Suspension Updates:

   For suspension this year we are trying to get a better process for the manufacturing of our parts and "dial in" a perfect set up for our different drivers to help us prevail in the competition. To ease manufacturing, we are looking into alternate forms of machining, IE water jetting components that can be machined from one side. We will still go back and use the mill, however it will only for for clean up and non "thru" pockets. Robert is working on a new program to better estimate our loading scenarios which will give us a better idea on what will happen with the car as it is driving. This will give the whole team better insight to how components should be designed.To get the best suspension setup, we are working not only designing a better overall part, but the engineers are working with last year's car to change out components like springs and dampers to help the car handle better. Even with just preliminary testing we have found that the car is getting quicker around our make-shift auto cross course that we train the drivers on. We are starting to dive into pre-load settings as well as rebound and compression settings also!Once our car is made, we plan on running the same testing to really make the most out of the suspension. "It doesn't matter how much power you have when you end up plowing through a corner because you don't have proper tuning and driver comfort."

    - Scott (Chief Suspension Engineer)

Chassis Updates:

  Modeling and analysis of parts for the chassis is nearing completion. We've managed to acquire most of our composite materials that we're going to need for this year's build. We have an aggressive manufacturing schedule this year in order to have more time for testing.

    - Henry (Chief Chassis Engineer)

Engine Updates:

  Our Competition engine has been built. Engine is on the dyno machine and waiting for the wiring. Also working with Stephen for ECU from AERM. Analysis of every part has been done. Intake got the new design for better flow. Muffler is going to be tested for the sound level.

    -  Jae (Chief PowerTrain Engineer)

Controls Updates:

  Sam and Brian have finished their thermal analysis on the brake rotors, finished their CDR slides, and completed stress analysis. Marcus was able to find a solenoid, actuator, and air cylinder for the pneumatic shifter. He has also finished stress analysis on the shifter and is now making brackets. Dimitry has made some preliminary PDR slides and finished his stress analysis after redesigning the clutch. Rick has finished his analysis of the throttle system as well as his CDR slides. John has done some preliminary PDR slides for the electrical system and has been working closely with the engine department over the weekend to get started on a wiring harness for the engine on the dyno.

    -  John (Chief Controls Engineer)