{"product_id":"arai-gp-j3-open-face-motorsport-helmet","title":"Arai GP-J3 Open-Face Motorsport Helmet (M6 Terminals) – FIA 8859-2015 \u0026 Snell SA Approved","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eArai GP-J3 Helmet\u003c\/b\u003e is a premium open-face motorsport helmet meticulously engineered for closed-cockpit competition, beautifully balancing classic open-face visibility with cutting-edge structural safety. Handcrafted around Arai’s proprietary PB-cLc (Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction) outer shell, this helmet offers exceptional rigidity, elite impact energy management, and a highly balanced, low center of gravity designed to mitigate driver neck fatigue during endurance stints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUnlike conventional open-face designs, the GP-J3 introduces extended lower cheek and chin coverage to maximize facial impact protection without compromising wide-angle peripheral vision. It is the definitive choice for saloon car racers, GT drivers, and historic competitors demanding an open cockpit feel with uncompromising professional structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePB-cLc Complex Outer Shell:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled using peripheral reinforcement belts and composite laminates, yielding a remarkably strong, puncture-resistant shell that remains incredibly lightweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtended Facial Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Deeply sculpted lower side profiles extend forward to defend the jawline and cheekbones, significantly increasing side-impact safety boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulti-Duct Ventilation System:\u003c\/b\u003e Features four strategically placed air channels integrated directly into the shell to draw fresh air into the cockpit and vent heat during high-intensity summer race conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdjustable Sun Peak:\u003c\/b\u003e Outfitted with an adjustable overhead peak that includes a removable anti-glare sun tint strip, protecting forward sightlines against harsh, low-angled sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFire-Retardant Modular Interior:\u003c\/b\u003e Lined with premium, fully fire-resistant materials featuring modular cheek pads that can be removed for thorough cleaning or swapped for custom fitment tailoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated M6 Anchors:\u003c\/b\u003e Prepared straight from the factory floor with high-strength threaded M6 studs, enabling direct, fuss-free installation of required head and neck safety hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eHandcrafted PB-cLc Composite Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eExtended Cheek \u0026amp; Jawline Coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eIntegrated 4-Port Air Ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003ePre-Installed Threaded M6 Studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShell Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003ePB-cLc (Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHomologation Standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eFIA 8859-2015 \u0026amp; Snell SA Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHelmet Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003ePremium Open-Face (Non-Intercom)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRetention System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eHigh-Tensile Double D-Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFHR Hardware Prep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eFactory-Fitted M6 Threaded Studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior Lining\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eFire-Retardant \/ Removable Cheek Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eSaloon Racing, GT Car Championships, Historic Racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s In The Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e1 x Arai GP-J3 Open-Face Helmet (White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e1 x Adjustable Sun Peak (Pre-Installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e1 x Removable Tinted Anti-Glare Sunscreen Strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e2 x Integrated M6 Threaded Terminals for FHR Anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e1 x Protective Cloth Arai Helmet Drawstring Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes this helmet come with the HANS clips pre-installed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eThis model comes pre-fitted with embedded, high-tensile \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eM6 threaded studs\u003c\/b\u003e inside the shell. While the structural anchors are built-in, you will need to thread your specific FHR\/HANS posts directly into these terminals before hit the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs the Arai GP-J3 legal for international circuit racing?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eYes, this helmet is dual-homologated to both \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eFIA 8859-2015\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eSnell SA\u003c\/b\u003e standards, ensuring global compliance across almost all national and international closed-cockpit racing classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan an intercom system be installed in the GP-J3 later on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eYes. Thanks to the removable, modular cheek pads and the open-face design, this helmet provides an excellent foundation for installing aftermarket clamp-on or adhesive rally intercom boom headsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow does the sizing fit compared to other helmet brands?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003eArai utilizes a highly specialized, slightly rounder head shape profile. If you are switching from other manufacturers, we strongly recommend referencing the official Arai size chart as their tailored interior padding offers a distinctively snug, premium fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis helmet is compatible with modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop HANS® Head \u0026amp; Neck Restraints\" href=\"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/collections\/visors-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003eFHR \/ HANS® devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand can be paired with our range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/collections\/visors-accessories\" title=\"Shop HANS® Visors \u0026amp; Accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003eVisors \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/collections\/race-suits\" title=\"Shop Custom FIA Race suits\"\u003eCustom FIA Racewear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a complete competition setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arai","offers":[{"title":"White \/ XS 53-54 cm","offer_id":53796039917897,"sku":"400074-WHI-XS","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S 55-56 cm","offer_id":53796039950665,"sku":"400074-WHI-S","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M 57-58 cm","offer_id":53796039983433,"sku":"400074-WHI-M","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L 59-60 cm","offer_id":53796040016201,"sku":"400074-WHI-L","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL 61-62 cm","offer_id":53796040048969,"sku":"400074-WHI-XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL 63-64 cm","offer_id":53796041982281,"sku":"400074-WHI-2XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL 65-66 cm","offer_id":53796042015049,"sku":"400074-WHI-3XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XS 53-54 cm","offer_id":53796040638793,"sku":"400074-BLK-XS","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S 55-56 cm","offer_id":53796040671561,"sku":"400074-BLK-S","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M 57-58 cm","offer_id":53796040704329,"sku":"400074-BLK-M","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L 59-60 cm","offer_id":53796040737097,"sku":"400074-BLK-L","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL 61-62 cm","offer_id":53796040769865,"sku":"400074-BLK-XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL 63-64 cm","offer_id":53796042047817,"sku":"400074-BLK-2XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3XL 65-66 cm","offer_id":53796042080585,"sku":"400074-BLK-3XL","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9463\/0729\/files\/arai-gp-j3-wm6-studs-fia-8859-2015-snellopen-face-helmetrace-rally-supplies400074-whi-xs-7339398.png?v=1773298408","url":"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/products\/arai-gp-j3-open-face-motorsport-helmet","provider":"Race Rally Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}