Formula Car 2012Team Members
Frame & Suspension
Chris Redding
Jeremiah Roche
Marcello Forehand
William Elizalde
Aero/Body Work
Randy Carnell
Adam Halpert
Pedals & Controls
Blake Webster
Jordan Petty
Chester Acuna
Engine
Jeremy Uhrich
Gil Martinez Jr.
John Krevonick
Logistics
James Beason
Joshua Abels
Paula Colon
Alex Ferrer
William Banschenbach
BackgroundFSAE is collegiate competition in created race
ready vehicles.Vehicles are student designed and fabricated.Competition in Detroit, Michigan May 9-12, 2012.Cars are tested in:
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
FrameFrame was nearly complete, but rule
requirements forced drastic changes to the frame.
Frame
Structural AnalysisBecause of extensive modifications, frame
had to be modeled in PATRAN again.
Completed Frame
SuspensionFront and Rear are fully independent
suspension setups.
Fabricated from solid round bar.
Front coil-overs mounted in driver’s compartment.
Rear coil-overs mounted horizontally along frame connected by bell-cranks
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension (OLD)
Rear Suspension (NEW)
Body Work (Aero and Seat)Carbon
Fiber/Corecell Foam Seat Construction
Wet laid 6 ounce carbon fiber
Body Work (Side Panels/Nose)• Doors constructed of 1/8
inch core-cell foam laminated with carbon fiber
• Remaining work is final preparation of the front nose detail before carbon fiber can be laminated
• Body filler must be used to fill in the gaps in the foam
• Much of the body work needs to be modified due to frame changes.
Body Work (Mocked Up Shell)
Pedals & ControlsPedal assembly has been fabricated and
currently being plumbed.Shifter & clutch handle have been fabricated
and mounted.
Steering & Panel
EngineUsing 600cc engine out of Suzuki GSX-R
motorcycleRules limit engine size to 610cc.New exhaust was fabricated
Because of a relatively new motor and frame design, team had to fabricate a one-off exhaust system
Modified the oil pickup to fit custom oil pan
Engine
Intake Manifold 4” injector collar(s) 45° Elbow(s) Carbon Fiber Manifold Carbon Fiber Reducer Restrictor Plate Fabrication is in process
Cooling system
Using a custom fabricated radiator that hangs off driver's side of vehicle and will pump distilled water through engine
Location was chosen because of lack of space and radiator needs to be in direct flow of air
Has fan mounted to backside to assist in further air flow
Catch can mounted behind radiator to catch any excess water
Radiator Front
Radiator Rear
Radiator Top
LogisticsResponsible for paperwork, website, and
travelCompetition & class documentsDesign report and cost report most important
Worth 150 and 100 points towards total score
Design ReportGave reasons for why the car was designedJudges aren’t interested in number crunching
LogisticsCost Report
Most time consumingIndividual costs (material, tooling, labor) for
each individual part of the vehicleSummed up to give total estimate for
competition $21,841.96
Logistics
Next Step
Team is heading to Virginia International Raceway for testing, April 28 & 29
Vehicle needs to be completed in next couple of weeks in order to meet competition deadline.
Team is extremely close to being ODU’s first entry into competition in years.
Formula Gantt Chart
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