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another reason to 
Costco
[QUOTE]Building or Defensible Location: Costco warehouse
Attributes:
Concrete building with few windows, a huge parking area, flat roof. Since it sells food and other household supplies, seems like a good spot to hole up for a while. Also, has a gas station nearby for powering generators!
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Costco[QUOTE]Building or Defensible Location: Costco warehouse
Attributes:
Concrete building with few windows, a huge parking area, flat roof. Since it sells food and other household supplies, seems like a good spot to hole up for a while. Also, has a gas station nearby for powering generators!
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Originally Posted by nj2tn,Sep 30 2009, 11:49 AM
I'm a track noob but I did hear that open face is best if your car is still equipped w/ airbags. I heard that if you wear full face and the airbag pops due to an accident it could add to the injury rather then help prevent.
That said, the counter is fire protection, in that an open faced helmet doesn't offer any.
You need to choose which option you want to protect more.
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Originally Posted by Kermdaddy,Sep 30 2009, 12:24 PM
I think that is a myth on the airbag thing. It was gone over in the R&C forum for a while.
I run a full faced. I have a rather nice Bell and my motorcycle helmet for a passanger that I always bring. Now I mostly do auto-x but IMO I would rather buy a new motorcycle helmet than a used one from someone I didn't know on CL. Besides sales will be had next year when the new 2010 rating comes into effect. Most will be heavily discounting the instock SA2005 certified helmets (since they are only good for another 5 years.
I run a full faced. I have a rather nice Bell and my motorcycle helmet for a passanger that I always bring. Now I mostly do auto-x but IMO I would rather buy a new motorcycle helmet than a used one from someone I didn't know on CL. Besides sales will be had next year when the new 2010 rating comes into effect. Most will be heavily discounting the instock SA2005 certified helmets (since they are only good for another 5 years.
Also, what is the requirements right now for helmets?
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Originally Posted by s2kAtTracks,Sep 30 2009, 02:46 PM
what did yours run new?
Also, what is the requirements right now for helmets?
Also, what is the requirements right now for helmets?
The Bell was somewhere around $400, but I guess it was considered break-up present from a past GF
There is a picture of here on here if you look around hard enough 
Rules depends on organization and what you are doing I would guess. SCCA for auto-x is pretty lientent in that they have to be DOT and within 2 certification issuing years. Cert is given every 5 years so this year 1995 stickered helmets are still good. I think if you road-race they might require a higher SA rating the auto-x. What are you going to do? How fast are you going to go? And the final thought is how much is your head worth?
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Per 2009 SCCA Solo rulebook
4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on
course: All helmets meeting the current or two immediately preceding
Snell Foundation standards (SA, K, or M), or SFI standards
31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A are acceptable. Helmets meeting
British spec BS6658-85 type A/FR are also acceptable.
For maximum protection, helmets must fit securely and should
provide adequate peripheral vision. The chin strap must be
securely fastened. Loaner helmets should be available to vehicle
occupants not having their own.
4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on
course: All helmets meeting the current or two immediately preceding
Snell Foundation standards (SA, K, or M), or SFI standards
31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A are acceptable. Helmets meeting
British spec BS6658-85 type A/FR are also acceptable.
For maximum protection, helmets must fit securely and should
provide adequate peripheral vision. The chin strap must be
securely fastened. Loaner helmets should be available to vehicle
occupants not having their own.
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Well, i need one that will atleast work with the Mini Event at Nashville Speedway on the 10-11th. If I am getting a helmet now, i dont mind getting one that would be most widely accepted. So, i guess a higher rated one so I wont have issues at other events.
