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Winter 2014 Update. Body. Finished creating molds for carbon fiber body Plan to layup carbon over quarter break Visited Trek Bicycles to discuss future designs and carbon layup Continued Ansys CFD testing and validation
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Body • Finished creating molds for carbon fiber body • Plan to layup carbon over quarter break • Visited Trek Bicycles to discuss future designs and carbon layup • Continued Ansys CFD testing and validation • Videohttps://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_DF0W4voYIQQU42VndKdW5Vcjg/edit`
Steering/ Chassis • Rebuilt steering system to eliminate play • Parts were sent off to be powder-coated • New brackets for rear brake assembled • Chassis of EE car strengthen
Engine • Engine sent to Briggs and Stratton for repairs • Visited Gerhard Maier to learn about engine tuning • Continuing work to design new lightweight flywheel • Goal to have engine tuned and running by end of March
Drivetrain • Designed new clutch to CVT adapter • Plan to being construction this week • Started construction of rear drivetrain for EE car • Plan to start CVT testing • Reduced weight of engine plate.
Electrical • Started prototype of Motor control unit for EE car • Received batteries and motor for EE car • Plan to have Power Management System IC Board for gas car printed