Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
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05/08/10 07:45 PM
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tywebb2
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My helmet has a Snell M95 sticker in it. Will it pass tech? My car runs high 11's.
'72 440 Cuda
11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: DusterKid]
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05/08/10 08:19 PM
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I was afraid you would say that.
Is anyone using the G-Force helmets that Summit sells? Are they any good? I noticed they are Snell 2005 rated. I only hit the track a couple times a year so I am not looking to break the bank....but then again I want to make sure my melon is adequately protected.
One more question....is it ok to run an open face or should I stick with a full face helmet?
'72 440 Cuda
11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: tywebb2]
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05/08/10 09:36 PM
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Will they even take a 2000 anymore? In any case, I use a m2005 open face. I see no reason to run the full face in the car. I've had local shops tell friends that you can't get a snell approved open face, but that is obviously not true 
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: dave571]
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05/08/10 10:24 PM
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I've had local shops tell friends that you can't get a snell approved open face
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: tywebb2]
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05/08/10 10:26 PM
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Is anyone using the G-Force helmets that Summit sells?
My daughter wears one 
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: tywebb2]
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05/09/10 03:02 AM
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I was afraid you would say that.
Is anyone using the G-Force helmets that Summit sells? Are they any good? I noticed they are Snell 2005 rated. I only hit the track a couple times a year so I am not looking to break the bank....but then again I want to make sure my melon is adequately protected.
One more question....is it ok to run an open face or should I stick with a full face helmet?
shop around online .... or buy a $250 helmet anywhere.
i got a new M2000 snell motocross helmet online for $40 + shipping.
Im not worried about bumping my noggin due to the foam padding on my cage , the mint condition helmet, and the fact that i HAVE MINT CONDITION NEW FANCY 5 POINT BELTS THAT IM FORCED TO REPLACE EVERY 2 YEARS.
(just another Nhra scam like the new "trans dipstick" rule...)  
oh...sorry for the rant... 
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: 493_DART]
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05/10/10 10:20 PM
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Well....I did some searching and ended up ordering the HJC CL-16 full face helmet. It is Snell 2010 rated and I got it for $109 and change from helmetcity.com with a discount code. Here is a link to it... http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PROD/cl16solids-nd/hjc-cl-16-matteblackI went with the full face because it can double as my winter ATV helmet. With the Snell 2010 rating I think I read it is good through 2027...which is nice.
'72 440 Cuda
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Re: Helmet Ratings - Will mine pass tech?
[Re: tywebb2]
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05/11/10 01:38 PM
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I switched over to a full face helmet. Even though you are strapped in and can't reach anything with your face, there are plenty of things that could come loose and start flying around on a hard crash and/or rollover. Fire bottle, delay box, MSD box, window glass, or a dozen other things. Probably won't ever need it, but if you ever do ........... 
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