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A side note on this post is I'm guessing that your team is having trouble on the rule interpretation itself as well. I would suggest when arguments occur bring out the rules and point out why you think whatever situation you are having an issue over is illegal or not. Our team always has an updated copy of the manual open for situations just like the one your team is having. If your mentor or teammates are still having issues over a certain point then first get more people involved from a discussion standpoint in order to get more clarity. If you are still troubled then ask the Q & A which interpretation of the rule is legal. Try not to get so heated over issues like this to the point that it ruins your build season. Remember that mentors are there to help you grow and develop as students, even if you think they are "out to" argue and "get" you*, and that FRC is meant to be a Fun experience and opportunity that you should enjoy.

*I had a personal, and partially shameful, experience like this with a mentor during my Senior and only Student year in FRC. We now are very good friends and now I have the privilege of mentoring her son. Looking at it from both sides of the table will open up you eyes.