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<\/a><\/p>\nFrom all our observations it can be understood that the mechanical properties of the disc brake was a perfect complement to Chapman design methodology.<\/p>\n
The design, appearance, materials etc. of the Girling disc brake was performance orientated.<\/p>\n
It complemented the overall design and fitted into an integrated hierarchy of design imperatives.<\/p>\n
Furthermore it was simple in operation, accessible and easy to service. It simply looked and did exactly what it ought. Studied in conjuction with other suspension components [see A&R article \u201cParticles in Suspension\u201d it\u2019s easy to understand that Chapman and his colleagues at Lotus took care to select and adopt componentry that was first most functional but also sympathetic to aesthetic they sought.<\/p>\n
Within this there are important lessons for all designers .The disc brake would have contributed to sales. Although expensive and perhaps not massively an improvement it was of the moment and certainly conferred on the Seven this indelible image of professional sports car in thought, detail and aspects of execution.<\/p>\n
Lotus Seven Series 1: Production Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\nTaylor in the \u201cLotus Book\u201d suggests that 242 SI cars were produced c 1957-1960.<\/p>\n
Learning\/<\/strong>\u00a0Evaluation Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\nOur learning \/educational opportunities are intended to be challenging thought provoking and requiring\u00a0 additional research and\/or analysis.<\/p>\n
These opportunities\u00a0 are particularly designed for a museum\/education center location where visitors would be able to enjoy access to all the structured resources available in conjunction with any concurrent exhibition.<\/p>\n
In this instance we suggest the following might be appropriate:-<\/p>\n
Understanding the potential of componentry particularly proprietary items provides some of the following learning:-<\/p>\n
\n- Describe the differences between drum and disc brakes<\/li>\n
- Explore relationship of chapman design methodology , handling and weight to breaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Was there a viable alternative to the part under consideration?<\/li>\n
- Is what might it have been \/cost?<\/li>\n
- What is the importance of ergonomics\u00a0 and how does it influence modern automobile design?<\/li>\n
- Does excessive safety\/ and or ergonomics impact negatively on aesthetics<\/li>\n
- What is the impact of standardization of platforms through mark ranges and indeed shared with other manufacturers? Could uniformity ultimately impact on sales even if economies of scale improved?<\/li>\n
- Enumerate Lotus bought in components<\/li>\n
- How has mass production and proprietary parts assisted the specialist car market?<\/li>\n
- Produce an engineering drawing of a selected component and consider the specification of the materials and assembly process, costs and volumes<\/li>\n
- Explore an enumerate components used in other Industrial Design fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exhibitions, Education and Economics<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the museum context the editors believe that commercial considerations are both necessary and complementary with its educational objectives.<\/p>\n
For these reasons our suggested outline Business Plan includes provision for promoting products and services which share Chapman\u2019s ideals of mechanical efficiency and sustainability. In addition we propose merchandising that explain and interprets the social and cultural context of Chapman\u2019s designs in period. It\u2019s suggested there will be catalogue for on line purchasing.<\/p>\n
In particular we consider that there is considerable opportunity to host exhibitions that display componentry in its original form, its manufacture and the eventual adoption, incorporation into Lotus cars.<\/p>\n
Such exhibitions provide the chance to further explore the educational skills a sets offered in Learning Opportunities. Additionally it\u2019s possible to explore how components were and are mutated into other design fields and relate to current practice. The technology and computerization offer many interactive experiences related to learning opportunities that will stretch imagination and conceptualization .Furthermore such experiences and experiments can be structured to relate to other branches of Industrial\/Product Design.<\/p>\n
They are complementary to the possibility that the museum \/education center can fulfill the role of the \u201cExploratory -Laboratory\u201d<\/p>\n
Conclusion: \u201cThe whole is greater\u2026\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nChapman\u2019s design and manufacturing methodology rather confirms the adage that \u201cthe whole can be greater than the sum of the parts\u201d.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an interesting an important study to consider deployment of components. It contributes to aesthetics, assembly economics and sales [attractive components\/ known accepted performance and servicing ability etc.]<\/p>\n
It is equally and mutually relevant and beneficial to the component manufacturer.<\/p>\n
Chapman and his colleagues often took the best \/ most appropriate mass produced item and almost reinvented it in its service to design objectives. In this manner many components acquired a new status and indeed their aesthetic was enhanced surrounded by the Chapman conceptual whole.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also extremely significant how many of these components were also used in Lotus competition cars. This created a powerful dynamic and interrelationship. Many components:-<\/p>\n
\n- Performed well in competition gaining beneficial publicity and sales<\/li>\n
- Both the component and racing reputation carried through to road cars and assisted sales<\/li>\n
- The component manufacturer gained disproportionate publicity and assisted products sell in other applications<\/li>\n
- All together a beneficial spiral was commenced. Publicity of the era [see dedicated articles on each sponsor \/ manufacturer] often opted to highlight the Lotus dimension in publicity material. In fact there was a powerful synergy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Subscribers are directed to A&R dedicated article on Girling where we expand on the manufacturer\u2019s history, products and list more extensively in which their components were used. The relationship between Lotus and Girling is substantial and worthy of close study and has lessons for Engineering, Industrial Design and Manufacturing disciplines.<\/p>\n
Along the way it\u2019s possible too to study the wider British motor component industry and how it has helped foster the specialist car manufacturers.<\/p>\n
Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\nSubscribers are directed to our articles on Lotus Seven that contain an extensive bibliography. Of special interest are:<\/p>\n
The Magnificent Seven.Rees.Haynes.2007.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 9781844254101<\/p>\n
Lotus & Caterham Seven.Tipler.Crowood.2005<\/p>\n
ISBN: 1861267541<\/p>\n
Lotus Seven.Weale.Osprey.1991.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 185532153X<\/p>\n
Lotus Caterham Seven. Unique Books.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 1841553778<\/p>\n
The Lotus & Caterham Sevens.Coulter.MRP.1986.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 0947981063<\/p>\n
Lotus and the Independents.Ortenburger.Coterie.2004.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 1902351126<\/p>\n
The Automobile.H.Singh Reyat.Chand.2013.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 8121902142<\/p>\n
Industrial Design A-Z.C&P Fiell.Taschen.<\/p>\n
ISBN: 3822863106<\/p>\n
Please note the editors of the A&R attempt to give the broadest spectrum of references but not all are available for consultation in an article. However by noting their existence it may assist students in their research.<\/em><\/p>\n*Items in italics non A&R library books.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lotus Components: A Series in Many Parts- The Contribution of Components in Colin Chapman\u2019s Iconic Automobile Design Figure 1.Image taken from the net. Introduction Lotus cars sold They were bought for their:- Performance \u2013road or track Driving pleasure Reputation and image Aesthetics Symbolism Owner identification \/personality extension etc. All the above were integrated within a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":280,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2100"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2100"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2101,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2100\/revisions\/2101"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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