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- Figure 90 degree plus weather on a normal basis.
- I will be wearing prescription driving glasses
- I drive black TI's. Is there an optimal color for any safety or advantage reasons? (I saw Steven's thread about contrasting color gloves) Does helmet color matter?
- Does helmet venting matter in a cockpit?
- How should the helmet fit? Snug, secure but comfortable I envisioned.
- Does the type of chin strap matter for comfort/effectiveness?
- Thinking $200 budget for a new helmet. If I progress where I need a better one in the future, I'll address that then.
Thanks for any feedback here. Cheers! __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by BlackBMWs; 04-30-2015 at 03:16 AM. | | | 04-30-2015, 03:44 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 373 | The key to choosing open vs. closed should depend on the rules of the club/track you run with. Open faced helmets are always allowed for autocross. However, track days are more strict and sometimes only allow closed faced helmets. For that reason, I chose to go with a closed faced helmet even though I have only done autocross. Helmet fit is the next most important factor. There are many measurements you can do on your head to figure out what size is right for you. Saferacer has a good guide and is a good online store to racing equipment from. Nevertheless, your best bet is to find a local race shop and test on helmets there, especially since you will be wearing glasses. You will be able to figure out size, fit and comfort the best that way. I don't think color matters. Higher end helmets will be lighter weight and have better venting to cool your head. Chin straps shouldn't matter as the strap should always be loose enough for you to be able to open and close your mouth. You're not ratcheting the strap onto your chin. In the end, I listened to none of my advice besides my first sentence. I bought the cheapest SA2010 closed faced helmet I could. I ended up with a Zamp helmet for $150 (I think) and have no complaints. It fits and protects my head and that is all I need it for. I didn't consider venting, color or comfort. __________________ 2000 M5 -> 1996 318ti -> 1997 328i Instagram: ndrewchow YouTube: MINIzguy | | | 04-30-2015, 04:19 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 444 | Rich, I recommend full face helmet. For entry level helmets, check out pyrotech brand. I know a place in the east bay that you can test fit all types from helmet. From entry level to high end cf stuff. | | | 04-30-2015, 07:25 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Thanks all for the feedback. I ended up watching other animal impacts after watching the last video. I had been using a older full face helmet in the past, just not valid due to age and rating. I'll look for a compliant and comfortable full face helmet. Keep feedback coming and thanks for your experience feedback thus far. __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 04-30-2015, 08:28 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 513 | I have no experience with this. I can't see the video either because on work computer. I believe that I'd go with an open faced helmet though. It would be a LOT cooler. Breathing on those hot days into a closed helmet can get fairly uncomfortable. It would also be easier to use with glasses/goggles. I could probably argue better sightlines maybe. Not to mention the most important factor. Whenever I imagine myself on the track I look a lot like Earnhardt Sr. with the intimidator open mask. It is hard to blow kisses at the pretty girls with a full face helmet. | | | 05-01-2015, 12:12 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | Full face for sure. In the event you hit anything on track you don't want glass/metal/fire hitting your face area. __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | 05-01-2015, 12:35 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Full. /end of story __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 05-01-2015, 02:09 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Horseheads, NY Posts: 259 | Full, All the way! I bought my son a Bell Sport for about 250 when he was 18 and just starting autocross. Thinking he would also do track days at WGI, I gave him no choice as what to use. I have a Pyrotect full face and I have no vision problems at all. | | | 05-28-2015, 05:45 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Full Face or Open Face helmet for track events? Thanks all! I ended up picking up a G Force Pro Eliminator from a local Speed shop who matched and beat online prices. Picked up some vinyl lettering so it wouldn't be mistaken for someone else's. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by BlackBMWs; 05-28-2015 at 05:47 AM. | | | 05-28-2015, 01:56 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 | Quote: Originally Posted by Tronix | Last Lemons event held at Summit also had a deer strike. That was two years ago, Lemons does not run events there anymore because of the population issues. Closed face, white and non motorcycle. Suggest spending a few extra dollars for ones with vents as opposed to less vented ones. Darn missed that you just got it. Black and temps in car get warm. But not dedicated race car correct so you have AC. Mine is for dedicated race car. Last edited by M-technik-3; 05-28-2015 at 01:59 PM. | | | 05-28-2015, 03:18 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Full Face or Open Face helmet for track events? Ya, I did spend a few more bucks to get this vented model, plus , it was more comfortable so worth the extra dollars. I wondered about the white vs. black in a cockpit for heat and asked. Folks seemed to think it was negligible in a cockpit car. It wasn't so bad last weekend, we'll see how it is up here in Sacramento's summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 05-28-2015, 03:35 PM | #13 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 6 | Color won't matter in the car. Just don't leave it sitting in the sun! Good luck and Have Fun!! | | | 05-28-2015, 03:37 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Great point! Thanks! I also took Steven's advise and got some bright yellow gloves so pointing actions were more visible against my black car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! 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