the lifestory of a DC5S...

[plAythiNG]

My dba box look different

[SpoonS]

from helmet warehouse:

If i were you, i wouldn't have gotten an open face helmet.

Even if your strapped in properly, you never know what can happen. I have a friend who basically "kissed" the steering wheel when he crashed on the track, and f***ed up his face. Wouldn't have happened if he was wearing a full face helmet.

[plAythiNG]

Return it n gwt closed face n race with no visor

[crashprash]

If i were you, i wouldn't have gotten an open face helmet.

Even if your strapped in properly, you never know what can happen. I have a friend who basically "kissed" the steering wheel when he crashed on the track, and f***ed up his face. Wouldn't have happened if he was wearing a full face helmet.

i chose open-face since its more comfortable and also since my car isnt that loud, the guy at helmet warehouse said itd be safer since u can hear it without bouncing off the rev limiter, also good closed face ones (lightweight) cost so much more. Wouldnt the airbag have popped up anyway? In that case, you would have to drive on the street with a helmet as well.

My dba box look different

did u get street series for the rear?

Return it n gwt closed face n race with no visor

they dont accept returns.

[SpoonS]

i chose open-face since its more comfortable and also since my car isnt that loud, the guy at helmet warehouse said itd be safer since u can hear it without bouncing off the rev limiter, also good closed face ones (lightweight) cost so much more. Wouldnt the airbag have popped up anyway? In that case, you would have to drive on the street with a helmet as well.

If we all had a choice to wear something that's more "comfortable" we all would be wearing an open face helmet in the first place. But a majority don't.

There's a reason why good close face helmets cost more. Coz its safer. Same deal with motorbikes. You can wear an open face if you want, but i can also tell you that its not advisable.

So your willing to pay for a useless item like the beaks bar, but not when it comes to safety you aren't? i just don't get it. You should never skimp out when it comes to safety.

Its your face dude, and i would hate to one day tell you "i told you so"

[plAythiNG]

lol, ur garage is on carpet?

[crashprash]

If we all had a choice to wear something that's more "comfortable" we all would be wearing an open face helmet in the first place. But a majority don't.

There's a reason why good close face helmets cost more. Coz its safer. Same deal with motorbikes. You can wear an open face if you want, but i can also tell you that its not advisable.

So your willing to pay for a useless item like the beaks bar, but not when it comes to safety you aren't? i just don't get it. You should never skimp out when it comes to safety.

Its your face dude, and i would hate to one day tell you "i told you so"

well thats y the car has its own safety features..not like u drive on teh street with a closed faced helmet...with the beaks bar..technically its being used everyday where as the helemt is going to be used 2-3 times a year.

lol, ur garage is on carpet?

my car gets the best treatment

[SpoonS]

I feel like i'm talking to a child.

[Norm]

Phrash, from an paramedic point of view, the open face helmet mearly compliments your safety. I've seen plenty of nice and expensive cars not releasing their airbags and all it takes is just your face to hit the edge of the steering wheel at 120km/h impact and i can gaurantee you, you'll shatter your nose and facial cheek bones. How much trust are you going to place on an SRS? which stands for Supplemental Restraint System. Closed helmets are the way to go, and yes open ones are more comfortable. I ridea bike and thats why they've designed helmets with vents on the top now so to make sure people close the front visor. I'm just agreeing with SpoonS's comment, not trying to offend you or anything.

In the end of the day its your choice and its your life your responsible for. We're only here as a community to give out advice and suggestions.

[crashprash]

I feel like i'm talking to a child.

appreciate the advice but hounding ppl about it isnt the way to go mate.
But is running on the street with seats and steering wheel with no airbag any less dangerous?

Phrash, from an paramedic point of view, the open face helmet mearly compliments your safety. I've seen plenty of nice and expensive cars not releasing their airbags and all it takes is just your face to hit the edge of the steering wheel at 120km/h impact and i can gaurantee you, you'll shatter your nose and facial cheek bones. How much trust are you going to place on an SRS? which stands for Supplemental Restraint System. Closed helmets are the way to go, and yes open ones are more comfortable. I ridea bike and thats why they've designed helmets with vents on the top now so to make sure people close the front visor. I'm just agreeing with SpoonS's comment, not trying to offend you or anything.

In the end of the day its your choice and its your life your responsible for. We're only here as a community to give out advice and suggestions.

the reason i chose the open face is beacuse i get more peripheral vision and noise isnt mufled (safer since im more aware of my surroundings. If i got a closed face..i wouldnt use the visor and I would keep messing with it trying to make it comfy while i drive which isnt safe either. At the end of the day I chose the product that worked best and I am fully aware of safety issues involved. If i was worried about crashing my car..I wouldnt even go to the track. Im not chasing PBs etc..just want to enjoy driving my car..which I cant do on the streets anymore..There are plenty of serious track-go-ers on this forum that run open face helmets anyway. I know that doesnt count for anything but im just putting it out there.

[crashprash]

I should probably add that I got this helmet as I did not want to use a hired helmet (disgusting)..If go track more regularly then I may get a flip face for around the 200 mark.

[SpoonS]

Driving on the street and on the track are 2 different things. I'm trying to help you but i may as well be talking to a wall.

For someone who cares so much about looks, i would have figured you getting a close face helmet. You'll look like Toad (Mario Bros.) wearing that thing.

[crashprash]

if i get a closed face helmet it would have to be either arai or shoe which cost in excess of $600. the helmet i got is by far the most expensive closed face helmet they had...$140..i would rather get a good lightweight helmet with good fit rather than a cheap helmet just because its closed..hence y i have already scrapped the idea of getting a $200 flip face.

[iversonruls]

Driving on the street and on the track are 2 different things. I'm trying to help you but i may as well be talking to a wall.

For someone who cares so much about looks, i would have figured you getting a close face helmet. You'll look like Toad (Mario Bros.) wearing that thing.

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and when ur on the track, i doubt u will have time to care about the weight of the helmet haha. its not like your going to have it on even if your not on the track

btw eddie, i think i saw u last sunday at autosalon. i was inside the 999 counter

[Norm]

the reason i chose the open face is beacuse i get more peripheral vision and noise isnt mufled (safer since im more aware of my surroundings. If i got a closed face..i wouldnt use the visor and I would keep messing with it trying to make it comfy while i drive which isnt safe either. At the end of the day I chose the product that worked best and I am fully aware of safety issues involved. If i was worried about crashing my car..I wouldnt even go to the track. Im not chasing PBs etc..just want to enjoy driving my car..which I cant do on the streets anymore..There are plenty of serious track-go-ers on this forum that run open face helmets anyway. I know that doesnt count for anything but im just putting it out there.

Phrash, I dunno whether or not you've ever worn a helmet before, but being aware of your surroundings isn't something having greater peripheral vision is going to help (Riding a bike, I still needed to physically turn my head to look at my blind spot etc and side traffic). But having us say all this means absolutely nothing because you have your heart set on what you want. All I can say is have fun and drive safe on the track, and when you've driven on track, let us know your experiences on the comfort aspects.

Norm