I guess I will need to pick one up before NSXPO and I hear it is important to try it on rather than buying it online. So, where does one do that in the DC area? Any recommendations?
I have no experience but I'm in the same boat. After poking around online a bit, it seems like this may be the best option, by Dulles:
http://www.ogracing.com/
I have no experience but I'm in the same boat. After poking around online a bit, it seems like this may be the best option, by Dulles:
http://www.ogracing.com/
Will try to pop out there this Saturday (they are open between 10-2PM and not open on Sunday) and try a few on. I suppose that means I should go out to Katie's first.
Pooh - I may very well take you up on the loaner idea, but given my height (just under 6'2), I wouldn't mind verifying fit a bit to make sure I don't need something special. Assuming it all fits in the car with the top on, I may just go with a loaner rather than dropping the close to $300 on a helmet that might not be the best all around helmet for my needs.
big thumbs up for OGRacing - I had a great experience at their store.
Seat tweaking was successful, was able to swap in an old pair of seats and remove the cushion from the driver side. That basically allows me to sit on the floor while driving and I can be in a more more natural "ready" position. When not on the track, I can pop the full cushion back in and have NSX seats. I think it is basically problem solved. I may rig up some Velcro for the cushion to help it stay in place, although my butt currently does a pretty good job of holding it down at the moment. If I decide that I am going to track more frequently, I could buy a set of racing seats, but this will get the job done for NSXPO.
...remove the cushion from the driver side. That basically allows me to sit on the floor while driving and I can be in a more more natural "ready" position.
Picked up a helmet at OG Racing this morning.
I got one there too. The Zamp I ordered is okay but the FJC sold at OG fits me much better. I spent last Saturday at an autocross test & tune, where I got 40+ runs at FedEx field. Amazing fun and I learned a ton about the car. I feel much better heading to the NSXPO track event.
-Jason