Re: <R08> Bumper geometry

[FRC2505]

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=8039

The reply to the post linked above said that our bumpers "must be constructed in a manner consistent with the specifications provided in Rule <R08>" in response to a question about drilling holes in the bumper.

Since <R08> doesn't discuss drilling of non-mounting holes in the bumper, does this mean that modifications to standard bumpers which are not discussed in the rule are "consistent with the specifications"? Or are these holes or recesses illegal because they are not described?

(The rest of the previous answer is clear. Thanks for the clarification.)

[GDC]

To clarify, non-mounting holes ("lightening holes," "swiss-cheesing," etc.) are not permitted. These holes would affect the structural integrity of the bumpers, which would defeat their entire purpose.