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University of Alabama Formula SAE 2005. ME490 Senior Design Status March 2 nd , 2005. Team Organization. Garrett Davis Clutch/Shifting, Engine Development & Suspension Matt Moody Team Captain, Business Lead & Drivetrain Matt Stephens Controls Lead & Engine Cooling Arnar Thors
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University of AlabamaFormula SAE 2005 ME490 Senior Design Status March 2nd, 2005
Team Organization • Garrett Davis • Clutch/Shifting, Engine Development & Suspension • Matt Moody • Team Captain, Business Lead & Drivetrain • Matt Stephens • Controls Lead & Engine Cooling • Arnar Thors • Engine Development & Body/Composites ME490 Status Report
Formula SAE • Collegiate Design Series • Rules & Regulations • Dimensions (60in WB, track restriction) • 20mm Engine Restriction • Safety Req’ts • Time Constraints • Benefits • Students • University ME490 Status Report
Illustration Anti-Roll Bars ECU – Engine Control Unit Intake Manifold Differential Carrier Shocks/Rockers Halfshafts/CV Joints ME490 Status Report
Accomplishments • Engine • Final Intake Manifold Constructed • Exhaust Header Constructed • ECU Wiring Finished • Coolant System Designed/Assembled • Dyno Testing Completed • Fuel Tanks Constructed ME490 Status Report
Accomplishments • Controls • Shifter/Clutch Concept Simplified • Shifter/Clutch Constructed • New Dash Constructed • Frame/Body • Side Panels Constructed • Nose Mold in Processing ME490 Status Report
Accomplishments • Drivetrain • Halfshafts Installed • CV Joints Broken ME490 Status Report
Accomplishments • Business • SAE Presentation Award • Cost Report Submitted • $19,068.35 Vehicle Cost ME490 Status Report
Accomplishments ME490 Status Report
Problems • General • Vendor Delays • Throttle Body • Sprockets • Steel • Time Constraints • Spring Break • Other Classes ME490 Status Report
Future Plans • Slack • Anti-Roll Bars (Davis) • Rear Rocker/Mount Refinement (Moody/Davis) • Engine • Muffler Installation (Davis) • Wiring Clean-up (Thors) • Tuning/Refinement (Thors) • Drivetrain • Differential Carrier Re-Design (Moody) ME490 Status Report
Future Plans • Controls • Shifter/Clutch Refinement (Davis) • Steering Column Support (Moody) • Frame/Body • Finalize Nose Mold/Lay Nose (Thors) • Install Body Panels (Thors) • Firewall Construction (Stephens) ME490 Status Report
Status ME490 Status Report
Status ME490 Status Report
Questions? • Questions? • Comments? • Suggestions? • Insults? ME490 Status Report