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Pedrot16
04-23-2007, 10:23 AM
Hi

Whats´s your maximum speed in this event?
Pedrot16
04-23-2007, 10:23 AM
Hi

Whats´s your maximum speed in this event?
RStory
04-23-2007, 02:01 PM
Not sure if you are looking for exact figures or rough estimates, but I think we figured somewhere north of 60mph.
Pedrot16
04-24-2007, 10:15 AM
ok thanks, only a estimate, we are a first time team and we are doing a class3 car, so we have no idea what is the maximum speed to determine the final gear ratio
murpia
04-24-2007, 10:52 AM
Pedro,
If you're doing a Class3 study then straight line acceleration is is one of the design aspects you really should have a go at simulating. You will arrive at suitable gear and final drive ratios if you consider a typical torque curve, tyre grip and optimise for time to cover 75m.

Also, do some searching! There is another thread on this subject here (http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/332600868/m/48510378821).

Regards, Ian