is that the helmet you have is SNELL rated with either M90, M95 or M2000 ratings.
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Old 02-01-2004, 01:05 AM   #3
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http://www.soloracer.com/gfgf750.html

SA2000 rating, which means you can use it for anything. Autocross, rally, track days, drag days... Anything. And its open face too, which I find better for autox and stuff, so you can talk to your passangers.
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Old 02-01-2004, 10:54 AM   #4
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I agree with everything but the open face. Seen too many face injuries in so called 'safe' motorsports.
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Old 02-01-2004, 01:22 PM   #5
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I also disagree about open face... but I've also logged time in a FF1600 where a full face helmet is a must. Remeber that... if you're going to drive an open car (without windshield) you will need a full face helmet.

Otherwise, I'd say an open helmet is fine for autocross events. I'd go with a full face model for anything else that doesn't require significant communication with a passenger.

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Old 02-01-2004, 10:03 PM   #6
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SA2000 rating, which means you can use it for anything. Autocross, rally, track days, drag days... Anything. And its open face too, which I find better for autox and stuff, so you can talk to your passangers.
That's what I have and I like it. For autocross, you probably don't need a ton of protection. I'm also going to be doing instructional track days, and it'd be nice for the instructor to be able to hear what I'm saying when I'm going 100 with the windows down. Am I dumb to think the airbag will protect my face a little? If I had a racing steering wheel with no airbag, I'd probably have a full face helmet.
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Old 02-01-2004, 11:40 PM   #7
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I agree but I would at least do a m95 helmet, but for cheap (in comparsion to other helmets) I would do a g force, pro force hybrid SA 200 (fire resisent) for 200$, safety does'nt come cheap. reference, saferacer.com
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Old 02-02-2004, 02:18 AM   #8
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That's what I have and I like it. For autocross, you probably don't need a ton of protection. I'm also going to be doing instructional track days, and it'd be nice for the instructor to be able to hear what I'm saying when I'm going 100 with the windows down. Am I dumb to think the airbag will protect my face a little? If I had a racing steering wheel with no airbag, I'd probably have a full face helmet.
I agree. If my car was totally race preped (or an actual race car), i'd get a closed face helmet. Seeing as WRC and other such profesional venues also use open face helmets (yes, im aware of the difference in glass material) I think for the occasional weekend drivers a closed face helmet is not a neccessity.
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Old 02-02-2004, 11:47 PM   #9
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Bottem line is it is your head that is inside the helmet. How much do you value your head? That should set your budget for a helmet. You also want to make sure that you are comfortable in the helmet too. For autocross it's not quite as important as you will not be wearing your helmet for more than 3-5 minutes at a pop but if you decide you are going to start doing track days and your helmet is not comfortable it will begin to distract you and distractions are the last thing you need when you are coming into a tricky section of track.

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Old 02-03-2004, 12:26 AM   #10
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I like my Bell SR-Pro. It is really open feeling for a full face helmet, and makes me feel better when I am doing the occasional higher speed track events. In my opnion, any of the really open viewport full face helmets are the way to go for most of us, especially if you would even consider doing a higher speed session.
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Old 02-03-2004, 02:23 PM   #11
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I like the open feeling of the open hemlet, but I like the ability to simply lift the helmet off by the bar on the full face (after uncinching, of course). This makes it easy to remove on the return run on the dragstrip, or on the way back to paddock or grid in AX.
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Old 02-03-2004, 07:09 PM   #12
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www.helmetshop.com has great prices.

I have the HJC Open Face. I prefer the open face when autoXing, doesnt restrict my view while "looking ahead"
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Old 02-03-2004, 07:31 PM   #13
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www.helmetshop.com has great prices.

I have the HJC Open Face. I prefer the open face when autoXing, doesnt restrict my view while "looking ahead"
When you REALLY learn to look ahead, you'll find your head is hanging out the window on left hand turns!

Hence the need for a good closed-face helmet!
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Old 02-03-2004, 07:32 PM   #14
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I like the open feeling of the open hemlet, but I like the ability to simply lift the helmet off by the bar on the full face (after uncinching, of course). This makes it easy to remove on the return run on the dragstrip, or on the way back to paddock or grid in AX.

Hmm... is your helmet too big?? A properly fit helmet requires two hands and sometimes a crowbar to remove!
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How much do you value your head?

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I dont. I droped a crankshaft pulley on it saturday. Hurt like hell, but no cracks! (on the pulley)
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Old 02-03-2004, 11:21 PM   #16
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I like my Bell SR-Pro. It is really open feeling for a full face helmet, and makes me feel better when I am doing the occasional higher speed track events. In my opnion, any of the really open viewport full face helmets are the way to go for most of us, especially if you would even consider doing a higher speed session.
Ive tried on this one before, ya I do like it quite a bit.
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Old 02-03-2004, 11:27 PM   #17
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www.helmetshop.com has great prices.

I have the HJC Open Face. I prefer the open face when autoXing, doesnt restrict my view while "looking ahead"
Is that a SA2000 helmet? Says Snell 2000...
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Is that a SA2000 helmet? Says Snell 2000...
its not SA rated, im pretty sure.

But if you just plan on AutoX'ing you wont need an SA.
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Old 02-04-2004, 08:30 AM   #19
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I dont. I droped a crankshaft pulley on it saturday. Hurt like hell, but no cracks! (on the pulley)


Oh I wear Arai helmet's because I value my head and because they are a carryover from my motorcycle days.

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Old 02-04-2004, 11:11 AM   #20
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and it'd be nice for the instructor to be able to hear what I'm saying when I'm going 100 with the windows down. Am I dumb to think the airbag will protect my face a little? If I had a racing steering wheel with no airbag, I'd probably have a full face helmet.
you can buy a $70 intercom that slides into the helmet next to your ear for driver/passenger communications. it has a mic boom and ear speaker that fits fine in a full face. that's what i did for track days. for my race car, i splurged for the Terraphone setup, though.

you are only dumb if you think the airbag won't damage your face.

i just went to a Simpson Voyager full face. takes some getting used to, but seeing and hearing horror stories, i'm sold.

don't waste your money on an M rated helmet. if price is a factor, there are several cheap SA's to choose from.
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I've got a Simpson, and it fits pretty tight (I bought it for motorcycle use). Do I value my head? Of course!
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its not SA rated, im pretty sure.

But if you just plan on AutoX'ing you wont need an SA.
Track days as well.

And I have yet to find a SA2000 helmet for under $100...
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Oh I wear Arai helmet's because I value my head and because they are a carryover from my motorcycle days.

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Hey Z what rating is your Arai anyway? I'm looking at the Bell SR Pro also, but honestly, I want a helmet that looks pretty sharp too. All the SA rated ones I see are plain white and such, and the only nice looking ones are motorcycle helmets that are merely rated M2000.
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Hey Z what rating is your Arai anyway? I'm looking at the Bell SR Pro also, but honestly, I want a helmet that looks pretty sharp too. All the SA rated ones I see are plain white and such, and the only nice looking ones are motorcycle helmets that are merely rated M2000.
G Force makes some cool looking SA2000 helmets. The paint job on this one is real nice.... http://www.soloracer.com/gfpf1graphix.html



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I'm still using my M95 rated motocross helmet. I'm planning on buying a SA2000 Arai at some point this season and getting it painted to suit my taste. Oh and once again it will be open face.

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