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Ben Gruenzner Nick Hanson Aaron Pilger Dustin Kalhoff Chris Kost Jason Kuenzli Justin Moe Scott Rector Mike Schmitz Jamie Schlachter Ryan Schommer Ryan Stebbins Paul Steevens Mike Tichy Faculty Advisors: Dr. Bruce Jones and Mr. Gary Mead Maverick Motorsports 2005 Car# 28
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Purpose of the Event Conceive, design, fabricate, and compete a formula-style car Low cost Easy to maintain Reliable High performance Knowledge and creativity is challenged because of chassis and engine restrictions Gain experience in a meaningful engineering team project
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Competition Events Static Events Technical Inspection No points Cost and Manufacturing Analysis 100 points Presentation 75 points Design 150 points -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 325 points Dynamic Events Acceleration 75 points Skid Pad 50 points Autocross 150 points Fuel Economy 50 points Endurance 350 points -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 675 points
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2005 MSU FSAE Goals Manufacture a reliable car that will finish each FSAE event Simple design Easily manufactured and assembled 425 lb weight Increased performance acceleration, braking, and handling Create a documentation binder for future teams to follow Better engine package Improved driver positioning Repeatable decision methods
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Decision Matrix Wheel Decision MatrixWeightPerformance Cos tReliabilityBrake Line Routing Tota l Weighting57241 Keizer Mag4424568 Keizer Aluminum5354572 Sander Engineering D-Mount2225048 Real Wheels5452071
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Engine Honda F4i 598cc 4-cylinder engine Naturally aspirated Converted to run on E-85 ethanol Performance Electronics Engine Management System
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Intake Design Single Plenum Design 19mm Restrictor Heimholtz Calculations
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Exhaust Design Only Scott Knows
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3-31-05 FSAE Dyno run 3
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6 speed, cockpit shifted manual transmission Interchangeable drive Torque proportioning differential Direct drive aluminum spool Custom RCV drive axles Drive sprocket and chain driven Drivetrain
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Chassis MIG welded 1020 steel tubing and 1020 square tubing on the rear differential box FEA Beam Structure Design engine as a semi-stressed frame member rear box removable for easy engine servicing 11.4” vertical center of gravity 48% Front / 52% Rear weight distribution 50%-50% left-right balance
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Brake System One dual piston caliper on each front wheel One four piston caliper on the rear drive shaft Two master cylinders: one to control the front brakes and one to control the rear brake
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Steering System 12:1 Steering ratio Less than 1/16” of Bump 30° of total steering 67% Ackerman Angle Track width: 47” front and 45” rear
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Suspension Custom machined uprights and hubs Double, unequal length A-arms Pushrod actuated spring/damper 2.00” of total travel SusProg3D software used to simplify component placement 66” wheelbase Minimal camber change Low roll center Rising Spring rate
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Upright Designs Aluminum FEA Design –FEA Picture
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Tires and Wheels 13” x 6” Keizer spun aluminum rims are used allows more room for packaging chosen because of weight and cost 20X6.5-13” Tires Goodyear Slicks and Rain Tires
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Documentation Design Report Document Binder
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Vehicle Cost Brakes System804.46 Engine and Drivetrain4985.44 Frame and Body767.41 Instuments and Wiring1147.83 Miscelaneous Fit and Finish110.74 Steering System525.74 Suspension and Shocks2350.95 Wheels and Tires1177.34 Total11869.92
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