# SFI Helmets and Jackets. **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 24, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322 "2008-10-24T09:07:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/1 "2008-10-24T09:07:50Z")
Planning (hoping) to run faster than 11.50 next year. Rules say a SFI or SNELL approved helmet and SFI jacket are necessary. A few questions: 1. Where did you buy yours? 1a) Is there anywhere around here that sells them? So you can try them on first. 2. Did you go with an open face or full face helmet? 3. Is there any specific helmet / jacket combination that’s better for autocross and road racing as well as drag? Or is any NHRA/IHRA approved equipment good enough for SCCA, too? Thx. ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/2 "2008-10-24T13:02:13Z")
Helmets are needed for 13.9’s and faster. Check Summit ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/3 "2008-10-24T13:06:21Z")
I’ve used my full face M/C helmet at Keystone/PRP. Most of the better ones are Snell\*\* of some sort. You Ride a bike, don’t you Jay? ---
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/4 "2008-10-24T13:14:38Z")
I have a bike helmet but it’s only DOT. I was at 2 different tracks this year where both tech inspectors said that the helmet didn’t technically pass. But since I was slow enough it would be ok. Faster than 11.50 they wouldn’t let me run. That’s a good idea about Summit. Didn’t even think of that. They are only a couple of hours from here and might be worth a road trip. Do they have helmets and jackets in stock? I have only been there once. ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/5 "2008-10-24T13:24:02Z")
> [@obi-1"](#): > > I have a bike helmet but it’s only DOT. I was at 2 different tracks this year where both tech inspectors said that the helmet didn’t technically pass. But since I was slow enough it would be ok. Faster than 11.50 they wouldn’t let me run. > > That’s a good idea about Summit. Didn’t even think of that. They are only a couple of hours from here and might be worth a road trip. Do they have helmets and jackets in stock? I have only been there once. Yes I would assume they have them in stock. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/6 "2008-10-24T13:30:04Z")
I got my gforce full face helmet from summitt, and I got my jacket from summitt as well. I have never had anyone check me on jacket and it is required for my car technically. I had a thread a while back while full face was better then open face in a wreck scenario. Something about the front providing a stopping point on your chest when your head went forward. ---
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/7 "2008-10-24T13:30:33Z")
> [@FS: 1997 ford mustang](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1997-ford-mustang/38218/16): > > Yes I would assume they have them in stock. Cool. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/8 "2008-10-24T14:12:33Z")
> [@obi-1"](#): > > I have a bike helmet but it’s only DOT. I was at 2 different tracks this year where both tech inspectors said that the helmet didn’t technically pass. But since I was slow enough it would be ok. Faster than 11.50 they wouldn’t let me run. > > That’s a good idea about Summit. Didn’t even think of that. They are only a couple of hours from here and might be worth a road trip. Do they have helmets and jackets in stock? I have only been there once. I just checked mine…It’s Snell M2000/DOT Certified. It is an HJC full face that I only paid like $79 or $89 for it a few years ago. Summitusually has helmets & jackets, but I can’t remember if they have all the sizes to try on or not. Might want to call before you make the trip. ---
**Author:** ![steelcitysix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steelcitysix/32/5992_2.png) [@steelcitysix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steelcitysix)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/9 "2008-10-24T14:14:43Z")
Thank god Im slow …that would be one big helmet ---
**Author:** ![taco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@taco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taco)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/10 "2008-10-24T14:25:05Z")
I don’t know how particular they would be but there are different snell approvals. M2005 is for motorcycles and SA2005 is for autoracing. The main difference as far as I know is that the autoracing helmets have fire retardant liners. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/11 "2008-10-24T16:35:42Z")
> [@FS: 19x8.5 and 19x10 RO\_JA Formula One with Tires 5x114.3!!!$1200](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-19x8-5-and-19x10-ro-ja-formula-one-with-tires-5x114-3-1200/37432/6): > > Thank god Im slow …that would be one big helmet 4 sizes smaller than Quiks!:bigok::hitit: ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/12 "2008-10-24T16:37:47Z")
> **[Apex Performance](https://apexperformance.net/)** > > Premier Racing Outfitters They are in the north, (gibsonia), its out of a private residence but they stock a LOT of stuff, I know quite a few people that got helmets from them… when I went, the road they were on was being repaved, so I could not get down it, and ended up at Crossroad Motorsports in Gibsonia instead… Id say give them a call… ---
**Author:** ![69camaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/69camaro/32/6046_2.png) [@69camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/69camaro)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/13 "2008-10-24T16:51:39Z")
i have ran 11.1 at prp and quacker raceway with a helmet and lap belt. no roll bar, harness, or jacket and nobody ever said anything. ---
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2008, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/14 "2008-10-27T10:20:50Z")
> [@STi vs civic vs GTi (NSFW on post #222)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sti-vs-civic-vs-gti-nsfw-on-post-222/38452/40): > > I just checked mine…It’s Snell M2000/DOT Certified. It is an HJC full face that I only paid like $79 or $89 for it a few years ago. > > Summitusually has helmets & jackets, but I can’t remember if they have all the sizes to try on or not. Might want to call before you make the trip. I had an HJC motorcycle helmet and it was comfortable. I thought it was more like $140 when I bought mine. (1999??) Been a while since I priced them out. That’s a good option for a helmet… > [@FS: 19x8.5 and 19x10 RO\_JA Formula One with Tires 5x114.3!!!$1200](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-19x8-5-and-19x10-ro-ja-formula-one-with-tires-5x114-3-1200/37432/7): > > I don’t know how particular they would be but there are different snell approvals. M2005 is for motorcycles and SA2005 is for autoracing. The main difference as far as I know is that the autoracing helmets have fire retardant liners. … will have to check on the snell ratings. > [@OMFG stupid ridiculous rant !@\*#&^!$@](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omfg-stupid-ridiculous-rant/38454/9): > > [http://www.apexperformance.net/](http://www.apexperformance.net/) > > They are in the north, (gibsonia), its out of a private residence but they stock a LOT of stuff, I know quite a few people that got helmets from them… when I went, the road they were on was being repaved, so I could not get down it, and ended up at Crossroad Motorsports in Gibsonia instead… > > Id say give them a call… Will definitely check them out. $79.99 for a jacket sounds ok. They have a lot of helmets, too. And fire resistant underwear. 🤣 Could be useful for normal daily activity. [http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=331](http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=331) ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/15 "2008-10-27T10:26:04Z")
hmmm $50 bucks to protect ping and pong from a fire. sounds like cheap insurance to me ---
**Author:** ![obi-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@obi-1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/obi-1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2008, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sfi-helmets-and-jackets/200322/16 "2008-10-27T10:35:51Z")
> [@Help me find these locally](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-find-these-locally/38455/9): > > I got my gforce full face helmet from summitt, and I got my jacket from summitt as well. I have never had anyone check me on jacket and it is required for my car technically. I had a thread a while back while full face was better then open face in a wreck scenario. Something about the front providing a stopping point on your chest when your head went forward. Probably go full face then. G-force jacket is 59.99 at summit. I like.