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Ilovracnmylancer · 06-24-2005, 03:54 PM

I plan on participating in a Solo II event this weekend, so I went shopping for a helmet today. I know that it has to Snell approved and a rating of 2000, but the M2000 helmets are significantly cheaper than the SA2000 helmets. Does anyone know if the M2000 helmets are legal? I tried searching on the SCCA's website, but couldn't find any info. Thanks for your help.

Twin_Cam · 06-24-2005, 08:23 PM

Mine just says Snell 2000 on it and it's fine. Tell you the truth, they rarely check. I've never had a tech guy ask me to show him the Snell rating sticker.

htheduck · 06-26-2005, 12:45 PM

I'm waiting until OCT to invest in a Snell 2005 - it's good for ten years by then.
-H

TurboTagTeam · 06-27-2005, 03:58 PM

I'v never had my helmet checked either. I did get yelled at when I tried to race barefoot though. Didn't have my race shoes with me. Had to race in normal sneakers. Heel toeing was a B*tch

thewake · 06-28-2005, 09:03 AM

Quote:

4.3 DRIVER’S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on
course: All helmets meeting the current or two immediately preceding
Snell Foundation standards (SA, K, or M), or SFI standards 31.1A,
31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A are acceptable. FIA approved helmets which
are acceptable for use in Rally events are acceptable for Solo II events.

For maximum protection, helmets must fit securely and should
provide adequate peripheral vision. The chin strap must be securely
fastened. Loaner helmets should be available to vehicle occupants
not having their own.

You should be fine for a good long while for Solo II with a Snell M2000 helmet. Do you really want to keep a helmet for ten years of regular use?

06-24-2005, 03:54 PM	#1
Ilovracnmylancer Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2005 Member #176 iTrader: (0)	SCCA Solo Helmet M2000? I plan on participating in a Solo II event this weekend, so I went shopping for a helmet today. I know that it has to Snell approved and a rating of 2000, but the M2000 helmets are significantly cheaper than the SA2000 helmets. Does anyone know if the M2000 helmets are legal? I tried searching on the SCCA's website, but couldn't find any info. Thanks for your help.

06-24-2005, 08:23 PM	#2
Twin_Cam Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA Member #288 iTrader: (0)	Mine just says Snell 2000 on it and it's fine. Tell you the truth, they rarely check. I've never had a tech guy ask me to show him the Snell rating sticker. __________________ Jeff '00 Saturn SL2m- slowest car on TST

06-26-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
htheduck Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Member #583 iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting until OCT to invest in a Snell 2005 - it's good for ten years by then. -H __________________ -H To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 94 Integra LS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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06-27-2005, 03:58 PM	#4
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	I'v never had my helmet checked either. I did get yelled at when I tried to race barefoot though. Didn't have my race shoes with me. Had to race in normal sneakers. Heel toeing was a B*tch