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SunstationII Front End Suspension. Design Team: Kevin Beckford Solomon Metcalf Daniel Atsyor. Objective. Design and build a new front suspension for the solar car (Sunsation II). Specifications. Easy Adjustment; camber, caster, toe-in/out Mounting to honeycomb unibody
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SunstationIIFront End Suspension • Design Team: Kevin Beckford Solomon Metcalf Daniel Atsyor
Objective • Design and build a new front suspension for the solar car (Sunsation II)
Specifications • Easy Adjustment; camber, caster, toe-in/out • Mounting to honeycomb unibody • 6” of total shock travel • Little weight • Support body weight (=900-1000lb) • Improved performance
Shock Concept • Fully adjustable shock, with piggyback reservoir
Design Idea • Double “A” arm suspension • Adjustable “A” arms • Adjustable shocks (Foxracing Shox) • Rocker Arms
Design Concept Double “A” Rocker Arm Shock Control Arm
Current Activities • Design compromising with other design teams on solar car • Suspension dimensions • Suspension calculations