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Old 11-12-2004, 06:25 AM
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Default best place to buy a helmet

I am in the market for a helmet for track events and autox.

can anyone point me to a good buy?
Old 11-12-2004, 04:41 PM
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Default I would buy local...best fit that way...

If you don't mind buying through the internet...racerwholesale.com has good pricing.

I am potentially buying my next Bell M2 Pro from them. I currently have a very used Bell M2 SA95 helmet now.
Old 11-13-2004, 05:01 AM
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Default Fit locally and if the price is too high

then buy the right size through an online shop. GForce is arguably the best helmet for the money right now and you can install a HANS or GForce SRS-1 neck saving device later on. I got my helmet at...<ul><li><a href="http://www.discoveryparts.com">http://www.discoveryparts.com</a</li></ul>
Old 11-13-2004, 10:53 PM
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Default The price of this suit is so cheap it makes me wonder.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.discoveryparts.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=GF545">It could just perform just as well as other 2layer that usually cost 2x much, but it just makes me wonder.</a></li></ul>
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Default that's why they have safety ratings...

so you don't have to wonder.

It either passed or didnt.
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Default Here is a Sparco 2layer costing twice as much with the same rating.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.sparcousa.com/pracewear_suits.asp?id=282">All of Sparco's suit are rated the same 1-2-3 layers.</a></li></ul>
Old 11-15-2004, 04:18 AM
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Default That suit just came out, I bought one.

And this is after buying a Bell only 2 months prior. The GF545 is perfect for me, great fit and feels great on the skin (no nomex underwear for me) breathes great though is a tad heavier than my Bell SL5 (which is for sale by the way).

GForce always knocks off the big boys suits/helmets. They often build as good or better product and sell it for 25% less. I'm a big fan of GForce.

One note for those considering GForce products, I've seen the new price sheet and everything is going up in price. This suit for instance is going from $369 to $429 or so.
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Default Ferrari's cost twice as much as Porsches...

but don't perform twice as well.

What's your point?
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Default Sparco has more sponsorships, R&D advertising to pay for.

I think my VW Touareg is superior to the Porsche Cayenne yet the Cayenne cost $20,000 more. Did I get duped or the Cayenne guy get duped...perhaps neither of us did since we both got perceived value.
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