# Racing Helmets ? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 5, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314 "2008-01-05T18:56:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/21 "2008-01-05T21:21:45Z")
I have no idea actually. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/22 "2008-01-05T21:22:58Z")
really, me neither, I know my moms motorcycle helmet acctully fits me though, lol ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/23 "2008-01-05T21:25:27Z")
lol, just get one in that size then. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/24 "2008-01-05T21:27:22Z")
yeah its a small, i belive that or an XS, that all I’m going by I would assume there relitivlly the same ---
**Author:** ![slasky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slasky/32/7408_2.png) [@slasky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slasky)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/25 "2008-01-05T21:32:21Z")
> [@IKSHO89](#): > > [http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-force-1-m2005-helmet.html?productid=998](http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-force-1-m2005-helmet.html?productid=998) Hmmm good price, what do ya think That is a motorcycle rated helmet. You might want to check on the track requirements first. Some require SA2005 rating. I ended up getting this one last spring from this company: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto-Racing-Pyrotect-SA2005-Helmet-Full-Face-BLK-MED\_W0QQitemZ360010147927QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto-Racing-Pyrotect-SA2005-Helmet-Full-Face-BLK-MED_W0QQitemZ360010147927QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/26 "2008-01-05T21:35:56Z")
:cough" [http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42887&highlight=helmet](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42887&highlight=helmet) the only organizations that require SA are usually those where there is wheel to wheel racing… SCCA onyl requires SNell M ratings ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/27 "2008-01-05T21:36:24Z")
I might be willing to sell my Bell M2 Pro for cheap, kinda want to upgrade (PM me) edit oops sorry didn’t see your post (buy his, cheaper / new vs mine) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/28 "2008-01-05T21:38:01Z")
PM sent ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/29 "2008-01-05T21:38:34Z")
> [@slasky](#): > > That is a motorcycle rated helmet. You might want to check on the track requirements first. Some require SA2005 rating. > > I ended up getting this one last spring from this company: > [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto-Racing-Pyrotect-SA2005-Helmet-Full-Face-BLK-MED\_W0QQitemZ360010147927QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto-Racing-Pyrotect-SA2005-Helmet-Full-Face-BLK-MED_W0QQitemZ360010147927QQihZ023QQcategoryZ6749QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) its not at track requirement I dont belive, but its is for the track days ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/30 "2008-01-05T21:42:43Z")
HJC… cheap, decent helmets… cl-## can be bought brand new for under 150 bucks Z1R makes helmets for cheap too… some of them are under 100 Shoei and Arai cost alot more, and for a car purpose, i hardly expect quality venting to be that big an issue… SIMPSON and Bel are the name that comes to mind when i picture car helmets Freewheeling cycle has always been good to me when buying stuff… just go in and talk to the right people ---
**Author:** ![MXS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mxs/32/7507_2.png) [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/31 "2008-01-05T21:42:57Z")
I have a HJC CS-5 (open face, Snell M2005) from Canandaigua Motorsports, it was about $65 ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/32 "2008-01-05T21:45:07Z")
I’m going full face, so much more baller, lol ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/33 "2008-01-05T21:48:45Z")
> [@IKSHO89](#): > > I’m going full face, so much more baller, lol yea… also so much more uncomfy with no venting, no a/c on, and no wind in your face… for a car… id imagine open face would be more GAY looking, but better for application purposes… Ie. comfort, venting, periferal vision SUCKS in a car with a full face on… etc etc… food for thought if u plan on running a road course where you will be on the track for more than 2 minutes at a time… ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/34 "2008-01-05T21:51:49Z")
Hmm, your probably right, it seems like alot of people run full face in cars though, i guess i’ll have to try it out for myself, then, i think Im gonna try out the one viper 966 has ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/35 "2008-01-05T23:41:13Z")
Bought my AFX FX-16 from [www.motorhelmets.com](http://www.motorhelmets.com) for less than $90. Edit: And re: size. I went into a motorcycle shop and tried on ones until I found the size that fit. And FYI, if you are ordering an XS (like I did) you might have to wait a little bit. I was told by the rep that they don’t stock very many in that size. I had to wait about a month for mine to come in. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/36 "2008-01-06T00:14:40Z")
I wear an XS HJC… and a medium Shoei ---
**Author:** ![rskrause](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rskrause/32/7367_2.png) [@rskrause](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rskrause)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/37 "2008-01-06T02:59:31Z")
Saferacer has a great selection of name brands at decent prices. I can’t afford a real fancy helmet, but I insist on a name brand. Strikes me as seriously shortsighted to buy some no-name helmet off eBay, for example. I have used Bell for years. The lower end of their line for a full face is ~$300. Also, they come in sizes big enough to fit my giant head. If you need a helmet, you need a full face helmet, IMHO. > **[SafeRacer - Auto Racing Helmets, Suits, Shoes, Gloves and Safety Gear!](https://www.saferacer.com/)** > > Auto racing suits, shoes, gloves, helmets, Sparco racing suits, Alpine Stars racing suits, Bell racing helmets, Simpson racing helmets, Hans Devices ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/38 "2008-01-06T05:22:24Z")
Full face helmet is completely unnecessary in a car. I would go open face. ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/39 "2008-01-06T05:38:26Z")
> [@Avatar](#): > > Full face helmet is completely unnecessary in a car. I would go open face. An open face helmet is a waste of money, ever crash at a race track before? Id rather spend the extra cash and save my face. Then again i wouldn’t bother wearing a helmet without some neck support but whatever. Edit: Does the car have airbags? If it does a full face might be dangerous in a crash. ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314/40 "2008-01-06T09:42:29Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > I wear an XS HJC… and a medium Shoei Yeah, should have mentioned to try on the same brand. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/racing-helmets/41314.md?page=3)