I'm ready for Race Season!! Just arrived!
04-12-2012 | 01:56 PM
#16
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From: Houston, TX
Hi Ed,
I actually had a couple opportunities to use my new helmet on the track and go karting, I found the Arai design to be very comfortable and well constructed. Actually I believe each Arai helmet is finished by hand thus the cost is higher.
I have NOT had a chance to race with the helmet yet but I did install the HANS anchors. This helmet being predrilled, the HANS anchor install was super easy and looks great.
FWIW, I have owned OMP/AGV, Bell, Simpson (car racing) and Shoei (motorcycle) helmets. Shoei and Arai by far are the most comfortable for me, this is probably due to my weird head shape, I pretty much have a flat head.
I actually had a couple opportunities to use my new helmet on the track and go karting, I found the Arai design to be very comfortable and well constructed. Actually I believe each Arai helmet is finished by hand thus the cost is higher.
I have NOT had a chance to race with the helmet yet but I did install the HANS anchors. This helmet being predrilled, the HANS anchor install was super easy and looks great.
FWIW, I have owned OMP/AGV, Bell, Simpson (car racing) and Shoei (motorcycle) helmets. Shoei and Arai by far are the most comfortable for me, this is probably due to my weird head shape, I pretty much have a flat head.
I have a Bell which is quite comfortable (as much as a helmet can be comfortable, I guess). Was going to go that route again but having heard such great things about Arai, I had to give it a try.
Just wish they made the cheekpads interchangeable like they do in the considerably more expensive PED model. This would make the decision a no brainer.
04-12-2012 | 02:19 PM
#17
Race Car
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From: Cape Town, RSA & Sarasota FL
Lol - pics of head please 
My bell had some 2 thin foam strips around forehead under the lining. I removed one and the fit is now less tight with the head sock on and comfy. Don't think it affects helmet strength as it was only tax-glued to the liner. Still looking for a cool visor. Painting th helmet while you wait for season is a great mod
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...s-motif-2.html
My bell had some 2 thin foam strips around forehead under the lining. I removed one and the fit is now less tight with the head sock on and comfy. Don't think it affects helmet strength as it was only tax-glued to the liner. Still looking for a cool visor. Painting th helmet while you wait for season is a great mod
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...s-motif-2.html
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04-18-2012 | 03:05 AM
#18
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From: Houston, TX
Just got mine in the mail today. Haven't had a chance to wear it for any extended period of time, but it is pretty snug around the cheeks as I remembered it. Need to source a HANS. Then next stop.....paint
04-18-2012 | 04:12 PM
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From: West Los Angeles & Truckee, CA
As my daughter says, "Meh!" Free info is free info some of it has value some of it doesn't; I could not possible care less whether you pay or not. I haven't contributed anything to this site other than selling a fellow member a car at about $6k under market - because he was a decent guy and a member. I wouldn't put words in his mouth but he might think $18 was worth it. Oh, I think I also saved someone a few thousand on a CA sales tax issue - I don't think he paid his $18 either and it didn't bother me a bit. This probably pales in comparison to what you've contributed but over time maybe I'll do better. 
04-18-2012 | 07:44 PM
#22
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From: Tampa
Wannabe....are you turning your GTS into a club racer or you have another car you are building to race in?
I do a lot of DE's in my GTS...few minor mod's to it most is safety...would love to do a few more things though.
I've been through various wheels, tires. brake pads and so forth for my GTS and alignment settings. Let me know if I can be of any help.
I do a lot of DE's in my GTS...few minor mod's to it most is safety...would love to do a few more things though.
I've been through various wheels, tires. brake pads and so forth for my GTS and alignment settings. Let me know if I can be of any help.
