brainstorm internal structural components to maintain dash rigidity and lightness
leaning towards flat fibreglass panels with various cutouts
Take into account where glove compartment storage and electrical enclosure will be and incorporate into panel design
also try to brainstorm ventilation routing
go with 60-80% of 1/4" thickness
Leaning towards big parts that we cut away after
Progress (as of March 20th, 2021):
Driver’s Side:
Still unclear on what the thickness of dashboard is - don’t know how many internal supports that can fit
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Again, there would be two panels, one on each side, each with teeth-like openings
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Middle Dash (Just an idea):
A tent-like support that ‘bridges the gap’ between passenger and driver sides
Second picture shows what it might look like, since the first picture may be confusing
Would support the middle dash and keep it rigid
Unsure if this is feasible due to infotainment screen/wirings
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Notes:
Current total internal support panels: 5