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Re: pic: 295 chassis 1/19/09

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Originally Posted by waialua359 View Post
The GDC committee already stated that 1/8" rails are not strong enough, and thus, wont be allowed either.
Glenn, I think you're grossly oversimplifying the Q&A response you're alluding to.
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Originally Posted by GDC
A simple flat 1/8-inch aluminum plate mounted on standoffs is unlikely to provide the required structural support for the BUMPERS.
There's miles of difference between "one particular implementation of 1/8-inch plate on standoffs may not be allowed" and "nothing made of 1/8-inch aluminum will be allowed".
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