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Topic: Nerf Bar

Clarification needed.  Am I allowed to create a bumper to replace the original bumper as long as it approximates the original profile?

I see that nerf bars are banned but the exact wording is "Added structural elements that extend past the original bodywork line are not allowed."

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Re: Nerf Bar

Basically if it would fit under the original bodywork, you are ok.  We brought a bumpercover with us to prove that ours did. 

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Re: Nerf Bar

RobL wrote:

What they do want is a Mad Max type of car.

Oh hey, i fixed that for you.

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Re: Nerf Bar

What if is just for the look?? I have a sort of aero nose made out of old scavanged EMT conduit.

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Re: Nerf Bar

MikeZilla wrote:

What if is just for the look?? I have a sort of aero nose made out of old scavanged EMT conduit.

I think the key word is added "structural" elements, though that could use some more specific wording.

If you want to put a Papier-mâché beak on your car, I'm sure they'd be all for it.  Better stay in front of traffic though, a large protuberance can get you in trouble with the authorities, in racing and life.

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Re: Nerf Bar

Although it is fun to watch the LeMonators don't want people building destruction derby cars out on the track. So they don't want to adding a massive BullBar or Cattle Guard to your vehicle so you can deal more abuse. They want you to fear hitting people because it could destroy your car as well as theirs.

Adding replacement elements is one thing. Adding beefed up elements ontop of your original elements is another. This isn't DeathRace

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Re: Nerf Bar

Riktor wrote:

This isn't DeathRace

Wait... what?

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