Fasteners extending outside the FRAME PERIMETER

[Vikesrock]

I was hoping the GDC would be rather speedy in responding to this question as it affects our frame design as well.

As it stands our upper frame is 26.5" wide. The lower frame is the same width, but the bolt heads for the wheel axles will protrude from the lower frame. In prior years this would not have been an issue as the bumpers were at the height of the lower frame and could have a clearance hole drilled in the back for each bolt head.

With the rules as they stand now, it seems like there may be a quick fix if the GDC comes back saying that fastener heads outside the Frame Perimeter at a non-bumper zone height are illegal. You could put identical fastener heads protruding from the frame members supporting the bumpers and drill clearance holes in the bumper for them. These fasteners would redefine the frame perimeter to a size large enough to cover the fastener heads on the lower frame.