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- Ease of access and egress
- Occupant space and comfort
- Ease of operation (driving and charging)
- Versatility
- Style
- Suitability for the declared purpose
- Dashboard
This is a list of key features that we would like to incorporate into MSXII to make the car more practical:
| Feature | Concept Photo / Sketch | Description |
|---|---|---|
Charging port |
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| Fully or partially upholstered cabin |
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| Pedals |
| MSXII will have a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal |
| Waterproofing |
| The passenger compartment should be isolated from the rest of the car and waterproofed. Appropriate drainage systems should be added to the car where needed. |
| Wiring and Electrical Conduits |
| There should be designated pathways/conduits for all conductors. This should at least be planned out in CAD. If you need inspiration, there is a great reddit thread: Cable Porn: The Art of Tidy Data Centers |
| Accessibility and maintenance |
| Some strategic panels of the the car's aerobody should be removable / openable to allow easy access to critical mechanical systems like suspension and steering. |
| Headroom (for most) |
| The cabin should be designed such that most team members would be able to drive the car in a race without violating safety regulations. This will be easier to achieve due to the rigid space frame design, which is not susceptible to shrinkage or other defects. |
Modular aerobody |
| To make manufacturing easier, the aerobody should comprise of a number of different interlocking panels (possibly joined by adhesives). This will also make it easier to replace a panel if damages or redo a panel if a layup goes poorly. |
