Helmets times??

**OnEbAdReDSS** · 02-12-2008, 11:28 AM

sooo what kind of times do you have to wear a helmet?? i am hearing anything 13.99 and lower... is that true??

**NSSTG8TR98** · 02-12-2008, 08:15 PM

Different tracks have different rules. Look up what place you're going to online or give them a call to be safe.

**jimmybling31** · 02-12-2008, 08:19 PM

the place i go (1/8th mile) says anything lower than a 8.5, but i ran an 8.4 on a good night once and they never stopped me from running again. then again i never ran that fast again.

**Zboner** · 02-12-2008, 08:22 PM

your stupid if you dont wear one period, anything can happen, you can have a 14 second car trapping 100mph and crash at the end of the track, I would just get one, best investment you can buy.

**jimmybling31** · 02-12-2008, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

your stupid if you dont wear one period, anything can happen, you can have a 14 second car trapping 100mph and crash at the end of the track, I would just get one, best investment you can buy.

im actually getting one before i go to the track again. my gf is making me but i think i need it anyways.

**NSSTG8TR98** · 02-12-2008, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by jimmybling31

im actually getting one before i go to the track again. my gf is making me but i think i need it anyways.

She's a keeper, smart move.

**jimmybling31** · 02-12-2008, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by NSSTG8TR98

She's a keeper, smart move.

she is a keeper. i have been with her for 4 months now. she's a great girl. I was doing horrible at the track last time when she was there though. i kept getting 8.8. it was depressing. i just couldn't get it right. i think i have my first gear shift point to low. i think i need to raise it to 6000 when im going to the strip. i have it set to 5700 for driving on the street. every time it shift over that it kicks sideways a little and scares the shit out of me. i need wider tires bad!!!

**Zboner** · 02-12-2008, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by jimmybling31

im actually getting one before i go to the track again. my gf is making me but i think i need it anyways.

good its worth your money man

**NSSTG8TR98** · 02-13-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by jimmybling31

she is a keeper. i have been with her for 4 months now. she's a great girl. I was doing horrible at the track last time when she was there though. i kept getting 8.8. it was depressing. i just couldn't get it right. i think i have my first gear shift point to low. i think i need to raise it to 6000 when im going to the strip. i have it set to 5700 for driving on the street. every time it shift over that it kicks sideways a little and scares the shit out of me. i need wider tires bad!!!

What's on there now?

**jimmybling31** · 02-13-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by NSSTG8TR98

What's on there now?

some cheap 245's. they aren't even z rated tires. they are junk. the 225 z rated tires that came with it (last owner was an old lady that never pushed the pedal and just tried to save money) gripped better. I think the big thing with it though is how hard of a shift i have. it's just so solid.

**C&Cbird** · 02-13-2008, 06:35 PM

I think 245's are what came on the early 4th gen cars, but sticker tire would help you out. Yes, a helmet is a very good idea.

**jimmybling31** · 02-14-2008, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by C&Cbird

I think 245's are what came on the early 4th gen cars, but sticker tire would help you out. Yes, a helmet is a very good idea.

they are but the last owner put 225's on it.

**Firebirdjones** · 02-14-2008, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by 2000SuperSportMaro

sooo what kind of times do you have to wear a helmet?? i am hearing anything 13.99 and lower... is that true??

The local tracks around here (which follow NHRA rules) for the most part,,,,,require a helmet in a solid roof car at 13.99 or quicker,,,,,,A convertable or open roof (roadster) is 14.99 or quicker I believe.

**jrc1122** · 02-14-2008, 12:05 PM

the track up near Pittsburgh PA is 13.99 or lower = Helmet.

**stephen02ws6** · 02-14-2008, 01:24 PM

up here i heard it was under 14 and then i heard under 11. will a fourwheeler helmet work or does it have to be something certain?

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 02-14-2008, 10:40 PM

If you have t-tops you need one. I guess it depends if your running at a NHRA track or not though. I say wear one even if you don't need to. You'll feel more like a real racer anyway.