helmets....wow!
05-21-2006, 09:39 PM
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helmets....wow!
Just looked up some helmets on summit. looked up for snell K98, not one was under $300! Is that the going rate on helmets these days? Im trying to stay NHRA legal here, and from my '06 rulebooks its sayin for 13.99 and quicker, I need a Snell K98. Or maybe I just need to look somewhere else?
05-21-2006, 09:57 PM
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well see now, the M-class (motorcycle I think is what it stands for) goes for considerably less, like 150-200. I would assume that a helmet for a bike would be allowed for drag race. Granted Ill probably only need the helmet for the occasional test-n-tune nights, not necessarily for competition, but I dont wanna waste money on a helme tonly to find out that its no good to me at all.
05-21-2006, 10:05 PM
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I know what your saying,but the most important thing in my car IS- MY HEAD!If you get the newest helmet- Snell 2005-,you could probably use it for up to 10 more years depending on regulations.Thats 30 dollars per year.Just my $0.02CDN.
05-21-2006, 10:20 PM
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My Simpson was right around $400 and have had it for about 2 years now. Probably need a fire jacket and roll bar soon 
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SMF has all the information on helmet specs.
Under NHRA/IHRA rules an M rated helmet is even allowed in ProStock class. Only a few specific classes require an SA rated helmet. Anyone driving a door car does not need to spend big bucks on a SA rated helmet.
Current rating is Snell2005. Go to your local motorcycle shop and find an open face Snell rated M2005 helmet for about $100. It will last you many years before the rating is expired and you'll need to buy a new one.
K98 is a karting helmet and is accepted under NHRA/IHRA rules but it's rating is getting old.
Under NHRA/IHRA rules an M rated helmet is even allowed in ProStock class. Only a few specific classes require an SA rated helmet. Anyone driving a door car does not need to spend big bucks on a SA rated helmet.
Current rating is Snell2005. Go to your local motorcycle shop and find an open face Snell rated M2005 helmet for about $100. It will last you many years before the rating is expired and you'll need to buy a new one.
K98 is a karting helmet and is accepted under NHRA/IHRA rules but it's rating is getting old.
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05-22-2006, 11:47 AM
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Look for new helmets for sale on Ebay. Also check out open faced helmets at cycle shops. New, current Snell helmets can be had for as little as $50.