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Erlangen will use the *XV for the next years ;-)

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@RenM: we did this chart comparing the overall power-to-weight ratio of cars with a n/a single, a v-twin and a four. We took a standard car weight and added the engine weight plus a factor...

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@EPMPaul: why is the stock Aprilia trigger wheel bad? We had no issues with the cam signal in the years we used/use the Aprilia (2009 until now)? The manual is not the best, but all torque...

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I'd also advice You not to choose the Aprilia. For a first year team it's a big challenge to get the car running. The Ape makes this not easier (You'll need some good time to get it running...

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we're not running a Honda, but I've seen quite a few teams running that configuration. The coils look pretty much like the Bosch P35 coils. We used this coil on our Aprilia and are very happy...

Wisconsin has a steel frame and a turbocharged 1-cyl.

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we also use the Loctite 9514 for the same purpose. The 3M 9223 is also a solution. Adjust the bonding gap somewhere in between 0,05 - 0,1 mm. Make sure all surfaces are roughened up and...

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the Ape has a very bad reputation, which is particularly justified. Before You decide to use it, read the Ape forum by AF1Racing to see, what will or can happen.
Also new engines bought in the...

We are ;-)
University of Erlangen in Frankonia

Sorry for being this post a little bit off-topic...
@JulianH: I'd say you need an engine guy more than a drivetrain guy in the design event; from my experience there are more questions concerning...

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this is the Link to a CT-Scan by Cardiff Racing we use successfull since 5 years now:
http://www.wwufsae.com/Shared_...gine_Models/Aprilia/

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Leibi

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here's the graph:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-...istungsdiagramm.png/

The headgaskets and the sealing between the crankcase halves are a common problem (sealing only @ the older engines;...

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I also saw now how old the post was ;-)
IMO the Ape is the best for FSAE because it's the best compromis between weight and power.
As Dewi said the problem is Aprilia and their assembly...

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@Alstair: what did you modify on the engine? We (High-Octane Motorsports) use the Ape since 2009 and ours is completly modified. I would give you our torque curve, but as MCoach said the...

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has sombody videos from the Design Review and the Award Ceremony on Sunday?

Thanks!

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Leibi

We know how to do it ;-)
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there are some pictures of our crate for Michigan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.320656301306126.71261.251958831509207&type=3).
We found a sponsor (company, which...

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we purchased only the muffler. The exhaust was a SilMoto bought on ebay. I think the muffler was also from ebay.
The Aprilia Forum (www.apriliaforum.com) is a very good place for parts and...

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the Akra for the Aprilia SXV/RXV fits perfect to 2" pipes.
Search on ebay or in the different Aprilia forums.

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Leibi

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the "should" was meant in a way, that i seriously advice it to you. We had no problems with the sealings by using the stock injectors for a while but the more important point is to higher the...

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we run E85 now the 4th year. We had no problems with failing parts in the engine like a failing coating of the liners.
Look for resistance tables and replace the fuel hoses and all the...

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http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/
or ebay

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Leibi

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the Audi Award 2011 was won by High-Octane Motorsports (University of Erlangen). We also won Design Event in Austria. Our 10" Aprilia SXV 550-powered car weighted 157 kg.

I agree with Bob,...

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we had the same problem a few years ago with our Aprilia. We had no exhaust gas analyzer, but it also had a problem with revving at about 8000 rpm.
At our car the wires coming from the crank...

Disassembling High-Octane Motorsports' new Aprilia SXV 550

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...index=2&feature=plcp