My brainbucket arrived today.. Ordered Mon, arrived Wed w/normal UPS Ground!!

Thanks to Ken @ioport!

It's a Pyrotect (made by bell) Closed Face (SA2000). Picked it up for 264.95(and another one for the Mrs.) w/9.00 shipping (for 2 helmets.)
http://www.ioportracing.com/Me...de=PH

Thought I would post this up to help others looking for a good helmet @ a decent price.. and add the shameless plug for Ken

I ordered using the measure your 'ead and not try it on method. Ended up working out great for me, allthough I have heard horror stories of returning your helmet 2-3 times.

I just used this sizing chart here (according to brand.)

http://soloracer.com/helmetsizing.html

soloracer.com is a great site to order from as well.. but ioport was closer to me, and I needed it by Friday.

now for 'da pics

The helmet test...RealTypeR style


The can I eat in it test


The helmet itself..


This means I'm safe....for a while


My take: The helmet is super comfy, plenty of room to see through the eyeport, seems to have great ventilation..

More review to come after Wendover this weekend


Anyone looking for a decent helmet for a good price, this is a good choice IMO




Modified by DsR at 12:30 PM 3/3/2004

 

nice helmet...and that pic with the mountains in the back is beautiful.

 

Thats some beautiful scenery, what state is that in?

 

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Right on the UT/NV border.. It's an old airport runway, now serves as a *huge* autox course

 

Very nice, d00d!

Did it pass the eating test?

 

damn that is really nice i need to get one!

 

Off the 15 or 80?

 

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80 I believe..but From where Im @ you take the 15 for a while, then jump on 80

here ya go.


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Did it pass the eating test? </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes.. but you have to use the up-n-under technique

 

Aerial view...

 

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-nothing but miles of concrete goodnes....mmmm



Also gambling, alcohol, and the salt flats..

 

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Also gambling, alcohol, and the salt flats..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hell yea!

I'm on my way.....

 

Isn't the pyrotect just a subsidiary of Bell or something? When I was shopping around for a helmet this was an option because of it's price tag as well

 

Is the Pyro helmet made out of fiberglass or Kevlar?

 

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Fiberglass. You won't find a kevlar for that price I don't think

 

i was still deciding between the g force or the pyrotect helmet. the pyrotect looks a bit better. only difference between them is appearance so i guess im going with pyrotect

 

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yes, I believe it's bell's budget line

pyrotect=made by bell

 

I'm giving away a catback for an Integra.

See for yourself Free:
http://www.slcstreetracing.com...TPN=1

"Talk to DsR on Honda tech and see if he still has his
Stock 97 ITR exhaust. He might be willing to trade if
he still has it, Just tell him Jerry sent you"

Let me know either way!

 

I don't think the IM works..

But I already have a cat back for my car.. and am keeping my stock exhaust..

I may have a friend interested in yours though.. thanks for the offer

 

i need to go buy a helmet soon, seeing everyone else pick up theirs makes me want mine more

 

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Sweet what's the name? How can I contact them?

 

I think my IM doesn't work because I'm a trial user right now. Click on my profile to get my email address. Your email address on your profile doesn't work...

 

I have the same helmet and have been pretty happy with it after a season of autocrossing, and 1 event at VIR North. I am however going to be writing an email with some pics to Pyrotech sson, and some hairline cracks have developed around the vents on the front of the helmet. Nothing major, but for close to $300 it's something not expected.