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Re: Bumper rules clarification

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Originally Posted by serenagh View Post
Clarifying question on "backed by" - must all (5") of bumper plywood be touching metal structural elements? Would a 1" rim be enough? In the diagrams, it doesn't seem like there are continuous metal pieces on the frame, and the frame perimeter is also defined by an upward projection).
Based on our "passed inspection" robot the answers to your questions are NO and YES. Don't skimp on your bumper fabrication. In this game they take a beating.



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