Today, we accomplished three primary tasks: 1) reconnected most of the 48 volt electrical system from the batteries to the motor controller inside our new enclosure 2) welded in the new frame members for the seat to bolt into (rule change for 2018), and 3) laid out the a mock up of the new heavy duty rear suspension for fabrication 48 volt electrical work Welding in the new frame members and refastening the seat Mock up of the new heavy duty rear suspension for fabrication

Mark begins by giving Jake and Tyler a lesson how to calculate spring stiffness and the proper place to locate the springs on the rear suspension to handle the weight of the car. We now know that the rear suspension mounting point for the rear springs will need to be relocated further back on the frame, so Jake takes the metal cut off saw and begins to remove the old shock mount bracket. Tyler continues with the cut off saw and places a shield up to safely keep the sparks awa

Morgan and Mason continue re-wiring the 48 volt system. Tyler, Jake, and Mark begin #SolarCarWorkdays

Kaya, Jake, and Mason install our new solar cable junction boxes in the rear suspension compartment, just behind the 48 volt battery box. Jake cuts a pilot hole, so that he can use the saber saw to create an opening for the 48 volt motor controller. Rob and Kaya use the band saw to cut some new cross members out of some scrap metal that will be welded into the frame to mount the seat to. #SolarCarWorkdays

Tyler, Jake, and Mason continue to build the new 48 volt master panel. Meanwhile, Rob, Kaya, and Mason begin to relocate the solar panel cables to feed into the new 48 volt master panel in the rear of the car, rather than in the front as it was last year. #SolarCarWorkdays