Helmet recommendations?

[Beej '86 325es]

Ive been smacked on the head by rocks and tire rubber in both the M Coupe and e30. Its amazing how much noise those small things can make on impact.

I was driving on a 2 lane highway once, going about 70, a semi was coming toward me at about 55. It spit up a rock and hit the B pillar next to my ear when the window was down (125 mph), that was loud as sh*t! Found the rock in the back seat, about the size of a penny. Think I'll be getting a full-face for sure.

If you actually end up needing the helmet to protect your head as it bounces off of something, or a projectile nails you in the eyeglass, your lovely RayBans will shatter all over your eyeballs.

Oakleys don't shatter 8)
But ya, I agree, not good to skimp on safety items, that's why I have the Schroth 4-point harnesses for autocrossing. But an SA2000 rating is an SA2000 rating, right? ;)

[Low Level E30]

Oakleys don't shatter 8)
But ya, I agree, not good to skimp on safety items, that's why I have the Schroth 4-point harnesses for autocrossing. But an SA2000 rating is an SA2000 rating, right? ;)

You take whatever chances you're happy with -- me, I'm paying the $35 for a smoked shield and leaving the glasses in my bag.

Yeah - SA2000 full face of any kind, and you'll be money.

Have a good one,

[nando]

call me cheap, but do I have any options for around $100? it would only be for autocross use, so having full-face protection isn't really neccesary. I just hate having to borrow a helmet!

[Beej '86 325es]

call me cheap, but do I have any options for around $100? it would only be for autocross use, so having full-face protection isn't really neccesary. I just hate having to borrow a helmet!

HJC for like $65 at www.soloperformance.com
These are M2000 rated.

[nando]

sweet! first autocross of the season is in two weeks, I'll be glad to have my own helmet :P

[Sean]

What about those, *cough* me *cough*, that have to wear regular glasses when driving?

I'm lookin into contacts so fast...I hate glasses... :x

[e30 gangsta]

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