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Re: BUMPERS ARGHHH!!!!

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Originally Posted by Bigflip2073 View Post
Well I have been reading through CD post on bumpers and in the offical Q&A. and my question hasnt been answered.

Were planning to use brackets or angles to connect two bumper backings (as not to violate rule RO8) to make one single bumper that covers the corner. And yes both segments are at least 6". Legal?? yes no??? nes?
It sounds like you are thinking about doing something like this

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/at...2&d=1233599363

If that is the case, I got this response from the Q&A about it

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Originally Posted by GDC Q&A
The "soft" parts of the BUMPER assembly (the pool noodles and fabric covering) can extend around corners and be continuous assemblies. The BUMPER backing must not extend into the corner spaces. So, adjacent segments of BUMPERS can be attached to each other through their "soft" elements, but through those elements only.
My interpretation of this is NO, you may not use a brace if you intend to permanently attach it to the bumper assembly. I came up with a solution to make a brace using "soft" parts of the bumper only. I can model it and post a picture here if you would like.
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