South Florida Helmet HELP!
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South Florida Helmet HELP!
I never realized what a nightmare it is to locate a shop with a selection of helmets you can choose from. Now I know what your going to say...Why don't you go to a bike shop and talk to them? Well, I did and they only have bike helmets. I know they will do but I really want to get a car helmet...It makes a difference I think. Especially from some of the designs I've seen online. Some car helmets have a tendency to have a more panaramic view so you dont have to turn your head so much to see out of your mirrors etc.
I dont want to order online without making sure it fits ok. I went to a bike shop and they showed me a SHOEI which was really nice...All black and mean. It fit nice and everything but I felt the viewing area was limmited and it was slightly tight in the cheak and ear area. I even tried the next size up and it felt the same with the exception that the forehead room was more ample but I did not care about that so much.
So to my question...FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE, CHRIS, BOB, or WHOEVER! Can someone PLEASE tell me if there is a shop in South Florida that sells CAR race Helmets???
Some of the helmets I am looking into:
Good Helmet
Favorite Helmet for price - Huge viewing area...AWSOME!
I like this one just as much but too expensive
I dont want to order online without making sure it fits ok. I went to a bike shop and they showed me a SHOEI which was really nice...All black and mean. It fit nice and everything but I felt the viewing area was limmited and it was slightly tight in the cheak and ear area. I even tried the next size up and it felt the same with the exception that the forehead room was more ample but I did not care about that so much.
So to my question...FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE, CHRIS, BOB, or WHOEVER! Can someone PLEASE tell me if there is a shop in South Florida that sells CAR race Helmets???
Some of the helmets I am looking into:
Good Helmet
Favorite Helmet for price - Huge viewing area...AWSOME!
I like this one just as much but too expensive
Last edited by cavemancan; 02-12-2007 at 01:42 PM.
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i will let you know, my buddies bought some since we go (or used to go) Autoxing often. Just curious you want an open faced or closed face? And how much are you looking to spend?
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I want a closed face Helmet in Jet Black for around $300. Also, I'd prefer it to be Snell rated at SA2005.
I saw one online that I really liked that had a panaramic view lense. In other words you dont have to turn your head to see your mirrors etc. I will try an post a link to the helmet I saw.
Most important thing is to know where the shop is. So I can go and do some choppin.
Thanks!
Examples (2nd helmet is the best example):
Good Helmet
Favorite Helmet for price - Huge viewing area...AWSOME!
I like this one just as much but too expensive
I saw one online that I really liked that had a panaramic view lense. In other words you dont have to turn your head to see your mirrors etc. I will try an post a link to the helmet I saw.
Most important thing is to know where the shop is. So I can go and do some choppin.
Thanks!
Examples (2nd helmet is the best example):
Good Helmet
Favorite Helmet for price - Huge viewing area...AWSOME!
I like this one just as much but too expensive
Last edited by cavemancan; 02-12-2007 at 01:43 PM.
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there is a place in downtown Miami that sells them. I can't remember the name of it for the life of me though. I bought my OMP helmet there.
:edit:
Found it:
AUTO CRAZE
121 SE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 358-9021
:edit:
Found it:
AUTO CRAZE
121 SE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 358-9021
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You can also go to Speed and Truck World on Sunrise Blvd, just east of I-95 in Ft. Lauderdale. I am not sure if the prices are competitive, but that is where I got mine several years ago. You can also try Murry's Speed and Custom on 441 just south of the Golden Glades interchange.
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You guys rock!!
I was about to go into Speed and Truck world this weekend but I got there 30 min after they closed so I could never check it out. Looks like I am going there this weekend. I might check out Murry's as well.
Thanks again!
I was about to go into Speed and Truck world this weekend but I got there 30 min after they closed so I could never check it out. Looks like I am going there this weekend. I might check out Murry's as well.
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by AlexCisneros
there is a place in downtown Miami that sells them. I can't remember the name of it for the life of me though. I bought my OMP helmet there.
:edit:
Found it:
AUTO CRAZE
121 SE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 358-9021
:edit:
Found it:
AUTO CRAZE
121 SE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 358-9021
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I'm about to order the Konis adjustable shocks with S - Tech spring combo offered by DPE forum vendor. I can't wait to start racing!
So hopfully by next month in time for auto-x I should have the following installed and ready...
Koni shocks - Ordered
Tien S-Tech springs - Ordered
Racing Brake 2pc drilled slotted rotors - Front installed
245/40/18's Kumho MX - Installed
Revi ram scoop - Ordered
K&N air filter - Installed
Hay! Anyone have any experience with a CG Lock? I was thinking about getting one.
Thanks!
So hopfully by next month in time for auto-x I should have the following installed and ready...
Koni shocks - Ordered
Tien S-Tech springs - Ordered
Racing Brake 2pc drilled slotted rotors - Front installed
245/40/18's Kumho MX - Installed
Revi ram scoop - Ordered
K&N air filter - Installed
Hay! Anyone have any experience with a CG Lock? I was thinking about getting one.
Thanks!
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CG lock is good, but it does not fit all cars. Just call them and make sure that someone has put one on a RX8. Come and say hi when you come out to race.
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Originally Posted by cavemancan
I'm about to order the Konis adjustable shocks with S - Tech spring combo offered by DPE forum vendor. I can't wait to start racing!
So hopfully by next month in time for auto-x I should have the following installed and ready...
Koni shocks - Ordered
Tien S-Tech springs - Ordered
Racing Brake 2pc drilled slotted rotors - Front installed
245/40/18's Kumho MX - Installed
Revi ram scoop - Ordered
K&N air filter - Installed
Hay! Anyone have any experience with a CG Lock? I was thinking about getting one.
Thanks!
So hopfully by next month in time for auto-x I should have the following installed and ready...
Koni shocks - Ordered
Tien S-Tech springs - Ordered
Racing Brake 2pc drilled slotted rotors - Front installed
245/40/18's Kumho MX - Installed
Revi ram scoop - Ordered
K&N air filter - Installed
Hay! Anyone have any experience with a CG Lock? I was thinking about getting one.
Thanks!
I thought you were gonna go with yokohamas? why did you change your mind? Also when are you gettingthose rear slots done?
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Originally Posted by cavemancan
You guys rock!!
I was about to go into Speed and Truck world this weekend but I got there 30 min after they closed so I could never check it out. Looks like I am going there this weekend. I might check out Murry's as well.
Thanks again!
I was about to go into Speed and Truck world this weekend but I got there 30 min after they closed so I could never check it out. Looks like I am going there this weekend. I might check out Murry's as well.
Thanks again!
If youre gonna check out murry's I have a 10% discount there if you need.
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Originally Posted by MX-5RACER
CG lock is good, but it does not fit all cars. Just call them and make sure that someone has put one on a RX8. Come and say hi when you come out to race.
Originally Posted by Gotian
I thought you were gonna go with yokohamas? why did you change your mind? Also when are you gettingthose rear slots done?
Originally Posted by Gotian
If youre gonna check out murry's I have a 10% discount there if you need.
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My name Doug, but I also go by DJ. Just look for my Miata, there are not that many '99s out there. Alex knows who I am, so just have him bring you by (If you know who he is).
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