Wheel Cover Integration

Assignee

Reviewers

Status

Assignee

Reviewers

Status

@Kimberly Liu

 

In Progress

Problem

Problem Statement / Goals

The goal of this project is to design and develop a method to secure the wheel cover panels to the rest of the aerobody

Problem Statement / Goals

The goal of this project is to design and develop a method to secure the wheel cover panels to the rest of the aerobody

Constraints / Regulations

The design must be removable so the space behind the covers can be accessed for vehicle maintenance. 

(See below for specific ASC Regulations)

Scope

Must have

  • outer surface needs to remain flush/aerodynamic

  • panels must be removable

    • fastening system must be accessible from exterior of vehicle

  • mounting method must be compatible with CF panels

  • survive loading/impact scenarios

Must have

  • outer surface needs to remain flush/aerodynamic

  • panels must be removable

    • fastening system must be accessible from exterior of vehicle

  • mounting method must be compatible with CF panels

  • survive loading/impact scenarios

Nice to have

  • quick installation/removal

  • user-friendly

  • limits the number of tools or parts required

  • ease of manufacturing/assembly

  • minimize weight, cost

Not in scope

 

Relevant ASC Regulations