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Re: Bumper Latch Legality

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Now, if you moved 'em inside and then covered the outside with pool noodles and fabric, you'd have a pretty decent shot at passing--assuming those latches are strong enough to keep the bumpers mounted when paired with the rest of the system.
Thanks. Could you elaborate on "inside"? Do you mean the other side of the plywood, facing the AM14U chassis itself?
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Re: Bumper Latch Legality

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Thanks. Could you elaborate on "inside"? Do you mean the other side of the plywood, facing the AM14U chassis itself?
Yes, that is exactly what he is saying.
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Re: Bumper Latch Legality

Although if you added latches between the frame and your bumpers you'd be violating the "direct contact with the frame" portion of the rule.
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Re: Bumper Latch Legality

Thanks for the help everyone, we've worked out an alternative now.
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