BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
M2 Technical Topics > Track / Autocross / Dragstrip > Helmet recommendations

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-28-2020, 07:14 AM   #23
supersam
Da Baus
supersam's Avatar
No_Country
282
Rep
259
Posts

Drives: F87 6MT, RA, E46
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NY/MI

iTrader: (0)

Seconded bell m4, i like the forehead air vents
__________________
M2 LBB/6MT/VFstg2/V1 stealth/JRC valve delete/Dinan/
Fabspeed/Wagner/ER/Eibach/UCP/RTD
RA Evo X/WhalenTuned/AMS/ETS/UR/AEM/Swift/RRM/VIS/ID
E46 330ci --> S54 M3 xplant vzv 3bananas (retired)
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2020, 08:21 AM   #24
j0oftheworld
Private First Class
j0oftheworld's Avatar
109
Rep
132
Posts

Drives: 01 S2k, 20 M2C
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: PHX, AZ

iTrader: (1)

Oval head here.. been wearing the Simpson Voyager for 15yrs
https://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/...-racing-helmet
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2020, 07:09 PM   #25
infinitekidM2C
Major General
infinitekidM2C's Avatar
United_States
4186
Rep
5,727
Posts

Drives: 2019 M2 Competition
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
wow some of y'all are spending $300+ on a helmet. I get the cheapest proper snell rated can for my skull. Usually around $120. To each his own though! Bell is the brand i usually go for.
Appreciate 0
      09-01-2020, 10:07 PM   #26
Shayan55
Captain
Shayan55's Avatar
United_States
339
Rep
716
Posts

Drives: F90 M5
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: woodland hills CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2105 BMW M235I  [0.00]
I just got the Arai GP-5w and i love that thing
__________________
(Sold) M235I Dinan intake, Active Autowerke FMIC, meisterschaft, TCKline coilovers, NT01's, BMS Oil cooler valve, VRSF DP&CP, BM3,StopTech Trophy BBK, Corbeau FX1 Pro seats, AP bar, Bimmerworld V3 Wing, APR Front splitter, Seibon Vented CF Hood
399.8whp on 91oct
Hmu on Ig: @n55_shayan
Appreciate 0
      01-31-2021, 06:55 AM   #27
rgo4
New Member
rgo4's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6spd MT
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Roswell, GA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2017 BMW M2  [0.00]
Splurged on a Stilo St-5

Quote:
Originally Posted by moveswiftly View Post
Good point but if he gets serious about tracking might as well save some money (in the long term) and get the right helmet from the get-go.
I am new to tracking my car and only have my first HPDE session booked. I needed a helmet and went to Discovery Parts at AMP (Atlanta Motorsports Park) because you have to try them on. I was interested in an affordable open face helmet and had no idea about the snell date rating. If I ordered online I would have bought the helmet that was $800 off because it was a “good deal” and been disappointed when I learned that it was only good for this year because it was a Snell2010 helmet. After trying Bell, Arai, G-Force and Stand-21, the Stilo fit my head the best which was the ultimate deciding factor. At close to $1000 it is a hard pill to swallow, but when you break that down by 10 years, it is a small fraction of your expense for any one day at the track.
Appreciate 1
      01-31-2021, 01:05 PM   #28
Maynard
Colonel
United_States
3805
Rep
2,860
Posts

Drives: 228iX & M2C
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Upstate NY

iTrader: (1)

A few additional thoughts from my own search: Full face helmets are much safer for airbag cars, and often also a little more head room for some reason. Don't get a motorcycle helmet - many sanctioning bodies deny them. Our local BMWCCA chapter loans helmets and they may let you trial some to find a fit. Definitely want to try them if possible - different brands cater to different head shapes. I had no local shops, but some vendors will ship you several to trial if you are going to buy one of them (DK if covid has nixxed that; I worked w/ Northstar Motorsports and they were great about sending options to trial). I ended up with a Bell and love it, but it is all about the fit (kinda starting to lust after a Stilo, but haven't tried one on).
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2021, 01:13 PM   #29
GFEA
@333m2c
GFEA's Avatar
United_States
229
Rep
177
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2c f87 S55
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I spent the money and went Arai Gp-7 since I wont have to replace it for quite some time since it has the newest rating. Very happy with the choice
__________________
@333m2c / Willing to sell my soul for parts..
Build thread: "Going for Broke - a Saga"

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1805010

Last edited by GFEA; 02-12-2021 at 05:19 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2021, 02:00 PM   #30
richard in NC
Colonel
United_States
1225
Rep
2,602
Posts

Drives: 2009 Z4 35i
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC

iTrader: (0)

I just saw that New Jersey events have officially expired Snell 2010 helmets. Make sure you now have the 2015 rating for any track/autocross event at NJMP or wherever in the state.

Fortunately I just picked up a Roux full face helmet with a 2015 rating, although I've yet to use it at an event.

I believe most other locations allow the 2010 for 1 more year.

https://www.rouxhelmets.com/r-1c
__________________
2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s
2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims
Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i

Last edited by richard in NC; 02-12-2021 at 02:09 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2021, 04:12 PM   #31
SEAT TIME RULES
Major
SEAT TIME RULES's Avatar
1093
Rep
1,261
Posts

Drives: 20 BMW M2C 17 Mazda MX-5 RF
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: "Get Busy Living, or Get busy Dying"

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 BMW M2C  [5.00]
A decent full face helmet these days is about $500.

I need to replace my Stilo soon Its got one year left.

Love the helmet, great fit and the ventilation is outstanding.

Get a Stilo!

Also a shameless plug to the gang at HMS. They know HPDE & Racing safety as well as anyone in the US and offer lots of selection:

https://www.hmsmotorsport.com/products/helmets

Best,
HAZMAT
__________________
2005-2006 BMWCCA Boston Chapter president
2004 Mazda Rev It Up Finalist
2002-Present HPDE Instructor
My 2020M2C Build: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696726
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2021, 07:55 PM   #32
TargaM2
M///modifyer
TargaM2's Avatar
Australia
2489
Rep
1,295
Posts

Drives: M2
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: OZ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 Renault RS275R  [9.50]
2019 Renault RS280  [10.00]
2017 BMW M2  [10.00]
2018 Audi Q2  [5.50]
Sparco Pro open face with peak, fhr posts & intercom (I tarmac rally). It's light, reasonably cool & importantly doesn't look like a salad bowl.
Stilo & Sparco are the best on the market imo. Buy from a race/rally Motorsport specific manufacturer not a bike helmet.
__________________
www.tarmacperformance.com
Best Modified BMW - BMW Nationals 2022
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2021, 06:32 PM   #33
jbse39
Private
56
Rep
91
Posts

Drives: 97 M3, 20 M2 CS, 23 X5 45e
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DC Metro

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by richard in NC View Post
I just saw that New Jersey events have officially expired Snell 2010 helmets. Make sure you now have the 2015 rating for any track/autocross event at NJMP or wherever in the state.

Fortunately I just picked up a Roux full face helmet with a 2015 rating, although I've yet to use it at an event.

I believe most other locations allow the 2010 for 1 more year.

https://www.rouxhelmets.com/r-1c
I use Roux and like it as well and all of their helmets have com built in.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:43 AM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST