[MrRetep]

I'm looking to sign up for my first track day, But I'm a bit of a germaphobe and DO NOT want to rent a helmet. lol. Do you guys know of any places in Orange County (Irvine to be specfic) or near. That sells racing safety equipment, I'd like to be able to check out the helmet before I buy it.

Thanks!

[Syndicategt]

Kinda gross using someone's used helmet. I know I sweat a lot while racing. You can pick up a cheap open faced helmet for under $100 and will probably get a lot of use from it.

[kiwi29]

Try going to motorcycle shops, ask them for a motogp helmet imo its the same thing

[acdHQK713K]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

I'm looking to sign up for my first track day, But I'm a bit of a germaphobe and DO NOT want to rent a helmet. lol. Do you guys know of any places in Orange County (Irvine to be specfic) or near. That sells racing safety equipment, I'd like to be able to check out the helmet before I buy it.

Thanks!

I have a helmet for sale. Brand new and never used. I am in the OC as well. Size is large and it's flat black. Let me know if you are interested.

[LOLrance]

I bought my helemt from a shop in Newport. They carried a variety of brands (Arai, HJC, Bell, etc). I'll see if i can find the name for you.

Originally Posted by kiwi29

Try going to motorcycle shops, ask them for a motogp helmet imo its the same thing

Umm, no. Its far from the same thing. Motorcycle helmets (M rated) are for single impact. SA rated (auto helmets) are multi-impact and fire retardant.

How much is your head worth to you?

[MrRetep]

Originally Posted by kiwi29

Try going to motorcycle shops, ask them for a motogp helmet imo its the same thing

I'd rather have a proper helmet, My head is my money maker and I cant afford to lose it.

Originally Posted by Stangorang

I have a helmet for sale. Brand new and never used. I am in the OC as well. Size is large and it's flat black. Let me know if you are interested.

I think it would be a close fit (my head is just under 24 inches) but definitely interested. Brand? Pics? Thanks, is it SA2010?

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

I bought my helemt from a shop in Newport. They carried a variety of brands (Arai, HJC, Bell, etc). I'll see if i can find the name for you.



Umm, no. Its far from the same thing. Motorcycle helmets (M rated) are for single impact. SA rated (auto helmets) are multi-impact and fire retardant.

How much is your head worth to you?

I would really appreciate if you could find out for me!

My head is worth a lot to me. lol. I want to do this right

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

I bought my helemt from a shop in Newport. They carried a variety of brands (Arai, HJC, Bell, etc). I'll see if i can find the name for you.



Umm, no. Its far from the same thing. Motorcycle helmets (M rated) are for single impact. SA rated (auto helmets) are multi-impact and fire retardant.

How much is your head worth to you?

last time i went to the cali speed way to drag race and they said my motorcycle helmet passed and it was okay?

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

I'd rather have a proper helmet, My head is my money maker and I cant afford to lose it.



I think it would be a close fit (my head is just under 24 inches) but definitely interested. Brand? Pics? Thanks, is it SA2010?



I would really appreciate if you could find out for me!

My head is worth a lot to me. lol. I want to do this right

hahaha well last time i rolled to the track for a drag race and they said my bike helmet passed the inspection and i was cleared for racing. maybe they inspected wrong idkk but thanks everyone for giving me a heads up

[MrRetep]

Originally Posted by kiwi29

hahaha well last time i rolled to the track for a drag race and they said my bike helmet passed the inspection and i was cleared for racing. maybe they inspected wrong idkk but thanks everyone for giving me a heads up

Hmmm...I'm looking to do a tracking day at the Horse Thief Mile at Willowsprings. Not sure if the helmet restrictions would be different for road racing vs drag racing. Definitely something to look into if it saves me money

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

Hmmm...I'm looking to do a tracking day at the Horse Thief Mile at Willowsprings. Not sure if the helmet restrictions would be different for road racing vs drag racing. Definitely something to look into if it saves me money

i'm guessing drag might be different cuz if you crash it might only be once but track, i think it won't pass ima try to get a arai helmet or a bell. i was also thinking of going to do the HTM at willowsprings too I needa buy a helmet first though

[MrRetep]

Originally Posted by kiwi29

i'm guessing drag might be different cuz if you crash it might only be once but track, i think it won't pass ima try to get a arai helmet or a bell. i was also thinking of going to do the HTM at willowsprings too I needa buy a helmet first though

On Feb 18th?
Well this thread is useful for both of us then. I'm pretty excited for the event!

[tanginaglaz]

It depends on who is hosting the venue. I have raced at Willow Springs with both Speed Ventures and eXtreme Speed. Both don't seem very strict about the type of helmet as long as you have one. eXtreme speed's rentals are cheap motorcycle helmets. If you're planning to attend multiple HPDE events, I suggest getting a SA2010 helmet. I purchased a closed face one because I go gokarting once in a while and they don't allow open face. Check out saferacer.com. I bought the Zamp fsa-2. Most bang for your buck. Just measure your head according to their instructions and you should be fine.

[acdHQK713K]

Here is the helmet I am selling: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=pyrotect

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

On Feb 18th?
Well this thread is useful for both of us then. I'm pretty excited for the event!

Hahaha yes that exact one with persian54 lol what level are you gonna be running at?

[MrRetep]

Originally Posted by Stangorang

Here is the helmet I am selling: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=pyrotect

Very tempting, I will keep it in mind. Thank you

Originally Posted by kiwi29

Hahaha yes that exact one with persian54 lol what level are you gonna be running at?

I'll be running beginner as it is my first track day.

[Syndicategt]

If you have any plans of ever doing HPDE type events....then you need SA or SA-2000. They will turn you away with just a M (motorcycle) rating.

[acdHQK713K]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

Very tempting, I will keep it in mind. Thank you



I'll be running beginner as it is my first track day.

Keep me in mind. Price is very flexible. It's just sitting in the box taking up space at this point.

PM me if interested.

[MrRetep]

Originally Posted by tanginaglaz

It depends on who is hosting the venue. I have raced at Willow Springs with both Speed Ventures and eXtreme Speed. Both don't seem very strict about the type of helmet as long as you have one. eXtreme speed's rentals are cheap motorcycle helmets. If you're planning to attend multiple HPDE events, I suggest getting a SA2010 helmet. I purchased a closed face one because I go gokarting once in a while and they don't allow open face. Check out saferacer.com. I bought the Zamp fsa-2. Most bang for your buck. Just measure your head according to their instructions and you should be fine.

The event I'm attending is hosted by extreme speed, I'm definitely looking at a SA2005(Because theyre cheaper) or SA2010 if i cant find anything else. Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

If you have any plans of ever doing HPDE type events....then you need SA or SA-2000. They will turn you away with just a M (motorcycle) rating.

Yes, I am looking for a proper auto racing helmet. Can't afford to lose anymore brain cells.

Originally Posted by Stangorang

Keep me in mind. Price is very flexible. It's just sitting in the box taking up space at this point.

PM me if interested.

PM Sent.

[tanginaglaz]

Originally Posted by MrRetep

The event I'm attending is hosted by extreme speed, I'm definitely looking at a SA2005(Because theyre cheaper) or SA2010 if i cant find anything else. Thanks for the tip.

Honestly, I would just invest in an SA2010. It will last you longer. Go with the Zamp, its only $170 with free shipping from safe racer. What's awesome with the Zamp is that it uses the same hardware as the more expensive Pyrotect helmet, meaning you can use the same shields and everything.