helmet

sk8world · 05-04-2008, 09:46 PM

Best place to get one? Price? Any lowprofile ones/ I do not have much room above my head..

Brent · 05-06-2008, 10:14 AM

I would check out ebay. I have a bell and a shoei. They both work great, although I think the bell is just a little more comfortable. As far as lower profile ones for head clearence, I have no idea.

P71 · 05-06-2008, 11:11 AM

www.summitracing.com

www.saferacer.com

I have the G-Force Pro 1, it's Snell 2005 and SFI rated. I love it, even for autocrosses.

SPICcnmFD · 05-06-2008, 01:02 PM

Honestly you really need to find somewhere to try them on if you want one that is comfortable and fits right. I spent probably an hour at the track one day trying different ones on. It's really amazing how much different they fit from brand to brand.

sk8world · 05-06-2008, 01:12 PM

so are these the same a motorcycle helmets?

MaczPayne · 05-06-2008, 01:52 PM

I bought a Zamp off jegs for around 110 bucks. Fits like a charm.

Phoenix7 · 05-06-2008, 01:52 PM

I don't think they're the same. Best deal I've found has been here: www.helmetcity.com

199+free shipping got my wife this ZAMP helmet

Roen · 05-06-2008, 02:01 PM

I buy off OGRacing.

M and SA designations are different. M is concerned with impact only. SA is impact + fire resistance, something bikers don't usually have to worry about.

I have the G-Force Pro 1, I think it's a great deal, but it is slightly on the heavy side. Though the lighter helmets are much more expensive.

G-Force Pro 1 would work well for anyone's first helmet. I matched mine up with a tinted blue visor for $40 more.

sk8world · 05-06-2008, 02:19 PM

should I mention I will only be going in a strait line! Does that make a differance? These ZAMPS on JEGS seem cheap?? I dont mind cheap but I want one to fit nice and not look like shit. I am not sure if most drag racers (street) class wear half or full, I was thinking half...

P71 · 05-06-2008, 03:36 PM

No, these are NOT the same as motorcycle helmets. DOT rated helmets have nowhere near the impact resistance of Snell/SFI rated helmets.

If you're buying for drag racing, current rules require a Snell M2000 or SA2000 or better (M2005 and SA2005 are the newest) helmet. Full face is not required, but you stand a very good chance of whacking your chin/face on the steering wheel in a drag race wreck, so the full-face is a much better option. Full face is required for most HDPE/Road Course events.

sk8world · 05-06-2008, 09:45 PM

thanks guys, bought a g-force half style today for 119 local speed shop. Hope to back at the track this weekend. Trying to dial it in for import alliance in Steele may 17th.

MaczPayne · 05-07-2008, 12:34 AM

http://www.jegs.com/i/Zamp%20Helmets...1003L/10002/-1

Snell M2005 Approved, pretty good deal

Phoenix7 · 05-07-2008, 12:51 AM

Good one.^^^

Roen · 05-07-2008, 09:20 AM

some HPDE's won't even allow M designations, only SA, for the fire safety reasons mentioned above.

WE3RX7 · 05-30-2008, 10:39 PM

I use the G-Force as well. It has plenty of headroom in my non-sunroof'd RX8 and I'm 5'10. My buddy's 8 has a sunroof and he is slightly taller, but the helmet still fits well enough for auto-x... they are fairly priced.

I shop locally at www.ogracing.com

05-04-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
sk8world 600rwhp club member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 551 Rep Power: 18	helmet Best place to get one? Price? Any lowprofile ones/ I do not have much room above my head..

05-06-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	I would check out ebay. I have a bell and a shoei. They both work great, although I think the bell is just a little more comfortable. As far as lower profile ones for head clearence, I have no idea. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

05-06-2008, 11:11 AM	#3
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	www.summitracing.com www.saferacer.com I have the G-Force Pro 1, it's Snell 2005 and SFI rated. I love it, even for autocrosses. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

05-06-2008, 01:02 PM	#4
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	Honestly you really need to find somewhere to try them on if you want one that is comfortable and fits right. I spent probably an hour at the track one day trying different ones on. It's really amazing how much different they fit from brand to brand. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

05-06-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	I bought a Zamp off jegs for around 110 bucks. Fits like a charm. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

05-06-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
sk8world 600rwhp club member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 551 Rep Power: 18	so are these the same a motorcycle helmets?

05-06-2008, 02:01 PM	#8
Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 18	I buy off OGRacing. M and SA designations are different. M is concerned with impact only. SA is impact + fire resistance, something bikers don't usually have to worry about. I have the G-Force Pro 1, I think it's a great deal, but it is slightly on the heavy side. Though the lighter helmets are much more expensive. G-Force Pro 1 would work well for anyone's first helmet. I matched mine up with a tinted blue visor for $40 more.

05-06-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
sk8world 600rwhp club member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 551 Rep Power: 18	should I mention I will only be going in a strait line! Does that make a differance? These ZAMPS on JEGS seem cheap?? I dont mind cheap but I want one to fit nice and not look like shit. I am not sure if most drag racers (street) class wear half or full, I was thinking half...

05-06-2008, 03:36 PM	#10
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	No, these are NOT the same as motorcycle helmets. DOT rated helmets have nowhere near the impact resistance of Snell/SFI rated helmets. If you're buying for drag racing, current rules require a Snell M2000 or SA2000 or better (M2005 and SA2005 are the newest) helmet. Full face is not required, but you stand a very good chance of whacking your chin/face on the steering wheel in a drag race wreck, so the full-face is a much better option. Full face is required for most HDPE/Road Course events. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

05-06-2008, 09:45 PM	#11
sk8world 600rwhp club member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 551 Rep Power: 18	thanks guys, bought a g-force half style today for 119 local speed shop. Hope to back at the track this weekend. Trying to dial it in for import alliance in Steele may 17th.

05-07-2008, 12:34 AM	#12
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	http://www.jegs.com/i/Zamp%20Helmets...1003L/10002/-1 Snell M2005 Approved, pretty good deal __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

05-07-2008, 09:20 AM	#14
Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 18	some HPDE's won't even allow M designations, only SA, for the fire safety reasons mentioned above.

05-30-2008, 10:39 PM	#15
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I use the G-Force as well. It has plenty of headroom in my non-sunroof'd RX8 and I'm 5'10. My buddy's 8 has a sunroof and he is slightly taller, but the helmet still fits well enough for auto-x... they are fairly priced. I shop locally at www.ogracing.com