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    Hey everyone, Just was curious if every team...

    Hey everyone,

    Just was curious if every team is supposed to fill out the design spec sheet in SI units only, it doesn't clearly state which unit system to use. This doesn't make much sense to me,...
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    Hi, We were thinking of using a reverse floor...

    Hi,
    We were thinking of using a reverse floor mounted brake pedal in our car. That means the master cylinder will be infront of the pedal, below the driver's leg. However, only reverse "swing"...
  3. TTT anyone else?

    TTT anyone else?
  4. Wow, nothing?

    Wow, nothing?
  5. Minor issues when running frame generator on...

    Minor issues when running frame generator on Inventor...Anyone know how to make your own size for hollow circular and square tubing? There are a ton of options that are given, but nothing with the...
  6. Minor issues when running frame generator on...

    Minor issues when running frame generator on Inventor...Anyone know how to make your own size for hollow circular and square tubing? There are a ton of options that are given, but nothing with the...
  7. Resume Sent! Thank you very much!

    Resume Sent!

    Thank you very much!
  8. Hey guys, As we are working on a Suspension...

    Hey guys,


    As we are working on a Suspension design for next year, the next thing we need to start looking at is coilovers. Was looking into a mountain bike style setup. Just was wondering what...
  9. Hey guys, As we are working on a Suspension...

    Hey guys,


    As we are working on a Suspension design for next year, the next thing we need to start looking at is coilovers. Was looking into a mountain bike style setup. Just was wondering what...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mtg:
    I'm going to agree with VFR, here. 4130 isn't...
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    If you are talking about the bearing on the Upper...

    If you are talking about the bearing on the Upper A-arm, it is not a rod end therefore not in bending...It is set up the same way as the Lower a-arm


    Thanks for the help guys, keep the...
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    Another question..On both of our previous cars,...

    Another question..On both of our previous cars, we have been using spherical rod ends/pressed in spherical bearings which have worked fine. The major drawback with our design is the spacers that we...
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    Hey guys, I am a Junior, building a FSAE...

    Hey guys,

    I am a Junior, building a FSAE chassis for next season. Working on designing and modeling the chassis right now, and there is one thing that I was curious about.

    Our master cylinder...
  14. By the time I made it down to VIR last year, the...

    By the time I made it down to VIR last year, the car had already went through tech, so I couldn't tell you what the deal was on that...Im going to cut the template out tomorrow and see what the...
  15. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JamesWolak:
    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...
  16. After dropping an extra steering rack that we had...

    After dropping an extra steering rack that we had laying around our shop into position where it could attach on the front side of the upright, it seems that it gets awfully close to the pedals and...
  17. Not sure if this has been discussed here before,...

    Not sure if this has been discussed here before, but just curious if anyone has any clear proof that the color Black dissipates heat better than any other color...saw an argument on a local car...
  18. Not sure if this has been discussed here before,...

    Not sure if this has been discussed here before, but just curious if anyone has any clear proof that the color Black dissipates heat better than any other color...saw an argument on a local car...
  19. So what precautions would be need to be taken if...

    So what precautions would be need to be taken if we decide to go with a low rear steer arrangement? What harmful effects are there that should be tried to be designed around?
  20. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RBbugBITme:
    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...
  21. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JamesWolak:
    Your going to have a hard time trying to...
  22. Some pics from our 07-08 car: ...

    Some pics from our 07-08 car:

    http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s58/bluestang2002/Formula%20Car%2007-08/DSC00155.jpg
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  23. Hey guys, My name is Will, and I'm a Junior at...

    Hey guys,

    My name is Will, and I'm a Junior at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. We competed last year at VIR, finished about middle of the pack IIRC...well anyway, myself and another Junior MechE...
  24. Hey guys, My name is Will, and I'm a Junior at...

    Hey guys,

    My name is Will, and I'm a Junior at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. We competed last year at VIR, finished about middle of the pack IIRC...well anyway, myself and another Junior MechE...
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