Just ordered the Arai GP-5W in silver (like my 997TT) for some upcoming track days, too tired of using nasty rentals, time to be a big boy... tried on a bunch of helmets (Arai, Bell, HJC, etc) at Wine Country Motorsports at Infineon Raceway this weekend, and liked this one the best. Amazing fit, great visibility w/ the wider eye opening - this model (GP-5W) was designed specifically for closed cockpit racing. Can't wait to get back to the track!

 

Exact same one I bought a few weeks ago! You will love it! I also bought mine from Wine Country. Definitely my favorite one out of all the ones I tried on.

 

It was by far the best fit for me. Plan to break it in next weekend at Thunderhill.

 

have a few GP5's. arai makes the best helmets on the market imo. get a helmet bag and be careful with it, these lids are designed to absorb impact not deflect it like a motorcycle helmet. one good drop and it's worthless.

 

Good call - just ordered the padded Arai helmet bag from Speedware Motorsports...

 

i've got the embroidered one with my flag on it as well.

 

Great helmet. I need to get one. I just want to try it on first and make sure it fits.

 

Now you need a paint job. Mine is the third one down on the custom helmet page and is also an Arai.

http://www.censportgfx.com/

 

some impressive work there, i will contact him next time i need a lid painted.

 

Nice! These are awesome... love the gold leaf Porsche crest. Approx cost for a job like your's?

 

I have the same helmet, Love it.

 

Another driver with GP5, checking in. After having had SK5 for karting, I have to stick with Arai. Best helmet my head ever been in. Love it. Also custom painted.

 

Love the track shots!

Here are a couple of me "testing out the new helmet"...