Smiley's over in Garland. worth the trip. lots of choices and sizes to try on and wander around the store for a bit to make sure you are comfortable for more than just a moment or two.
So I just did my 1st autoX event & realized that my helmet was 1 year too old to pass tech. That being said, I used a loaner & immediately decided I need to buy my own. That being said, I'm looking for some advice on where I can go try some on to find a good fit.
I live in Denton & work in west Fort Worth so pretty much anywhere in the metroplex is doable but I'd prefer recommendations in the Fort Worth area so I could check them out on my lunch break. Also, I would like to get into HPDE or some local track days in the coming year so do I need to buy an SA or can I get away w/an M & still run HPDE or track days?
Smiley's over in Garland. worth the trip. lots of choices and sizes to try on and wander around the store for a bit to make sure you are comfortable for more than just a moment or two.
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Hallett requirement says Snell 2005 or later. Eagles Canyon requirement says M or SA Snell 2000, 2005 or later. Apex says M2000 or SA2000 or newer. An M rating is fine for autocross.
I have no idea of where you could go in Denton or Fort Worth to try helmets on.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
There is also a Smiley's in Sherman. But, it's a much smaller store. It's on west Hwy 82.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
There's a Smiley's in Kennedale but I personally haven't been to it... 700 West Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale, Tx 76060. Bonus is it's right down the street from mazda heaven if there's anything you need there![]()
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You can get open-faced M2010 (or M2005) HJC helmets for cheap on eBay.
I've got a brand new in box HJC CL-31 M2005 open face in gloss black for $70. Includes carry bag. Size M
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
PST located on the track grounds at MSR-C has a nice showroom and a few demo helmets.
I bought mine from the G-Force close-out site (http://gforce.shptron.com/c/helmets_closeout-helmets), but it looks like their size selection is getting really limited now. I used the G-Force sizing charts and ended up with a comfy helmet.
It is a Medium, but hjc helmets run big. I find it much roomier than my pyrotec Med.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
West side Ft. Worth
Motorcycle shops between hwy 80 and hwy 30 on Alta Mere Dr /183.
Motorcycle shops at 820 S service road between hwy 80 and hwy 30.
Open face is cooler. Maybe better vision. There are concerns about full face and airbags.
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Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Order a zamp off amazon. They are cheap and not shit. Do not buy a open face helmet.
http://www.zamp-racing.com/auto.html
Zamps run extremely small to size. I normally wear a M and can sometimes wear a small and I ordered a M zamp, couldn't even get it over my head. Changed to a L and it was still tight. Returned that and get something else. HJC AR10 is a good middle level helmet for around $300 and runs pretty true to size.
Also if you want a CF helmet for a cheap price check out Black Armor helmets. A racer in Austin owns the company.
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Do your head a favor, and head over to Smiley's to try them on. When I bought mine from them, I found significant differences between different models & brands of helmets marked with the same size.
I'm surprised to hear that there are tracks that allow M helmets, and SA2000 helmets, if you can swing it, pony up the extra money for an SA2010.
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