Where Can I buy a Helmet?

monsta · 03-28-2009, 02:39 PM

I've signed up for a couple HPDE and I need to buy a Snell/DOT Helmet for my upcoming events. There are ton of places online that I could purchase from but I would like to try things on to make the smartest purchase?

Where can I try on/purchase a Helmet in the NYC Metro area and has a large selection, I'm willing to drive 1hr away so distance isn't a problem hell its half the fun...Thanks guys

bmwe34m5 · 03-28-2009, 07:55 PM

Check out one of our NJBMWCCA sponsors

Stable Energies - http://www.stableenergies.com/

See you at the track!

Manny212 · 03-29-2009, 12:49 AM

i need one as well. Bill, I'm gonna sign up for the may 15 track day

MTROIS · 03-29-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwe34m5

Check out one of our NJBMWCCA sponsors

Stable Energies - http://www.stableenergies.com/

See you at the track!

+1!!!
I agree with bmwe34m5, this is a great place for racing gears, etc...! It is very conveniently located for us Monsta.

I bought my helmet there (Bell open face.... I did not want to bother with a full helmet (heat, etc...) + if the airbag goes off, I think that a full face would actually be more dangerous for my neck than anything else)

See you soon Monsta!

Manny212....I would see you in Lime Rock on 05/15 if you go. I have already registered with NJ chapter BMW CCA.

monsta · 03-29-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwe34m5

Check out one of our NJBMWCCA sponsors

Stable Energies - http://www.stableenergies.com/

See you at the track!

thanks going to check them out tomorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny212

i need one as well. Bill, I'm gonna sign up for the may 15 track day

don't forget to sign up...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

+1!!!
I agree with bmwe34m5, this is a great place for racing gears, etc...! It is very conveniently located for us Monsta.

I bought my helmet there (Bell open face.... I did not want to bother with a full helmet (heat, etc...) + if the airbag goes off, I think that a full face would actually be more dangerous for my neck than anything else)

See you soon Monsta!

Manny212....I would see you in Lime Rock on 05/15 if you go. I have already registered with NJ chapter BMW CCA.

very very cool great seeing you today again Mark...thanks for the recommendation also...

ibrennan · 03-30-2009, 09:31 AM

CDOC down at New Jersey Motorsports Park has some good SA2005 helmets for decent prices, I was just there over the weekend.

E92Pilot · 03-30-2009, 09:59 AM

jegs.com or summit.com..... Both have a full line of simpson equipment. They have the lowest prices available and shipping is sometimes free.
If you dont like the fitment just exchange it no questions asked. I have a simpson open face with the nomex lining. Been racing with it for years.

monsta · 03-30-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ibrennan

CDOC down at New Jersey Motorsports Park has some good SA2005 helmets for decent prices, I was just there over the weekend.

thanks, its a little farther then I'm willing to drive almost a 3hr drive one way...I will be going there for a track day though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Pilot

jegs.com or summit.com..... Both have a full line of simpson equipment. They have the lowest prices available and shipping is sometimes free.
If you dont like the fitment just exchange it no questions asked. I have a simpson open face with the nomex lining. Been racing with it for years.

will look into this for research & to compare prices a little, thanks

another question...I ride motorcycles and have two helmets that I alternate depending I which of my bikes I'm riding...could these be used? They are both Shoei full face, Snell/Dot approved

jajr1098s · 04-01-2009, 07:11 PM

another question...I ride motorcycles and have two helmets that I alternate depending I which of my bikes I'm riding...could these be used? They are both Shoei full face, Snell/Dot approved[/quote]

I was at NJMP this past weekend for the member event and saw the CDOC store for the first time. The selection over at Bob's (Stable Energies) is actually bigger and better than what the store at NJMP has.

As for mnotorcycle helmets, that's what i've used for years although this year I finally broke down and bought a helmet (non-motorcycle). Got it last Friday, just in time to use at NJMP for the first time on Saturday.

monsta · 04-01-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jajr1098s

another question...I ride motorcycles and have two helmets that I alternate depending I which of my bikes I'm riding...could these be used? They are both Shoei full face, Snell/Dot approved

I was at NJMP this past weekend for the member event and saw the CDOC store for the first time. The selection over at Bob's (Stable Energies) is actually bigger and better than what the store at NJMP has.

As for motorcycle helmets, that's what i've used for years although this year I finally broke down and bought a helmet (non-motorcycle). Got it last Friday, just in time to use at NJMP for the first time on Saturday.

sounds good thanks for the heads up....also what type of helmet did you get Open Face or Full Face

jajr1098s · 04-01-2009, 08:41 PM

I did consider an open face, but even when on my bikes, it seems that even if you leave the shield cracked open 5mm, a pebble, fly or UFO makes it's way right in. I went with Stig's helmet.

MTROIS · 04-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Monsta,

If you check the NJ BMW CCA website, section "Forms" (http://www.njbmwcca.org/services/fil....php?type_cd=F), you will find some great reference material. For example, if you take a look at page 3 of the "Tech FAQ" doc, you will learn that SNELL rated helmets are classified as "M" (no, not for BMW M3

...but for Motorcycle) and "SA" for Special Applications. The helmets for Car driving, fall i the latter category.

I would recommend you also read the "Driver School Handbook". See both docs below as PDFs but make sure to check if new versions are available on the CCA website.

Hope to see you soon on the track!

monsta · 04-06-2009, 09:03 PM

went to stable energies and purchased my helmet...they treated me very well...will do business w/ them again definitely

MTROIS · 04-06-2009, 09:09 PM

I am glad it worked out well!!

What did you end up getting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsta

went to stable energies and purchased my helmet...they treated me very well...will do business w/ them again definitely

Manny212 · 04-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsta

went to stable energies and purchased my helmet...they treated me very well...will do business w/ them again definitely

Nice i think I'm going to pass by there tomorrow and buy one.

monsta · 04-06-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTROIS

I am glad it worked out well!!

What did you end up getting?

i got a Bell S2R I believe can't remember the exact model...it was the one that I fit me the best after trying on dozens...they have a couple for 30% off but unfortunately those didn't fit me properly, I got a full face b/c coming from riding motorcycles I feel more comfortable w/ the front protection a little sense of security that I didn't feel from the open face, it really comes down to what your comfortable with fits your head...

EDIT: I got this one in black
http://www.bellhelmets.com/product/p...ic.cfm?pic=758

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Originally Posted by Manny212

Nice i think I'm going to pass by there tomorrow and buy one.

cool let them know I sent you, I had told them that someone else from m3post was probably going to pass by soon

03-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
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E92Pilot Bad cop no donut Drives: AW E90 M3/ SF-340 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	jegs.com or summit.com..... Both have a full line of simpson equipment. They have the lowest prices available and shipping is sometimes free. If you dont like the fitment just exchange it no questions asked. I have a simpson open face with the nomex lining. Been racing with it for years. __________________ AW E90 M3... Cold, Premium, Tech, Silver Novillo, Carbon leather, ipod, EPS, Rear shade....

04-01-2009, 07:11 PM	#9
jajr1098s Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY-NJ Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	another question...I ride motorcycles and have two helmets that I alternate depending I which of my bikes I'm riding...could these be used? They are both Shoei full face, Snell/Dot approved[/quote] I was at NJMP this past weekend for the member event and saw the CDOC store for the first time. The selection over at Bob's (Stable Energies) is actually bigger and better than what the store at NJMP has. As for mnotorcycle helmets, that's what i've used for years although this year I finally broke down and bought a helmet (non-motorcycle). Got it last Friday, just in time to use at NJMP for the first time on Saturday. __________________ AW Painted Reflectors, StopTech BBK, TC Kline D/A, LM-R's/Street, CCW C-10's/track, 3M Clear bra and 35% tint by T.O.T.L

04-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#11
jajr1098s Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY-NJ Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	I did consider an open face, but even when on my bikes, it seems that even if you leave the shield cracked open 5mm, a pebble, fly or UFO makes it's way right in. I went with Stig's helmet. __________________ AW Painted Reflectors, StopTech BBK, TC Kline D/A, LM-R's/Street, CCW C-10's/track, 3M Clear bra and 35% tint by T.O.T.L

03-28-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
bmwe34m5 Private Drives: E34 M5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 97 iTrader: (1)	Check out one of our NJBMWCCA sponsors Stable Energies - http://www.stableenergies.com/ See you at the track!

03-30-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
ibrennan Private Drives: Frozen White M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cinnaminson, NJ Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	CDOC down at New Jersey Motorsports Park has some good SA2005 helmets for decent prices, I was just there over the weekend.

04-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#13
monsta Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY Posts: 3,590 iTrader: (2)	went to stable energies and purchased my helmet...they treated me very well...will do business w/ them again definitely __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car

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