Helmet for Autocrossing

[MojaveG8]

I am going to purchase the HJC CL-31 Racer II. Anyone use this or one like it?

[Chewy]

HJC makes a pretty decent helmet. I take it they don't require Snell rated helmets? I think our SCCA club did.

Chris

[wreckwriter]

Always best to get a Snell SA 2005 or better rated bucket; that way you can use it anywhere.

[MojaveG8]

The HJCs are SNELL rated M2005 which is tops for now. I think my local SCCA requires SNELL 95 or better. Found them for $89 each with free shipping. I like cheap safety.

[wreckwriter]

M is a motorcycle rating but I believe its also acceptable for NHRA, not positive though.

[MojaveG8]

Yeah, as far as I can tell from SNELLs site it is good for SCCA too. Several of the people use ones like it only older versions.

[r1owner]

Most motorcycle helmets won't work for (serious) car events. M rated helmets are really only good for one hit.

I think the car helmets can withstand a lot more beating.

[Chewy]

It's now a proven fact that Snell '95 and '05 are less safe than a straight good quality DOT bucket. Snell has actually conceded and has reduced the requirements to become Snell.

True story!

Chris

[p71]

snell ratings are... overrated. DOT is the way to go... and before y'all start yelling at me. Yes I do know the standards. Yes I know what the differences are and yes I know SNELL is supposed to be better.

It isn't.

That is all

IMHO.

[wreckwriter]

Regardless of that, tracks simply won't allow DOT helmets in cars, they require Snell rating.

[r1owner]

I prefer BSI ratings myself...

[MojaveG8]

The HJC helmets are both SNELL and DOT approved.

[tby]

I am going to purchase the HJC CL-31 Racer II. Anyone use this or one like it?

Have it, like it. Suggest taking a look at the AR-3. Same style, SA2000, and on close-out for about the same price.

[MojaveG8]

Thanks, does HJC make the AR-3

[Chewy]

I prefer BSI ratings myself...

Which if I remember correctly are closer to DOT than Snell.

Chris

[MojaveG8]

I went with this helmet instead

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk75/bmonkarsh/pyrotect_open.jpg

[wreckwriter]

Whats the rating?

[MojaveG8]

Sa2005

[wreckwriter]

Cool

[MojaveG8]

$149 each. I need two. One for me and one for my wife.

[wreckwriter]

SA2005 should let you race anywhere. Good choice!

[MojaveG8]

Thanks, that is what I thought too and figured paying a bit extra is worth it.

[wreckwriter]

Thanks, that is what I thought too and figured paying a bit extra is worth it.

I paid about 400 for mine..........

[MojaveG8]

It must be a really nice helmet ! I will have to see how much racing I get to do before I can invest that kind of money on it. I hope I will get to do a lot.

[MojaveG8]

Are you drag racing?

[wreckwriter]

Are you drag racing?

Yes. I wear a Simpson Bandit.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Simpson+Helmets/760374/10002/-1

[MojaveG8]

That looks nice. I don't know anything about local drag racing ,but I like watching it.

[MojaveG8]

Helmets supposed to be sitting at my house waiting for me. I am excited even though I can't use them.

[MojaveG8]

I could use it in my backyard to protect me from all the trees falling since they are covered in ice and snow still.

[MojaveG8]

Well, it did not fit so I had to exchange it for a bigger size. Now the wait starts again.

[todds87ss]

Anyone else being challenged with "no more open face helmet" rules? Had to go full face. I hate it.

[MojaveG8]

What kind of racing?

[wreckwriter]

For our class (Pro or Sportsman) NHRA rules state specifically full or open faced. just got 09 rule book today and verified it still says that.

[GRRRR8]

For our class (Pro or Sportsman) NHRA rules state specifically full or open faced. just got 09 rule book today and verified it still says that.

Hey Tom, I am ordering my helmet tonight. Do I have to get a SA2005 or will a M2005 do.

[wreckwriter]

Hey Tom, I am ordering my helmet tonight. Do I have to get a SA2005 or will a M2005 do.

books says either.

[GRRRR8]

books says either.

Thanks!

[MojaveG8]

What ya getting?

[GRRRR8]

What I want and what I am getting are 2 different things! lol Since I have to get the rear wheels, ET Streets, Trans cooler and lines/fittings, misc stuff to finsh up the motor, I will get either the GForce Eliminator ($149.95) or the Pro Eliminator ($249.95) from Summit. It will probably be the Pro as I want matte black.

[zosoboogie]

what about an open face helmet?

[todds87ss]

Charlie,
My Pyrotect ff was about that...at SA2005.
pro sa 248.00

[wreckwriter]

What I want and what I am getting are 2 different things! lol Since I have to get the rear wheels, ET Streets, Trans cooler and lines/fittings, misc stuff to finsh up the motor, I will get either the GForce Eliminator ($149.95) or the Pro Eliminator ($249.95) from Summit. It will probably be the Pro as I want matte black.

I like the Pro, that's a nice bucket Charlie!

[zosoboogie]

Yes. I wear a Simpson Bandit.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Simpson+Helmets/760374/10002/-1

wait a minute the helmet that you have is it white, Are you the stig?

[wreckwriter]

wait a minute the helmet that you have is it white, Are you the stig?

My helmet is black.

[Slizzo]

My helmet is black.

Right, as far as I know, it's the same helmet Black Stig wore correct?

[wreckwriter]

Right, as far as I know, it's the same helmet Black Stig wore correct?

Don't forget, I'm old. I have no clue who that is......

[zosoboogie]

Don't forget, I'm old. I have no clue who that is......

the Stig....Top Gear.. Jermery Clarkson the only good thing to come out of England!!! Its a show that we can watch on BBC America or on the internet you can find it at www.streetfire.net just type in Top Gear. Its all about cars and its hilarious. If you were to compare it to someting it would be like watch a comical motorweek or a late night show with Jay Leno but all about cars!!!
This episode is about the Pontiac G8 in England called the Vauxhall VXR8 check it out!!
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/top-gear-clarkson_143137.htm

[MojaveG8]

The Stig and Top Gear are so much fun to watch ! Just got season pass on iTunes for season 12.

[MichaelG8]

Heres my buddy at the track a few days ago in his "Stig" outfit. Matching Fire Suit and helmet.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/michaelg589/Stig.jpg