Presented by Team 2: Colin Bates, and Nick Smith ME 495 EV ME 495 EV: Electric Pontiac Fiero Project Presented by Team 2: Colin Bates, and Nick Smith

Clutch Disc Selection Clutch Disc Selection Same price as less aggressive clutch discs Protect Transmission from “torsion damage” When the motor starts up from a dead stop in gear When the motor starts up in a gear other than first etc...

Flywheel Selection Flywheel Selection Option 1: Commercial Flywheel - Lighter than stock flywheels available (saves manufacturing and design time) Lighter (~8lb) & Lower moment of inertia Starter teeth can be machined off Expensive (~$400)

Flywheel Selection Flywheel Selection Option 2: Custom Flywheel - No starter teeth Possibly cheaper than commercially available parts Possibly lighter than commercially available parts * Need to measure stock flywheel – design custom flywheel to determine feasibility

Pressure Plate Selection Sufficient clamping required to take advantage of an aggressive clutch disc http://www.clutchnet.com/ http://www.performancepartswholesale.com http://www.speedyperformanceparts.com/