Will this helmet do the job?
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I don't have a fast car and don't plan on getting into 11s any time soon, so I'm looking for something cheap for now. I will get a better helmet later on, once I get money to modify my car.
So, I was wondering if this helmet will do for NAHR track? It says that it's Snell M2000, and I read that it will do the job, but I just want to confirm.
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So, I was wondering if this helmet will do for NAHR track? It says that it's Snell M2000, and I read that it will do the job, but I just want to confirm.
thanks
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KBC-T...spagenameZWD1V
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well the most i coud tell you is i also go to a nhra. track and they.. say you have to be using a D.O.T a proved helmet go on e bay under racing helmets.. and theres some on there for like $50 brand new.. hope this info helps
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Snell 90 is the bare minimum you can get by on at the moment (they expire at the end of this year). The rating is good for 15 years with NHRA (so your M2000 would last until the end of the 2015 season), and they come out with new ones every 5 years.
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Originally Posted by OdessitPashka
How do I know which size to get?
Do you guys recommend open or closed face?
Do you guys recommend open or closed face?
Originally Posted by trackbird
There is really not a "one size fits all" solution to safety equipment. You will need to carefully consider your goals and the environment that the car is used in and purchase equipment accordingly.
As for the size, go to the helmet manufactures website and they should have something that could help you. Some companies have theire own measurement system, some use the same system as a fitted baseball hat.
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I use an Snell M2000 helmet made by HJC. I figure if it's good enough to protect my head if I were to crash on a motorcycle, then it should be just fine for racing my car.
Open or closed is a personal preference. I use an open face helmet myself because I prefer not having my mouth covered.
Sizing for me became somewhat of a problem. I was blessed with a rather large head, and I require an XXXL (yes, that's 3 X's) helmet. I bought mine from tonker.com for $90.00.
Open or closed is a personal preference. I use an open face helmet myself because I prefer not having my mouth covered.
Sizing for me became somewhat of a problem. I was blessed with a rather large head, and I require an XXXL (yes, that's 3 X's) helmet. I bought mine from tonker.com for $90.00.
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I used a closed face helmet. I like it b/c less noise so I can concentrate better, and with a full face helmet it can be used for mtorocycle riding or whatever else I need it for. It comes down to personal preference.
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