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torqdork · 09-13-2013, 03:00 PM

My HJC SA2000 helmet expired and PCA/BMWCCA won't let me autocross or HPDE with them the rest of the year and they're the only game in town with three events to go.

I don't need anything too fancy, ideally not over $500-$600 with HANS anchors if there is such a thing. Any recommendations for a vendor who ideally carries a good selection and has budget friendly return/exchange shipping policies in case of fit issues? I'm partial to either Bell or HJC mostly due to cost considerations.

I called everywhere locally but nobody seems to carry SA (automotive) helmets, only SM (motorcycle). Looks like it's time to shop online.

TIA...

rice_classic · 09-13-2013, 03:23 PM

They are physically local to me (Redmond, WA). I bought my HJC from them and they can install the anchors.

425 Motorsports:
http://www.425motorsports.com/produc...brand-hjc.html

Get the Si-12. It's under 3lbs and very comfortable.

And yes, you can buy from them online.

SubiePig · 09-13-2013, 03:27 PM

http://www.soloperformance.com/Full-Face_c_14-1-2.html

Element Tuning · 09-13-2013, 04:07 PM

OG Racing is really good in VA, stock HJC, Sparco, Arai, Bell, Simpson, and more. I bought my helmet personally from them.

Scenic Driver · 09-13-2013, 04:43 PM

I've got my Stilo helmet from http://www.saferacer.com

mav1178 · 09-13-2013, 05:19 PM

http://www.subesports.com/ is where I go locally if I need something.

-alex

SpeedLab · 09-16-2013, 08:45 AM

I've had great luck with RaceQuip. Essentially they are the same quality of a Bell/Simpson/GForce at a lower price. I'd go as far as saying they come out of the same factory

ATL BRZ · 09-16-2013, 09:56 AM

http://www.discoveryparts.com/cgi-bi...force&pid=1104

Cant beat $250 shipped for a SA 2010 helmet with a free bag

EAGLE5 · 09-16-2013, 10:29 AM

http://www.ioportracing.com/ by a million miles. 110 bucks for an SA2005 Pyrotect? Thank you.

torqdork · 09-16-2013, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone, great resources here.

One more question, black or white? I've read that the flat black helmets are prone to discoloration and staining unless rubberized so am considering the glossy finish black or white.

Some roadster autocross friends with black helmets say their helmets get warmer than white on a sunny day but I currently have a roof so it shouldn't matter, right?

mid_life_crisis · 09-16-2013, 11:37 AM

I ride a Honda and would personally never buy a helmet I hadn't tried on first, but that's just me.

torqdork · 09-16-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

I ride a Honda and would personally never buy a helmet I hadn't tried on first, but that's just me.

True, that's why I'm going with an HJC. After talking with HJC this morning, fit should be the same as my old HJC.

SpeedLab · 09-16-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torqdork

Thanks for the replies everyone, great resources here.

One more question, black or white? I've read that the flat black helmets are prone to discoloration and staining unless rubberized so am considering the glossy finish black or white.

Some roadster autocross friends with black helmets say their helmets get warmer than white on a sunny day but I currently have a roof so it shouldn't matter, right?

I have both black and white, and notice no difference between them as for heat. The black i have is rubberized, and it does wear pretty poorly, but nothing terrible. My next will be white.

If you can afford the HJC as a few said above, they are very good helmets. The disadvantage of the cheaper ones is you can really tell they skimped on the interior materials.

Remember, a helmet is only good for 10 years after its SA date. You can get great deals now on SA2005 helmets, but they will only be good through 2014 for most organizations.

torqdork · 09-16-2013, 02:26 PM

I went with an HJC AR10II SA2010.

The removable, washable liner was key, a feature not available on the Si12. At 3½ lbs. it's only ¼ lb. heavier than the Si12.

On sale and with the discount code came to $270 for the rubberized black model compared to $312 at 425 Motorsports although shipping was $10. Includes free sock.

It should arrive this Friday, just in time for a weekend at Oregon Raceway Park.

http://www.soloracer.com/hjcar10ii.html

I also sprung for a neck collar that I've read good things about and looked like cheap insurance.

http://www.soloracer.com/pyrocollar.html

09-13-2013, 03:00 PM	#1
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s)	Online helmet vendors? My HJC SA2000 helmet expired and PCA/BMWCCA won't let me autocross or HPDE with them the rest of the year and they're the only game in town with three events to go. I don't need anything too fancy, ideally not over $500-$600 with HANS anchors if there is such a thing. Any recommendations for a vendor who ideally carries a good selection and has budget friendly return/exchange shipping policies in case of fit issues? I'm partial to either Bell or HJC mostly due to cost considerations. I called everywhere locally but nobody seems to carry SA (automotive) helmets, only SM (motorcycle). Looks like it's time to shop online. TIA... Last edited by torqdork; 09-13-2013 at 05:40 PM. Reason: Annoying typoo

09-13-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,175 Thanks: 758 Thanked 4,215 Times in 1,809 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s)	They are physically local to me (Redmond, WA). I bought my HJC from them and they can install the anchors. 425 Motorsports: http://www.425motorsports.com/produc...brand-hjc.html Get the Si-12. It's under 3lbs and very comfortable. And yes, you can buy from them online. __________________ PRO86 \| WTCC \| STL

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SubiePig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: -'02 PSM WRX, '94 Miata, '13 BRZ Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 438 Thanks: 188 Thanked 155 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	http://www.soloperformance.com/Full-Face_c_14-1-2.html __________________ Sponsered by:Chasebays/Corr Performance Tuning/KartBoy/Bad Panda Motorsports/Racer-X Fabrication STX Build thread 14th/67 SCCA Nationals (2014)

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Scenic Driver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ, 02 Audi TTQ Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 456 Thanks: 61 Thanked 321 Times in 168 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	I've got my Stilo helmet from http://www.saferacer.com __________________

09-16-2013, 08:45 AM	#7
SpeedLab Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: White Location: Wash. DC Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I've had great luck with RaceQuip. Essentially they are the same quality of a Bell/Simpson/GForce at a lower price. I'd go as far as saying they come out of the same factory __________________ Because it didn't break does not mean it's track proven.

09-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#4
Element Tuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hydra EMS Powered FRS Raven Black Location: Maryland Posts: 839 Thanks: 54 Thanked 1,021 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 61 Post(s)	OG Racing is really good in VA, stock HJC, Sparco, Arai, Bell, Simpson, and more. I bought my helmet personally from them.

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mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,099 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s)	http://www.subesports.com/ is where I go locally if I need something. -alex

09-16-2013, 09:56 AM	#8
ATL BRZ TEQSPORT Brand Manager Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '24 GR86 + '16 FR-S Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,725 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s)	http://www.discoveryparts.com/cgi-bi...force&pid=1104 Cant beat $250 shipped for a SA 2010 helmet with a free bag __________________ ________________________________Toyota \| Lexus Parts & Performance Specialists__________________________________

09-16-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s)	Thanks for the replies everyone, great resources here. One more question, black or white? I've read that the flat black helmets are prone to discoloration and staining unless rubberized so am considering the glossy finish black or white. Some roadster autocross friends with black helmets say their helmets get warmer than white on a sunny day but I currently have a roof so it shouldn't matter, right?

09-16-2013, 11:37 AM	#11
mid_life_crisis Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 #103 AT Location: NC Posts: 1,519 Thanks: 101 Thanked 599 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I ride a Honda and would personally never buy a helmet I hadn't tried on first, but that's just me. __________________ Necessity may be the mother of Invention but Desperation is quite often the father. “Sex is like Bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand.” - Mae West Papa said, "son there's a lot of evil temptations out there. Best to try 'em all so you know which ones to avoid."

09-16-2013, 02:26 PM	#14
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s)	I went with an HJC AR10II SA2010. The removable, washable liner was key, a feature not available on the Si12. At 3½ lbs. it's only ¼ lb. heavier than the Si12. On sale and with the discount code came to $270 for the rubberized black model compared to $312 at 425 Motorsports although shipping was $10. Includes free sock. It should arrive this Friday, just in time for a weekend at Oregon Raceway Park. http://www.soloracer.com/hjcar10ii.html I also sprung for a neck collar that I've read good things about and looked like cheap insurance. http://www.soloracer.com/pyrocollar.html

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