Yet another bumper thread

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by Gdeaver

The kit frame can be built with out that corner gap. For other reasons we could not have that gap.

Yes, it is possible to build the KOP chassis without the corner gap, our frame does not have this gap. However, the directions do specify this gap and I agree with Gary that providing teams with a kit that requires significant modification outside the provided directions in order to be a competition legal frame is not overly helpful to veterans and may even be detrimental to rookies.

The heads of the axle bolts I mentioned in my initial post are also visible in the picture posted by Kevin. These bolt heads are significantly thicker than the angle we would be using to clamp the fabric to the bumpers. My uneducated opinion also says that mounting the bumpers with this frame rail as the "support" and those bolt heads being the only actual contact with the plywood would cause them to be much MORE likely to break not less. A large impact occurring near one of these bolt heads would transfer the force through the small area of the head itself which would likely cause the plywood to crack wouldn't it?

Squirell, that sounds like it could be the easiest solution. Depending on what the GDC says regarding this question we will definitely look into this possible solution.