I think the main reason for replacing the helmet on a regular basis is that
the non-resiliant lining compresses overe time, so the helmet that fit
tightly when new becomes loose. However, this is probably more a matter of
amount of use rather than mere age. I use mine 30 to 50 hours a year and in
5 years it has grown a size. However, I, too, have a new Bell Sport II
helmet and it does fit very tightly around the cheeks. Glasses go in
eventually, but it's not a good idea to start putting one's helmet on at the
one minute signal. I had a second set of clear glasses made, bifocals with
small reading lenses, large and ugly overall shape, and strong plastic bows.
It inserts more easily than my fashionable wire trifocals, and I don't have
the line between top and middle lenses across my instruments (lie-down
formula car seat).
Grant Reynolds
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Meis" <pmeis@wfubmc.edu>
To: "Vintage" <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions
> I have been interested in this string. I drive an open car and need to
> replace my current closed face Simpson Voyager helmet. I wear glasses and
my
> current helmet allows me to slip them on without too much trouble. I am
> concerned that new helmets seem to have tighter padding around the ears
> making insertion of glasses difficult. I tried a Bell and an OMB and both
> were impossible. I tried a new Simpson Voyager and it was difficult but
> possible to insert the glasses. I will probably get the Simpson. I have
not
> had problems with glasses fogging with my current helmet.
> Some observations in general:
> 1. There do not seem to be any discounts on brand name helmets. Prices at
> Racers Wholesale, Pegasus, track stores, or Simpson stores are the same.
> 2. It is worth the trouble to go to a store, such as the several Simpson
> outlets, to try on the helmet and especially try different sizes. Doug and
I
> both found that the best fitting size was different from what we would
have
> ordered.
> 3. It seems unnecessary to replace undamaged helmets every 5 years to
> conform to minor changes in specification.
>
> Paul Meis, Team Escargot
> 69 NTM sports racer
>
> ----------
> >From: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>
> >To: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>, vintage-race@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions
> >Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2001, 9:58 AM
> >
>
> > you'll be ultimately disappointed with an open face helmet. You
probably
> > won't be allowed on track with it in the TR-3, and it's not at all
> > comfortable above parking lot speeds. You get a lot of drag and lift
with
> > an open face helmet that you avoid with closed face. I use a Bell
designed
> > with a more open eye port for use with glasses, and it is very
> > satisfactory. No serious racers besides Dale Earnhart use open face,
and
> > none in an open car.
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
> > At 11:35 AM 11/5/01, John Cowan wrote:
> >> I'm considering purchasing a Bell Mag-4 (SA 2000) helmet for use
with
> >>my '60 TR-3A in autocross and possibly driving school when I build more
> >>safety into the car. I would also use the helmet for similar purposes
with
> >>a BMW 318is. I don't plan to race.
> >> Does this sound like a good choice?
> >> Also, can you recommend a mail order firm or commercial web site
that
> >>might offer this helmet at a discounted price?
> >> Thanks.
> >>John Cowan
> >>
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