1. PSU Formula SAE Team: Advised by: Jim Carlin Dr. Turcic Dallas Cutler
Jordan Huffman
T(h)om Kelly
Ben Ohmart

2. Overview Background Projects Left to do Question and Answer
Formula SAE
Projects
Suspension
Drivetrain
Uprights
Steering
Chassis
Left to do
Question and Answer

3. Background Formula SAE Specify rules 5 dynamic events 3 Static events
Safety
Encourage creative designs
5 dynamic events
Acceleration
Skid pad
Auto-cross
Endurance
Fuel economy
3 Static events
Cost report
Presentation
design

4. The done pile
Suspension
Steering
Differential Mounts
Uprights
Chassis

5. 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.

6. Steering Progress update Steering Added Ackerman steering
Low rear steering
8:1 Steering ratio
Minimizing bump steer

7. Drive Train
Fully Adjustable

8. Uprights Designed to fit larger brakes Machined for better bearing fit
Stiffer profile

9. Chassis
High torsional stiffness
Designed around sub components

10. The not-so-done pile Brake rotor spacing Miscellaneous cabling
Drive axles
Intake manifold repair
Engine tune under
loading conditions

11. Questions?