Helmets - Headroom clearance

STALKER_174 · 10-19-2020, 03:15 AM

Hello track fiends

I am looking at getting into some track work with the Camaro and I have a question about helmets.
When sitting in the car (I have a sunroof) I feel that I am very close to the headlining, and I am short. Have any of you had issues hitting the helmet on the roof or is it all in my head?
My current helmet is a dualsport that I have since found out I cant remove the visor on without removing more, so I am going to need to buy another one.
My old helmet I used when I used to track my GTR has been retired.

Cheers

grampa_ss · 10-19-2020, 08:46 AM

I'm 5'7". I have a sunroof too. I have to lower the seat and move it back. Wish there was more room for sure.

Kmeleon · 10-19-2020, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by grampa_ss

I'm 5'7". I have a sunroof too. I have to lower the seat and move it back. Wish there was more room for sure.

This was a huge issue when I was contemplating sunroof or not. I'm 6'2", so once I saw how little clearance I had in a sunroof camaro (even without a helmet) I knew I was going with no sunroof. Plus I love the roof lines without the sunroof.

kropscamaro16 · 10-19-2020, 10:55 AM

winding road racing is where i got mine and they have a showroom so you can try them on also but i purposeley got a coupe with no moonroof because of this, was also an issue on my old car cobalt ss

arpad_m · 10-19-2020, 11:16 AM

I'm 6'2", the car has no sunroof, yet I have to lower the seat quite a bit for the helmet to clear the "ceiling", so based on that and checking headliner contours I imagine a sunroof simply wouldn't work at that height.

MatthewAMEL · 10-19-2020, 01:27 PM

I had this issue when I got my car.

I'm 6'4". After many test fittings I found that Arai has the lowest profile helmet in my price range (~$1k). I really liked the Stilo, but it was too tall. I do not have a sunroof.

I run the seat all the way down and just fit.

The best advice I can give is go find a shop that sells helmets and get several to try on in the car.

I took my Arai to the C8 reveal at my dealership so I would know if there were issues. Looks like the C8 with the Competition seats has more headroom.

wilbur_xmas · 10-19-2020, 01:56 PM

6'0 with a 32" inseam and I have the seat all the way down and slightly back from where I would prefer it while wearing my Bell Star MIPS helmet in my sunroofless car. I test fit myself in car with a sunroof and my head was 1 finger width from the roof when in driving position so there is no way I would be able to wear a helmet. The sunroof eats up a good 2-3" of headroom which is a shame.

kropscamaro16 · 10-19-2020, 01:59 PM

Im 6ft with no sunroof with a black armour composites helmet and i fit just fine

Baddawg53 · 10-19-2020, 07:13 PM

This is the main reason I switched to a race seat. One event driving with the seat not wear I liked it was enough.

STALKER_174 · 10-19-2020, 11:53 PM

Thanks all
I didn't get a choice in the sunroof, with there being less than 500 2018s here in Aus pickings were a bit slim

hooligan317 · 10-20-2020, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Baddawg53

This is the main reason I switched to a race seat. One event driving with the seat not wear I liked it was enough.

What seat base did you use? Was the extra headroom a result of the base allowing you to mount the seat lower, or from the profile of the seat itself? Or both I guess haha

Baddawg53 · 10-20-2020, 04:56 PM

I used they brey Krause bracket, I tried to include sliders but my helmet still hit the roof. So I have a sparco evo seat hard mounted to the floor, but it’s in the right spot and my helmet doesn’t hit. I love it, and with the seat and 6 point harness you don’t move at all.

kropscamaro16 · 10-20-2020, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baddawg53

I used they brey Krause bracket, I tried to include sliders but my helmet still hit the roof. So I have a sparco evo seat hard mounted to the floor, but it’s in the right spot and my helmet doesn’t hit. I love it, and with the seat and 6 point harness you don’t move at all.

got any pics of your setup? what cage/harness bar u using?

Baddawg53 · 10-20-2020, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

got any pics of your setup? what cage/harness bar u using?

I’ll take some pics. I put the harness bar from brey krause in. Pretty painless, however there isn’t a whole lot of adjustments like they lead you to believe. It works though, harness is at the correct angle for me.

10-19-2020, 03:15 AM	#1
STALKER_174 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Aussie version Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sydney Aus Posts: 46	Helmets - Headroom clearance Hello track fiends I am looking at getting into some track work with the Camaro and I have a question about helmets. When sitting in the car (I have a sunroof) I feel that I am very close to the headlining, and I am short. Have any of you had issues hitting the helmet on the roof or is it all in my head? My current helmet is a dualsport that I have since found out I cant remove the visor on without removing more, so I am going to need to buy another one. My old helmet I used when I used to track my GTR has been retired. Cheers

10-19-2020, 08:46 AM	#2
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	I'm 5'7". I have a sunroof too. I have to lower the seat and move it back. Wish there was more room for sure. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

10-19-2020, 10:55 AM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	winding road racing is where i got mine and they have a showroom so you can try them on also but i purposeley got a coupe with no moonroof because of this, was also an issue on my old car cobalt ss __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-19-2020, 11:16 AM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,601 View My Garage	I'm 6'2", the car has no sunroof, yet I have to lower the seat quite a bit for the helmet to clear the "ceiling", so based on that and checking headliner contours I imagine a sunroof simply wouldn't work at that height. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

10-19-2020, 01:27 PM	#6
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,618	I had this issue when I got my car. I'm 6'4". After many test fittings I found that Arai has the lowest profile helmet in my price range (~$1k). I really liked the Stilo, but it was too tall. I do not have a sunroof. I run the seat all the way down and just fit. The best advice I can give is go find a shop that sells helmets and get several to try on in the car. I took my Arai to the C8 reveal at my dealership so I would know if there were issues. Looks like the C8 with the Competition seats has more headroom. __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

10-19-2020, 01:56 PM	#7
wilbur_xmas Drives: 2020 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 100	6'0 with a 32" inseam and I have the seat all the way down and slightly back from where I would prefer it while wearing my Bell Star MIPS helmet in my sunroofless car. I test fit myself in car with a sunroof and my head was 1 finger width from the roof when in driving position so there is no way I would be able to wear a helmet. The sunroof eats up a good 2-3" of headroom which is a shame.

10-19-2020, 01:59 PM	#8
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	Im 6ft with no sunroof with a black armour composites helmet and i fit just fine __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-19-2020, 07:13 PM	#9
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	This is the main reason I switched to a race seat. One event driving with the seat not wear I liked it was enough.

10-19-2020, 11:53 PM	#10
STALKER_174 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Aussie version Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sydney Aus Posts: 46	Thanks all I didn't get a choice in the sunroof, with there being less than 500 2018s here in Aus pickings were a bit slim

10-20-2020, 04:56 PM	#12
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	I used they brey Krause bracket, I tried to include sliders but my helmet still hit the roof. So I have a sparco evo seat hard mounted to the floor, but it’s in the right spot and my helmet doesn’t hit. I love it, and with the seat and 6 point harness you don’t move at all.

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