Where to try/buy SA2015 Helmets around DC?

Not in MD, but OG Racing is probably your best option...

www.ogracing.com

Been in Bell during my racing career.

CW

 

+1 for OGracing in Sterling, got my helmet there.

 

I agree, OG Racing is one of the best places to get a racing helmet.

They also sell over the internet and ship it to you.

http://www.ogracing.com/

A year ago, I was looking for an affordable helmet since I don't do track days very often.
I bought a black one of these for $299:
G-Force EX9 Full Face SA2015 Helmet

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My new HJC AR-10 III comes tomorrow from OG Racing. HJC AR-10 III SA2015 Helmet

Every helmet is a personal choice. If you're only going to be driving a car with an airbag, then get an open face helmet. If you wear glasses and plan on karting as well, get a full face with a wider eye port. Some are lighter than others and so many other details.

If you go through OG, Brian at extension 114 is an old friend and old co-driver of mine.

 

Thanks for the HJC link. That is a nice deal for a 2015.

Have you seen one up close yet?

 

Yep.

I like it so far.
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That looks great. Let us know what you think of it...

 

How's it fit in the 348? I went to my first autocross with mine and used a full-face motorcycle helmet, which interfered with the inner roof. And I'm only 5'10". So I'm looking for something with a lower profile.

 

I haven't had a chance to try it in the car, but I would be that it's a very tight fit if it would fit at all for me at 6"0".

 

I'm re-learning that there's a huge difference between all-out racing and auto-crossing for fun.

The instructor who rode with me gave some tips before we began about seating position, hand/arms etc. But with my helmet, slouching was the only way to keep it from hitting the roof (which was the wrong sitting position).

 

I used to be big into AutoX Nationally and instructed a lot with the local BMW club...

There's no way I can see sitting in a proper position with a helmet on and being anywhere near comfortable in our cars. Maybe with a race seat a hair off the floor.

 

Any updates on this HJC helmet? How does it feel?

Thanks,
LSJ

 

I've used it for karting several times now and it's been great. It's a very nice helmet.