Compiling notes, tips, and instructions on various stages of Aero-Chassis Integration
W21/S21 - Aero-Chassis Integration Resources
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Timeline and Task Tracker:
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See the “Aero-Chassis Projects” section for project-specific pages. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11CjKaAsIzviGp7nR2q-w4SpiHLnWtW-IfKPLS8wMUfs/edit#slide=id.gb447a16bf8_0_41 |
Adhesives Information:
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Adhesive Usage: LOCTITE EA E-120HP - Epoxy adhesive - Henkel Adhesives (henkel-adhesives.com)
In the bay: F2020 - ordered 10 x 50 mL cartridges
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Front + Rear Bulkheads | 2.5 |
Bottom Panel | |
B-Bulkhead | |
Floor Panels | |
Side Panels |
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General Advice: |
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Panel Integration Plans
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Integration Timeline
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- A, C Bulkheads
- Bottom Panel
[ Dynamics Assembly / Panel Manufacturing ]
- B-Bulkhead
[ Panel Trimming (see below) & Painting / Interiors Assembly ]
- Floor Panels
- Bridges
- Side Panels
- Hood
- Roof (removable)
- Trunk (removable)
[ Thermoformed Panels Complete ]
- Doors + Windows
- Windshield (removable)
- Headlights
Panel Specific Information
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Design and Research
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Integration Instructions
and Instructions
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F20 |
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S21 |
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B-Bulkhead |
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W22 |
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Hood | |||
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S22 | [ Panel Painting, Sealing, Waterproofing ] | ||
Panel Specific Mounting Information
The following page summarizes all the aerobody panels and their respective fastening/bonding methods.
Panel Fastening/Bonding Details
Panel Trimming Groups, Order & Details
Bottom Panel and Flats
Bottom Panel - trimmed using mold outline
Bulkheads - trimmed using a stencil
Floor panels - trimmed using a stencil?, trim to fit within chassis, bulkheads and seats
Main Body Panels
Bridges - trimmed using mold outline
Side Panels - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with bottom panel, bridges
Trunk - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with bottom panel, side panel, bridges
Roof - trimmed using mold outline???, clamp to chassis, trim to fit with side panels, bridges
Thermoformed and Surrounding Panels
Windows - trimmed using mold outline?, trim/fit to door flanges
Hood - trimmed using mold outline, clamp to side panels and trim to bottom and side panelsDoors
Windshield - trimmed using mold outline?, trim/fit to side panelsFloor panels bridge/side panel/hood flanges
Headlights - trimmed using a stencil (mold outline?), trim to fit within chassis, bulkheads and seats/fit to hood, side panel flanges
Doors - trimmed using mold outline, trim to side panels