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Re: Bumper rules clarification

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Originally Posted by serenagh View Post
Would a 1" rim be enough?
Per the rules, I don't see any reason it wouldn't. However, given the intended function of the bumpers, (provide protection in collisions) I would recommend significantly more backing. For example our bumpers this year only have about 1" of overlap with the KoP chassis, but we added some 4" steel angle brackets on the front and rear and some aluminum side plates that reach above the bumpers on the left and right.
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