[Mike Betts]

There is zero tolerance.

Your inspectors will do their best to insure that the sizing box is correct and square but, the box design and manufacture is done by FIRST and it is out of their hands. Also, the boxes travel from event to event and are subject to shipping damage, wear and tear. If you are "exactly at the limits" you invite huge issues on Thursday if you don't fit.

Right now you have over a week and your shop facilities to resolve the issue. At the event, you will have less than a day and only the hand tools in your pit.

Also keep in mind that the size inspection is absolute. Bolt heads, non-functional decorations, wires and even ty-wraps must fit, unsupported, in the box.

It is your team's decision to make...

Regards,

Mike