• Phasing out side view tubes

• Reference point change

• Module column structures

• Cameras mounted one fastener to tabs

• Clamp load, bolt stretch, joint stiffness

• Prevent self loosening

• Torquing methods

• Fastener types

• Ride Height, Impact Attenuator, Impact Structure Heights

• Use Eyes For Harness Clips

• EV Rear Diagonal Requirement

• Get External Items off the Main Hoop and Main Hoop Braces

• Keeping aero parts from hitting the ground

• Unexpected loads and directions

• Stopping oscillation

• Making or buying cables

• Bearing Style Selection

• Misalignment Limits

• Installation

The most common barrier between your team and your performance goals is reliability. These design best practices are intended to help you create strong, stiff, and light mechanical designs. Every design requires tradeoffs, and this list is not intended to be a set of absolute rules; but it will help you identify common design strategies to follow, pitfalls to avoid, and will inform your design decision making.