Need an inexpensive helmet or spare for track days?
09-19-2002, 06:30 AM
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Need an inexpensive helmet or spare for track days?
This deal is hard to beat! $49 for a helmet, then they give you a $30 gift certificate!
Note that this are Snell 95 "M" rated. You won't find a nomex "SA" rated helmet for his price, but should be fine for AutoX or open track days.
http://www.helmetdepot.com/specials/blowout/index.html
Note that this are Snell 95 "M" rated. You won't find a nomex "SA" rated helmet for his price, but should be fine for AutoX or open track days.
http://www.helmetdepot.com/specials/blowout/index.html
09-19-2002, 11:30 PM
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this seems like an excellent deal!
i am wondering does anybody have experience with these helmets?
and also, is there any track session or auto cross that won't accept 95 M rated helmet?
if all event will accept 95 M rated helmet, then why would we need the new SA rated? (just curious??)
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i am wondering does anybody have experience with these helmets?
and also, is there any track session or auto cross that won't accept 95 M rated helmet?
if all event will accept 95 M rated helmet, then why would we need the new SA rated? (just curious??)
thanks
09-20-2002, 10:28 AM
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All of the events I attend here in South Texas require at least a Snell 95 or newer helmet. "M" rated helmets are not allowed. This includes all of the autocross and track day events.
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09-20-2002, 11:06 AM
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Schatten --
You may be right. I checked the BMW club site and it said "Snell 90 or newer" but I didn't check the Porsche club site. The Porsche club site says: "Snell 1990 or newer SA or M spec helmet".
And my KBC TK-8 helmet is Snell M2000 as shown below. I thought it just said "Snell 2000" and was rated for auto racing.
Description
The KBC TK-8 has a shell manufactured from advanced alloy resin technology. It comes with a polycarbonate moduled visor with exquick replacement mechanism. It also has a controllable twin air intake switches and rear exhaust outlet. It comes with a slider vent system to the mouth area for stale air removal control intake for improved visor demist. And has a fully washable, removable Duralux interior. The KBC TK-8 is approved to all highest standards Snell M2000, EC22/05 or BS6658 Type A ACU approved.
I stand corrected.
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You may be right. I checked the BMW club site and it said "Snell 90 or newer" but I didn't check the Porsche club site. The Porsche club site says: "Snell 1990 or newer SA or M spec helmet".
And my KBC TK-8 helmet is Snell M2000 as shown below. I thought it just said "Snell 2000" and was rated for auto racing.
Description
The KBC TK-8 has a shell manufactured from advanced alloy resin technology. It comes with a polycarbonate moduled visor with exquick replacement mechanism. It also has a controllable twin air intake switches and rear exhaust outlet. It comes with a slider vent system to the mouth area for stale air removal control intake for improved visor demist. And has a fully washable, removable Duralux interior. The KBC TK-8 is approved to all highest standards Snell M2000, EC22/05 or BS6658 Type A ACU approved.
I stand corrected.
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09-20-2002, 01:16 PM
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At the local autocrosses, we have a tech inspection for each car and they often ask about helmet ratings. There are always loner helmets for anyone who has an old helmet that doesn't meet the rating requirements.
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09-20-2002, 10:24 PM
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Yeah, the local SCCA guys check helmets at the AutoX... I think Snell 90's still pass though.
Of course they only check your helmet if you have it in the car during tech inspection, kind of a loophole.
Of course they only check your helmet if you have it in the car during tech inspection, kind of a loophole.
09-20-2002, 10:56 PM
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Deal on a helmet ?
I dunno how many heads you have, but last time I checked I had only the one attached to the rest of my body, no replacements or anything like that.
Say for an autox, I might be driving with something like that, but for open track days
???
Geeez, you live once, this is not the place to look for the el-cheapo solutions, GET A GOOD HELMET !
Racerswholesale sell G-force SA2000 for $149.00, not to mention that these will be legal for racing for longer time.
JMHO,
Moti and the Blackbird.
I dunno how many heads you have, but last time I checked I had only the one attached to the rest of my body, no replacements or anything like that.
Say for an autox, I might be driving with something like that, but for open track days
???Geeez, you live once, this is not the place to look for the el-cheapo solutions, GET A GOOD HELMET !
Racerswholesale sell G-force SA2000 for $149.00, not to mention that these will be legal for racing for longer time.
JMHO,
Moti and the Blackbird.