Question about the bumpers.

[EricH]

Easy use of bolts: use a t-nut (blind-nut) on the inside of the bumpers (well secured--you don't want to have to take the bumper apart to find it) and put a hole through the frame and bumper backing (and cloth as well) for the bolt. When you take the bumpers off, attach the bolts to them so you don't lose 'em. If you have something on the outside of your robot, like an axle end, try shaping a small hole/cavity for it. (Then mark which side that bumper goes on and which side is up.)

[Dominicano0519]

hey but if you use the bumpers from last year you shouldn't have any problems

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Dominicano0519

hey but if you use the bumpers from last year you shouldn't have any problems

Ah, but are they component or mechanism? You could make a case either way.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by EricH

Ah, but are they component or mechanism? You could make a case either way.

That issue is a moot point--they're FABRICATED ITEMS under the rules.

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by Billfred

That issue is a moot point--they're FABRICATED ITEMS under the rules.

There is a Q&A about this that makes it quite clear that you are required to make new bumpers this year.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I inspected a team at Championship that attached eye bolts to the back side of the bumpers. They fit over a couple of threaded studs on the robot base and attached with butterfly nuts. An easy, no tool solution with gravity working in their favor.