What kind of helmet are you wearing?

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2010, 11:18 AM

I guess you guys have a lot of faith that you'll never get in any serious accident if you are ok with open face helmets. In fires you will burn your face off, and if you impact anything with your face you are toast.

One of the most famous open-face wearing driver was Dale Earnhardt. While it wasn't what actually killed him, his face struck the steering wheel in his Daytona crash. If he had survived he probably wouldn't have been able to drive again.

Whatever, though. If you want to risk it that's fine.

ChrisSlicks · 01-30-2010, 12:03 PM

Almost all professional rally drivers use open face helmets, presumably for visibility. And they probably crash more than anyone!

I don't have that much concern about the open face with airbags installed. If I was running a cage and no airbags then I would probably go to a full face and hans.

spearfish25 · 01-30-2010, 01:12 PM

...and I'm no Dale Earnhardt!

I went with a Medium as the Bells allow swapping of liners. This way I can fit some head warming layers for the chilly early and late season track days while swapping liners for the hot track days.

CrownR426 · 01-31-2010, 07:02 PM

Anyone want to point me into the right direction?
I'm going to be auto-crossing real soon and I wanted to know the best bang for buck helmet within the 150-300 range.
Thanks!

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2010, 08:20 PM

You can't go wrong with Pyrotect in that price range. I bought mine from SoloRacer.com - Schroth Harness Belts, Corbeau Seats, G Force Helmets, Bell Helmets, Autocross Magnets, and other Autocross Products.

cotizi · 01-31-2010, 09:00 PM

Kinda on this subject, i was using a loaner helmet for AX this weekend and noticed the drivers headrest is extremely uncomfortable with a helmet on. I can't put my back into the seat. Anyone know if i can swap the passengers and drivers? the passengers looks to be shaped differently.

SmoothZ · 01-31-2010, 09:15 PM

I have a G Force Pro full face helmet. I like it, but I'll have to upgrade soon after it expires.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2010, 09:32 PM

Meh, looks like I will be buying another one. Need to bump up my SA rating.

Ruff · 01-31-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotizi

Kinda on this subject, i was using a loaner helmet for AX this weekend and noticed the drivers headrest is extremely uncomfortable with a helmet on. I can't put my back into the seat. Anyone know if i can swap the passengers and drivers? the passengers looks to be shaped differently.

Pull the headrest, turn it backwards, and put it back on. Problem solved!

RCZ · 02-01-2010, 07:48 PM

Arai here too. Wow Sharif, Evel Knievel much?

Philipp · 02-01-2010, 10:01 PM

I have the Stilo RS helmet. Couldn't find a better "fitting" helmet for my head... Great piece of work but expensive!
ps. Doesn't save you from from a frontal crash... only helps to have a nice open coffin...

Sharif@Forged · 02-02-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Arai here too. Wow Sharif, Evel Knievel much?

More like Ironman!

M.Bonanni · 02-02-2010, 03:59 PM

Another custom painted Sparco SPY2005. I usually tend to get the best helmet I can afford. Its a life saving device, would you buy a cheap parachute? Also, usually the more expensive helmets are better designed for airflow meaning your visor wont fog up. Although I am in a closed cockpit car, almost all organizations will require you to keep the windows down. I got hit in the nose with a piece of tire once that came through the window and into my opened visor. I am lucky it didn't hit my eye. Ever since then, visor down for me. Sunglasses work too, but give me a headache when I squeeze them inside my helmet. Plus using the visor instead of sunglasses expands your peripheral vision. I run a tinted visor 95% of the time and have a clear visor in case I ever run at dusk/night. Another benefit to not cheaping out on helmets is weight. The lighter the helmet, the easier it is on your neck. Thats why I am already saving for a carbon fiber one when it comes time for me to swap to an SA2010.

Sharif@Forged · 02-02-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Another custom painted Sparco SPY2005. I usually tend to get the best helmet I can afford. Its a life saving device, would you buy a cheap parachute? Also, usually the more expensive helmets are better designed for airflow meaning your visor wont fog up. Although I am in a closed cockpit car, almost all organizations will require you to keep the windows down. I got hit in the nose with a piece of tire once that came through the window and into my opened visor. I am lucky it didn't hit my eye. Ever since then, visor down for me. Sunglasses work too, but give me a headache when I squeeze them inside my helmet. Plus using the visor instead of sunglasses expands your peripheral vision. I run a tinted visor 95% of the time and have a clear visor in case I ever run at dusk/night. Another benefit to not cheaping out on helmets is weight. The lighter the helmet, the easier it is on your neck. Thats why I am already saving for a carbon fiber one when it comes time for me to swap to an SA2010.

That's a great looking lid! Love the graphics scheme.

+1 on the visor down thing. I've been hit but just about everything inside my car. I had a pine cone hit the side of my neck!?

RCZ · 02-03-2010, 01:57 PM

^ I lolled im sorry.

01-30-2010, 11:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I guess you guys have a lot of faith that you'll never get in any serious accident if you are ok with open face helmets. In fires you will burn your face off, and if you impact anything with your face you are toast. One of the most famous open-face wearing driver was Dale Earnhardt. While it wasn't what actually killed him, his face struck the steering wheel in his Daytona crash. If he had survived he probably wouldn't have been able to drive again. Whatever, though. If you want to risk it that's fine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	...and I'm no Dale Earnhardt! I went with a Medium as the Bells allow swapping of liners. This way I can fit some head warming layers for the chilly early and late season track days while swapping liners for the hot track days. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-31-2010, 07:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Anyone want to point me into the right direction? I'm going to be auto-crossing real soon and I wanted to know the best bang for buck helmet within the 150-300 range. Thanks! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-31-2010, 08:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You can't go wrong with Pyrotect in that price range. I bought mine from SoloRacer.com - Schroth Harness Belts, Corbeau Seats, G Force Helmets, Bell Helmets, Autocross Magnets, and other Autocross Products. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-31-2010, 09:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	Kinda on this subject, i was using a loaner helmet for AX this weekend and noticed the drivers headrest is extremely uncomfortable with a helmet on. I can't put my back into the seat. Anyone know if i can swap the passengers and drivers? the passengers looks to be shaped differently. __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

01-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Almost all professional rally drivers use open face helmets, presumably for visibility. And they probably crash more than anyone! I don't have that much concern about the open face with airbags installed. If I was running a cage and no airbags then I would probably go to a full face and hans.

01-31-2010, 09:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 35	I have a G Force Pro full face helmet. I like it, but I'll have to upgrade soon after it expires. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

01-31-2010, 09:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Meh, looks like I will be buying another one. Need to bump up my SA rating. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-01-2010, 07:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Arai here too. Wow Sharif, Evel Knievel much?

02-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Another custom painted Sparco SPY2005. I usually tend to get the best helmet I can afford. Its a life saving device, would you buy a cheap parachute? Also, usually the more expensive helmets are better designed for airflow meaning your visor wont fog up. Although I am in a closed cockpit car, almost all organizations will require you to keep the windows down. I got hit in the nose with a piece of tire once that came through the window and into my opened visor. I am lucky it didn't hit my eye. Ever since then, visor down for me. Sunglasses work too, but give me a headache when I squeeze them inside my helmet. Plus using the visor instead of sunglasses expands your peripheral vision. I run a tinted visor 95% of the time and have a clear visor in case I ever run at dusk/night. Another benefit to not cheaping out on helmets is weight. The lighter the helmet, the easier it is on your neck. Thats why I am already saving for a carbon fiber one when it comes time for me to swap to an SA2010. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-03-2010, 01:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	^ I lolled im sorry.

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