- 1. Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
- Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 08:35:39 -0800
- 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 simi
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00035.html (8,126 bytes)
- 2. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Barry J Hammel <BlueSky@execpc.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 10:52:24 -0600
- Try Racer Wholesale - www.racerwholesale.com Also - Pegasus www.pegasusautoracing.com (Pegasus is located right here in Milwaukee, WI) I would suggest trying the helmet on. The fit varies with manuf
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00036.html (8,575 bytes)
- 3. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@autox.team.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 11:27:02 -0700 (MST)
- Also, can you recommend a mail order firm or commercial web site that might offer this helmet at a discounted price? Luckily one good place for such things is right here in Salt Lake City, so when I
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00038.html (8,641 bytes)
- 4. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 12:30:32 -0600
- I bought my Bell helmet from http://www.bellmotorsports.com/. I don't think they are related to the Bell helmet company. I think I paid about as much as would have from Racer Wholesale, but they also
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00040.html (10,473 bytes)
- 5. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles F. Christ" <cfchrist@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 16:15:19 -0500
- personally being a motorcycle rider i "thought" i would never wear a full face helmet. but after speaking to many individuals about preferences i chose a full face helmet. i have 2 open cars and 1 se
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00042.html (11,707 bytes)
- 6. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Reynolds" <grant62@starpower.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 17:46:09 -0500
- I carry the glasses problem over from skiing. I wear glasses under goggles. Except for the Smith Turbo Goggles (has small motor-powered fan!) it's hard to avoid fogging them. I've tried Fogoff, Cat C
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00043.html (14,186 bytes)
- 7. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 09:58:44 -0500
- 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
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00048.html (10,199 bytes)
- 8. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: pmeis@wfubmc.edu (Paul Meis)
- Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 11:16:52 -0500
- 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 to
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00049.html (12,168 bytes)
- 9. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 08:29:20 -0800 (PST)
- Paul, I purchased a Simpson helmet at their store in Charlotte and later found the same helmet at Racer Wholesale for quite a bit less. I also agree about the updating of helmets for the sake of upd
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00050.html (9,485 bytes)
- 10. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Brett Johnson <356drb@indy.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 12:19:34 -0800
- Racer Wholesale currently has Simpson helmets on sale -- just bought a Super Voyager for $339. My Simpson catalog lists the "racer's net" price at $399. Brett Johnson /// /// vintage-race@autox.team.
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00052.html (9,028 bytes)
- 11. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:27:11 -0500
- Funny thing, but I always found that people had Simpson heads or Bell heads. Bells always fit me perfectly (although the newest one has irritatingly close cheek padding) while Simpsons are always too
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00054.html (9,912 bytes)
- 12. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Craig Wright <cwright@pdghightower.com>
- Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 17:20:29 -0800
- I also have noticed this. I think Bell helmets are for round heads and Simpson for narrow heads. (I did say heads, not minds:) Craig Wright /// /// vintage-race@autox.team.net mailing list /// or go
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00057.html (10,519 bytes)
- 13. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Brett Johnson <356drb@indy.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 20:50:30 -0800
- Craig, As a Simpson wearer, Craig, thank heavens you didn't say narrow minds, so I won't say anything about fat heads.... *<;-) Brett Johnson /// /// vintage-race@autox.team.net mailing list /// or g
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00058.html (8,688 bytes)
- 14. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Brown <jeffb49@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 05:54:39 -0800 (PST)
- I use a Bell M-2 helmet, and wear glasses. I have no problem with either fitting my glasses on, nor with fogging. They taught us at Skip Barber to roll up a small piece of duct tape, and fasten it al
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00060.html (13,796 bytes)
- 15. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Reynolds" <grant62@starpower.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 09:08:46 -0500
- 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 pro
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00061.html (13,459 bytes)
- 16. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Hardison" <BlueShadow@starband.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 10:26:18 -0500
- My first (and only) helmet which I purchased in December 1996 is a Bell M2. It was advertised as good for drivers wearing glasses. I have no trouble getting glasses on or off with the helmet on. Fogg
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00063.html (15,471 bytes)
- 17. Re: Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Henry <mike.a.henry@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 09:48:00 -0700
- As a "Simpson head" I agree with the comments regarding helmet fit, trying on helmets is the only way to know. I also prefer a closed helmet, and thick yellow lexan shield, which contrasts the racing
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00065.html (9,609 bytes)
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