M2000 helmets R I P

Phillip marvetz · 09-14-2011, 06:15 PM

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

Jim Wahl · 09-14-2011, 07:42 PM

I will impart to you what my dad said when I asked him what kind of helmet I should buy after I got my first motorcycle. He said....... "how much is your head worth?". Nuff said? Jim

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MikeFicacci · 09-14-2011, 07:49 PM

Simpson was selling S2005's at Indy for $100. That would get you another five years if they are still doing that at National Events. Didn't seem like that bad of a deal.

The Hawk · 09-14-2011, 08:18 PM

I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct?

jmcarter · 09-14-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hawk

I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct?

Snell 2005's are good till 1/1/2017.

Run to Rund · 09-14-2011, 09:57 PM

M = motorcycle helmets are allowed in some classes, but SA are much better, with multiple impact resistance, and flame retardant interior and strap. You might want to check out the Snell website.

The Hawk · 09-15-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Snell 2005's are good till 1/1/2017.

Thanks. Good to know.

Dinsdale · 09-15-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

Well, isn't that special! Looks like I'll need to replace my perfectly good and hardly used M2000 as well. Got new belts last week and my clutch can that hasn't even got a scratch in the factory paint will be rendered usless in a few months also. Of course, if my car catches fire (from another thread) I can count on track safety equipment to save my life. It's certainly comforting that someone is looking out for my well being.

FINESPLINE · 09-15-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

A perfect condition helmut means that you never needed it. That is ALL GOOD !

GarysZ24 · 03-01-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next?
One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid.

So far as I know from this and last years rule books, the M2000 helmet expired Jan. 1st of this year (in the NHRA), but it's still good in the IHRA...at least through this year. However, I like what everybody else has said about higher quality helmets (especially James), and that wears on my mind too...even though my stocker only runs 15's....especially with the variety of things that could happen during a run/race. Kudos to you Philip on finding a good helmet on Ebay...I'll have to check them out too, when I need to replace mine!

09-14-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	M2000 helmets R I P I was informed last Saturday that my perfect condition M2000 helmet will expire at the end of the season. Any suggestions on what to get next? One racer suggested this, http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/FS-3-solid. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

09-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P I will impart to you what my dad said when I asked him what kind of helmet I should buy after I got my first motorcycle. He said....... "how much is your head worth?". Nuff said? Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-14-2011, 07:49 PM	#3
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 241 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 2 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P Simpson was selling S2005's at Indy for $100. That would get you another five years if they are still doing that at National Events. Didn't seem like that bad of a deal. __________________ Mike Ficacci Stk 1010

09-14-2011, 08:18 PM	#4
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P I think the 05`s are only good for a couple more years. I`m I correct? __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

09-14-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: M2000 helmets R I P M = motorcycle helmets are allowed in some classes, but SA are much better, with multiple impact resistance, and flame retardant interior and strap. You might want to check out the Snell website.