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The third round of testing at Calspan will be conducted on 21-22 June 2007. Four constructions are scheduled to be tested: + Michelin 21x8-13...
Greetings all, I’ve been sitting down in the odd spare minutes I’m getting here and there, and slapping together a bit of a thesis about what I...
Hi all, I've put this list together last year, and made it available to guys on our team and will do the same this year. It's up to individuals...
Unfortunately, there is no LINKS page on the FSAE.com website, so I put one together to help everyone. If you have any more, just post a reply,...
The FSAE team at Western Washington University has agreed to host a CAD file library for everyone. This will be a central place for teams to share...
Can anyone recommend some reading material on heat exchanger design? So far I hav been relying on intercooler theory on the web and old fluids and...
If you're new here, it's very likely that among almost 5000 forum members and close to 50,000 posts, your question has been asked. Well, at least...
There have been a number of papers written by participants of FSAE on various Formula SAE topics. Your university library may have the ability to...
Everyone, I would like to announce a new set of tutorials being created by SolidWorks, specific to the Formula SAE competition. The first video,...
Hello guys, Why did the majority teams use Square tube to fix the differential?
Hi all. I am working on a new brake system for my university's fsae team, and have come across this rather handy website...
Just quick question, how big of a difference is there between the CCDB and TTX25 MKI? And then how big of a difference between the CCDB and TTX25...
Hi! Anybody who took part in FSE in Hockenheim this year remembers the flyer announcing a passive balancing BMS (Battery Management System)? ...
I know this is a very touchy subject with a lot of teams, but I've been wondering how much people think their car is actually worth. We all hear talk...
Well, I havent heard much if any discussion on the topic, but what affects the angle at which you can mount one of these 4 cylinder bike motors? my...
Hi, does anyone have a chart for the corner radius of square tubing versus their side length? I found one chart but did not do under 0.75" I want...
Hey everyone, I want to ask all the teams using 10" tires what you are doing for data? We want to run the Hoosier 43105's (18x7.5-10, R25B) but of...
Whatsup everyone, I have been apart of the program at San Jose State for the past two years. Since Fontana 2011, I've been working full time and...
Hey, I have a question that seemed evident but would like to ask on here Lets say you have a motion ratio of 1:1 and rises to 1.5:1 and you decide...
Please can you answer can we use bushings instead of bearing at the end of the A-A wishbone that`s connected to the U-joints of the frame and please...
Hi guys. what is the usual inclination of the sump you guys usually use in your car's engine for the fsae comp? please reply asap.
Hi Guys, I just have a quick question on the legality of running EGR with regards to the Article 8.6.1 In order to limit the power capability from...
Hi everybody, We`re looking into Buying a Drexler LSD these year and I can`t quite answer a few issues about the way it works. I`m trying to fully...
Hey guys I saw a lot of teams rather use double u-joints than a single cv joint. Why is that? what are the disadvantages of cv joints in a...
Does anyone else here have an issue with how titanium is done in the materials table? Why is titanium the same price as Inconel at $22/kg? Ti is...
I've heard a few rumors that some competitions may be allowed to run a diesel engine without a restrictor. namely the English competition, and i...
I am in the midst of deciding what material to use but was not on our Drivetrain Team last year so missed out on the decision process. Last year...
Hey all, I have heard about one team in this year's Michigan Competition using steel cables instead of rack & pinion for the steering system. Does...
Hello, We are planning to buy the Tire Data from TTC. But today I have a few problems of how can they help to make my suspension better in depth....
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