Bumper Idea - Legal?

[2010FRC2395]

We have found another method to change bumper color. We would like to know if we are allowed to use this method. If this is not legal, we would also like to know which rule it specifically violates.

This idea is simply two pieces of bumper cloth (of separate, color red and blue) sewed together halfway down (creating a Y-Type fold) the open part of the Y would fold would go around the bumper. You would then take the | part of the Y and fold it either up or down around the bumper to change the color.

A picture can be viewed here.

http://picasaweb.google.com/RionAtki...27160232156978

The connections can and/or will be made of other material than Velcro.

Thank you,
Rion

[2010FRC2040]

Team 2040 has a question about a reversible bumper design.

As per Section 8 <R12> B,

"(The cover) - must be constructed solely of fabric and a fastening/restraining system to hold the cover in place. The fastening/restraining system must extend no further than one inch beyond the FRAME PERIMETER (i.e. no further than any other hard parts of the BUMPER - see Rule <R07-N>)."

If two pieces of fabric were sewn together down the middle to create a joint, would the stitching be considered part of the "fabric" and thus be allowed more than one inch beyond the FRAME PERIMETER, or considered part of the fastening/restraining system and thus subject to the one inch restriction.

The design (link below) would be possible without stitching, but also less robust.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

[GDC]

Please see Team Update #9.