[Wayne TenBrink]

I am all in favor of allowing teams to use parts that were fabricated prior to kickoff.

In a world where you can buy so many FRC-specific COTS parts and assemblies, the current rule just discourages teams from developing their own stuff. For example, why build your own gearbox (that you designed/published during the off-season) when you can free up so much valuable build-season time by just buying one?

If we can buy a complete chassis or use the kit chassis, why can't we use one (or spare components from one) that we build for a previous game?

In most cases, I think that re-using assemblies from previous games is more of a hindrance than a benefit, but why not give us the option?

PS: I support ending bag day, but not moving up kickoff. That would put FRC into conflict with too many other things in my life, etc.