Forum: Open FSAE Discussion

Hi Can anbody tell me what exactly is caster trail and what effect does it have on the car? Thanx Arpit Gupta Defianz Racing Delhi College...

Hey guys, we have a Go-Power Systems Water Brake that I have a few questions on. -Do you connect the outlet of the brake to the sewer? I am...

Anybody having sucess with any of the various shifter kart brakes? I am thinking about 7 inch rotors and four piston calipers. Rich

I have a few questions about roll centers... first, why does a lateral migration of the roll center cause the spring rate of that side to...

can any body know what the best matrix is for a composite suspension upright?

I was wondering if I could get some views on an idea I heard the other day regarding tyre specs? It was suggested to me that some teams run...

So who is here? Any old timers from the orginal FSAE mailing list?

Is anyone using a hydraulic clutch on a F4 motor? I'm wondering what componenets were used. I am stuck on the slave cylender that is attached to...

How did you calculate the strenght your engine was suffering? How can you proove it can be used as a stressed member? I hope you can share this...

I am looking to purchase a set (4) of Rock Shox Pro Delux. Our team has used these in the past with a fair amount of success. Unfortunately, I ...

I have a 97 Yamaha YZF 600 which is currently fuel injected by a Haltech F9A. I am looking to upgrade to an engine management system that controls...

surely everyone is well into the construction of their cars. Who knows where mitchell's suspension software can be attained?

On the FSAE forum on gtf1.com someone has posted a request for infomation on chassis design, specifically books available. This got me thinking about...

some links that may be of use to you all: www.locostbuilders.co.uk web page This is a discussion forum for people building lotus seven...

what kind of consideration should be condsiderd in choosing material for a bodywork?

How to choose the best tire? I'm look for some informations about the relation between tires width & defflection or slip angle? I don't know how...

steering axis actually passes through the center of the wheel but i've read somewhere that it is shifted a little to the left or right of the centre....

we wonder whether fibreglass or GRP or AL with carbon fibers is most suitable to be ued as material of bodywork of a formula student race car?

With only 7 weeks before the competition, there seem to be some fine cars in the making. University of Perth seem to be on track with a sub 200kg car...

hi i've traced some quick disconnect steering mechanisms and steering wheels but am still confused about their principles of operation. i would be...