ive been looking for a good (SA2000) helmet for doing some autocrossing and drag racing in the Z this summer. The one i really have decided to purchase is the Simpson Bandit N helmet in the metallic blue color. The best price i can get on it is 357 + Shipping. I was just wondering what helmets you guys run and if anyone has a Bandit and could comment on what they like/dislike about it. Thanks in advance for any help.
Dave
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2002 Electron Blue Z06 (sold 1/18/06 )
2006 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Z51
Vararam Snake Charmer, B&B Bullets....few others on their way.
Dave,
Used that exact helmet all last year and it worked great for me.
Fit was good, but I had used previous Simpson helmets and knew what size to buy. I think the helmet is light, comfortable, and strong.
That said, I also have to wear a racing suit, long underwear, etc, etc. I raced at several races in the Mid West last year with temps and humidity approaching the 100 mark.
Driver cooling was a major problem for me.
So I just bought a new Simpson Shark Sidewinder which is setup to take an air hose providing cooling. I also bought a FAST helmet cooling system which I'll be installing next weekend.
Since I was getting a new helmet, I broke down and bought it with integrated HANS system posts and also bought a HANS system.
Just bought the same helmet from helmet city for same price. Have not used it yet. A friend told my wife to buy Simpson or Bell, Simpson had best prices. I like the bandit style.
Originally posted by Blue2002Z06 helmet city is the site im going to order from as well. Does the helmet come with a shield already or do i have to purchase one as well.
as for the sizing, i currently wear a size 7 1/8 hat which fits snugly, should i buy a size 7 helmet or get the 7 1/8?
Sorry about the stupid questions, this is the first car I've had thats required me to own a helmet to race/drag
Dave
I bought mine at a show and they put the shields and the tear off posts on it there(you won't need them, I ran a dirt car). You might want to ask. I bought the Voyager because I wear glasses and the Bandit was too hard to get the glasses through the opening after strapping on the helmet.
Sizing is a tough call. I tried on many helmets before finding one that felt right. I ended up with one that was a 1/4 size larger than my uniform cap at work BUT I wore a balaclava when I raced too.
If you don't have a place you can go to try sizes I guess I would start with a snug hat size. You don't want this thing to move at all once it's on your head but you don't want it to give you a headache either.
My helmet also has a nomex lining that raised the cost a little.
Joe
Originally posted by Blue2002Z06 helmet city is the site im going to order from as well. Does the helmet come with a shield already or do i have to purchase one as well.
as for the sizing, i currently wear a size 7 1/8 hat which fits snugly, should i buy a size 7 helmet or get the 7 1/8?
Sorry about the stupid questions, this is the first car ive had thats required me to own a helmet to race/drag
Dave
Helmet comes with a clear shield, tinted are extra. I found instructions on measureing your head, the helmet fit bassed on the meeasusrements I took.
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