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Topic: What type of helmet do you use??
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 571
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-04-2003 11:32 PM
   
Just looking at some safty equip, wondering what all of you use for helmets??looking at a Simpson Bandit in platinum ------------------
1974 Gran Torino, 351W
rpm air gap intake, Holley 670 carb, 1" 4 hole spacer
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6602
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-04-2003 11:55 PM
Simpson's are good,Check www.helmetcity.com for some good deals. SteveW
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1853
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-05-2003 12:53 AM
I like a full face helment, lots of folks won't wear one in a car, but they should. make sure it has an up to date snell rating. I like the HJC helments myself. I got mine at helment city. ------------------
JS
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1235
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-05-2003 03:10 AM
In a full body car, I like my Simpson open face helmet, Snell 90. Plain & basic white.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker 302 5speed. 13.04@101mph
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 502
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-05-2003 10:21 AM
It's just like motorcycling, you have to get a helmet that fits well. Otherwise it's a distraction. Try a bunch on before buying.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-05-2003 10:58 AM
I had a full face snell that somebody stole from out of the 65 fastback at the 1/4 drags about 1 month ago. It really pi$$`s me off that somebody who enjoys the same pass time and hobby as we do would rip-off my helmet, they had to have a racers or pit pass to access the pit parking area where my car was. I was very fortunate to have another fellow there lend me his helmet so I could race, he took off before me and gave me his address and said he trusted me to bring it back to him when I was done with it. I had never met him before yet he trusted me. It did make it back to him, but not the same way I got it, it had a case of beer attached to it when I gave it back. If anybody has a spare decent one for sale that you don,t want a bunch of money for let me know.------------------
JOHN
65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1590
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 10-05-2003 11:00 AM
A $10 helmet for a $10 head...  No, I've got a full face unit that is Snell approved. ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1744
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-05-2003 11:39 PM
I have a Bandit II, custom fit, only way to get something to fit my mellon head.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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BarrysGrrl
Gearhead Posts: 1384
From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-06-2003 12:13 AM
Bell, open face. Alex and I both. Couldn't imagine having a closed face one. Too claustraphobic for me.------------------
Beth
Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing! "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex)
Alex & Beth's Homepage
MoneymakerRacing.com
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 114
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 10-06-2003 01:55 AM
Bieffe(sp?)...Open Face.......once I get to the lanes....I'm by myself... and I AIN'T pushin' that spool and 16x33's by myself!!!
I'll crank up ...pull up and shut off.....I go ahead and have ALL my safety stuff on cept neck collar and gloves...much easier to smoke and sip on a cold Dr. Pepper without havin to push the chin guard up or down.............
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CHIPSBAD67
Journeyman Posts: 71
From: LOU,KY;USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 10-06-2003 08:55 PM
not sure what kinda helmet i got. its kinda like the ones worn in easy rider. certainly before mr. snell was born. i painted flames over the gaudy black orb and a skull/crossbones in front with "you r next" underneath. probably get a snell sticker for it next year.------------------
306, 4speed, 4.11's....best 1/8 mile 7.58 at 92mph with 1.72 60ft. PUMP GAS/NO ADDERS/STREET TIRES
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