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What helmets do you all recommend for someone that is on a budget? I intend to go to atleast one track event sometime this year, but I need a new helmet for autocross that would be eligible for tracking as well.

While on the topic on what to buy, I am open to suggestions on where to buy a helmet as well.

Thanks in advance!

UPDATE:

I am currently looking at the ZAMP FSA-1 Full Face SA2005 Helmet from ApexPerformance.net (link). What do you all think?

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2003 Audi A4 1.8T quattro | Dolphin Gray | Ebony | 5 Speed Manual | Sport & Premium Packages
144 TIR (GS)

I have used a helmet before, not just worn one, USED it. Full face is TOP PRIORITY!

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2002 MCS, 2003 MCS Track Rat, 2003 Generic White Yukon, 2003 BMWk1200rs, 1973 CB350F, 02 996. 08 Cayenne Turbo
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Yes, a full face helmet. If you want to use it for dual purpose, look at one of the wide eye port models.

Don't be afraid to give Linda a call at Apex. She is a racer and will point you in the right direction. Plus, if you are a NASA member you get 10% off along with the free shipping.

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Jim Pastorius
2008 Silverado VortecMax
1992 Camaro CMC#92
2002 BMW R1150R

2009 3rd Place CMC Mid-Atlantic Championship
2009 CMC Hyperfest Winner

if the bucket fits ........

i have purchased shoes from Apex Performance. good bunch to deal with.

i use a Simpson Voyager full face with the wide eyeport as Jim suggested.

if you are comfortable with the helmet fitting you properly then $179 seems to me to be budget priced.

while i prefer an open face helmet for autoX & rallyX certainly a full face for track events.

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BenchWarmer Motorsports

another one of those damn LeMons heads

just another Chump

we are an Autocross Club Dammit............

I just bought one from Apex. Used this past weekend at the Dixie tour event. Very comfortable and has good ventilation for a non-pumper helmet. - AB

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'14 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD
Super Westerfield Bros - '93 Integra - LeChump Du Jour
STX 93 - Scion FR-S

G Force PRO
That's what we purchase as loaner helmets for the HPDE program.
We recommend the Closed Face or Hybred over Open Face designs.

RacerWholeSale.COM or SAFERACER.com typically offer good pricing.

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Mark Vitacco
THSCC TT Chairman
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