M2000 helmets R I P

Phillip marvetz · 09-14-2011, 06:15 PM

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

Jim Wahl · 09-14-2011, 07:42 PM

I will impart to you what my dad said when I asked him what kind of helmet I should buy after I got my first motorcycle. He said....... "how much is your head worth?". Nuff said? Jim

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MikeFicacci · 09-14-2011, 07:49 PM

Simpson was selling S2005's at Indy for $100. That would get you another five years if they are still doing that at National Events. Didn't seem like that bad of a deal.

The Hawk · 09-14-2011, 08:18 PM

I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct?

jmcarter · 09-14-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hawk

I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct?

Snell 2005's are good till 1/1/2017.

Run to Rund · 09-14-2011, 09:57 PM

M = motorcycle helmets are allowed in some classes, but SA are much better, with multiple impact resistance, and flame retardant interior and strap. You might want to check out the Snell website.

Phillip marvetz · 09-15-2011, 01:25 AM

Can we buy a M2010 or 2015 yet?

Dinsdale · 09-15-2011, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

Well, isn't that special! Looks like I'll need to replace my perfectly good and hardly used M2000 as well. Got new belts last week and my clutch can that hasn't even got a scratch in the factory paint will be rendered usless in a few months also. Of course, if my car catches fire (from another thread) I can count on track safety equipment to save my life. It's certainly comforting that someone is looking out for my well being.

JP · 09-15-2011, 01:47 AM

The SNELL 2010 helmets have been available for a year. (2015 helmets are not available)
The M helmets have nothing to do in Auto racing, buy the SA helmets, they are built for your sport.

Some years ago I did a test with a ECE helmet with similar interior as a SNELL M helmet. It took 2 seconds for the interior to catch fire. Within 10 seconds was it totaly destroyed... In S/SS are you mandated to use driving clothes that protects from second degree burns for about 10 seconds, but still allowed to use a helmet that in 2 seconds starts to burn and melt in your face...

Picture of helmet after the test: http://www.flickr.com/photos/janphersson/5386601383/

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Can we buy a M2010 or 2015 yet?

Dustin Ward · 09-15-2011, 02:15 AM

Spend a couple extra bucks on a SA2010 helmet, that way its legal regardless of class until 2022.

09-14-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	M2000 helmets R I P I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next? One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

09-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 631 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P I will impart to you what my dad said when I asked him what kind of helmet I should buy after I got my first motorcycle. He said....... "how much is your head worth?". Nuff said? Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-14-2011, 07:49 PM	#3
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 239 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P Simpson was selling S2005's at Indy for $100. That would get you another five years if they are still doing that at National Events. Didn't seem like that bad of a deal. __________________ Mike Ficacci Stk 1010

09-14-2011, 08:18 PM	#4
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,187 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 104 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct? __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

09-14-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P M = motorcycle helmets are allowed in some classes, but SA are much better, with multiple impact resistance, and flame retardant interior and strap. You might want to check out the Snell website.

09-15-2011, 01:25 AM	#7
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P Can we buy a M2010 or 2015 yet? __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

09-15-2011, 02:15 AM	#10
Dustin Ward Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Renton Washington Posts: 35 Likes: 27 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P Spend a couple extra bucks on a SA2010 helmet, that way its legal regardless of class until 2022.