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Formula Car 2012 Team Members

Formula Car 2012 Team Members. Background. The main goal for each SAE team is to build a low cost vehicle that could be mass produced for the public that could be used on the track. Static Events: Presentation 75 Engineering Design 150 Cost Analysis 100 Total: 325. Dynamic Events:

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Formula Car 2012 Team Members

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  1. Formula Car 2012Team Members

  2. Background The main goal for each SAE team is to build a low cost vehicle that could be mass produced for the public that could be used on the track. • Static Events: • Presentation 75 • Engineering Design 150 • Cost Analysis 100 • Total: 325 • Dynamic Events: • Acceleration 75 • Skid-Pad 50 • Autocross 150 • Fuel Economy 100 • Endurance 300 • Total: 675

  3. Frame • Major setbacks occurred with frame design/fabrication • Front Bulkhead, Drivers Compartment and Rear Engine/Suspension Bay did not meet rules and regulations • Improper triangulation caused these issues.

  4. Frame Cont’d • Frame was extensively modified to meet requirements. • Front Bulkhead- Removed square tubing and replaced with the same stock that is used for the rest of chassis and added new tubing for better triangulation • Driver’s Compartment- Sides were redesigned with two horizontal tubes running from roll bar forward with diagonals for support.

  5. Frame Cont’d • Rear Engine/Suspension Bay • Engine compartment just needed another bar to triangulate. • Suspension Bay was more troublesome. • The required modifications would block suspension and driveline travel. • Problem was addressed by using a “V” design. This allowed for sufficient suspension travel, and met the rules/requirements. • Despite all modifications and delays with the frame much progress has been completed.

  6. Modified Solid Works Frame

  7. Suspension • Rear suspension has been installed and is functioning properly. • Front suspension a-arms have been installed, still need to work on the shock absorber system.

  8. Rear Suspension

  9. Rear Suspension 2

  10. Steering &Controls • Steering Rack mounts have been fabricated and installed. • Steering Column still needs to have design finalized. • Clutch and Shifter have been installed on driver’s right side next to steering wheel for fast shift changes. • Brake pedals were slightly modified to allow more clearance for driver’s legs, and hydraulic brake lines.

  11. Current Car Status

  12. Engine • Engine work was slowed do to the massive frame modifications. • Engine was removed for frame modifications. • Now that frame is reinstalled wiring through firewall and frame can be completed. • Once wiring is finished, fuel delivery and exhaust system will be routed so that a running engine will be in the car.

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