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PSU Formula SAE

Overview

Background Formula SAE

Projects Suspension Drivetrain Uprights Steering Chassis

Left to doQuestion and

Answer

Background

Formula SAE Specify rules

Safety Encourage creative designs

5 dynamic events Acceleration Skid pad Auto-cross Endurance Fuel economy

3 Static events Cost report Presentation design

The done pile

Suspension Steering Differential Mounts Uprights Chassis

Suspension

Double A arm Unparallel, unequal length Highly adjustable Improved strength

Figure P.4 : Controls arms: Left top – Front lower arm, Right top – Front upper arm, Left lower – Rear upper arm, Right lower – Rear lower arm.

Steering

Progress update Steering

Added Ackerman steering Low rear steering

8:1 Steering ratio Minimizing bump steer

Drive Train

Fully Adjustable

Uprights

Designed to fit larger brakes Machined for better bearing fit Stiffer profile

Chassis

High torsional stiffness Designed around sub components

The not-so-done pile

Brake rotor spacingMiscellaneous cablingDrive axlesIntake manifold repairEngine tune under loading conditions

Questions?