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Old 02-25-2014, 04:39 PM
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I'm looking for an SA2010 helmet but i'm reluctant to buy one off the internet because I have no idea how it will actually fit. Do you guys know of any shops around here that sell helmets? So far I found Livermore Performance but that's about it.
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Cycle gear. Road rider... Depends on where u live... That might help.
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Originally Posted by iDashX
Cycle gear. Road rider... Depends on where u live... That might help.
I live in the east bay but I don't mind taking a drive.
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The place that seems to have the best selection of Automotive helmets is Wine County Motorsports at Sonoma Raceway.
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Originally Posted by andrewhake
The place that seems to have the best selection of Automotive helmets is Wine County Motorsports at Sonoma Raceway.
Looks like they carry the ones I was looking at too. Thanks!
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Eric, if you don't mind motorcycle helmet, cycle gear near harbor freight have quite a selection.
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These guys are in Lafayette/Orinda: http://www.ioportracing.com/

The guy is really helpful and knowledgeable, but you'll want to call in advance because it's pretty much in the dude's house.

There's also wine country motorsports at sonoma.
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Seconded for Ken at I/O Port. He's a NASA tech inspector, so he knows what's what with safety. He's also a really nice guy, and will talk with you about what you might need, if you ask. He spent a good while with my boyfriend, chatting about the best seat brace/harness bar location/general seat and harness information.

There's also Competition Safety Gear in Campbell, if you're up for the drive.
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Ioport is cool but he isn't always there and make sure you call before you go. Last time I went he was out of town

Wine country at Sonoma is cool. Lots of selection and if you plan to buy that day they usually have it in stock
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Originally Posted by Andrie
Eric, if you don't mind motorcycle helmet, cycle gear near harbor freight have quite a selection.
Can I get away with using an M rated helmet for most track days around here? Do most groups even care if its an SA helmet or not? I'm looking at signing up with Nasa for Thunderhill in April and they say they require an SA1995 or greater. Do they actually check people's helmets?


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