My new Helmet - LotusTalk

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 01:07 PM

Got my paint on my new helmet (HJC AR-11).

I think it looks great, the fact I chose the colors and design has nothing to do with that of course...

SteveLevin · 07-28-2008, 01:59 PM

Very cool. More pictures would be appreciated, though!

Steve

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Ask and you shall receive...

shokwaves · 07-28-2008, 02:14 PM

Beautiful!! reminds me of Ultraman, the red/silver combo.

plastique999 · 07-28-2008, 03:17 PM

nice match to the car

FLuXeXigeS · 07-28-2008, 03:24 PM

is it CandyRed?

knucklehead · 07-28-2008, 04:36 PM

Love the helmet. Too bad the sticker on the front looks like that.

fishguy · 07-28-2008, 06:27 PM

darth,
how is it as far as buffeting goes?
what helmet did you have to compare with?
I have been ready to get either a bell gtx, or the dominator, but i have heard decent things about these, and the price is right.

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Love the helmet. Too bad the sticker on the front looks like that.

Yeah sticker screws the look. But my friend's company pays to be there so...

I remove the sticker for non race events.

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy

darth,
how is it as far as buffeting goes?
what helmet did you have to compare with?
I have been ready to get either a bell gtx, or the dominator, but i have heard decent things about these, and the price is right.

At first I sat very low in the car and the aerodynamics weren't working very well. There was "some" buffeting. In a more upright position, the aerodynamics work perfectly and the helmet is perfectly stable at high speed (120mph+).

I had a Bell without aerodynamics and the helmet would lift off my head at speed.

The construction is very good. It is also a very lightweight helmet. This was/is important for me because F2000 pull lots of Gs and I spend hours on a track on any given weekend as I also instruct for BMWCCA. My neck muscles would be sore with my old Bell. To me, it also felt more comfortable than either Bell or Arai helmets I tried on.

The AR11 is actually a Schubert design and is actually made after Michael Schumacher Schubert helmet. Aeration, weight, aerodynamics, comfort, price. This helmet is great. You can even have a carbon fiber version (HX-11). Both have SA05 ratings.

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

is it CandyRed?

Nope. Have you heard about the price of candy red paint lately?

It's scarlet red with metal flakes. It doesn't quite look right in the picture. Probably because of the metal flake.

Ave · 07-28-2008, 07:09 PM

Nice helmet. I like the car it matches too.

Will I see it in 2 weeks in Tremblant?

Wendy

knucklehead · 07-28-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth G-F

Yeah sticker screws the look. But my friend's company pays to be there so...

I remove the sticker for non race events.

Hey if you're getting paid to have it on. That sticker rocks!

Favorite part of the helmet.

Lotus was one of the first teams to paint endorsements on the car.

Randy Chase · 07-28-2008, 07:18 PM

Tell the sponsor you will give them the visor instead of the helmet. I supply sponsored drivers helmet visor stickers.

Darth G-F · 07-28-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Tell the sponsor you will give them the visor instead of the helmet. I supply sponsored drivers helmet visor stickers.

Hey that's a great idea. Can you make them if I provide the company's logo?

jkolb · 07-28-2008, 07:49 PM

Randy - Where can I get a visor sticker? I need to be able to block the sun and am getting tired of blue tape.

Jerry

kverges · 07-28-2008, 08:18 PM

dude - get a HANS!

SteveLevin · 07-28-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kverges

dude - get a HANS!

My thoughts exactly!

Steve

knucklehead · 07-28-2008, 08:29 PM

This is what I would do if they'll let you,

Randy Chase · 07-28-2008, 08:55 PM

This is the visor we give to our drivers- This on on the Team Lexus in SCCA SPEED World Challenge, driver Jeff Altenburg. I would be happy to hook you up with someone that can do graphics and has a template for helmets.

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SteveLevin Master of Disaster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 468	Very cool. More pictures would be appreciated, though! Steve

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shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,018	Beautiful!! reminds me of Ultraman, the red/silver combo.

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Ave You know how to whistle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 365	Nice helmet. I like the car it matches too. Will I see it in 2 weeks in Tremblant? Wendy __________________ '05 BRP, baby #5!

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07-28-2008, 08:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	This is the visor we give to our drivers- This on on the Team Lexus in SCCA SPEED World Challenge, driver Jeff Altenburg. I would be happy to hook you up with someone that can do graphics and has a template for helmets. Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

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