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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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i just bought one, the Star II model... i hope i didnt waste my money...
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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Bell More than good enough for autoX and HPDE.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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how much did you pay?

and thats verynice looking too!
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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No complaints here. But this is my first helmet (Bell Sport II).

Next time around, I might spend a bit more for something a bit lighter and better construction.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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i'm into dirtbiking...and bell makes the top of the line helmets....thats what all the pro's wear!!! sharp helmet btw
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I don't want to be a horse *** but, why many people ask if some product is good or bad when they already bought it??? Maybe they're looking for some kind of approval for the item they just got? What if the product you just purchased is a POS? You're already screwed up!

Well, in this case, yes. Bell helmets are an excellent product and it is among the best ones out there.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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how much did you pay?
And what is the rating? I like it
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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i payed ~100 shipped, and it is Snell and DOT approved motorcycle helmet... i bought it online, so i havent even seen the product... im posting here cuz i still can cancel my order if more experienced pple say it sux...
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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If it is a DOT helmet you cannot use it for SCCA autocross, or any HPDE's. You will need a Snell 2000 (I think 1995 is still ok).
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Our SCCA region will allow SA95 helmets until the SA2005's come out, FWIW
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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i got the bell mag 5..ultra light wieght...and open face!

great for closed cabin race and hot weather!
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:05 PM
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If it is a snell approved helmet it should be fine for autocross and lapping days (depending on the track).
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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You need SA95 or SA2000.

Motorcycle helmets generally are frowned upon because they are not made of fire retardant material. A lot of clubs/organizations will not let you through tech with a M rated helmet.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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i believe its fine for autox... the rules (in my region) only require a dot aprroval...
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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Where did you buy it? I want one!
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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haha for real? i got it on a yahoo.shopping store... i think it was called grandmotorsport.com...
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