Project Narrative


Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Project Summary

This narrative is a summary for project the "Car front DRL upgrade" to show all details on how good or bad this project was conducted throughout it's lifecycle. A brief background for this project is to To install a new DRL (Day Running Light) to the front end of the car. At the same time install a front lip (diffuser) and finally repair and touch-up front bumper crack. This project was been ran by Joel Richard Jacobson as the Project Manager. This project has been set as "Archived" and the project results was Success.


On Monday, August 1, 2022, during Executing phase an issue was identified as Not OEM parts . Front DRL and plastic cover are aftermarket (Replica) of OEM. Doesn't fit perfectly, modifications have to occur. was the problem/success occured while executing previous mentioned phase. This issue will have an impact towards knowledge area Project Cost Management by Delay time and do not sit flush with the front bumper, adjustment needs to occur.. The team came together to had the best reccomendation for this issue by Spend a little more on OEM DRLs that comes already painted for best results close to the original look. This lesson log will not have a follow-up. to make sure it doesn't occur again.


On Monday, August 1, 2022, during Monitoring & Controlling phase an issue was identified as Spray Paint Quality problem. . Been ABS the DRL there need to be some steps before having the end results on the original color. was the problem/success occured while executing previous mentioned phase. This issue will have an impact towards knowledge area Project Quality Management by Adding adhesive spray created a porous surface. has to be sanded down and primed before painting. Spray paint included a clear coating which didn't create a shining end product.. The team came together to had the best reccomendation for this issue by Before painting makes sure to sand all the way down the primer base and to not include the color with clear integrated. have Crear coating on a separate spray can. This lesson log will not have a follow-up. to make sure it doesn't occur again.


Lessons Logs Group Feedback
Avg. Feedback Rating: 4.57 out of 5
: 2022-08-04
Rating Scale: 1: Strong Disagree, 2: Disagree, 3: Neutral, 4: Agree, 5: Strong Agree
Question Rating 1-5
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Budget wise we completed within the budget and time. But quality could of be way better.
Analysis on evaluating the diagram of electronic flow on how power gets supplied.
Painting the DRL covers.
Seen the DRL dim 50% whenever fog lights were turned on.
Paint knowledge, flaws on the steps to take to have a good paint quality to last long few years.
Sometimes s better to purchase Original Parts (OEM) even if can cost you a 25-40% more but end results will be seamless. Test
*KA: Knowledge Area, AVG: Average

Project Narrative


Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Project Summary

This narrative is a summary for project the "Car front DRL upgrade" to show all details on how good or bad this project was conducted throughout it's lifecycle. A brief background for this project is to To install a new DRL (Day Running Light) to the front end of the car. At the same time install a front lip (diffuser) and finally repair and touch-up front bumper crack. This project was been ran by Joel Richard Jacobson as the Project Manager. This project has been set as "Archived" and the project results was Success.

Lessons Logs History (2)

Identified Date: Monday, August 1, 2022
Captured Phase: Executing
KA Affected: Project Cost Management

Issue Title: Not OEM parts
Problem Arised: Front DRL and plastic cover are aftermarket (Replica) of OEM. Doesn't fit perfectly, modifications have to occur.
Impact Results: Delay time and do not sit flush with the front bumper, adjustment needs to occur.
Reccomendations to Apply: Spend a little more on OEM DRLs that comes already painted for best results close to the original look.

Follow-Up By: None


Identified Date: Monday, August 1, 2022
Captured Phase: Monitoring & Controlling
KA Affected: Project Quality Management

Issue Title: Spray Paint Quality problem.
Problem Arised: Been ABS the DRL there need to be some steps before having the end results on the original color.
Impact Results: Adding adhesive spray created a porous surface. has to be sanded down and primed before painting. Spray paint included a clear coating which didn't create a shining end product.
Reccomendations to Apply: Before painting makes sure to sand all the way down the primer base and to not include the color with clear integrated. have Crear coating on a separate spray can.

Follow-Up By: None


Lessons Logs Group Feedback
Avg. Feedback Rating: 4.57 out of 5
: 2022-08-04
Rating Scale: 1: Strong Disagree, 2: Disagree, 3: Neutral, 4: Agree, 5: Strong Agree
Question Rating 1-5
5
5
5
4
5
5
3
Budget wise we completed within the budget and time. But quality could of be way better.
Analysis on evaluating the diagram of electronic flow on how power gets supplied.
Painting the DRL covers.
Seen the DRL dim 50% whenever fog lights were turned on.
Paint knowledge, flaws on the steps to take to have a good paint quality to last long few years.
Sometimes s better to purchase Original Parts (OEM) even if can cost you a 25-40% more but end results will be seamless. Test
*KA: Knowledge Area, AVG: Average