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Re: Aluminum angle on bumpers

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Originally Posted by squirrel View Post
Which is why I suggested asking on the Q&A. According to fig 8-1, the aluminum angle is a required part of the bumpers, but the GDC said it's optional on the Q&A.
That's a perfect example of two problems with the rules this year.

One: if the angle is optional, why don't the rules say so? (And why haven't the rules been updated, given that this question was first raised weeks ago?)

Two: if the Q&A advises something that isn't directly supported by the rules, what do teams do? (And what do you expect the inspectors to do? Assume that a Q&A is as good as a rule change, and make the teams comply with the Q&A?)