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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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Where to buy a helmet in Chicago area?

First of all, by way of introduction - I've had my MINI for about a year and a half and still have yet to join the Chicago MINI Motoring Club. I work on Sundays so I miss most of the events. I keep saying I'll get to something and join soon...

I'm going to do the Autobahn event through Bill Jacobs and need to buy a helmet. Does anyone have a good place to go in the Chicago area to do that?

Thanks in advance for the help...

Mark Schulz
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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www.northstarmotorsports.com
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Perfect! That's what I needed. Thanks...

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Also motorcycle helmets will work just fine.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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I got mine on Ebay and saved over $100.00 bucks! Visit a local shop to get the size you need then watch ebay for NEW helmets.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PiercedMini
Also motorcycle helmets will work just fine.
Designed for a far different type of impact, I highly reccomend making sure you have an SA rated helment if you are doing any in car activity. (Some moto helments are; but not all)
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Yes - they've specified that it has to be an SA rated helmet.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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just a thought, but when i used to ride www.newenough.com supplied me with most of my gear. rock bottom prices on helmets... but for bikes. depends what you want it for i guess.

hjc will prolly work good enuf. mine is snell and dot approved.
 
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