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Formula Car 2012Team Members
Frame & Suspension
Chris Redding
Jeremiah Roche
Marcello Forehand
William-Joseph Elizalde
Aero/Body Work
Randy Carnell
Pedals & Controls
Blake Webster
Jordan Petty
Chester Acuna
Engine
Jeremy Uhrich
Gil Martinez Jr.
John Krevonick
Logistics
James Beason
Paula Colon
Alex Ferrer
William Banschenbach
Joshua Abels
BackgroundThe 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
Frame
Major setbacks occurred with frame design/fabrication
Front Bulkhead, Drivers Compartment and Rear Engine/Suspension Bay did not meet rules and regulationsImproper triangulation caused these issues.
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.
Frame Cont’dRear 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.
Modified Solid Works Frame
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.
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension 2
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.
Current Car Status
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.