Find me a helmet....

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02-26-2009, 11:15 PM
JuanoTejano

Find me a helmet....

CAUSE I"M GOING TO LAGUNA SECA!!!!!1!!

:D:clap:

It's really starting to look like I might be able to go to Laguna Seca, I've even registered and everything. So now I need some help finding a helmet, I've read the other thread about "how much is your head worth" and mine is worth about $80 so if we can find a helmet that meets the LS requirements for somewhere around that price. I don't really care if it's open face or closed as long as they allow for good peripherial vision, though I think for this money I'm going to be looking at open.

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02-27-2009, 06:30 AM
POS Racing

Well caged wonder what are the helmet requirements for Laguna Seca??? ;)
02-27-2009, 07:16 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by JuanoTejano

I've read the other thread about "how much is your head worth" and mine is worth about $80...

Now that's funny. :clap:

Mine is worth about the same. My ::Curls:: would probably say that I'm over-valueing it. ;)
02-27-2009, 08:36 AM
MadMerv

What is the oldest Snell SA they will accept? I might be able to help you out as I had to update last season.......
02-27-2009, 08:59 AM
Sharpie

www.ridegear.com usually has some deals. I'll try to find where I got mine this summer, it was about that price.
02-27-2009, 09:07 AM
trickyrix

I got a pretty good deal up in Carrollton at Bates Motorcycle shop - an HJC open face, with a bag (more like a sock), for $100.
02-27-2009, 09:53 AM
JuanoTejano

Helmets must be Snell SA95, M95, K98, SA2000, M2000, SA2005 or M2005 rated.
Helmets must also be free of cracks and other visible damage.

Thanks for the suggestions guys and I would be interested if anyone has a used helmet that will work for me they want to sell, or maybe just wants to watch me try on one that is obviously too small, that's always fun too.

Ridegear is apparently uninterested in my business right now.

Caged wonder.... :rolleyes:
02-27-2009, 10:11 AM
Sharpie

I have an M95 you can use for the event.
02-27-2009, 10:47 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

I have an M95 you can use for the event.

Ditto... Not sure where you live, but if It is more easier to pick from me, you can borrow mine. I could also bring it out next Wed night.
02-27-2009, 10:51 AM
tailchaser

I have a Bell SA2000 full face that I would probably part with for $80 (Size Large).
02-27-2009, 11:33 AM
MadMerv

If you're head isn't quite as big as Tailchaser's, I have an SA2000 medium in excellent shape for $100.
02-27-2009, 01:15 PM
JuanoTejano

Hey, thanks for all the offers guys. I think what I want to do is borrow one if I can find one that fits (not sure of the size of my head, but I know it ain't little) or if I could see Mervs and TCs at maybe next Wednesday I might buy one if one will fit and if I like it. Unless I really like them I think I'd be better off borrowing one in the short term and then buying a new one with the lastest SNELL rating when I see one at a good price, so I think I may check out the place that Rick said he got a decent deal on his if I can.

Last week at Keller's was "bring your dog night" this week it's "bring John a helmet night":D
02-27-2009, 01:29 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by JuanoTejano

Last week at Keller's was "bring your dog night" this week it's "bring John a helmet night":D

Can I bring my dog, too?
02-27-2009, 01:32 PM
JuanoTejano

I'll think about it....

Awww what the hell DOGS AND HELMETS FOR EVERYONE!!!!
02-27-2009, 02:43 PM
Titus

Extra points for dogs wearing helmets? I will bring both of my helmets for you to try.
02-27-2009, 03:20 PM
trickyrix

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Originally Posted by Titus

Extra points for dogs wearing helmets?

Triple bonus points for a dog wearing doggles.
02-27-2009, 06:59 PM
JuanoTejano

Thanks guys. Quadruple points (or Quad damage if you will) for doggies wearing monkeys, who are wearing a helmet and monkles, do they make googles for monkeys? Who am I kidding of course they do, what kind of world would I live in if there isn't already a booming market for monkey goggles.
02-27-2009, 11:21 PM
sxk122

I had looked into getting doggles for bullet........ I thought they would look badass on him
02-27-2009, 11:29 PM
trickyrix

So I searched Google Images for "monkles" and this was the first hit. How, exactly, would a monkey wear that? ;)
02-27-2009, 11:30 PM
JuanoTejano

My only answer would have to be "very carefully, and preferably with the element of surprise"

Lookout Rick, you Sxk112 and I are all online and it's late and you just mentioned monkeys. Also I am the OP so I can chage the title to "Find me a monkey helmet" at a moments notice.
02-28-2009, 12:00 AM
creek

Death to Monkey posters!
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...monkey-gun.jpg
02-28-2009, 12:12 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

So I searched Google Images for "monkles" and this was the first hit. How, exactly, would a monkey wear that? ;)

If your monkey can't figure out what to do with her, toss her my way... I can put her to good use.
02-28-2009, 12:41 AM
sxk122

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Originally Posted by creek

Death to Monkey posters!
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...monkey-gun.jpg

Don't point that gun at me!!!!!

http://www.theblueroom.me.uk/forum/u...Monkey_sad.jpg
02-28-2009, 12:48 AM
JuanoTejano

You're no fun creek. No fun at all.
And now just because I feel I have to: A MONKEY IN A HELMET
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/78/17...792cda.jpg?v=0
02-28-2009, 12:54 AM
JuanoTejano

I couldn't turn these down.... After this I swear I'm done.
MONKEY POPPING HIS COLLA' LIKE A BALLA!
http://images.paraorkut.com/img/funn...thes-11981.jpg

AND A SURRENDER MONKEY! (I bet he was trained with cheese)
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/...73es7/340x.jpg
02-28-2009, 06:59 AM
creek

::Whatev::
02-28-2009, 08:10 AM
MadMerv

You monkey guys need to get a room......

Remember you need an SA helmet. I doubt anyone is gonna loan you one of those....
I don't make any of those Wed nite events, so if you want to try mine I can bring it to work and we can meet one day at lunch.
03-01-2009, 12:24 PM
MadMerv

OK, I lied.... My helmet is an SA95 Shoei full face. $75
03-01-2009, 02:37 PM
creek

I just got through flying around Laguna Seca on Google Earth. Now I'm jealous.
03-01-2009, 06:57 PM
JuanoTejano

Aha, I know right? Laguna is gonna be awesome. I just wish that it wasn't be my first track time so that I could make the most of it and not have to learn everything.
03-01-2009, 08:21 PM
creek

Get out your old PS1 and your GT2 game and gets lots of "simulator" time.:D
03-01-2009, 09:03 PM
JuanoTejano

I've been on laguna seca in a miata in Forza Motorsport 2 (the Xbox 360s gran turismo FYI) for probably 80 laps in the past couple of days since I knew I would be able to make it to laguna. Right now I'm just trying to completely understand every intricacy of the track I can.Then I will try to match the shift points and revlimiter on the in game miata to my miata and then will be able to know what turn and approximately what revs I will be expecting for each turn. I've also been watching lots of videos of spec miata and other NA miatas on laguna and studying their lines. Other than that the only thing I can think of that I can do to prepare is once I get my Flex's in I need to try and learn as much about how my car will handle at and near the limits of adhesion as I can safely before the track day. All advice is welcome if anyone has any other suggestions.
03-01-2009, 09:34 PM
trickyrix

Respect the Corkscrew.
03-01-2009, 10:09 PM
JuanoTejano

Fo Sho, I think I told you I got chills thinking about the corkscrew when I realized in the middle of the night a while back that I could afford to go.
03-01-2009, 10:16 PM
tailchaser

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMerv

OK, I lied.... My helmet is an SA95 Shoei full face. $75

SA95? That's older than... well... you! Surely he'd rather buy my SA2000 brain bucket!
03-01-2009, 11:20 PM
JuanoTejano

I think this should be settled by a fight to the death, and I will buy the winners helmet.

No but seriously I appreciate all you guys offering helmets and I will take a look at all of them on Wednesday, but at this point I am leaning towards borrowing one as opposed to buying if I can for this event because I think if I buy one it should be the most up to date rating I can afford. If I can't borrow one that will work then I will be looking to buy one which ever one meets my criteria the best.

My criteria in order of importance to me are: meets the Laguna Seca requirements, fits me comfortably, is the most up to date rating wise, allows maximum peripheral vision, is affordable, and lastly me liking it.
03-02-2009, 09:29 AM
MadMerv

You can play any of the video games of Laguna Seca and watch all the videos, but you will never be prepared for the first time the earth drops out from under you in the corkscrew!!!!!!! I can't believe you're gonna drive the whole way to CA for your first track event. We've got some really nice tracks right here in north Texas that would be much better to learn on.
03-02-2009, 09:31 AM
MadMerv

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuanoTejano

I think this should be settled by a fight to the death, and I will buy the winners helmet.

The important thing is the size, so make sure it fits, no matter what! A new SA2005 will cost $300 and up.....
03-02-2009, 11:27 AM
creek

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMerv

The important thing is the size, so make sure it fits, no matter what! A new SA2005 will cost $300 and up.....

Not necessarily: http://www.smileysracing.com/cat/vie...9cc6&pgID=1682
and that's a local supplier in Mesquite. IMO the open face is a better choice in an airbag equipped car but they have a full face for the same price.
03-02-2009, 02:22 PM
MadMerv

Buy a new one then............:)

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