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Re: Bumper Zone

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Originally Posted by Kilroy0846 View Post
My question is, what is the strictness of the bumper zone rules. In the rules it says the bumpers must be at least 2.5" from the ground and no higher than 8.5". They would fit perfect on our robot it they could sit 1.5" from the ground. Have any other teams gotten away with this in competition?
I'm sure a few might have but any good drive team will see it and call you out especially after you have beaten them. Don't take the chance.

Also because they are mandatory this year I'm sure the inspectors will be playing closer attention.
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