SC Helmet - cut hole ?

[Heavy]

So I got my bucket from SC and it´s great... but I´m kind of confused, do I have to cut holes by the ears for "normal" approval ? right now there´s black decals on it... I want to go for Lancer in the future, but right now my goal is just to be finished and approved by the 1st. of april on my sons 6 years birthday...

[Chef]

Hi Heidi.

The CRL states as following.

 

• Gloss white, semi gloss or lightly weathered.
  
• Licensed helmets are accetable with modifications-
  
• Remove manufacturer logos
  
• Replace stock lense.
  
• Replace inaccurate fish hook decal.
  
• Replace stock bolts and use correct flat bolt head or real 3M bolt.
  
• Fan-made helmets are acceptable as long as they remain true to shape of original screen accurate helmet.
  

 

 

So whilst there is no actual 'words' to say that you should need to cut out the holes in the ears, the Level 2 status does say there should be 'No Mesh' in the ears...

 

So whether by inference you choose to read this as there must be holes, but mesh is fine for level 1, or whether it's "simulated dark areas are fine and no holes are necessary".... is up for debate.

I'd run it past your local GML and see what they say.

 

For Lancer, you need to just have open holes.

 

For what it's worth, for the small amount of time it will take to cut them out... I'd say cut them out and be done with. You need worry no more once it's done.

[Heavy]

Hi Rob yes I read it like this too - either "no mesh" or "simulated dark areas..." - I´ve send my GML a mail and are now waiting for a reply on that. What is the best tool for making the holes ??

[chimei]

definately cut the holes. a dremel is best (and fastest) but the area is small enough to use an exacto knife...and a little sand paper to round off the edges. maybe 15 min of work.

[4505Marcel]

Yup defo cut the holes, they dont look great otherwise hun

[Donovan]

i still gotta cut mine outlol. and reglue a lens clip cuz friend dropped my bucket and it popped off..

[BrewDiver]

i took a dremel with a drill bit, penciled my lines then drilled a series of holes, then used an exacto blade to trim it out.

[Heavy]

I don´t have a dremel, so l used a small drill to make small holes around the line of the decal, and then I sawed the rest out with the blade of a jigsaw - sanded it and it ended ud really nice - and it gives much more air and sound into the bucket, so I´m glad I did it.