Forum: Open FSAE Discussion

Hi Everyone, Has anyone thought about designing a custom Selector drum in the gearbox in order to get a different shift pattern to the default...

Hey, We are a relatively new team and have recently acquired a lot of new software. I am looking to pick up a desktop computer for our shop but am...

can someone explain how the aerodynamics of a car affect the suspension in a formula car. and what is the difference between the pushrod and double...

Hey guys, ive been trying to descifre this feature for our suspension. Reading through the race car dynamics, i cannot sense a clear...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can find tutorials for ANSYS explicit dynamics that shows how can I do some impact analysis? Our impact attenuator...

I know this topic may be already discussed in the past, but i ma not able to find the answer i am looking for on the forum. I am doing a basic...

how to deciede upon the required amount of caster and kingpin inclination for achieving self aligning torque of front wheels and to improve traction...

Hey guys, just a blatant plug for my thread in the job openings section in case you are too lazy to scroll to the bottom of the page! If you are...

So I know at least there is a new compound coming from Goodyear -- the D2703/4. Are there any plans on the TTC's part to test this new compound...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AFKX6ZRY this is a very important pdf on dry sump design which is a brief design manual for a very rare subject on...

Would a car with a 68 mm scrub radius be still driveable?

Does anyone know a contact at SKF USA to inquire about sponsorship? Thanks!

Just curious what some other people pick as a design lifetime for their wheel bearings. I was thinking something around maybe 500 hours ( I know that...

inlet pressure and temperture for the radiator design for important (average values)

Hello, I am looking for some tutorials on how to analyze composite structures via FEA (Preferably ANSYS or Solidworks Simulation). Does anyone know...

Hello, =) I'm working on a dead head fuel system for a 2005 R6 engine. At the moment, I'm thinking of using Walbro GSC 404 (the one that goes with...

Hi All My name is Eden. We are considering running a second year car this year. We run a Carbon monocoque chassis which has past the structural...

So I was having a discussion with someone and it got me thinking. How do you deal with FSAE n00bs? Lets face it, we've all been there before...

Alright fellas, we're looking at investing in a new set of wheels for 2012. Anybody doing likewise and looking to sell their old ones on? ...

Hey guys. I'm part of Western Washington University's FSAE team. We have decided that we want to base a lot of our suspension design off of tire...