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2012Event GuideMichigan

Information published as supplied by teams on or before March 26, 2012

Formula Hybrid organized by Dartmouth CollegeApril 30th – May 3rd New Hampshire, United States

Formula SaE micHigan organized by SAE InternationalMay 9th – 12th Michigan, United States

Formula SaE lincoln organized by SAE InternationalJune 20th – 23th Nebraska, United States

Formula SaE-auStralaSia organized by SAE AustraliaAustraliawww.saea.com.au/formula-sae-a

Formula SaE – braSil organized by SAE Brasil Brasilwww.saebrasil.org.br

Formula SaE – italy organized by ATAItalywww.ata.it/formulaata/formulasaeit

Formula StudEnt organized by IMeche in partnership with SAEUnited Kingdomwww.formulastudent.com

Formula StudEnt gErmany organized by VDIGermanywww.formulastudent.de

http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/

2012 Formula SAE Series

Official Events

Information published as supplied by teams on or before March 26, 2012page 1

Formula SAE Michigan

2012 SAE President’s Message


Concept of the Competition

tablE oF contEntS:Concept of the Competition ..................... 2

Schedule ......................... 4

Awards ............................ 6

Sponsors ......................... 7

MIS Teams listed by Country ....................... 8

Team Information ........... 10

Key Players .................... 64

MIS Site Map .................c4

The Formula SAE ® Series competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with small, formula style, autocross racing cars. To give teams the maximum design flexibility and the freedom to express their creativity and imaginations there are very few restrictions on the overall vehicle design. Teams typically spend eight to twelve months designing, building, testing and preparing their vehicles before a competition. The competitions themselves give teams the chance to demonstrate and prove both their creation

and their engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world. Registered for this event are 120 teams from colleges and universities. The end result is a great experience for young engineers in a meaningful engineering project as well as the opportunity of working in a dedicated team effort.

For the purpose of this competition, the students are to assume that a manufacturing firm has engaged them to produce a prototype car for evaluation as a production item. The intended sales market is the nonprofessional weekend autocross racer. Therefore, the car must have very high performance in terms of its acceleration, braking, and handling qualities. The car must be low in cost, easy to maintain, and reliable. In addition, the car’s marketability is enhanced by other factors such as aesthetics, comfort and use of common parts. The manufacturing firm is planning to produce four (4) cars per day for a limited production run and the prototype vehicle should actually cost below $25,000. The challenge to the design team is to design and fabricate a prototype car that best meets these goals and intents. Each design will be compared and judged with other competing designs to determine the best overall car.

Over the course of three days, the cars are judged in a series of static and dynamic events including: technical inspection, cost, presentation, and engineering design, solo performance trials, and high performance track endurance. These events are scored to determine how well the car performs. In each event, the manufacturing firm has specified minimum acceptable performance levels that are reflected in the scoring equations.


Static EvEntS:design report: The students explain their constructive solutions to a jury of experts from the automotive and motorsport industries in report and discussion. The concept of the design is to evaluate the engineering effort that went into the design of the car and how the engineering meets the intent of the market. The car that illustrates the best use of engineering to meet the design goals and the best understanding of the design by the team members will win the design event.

cost report: The students are to assume that a serial production of 1000 cars a year will follow the prototype. The cost calculation is discussed with a jury based on a report. The objective of the event is for the participants to learn and understand the manufacturing techniques and processes of some of the components that they have chosen to purchase rather than fabricate themselves.

Presentation: The objective is to evaluate the team’s ability to develop and deliver a comprehensive business case that will convince the executives of a fake manufacturing firm that the team’s design best meets the demands of the amateur weekend autocross racing market and that it can be profitably manufactured and marketed.

dynamic EvEntS:acceleration: The race cars are evaluated on their accelerating abilities from a standing start over a distance of 75 meters.

autocross: The objective is to evaluate the car’s maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing cars. The course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking and cornering into one event. The results of the Autocross scores determine the starting order for endurance.

Skidpad: The objective is to measure the car’s cornering ability on a flat surface while making a constant-radius turn. The course will be a pair of concentric circles in shape of the number 8, the cars demonstrate how good lateral forces can be absorbed (up to 1.4g).

Endurance: Over a distance of 22 km the cars have to prove their durability under long-term conditions. Acceleration, speed, handling, dynamics, fuel economy, reliability – the cars have to prove it all.

tHE Following pointS arE poSSiblE:Static Events 75 Presentation(Thursday) 150 Design 100 Cost Analysis

dynamic Events 75 Acceleration(Friday & Saturday) 50 Skid-Pad 150 Autocross 100 Fuel Economy 300 Endurance

total pointS 1000


2012 Formula SAE® Michigan

Schedule of Events(Subject to change)

tuESday, may 8 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. ................. Early Registration in Brooklyn Super 8 Motel (155 Wamplers Lake Road;

M-50 & Wamplers Lake Road)

wEdnESday, may 910:00 a.m. ........................... Tech Inspection “Take-a-Number” opens 5:30 p.m. ........................... Honda’s Welcome Ceremony in Main Tent (Open to Students/Faculty/

Volunteers) 6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. ......... Captains & Advisors Meeting in Main Tent 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ......... MSC Software Reception by Invitation Only 7:30 p.m. ........................... Official Closing of the Site 8:00 p.m. ........................... EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE

tHurSday, may 10 (ALL TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 8:00 a.m. ............................ Drivers Meeting (Brake & Noise) in Main Tent (MANDATORY) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .......... 1st Round Design Judging Open in G3 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .......... Cost Judging Open in Main Tent 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .......... Presentation Judging Open in Suites12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. .......... LUNCH BREAK (Main Tent)~2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ......... First Autocross Course Walk (weather permitting) 5:00 p.m. ........................... Push Bar Finalist Teams announced (up to 5 teams) 5:30 - 8:30 pm .................. Design Judges Meeting (Judges Only) 5:00 p.m. ........................... Staging for Panoramic Photograph (Tentative; contingent upon weather) 6:00 p.m. ........................... Drivers Meeting (ALL Dynamic Events) in Main Tent (MANDATORY) 7:30 p.m. ........................... Official Closing of the Site 8:00 p.m. ........................... EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE ~9:00 p.m. ........................... Design Finalists announced online

Friday, may 11 (ALL TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 8:30 a.m. ............................ Course Worker Safety Briefing (Acceleration & Skid-Pad) on Track

(MANDATORY) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. .......... Design Feedback Sessions for Non-finalist teams in G3 (By Appointment) 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ........ Acceleration Event and Skid-Pad Events Open (Electric Car Demo near end

of events) 9:30 a.m. ............................ Presentation Seminar in Main Tent12:30 p.m. ........................... Honda Sponsored Lunch (student teams only)~1:30-1:40 p.m. ................... Driver’s Meeting at Start Line of Auto-x, Dynamic Area, (MANDATORY for

drivers) 1:35 p.m. ........................... Autocross Course Worker Safety Briefing on Track (MANDATORY)~1:40 – 2:00 p.m. ................ Autocross Course Walk (Exact time will be announced) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. .......... Autocross Event Open (Electric Car Demo at beginning of event)~5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ......... Design Finals in G3~7:00 p.m. ........................... Friday Award Ceremony in Main Tent 8:30 p.m. ........................... Official Closing of the Site 9:00 p.m. ........................... EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE

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Saturday, may 12 (ALL TIMES PRECEDED BY “~” ARE APPROxIMATE) 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. ................. Endurance Course Walk 8:30 a.m. ............................ Course Worker Safety Briefing (Ford Endurance) on Track (MANDATORY)~8:30 am ........................... Top 3 Design Finalists Announced & Finish Order of Other Design Finalists

Released~9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ......... Design Event Feedback, Including Finalists not in Top 3 Sessions in G3 (By

Appt.) 9:00 a.m. .......................... Ford Endurance Opens for Group 1 ~12:00 p.m. ......................... Ford Endurance Line Closes for Group 1 (All Group 1 Cars off Track by

12:30 p.m.)~12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m ........ Endurance Course Walk ~12:30 p.m. ....................... LUNCH BREAK (Main Tent) 1:30 p.m. ........................... Course Workers Back on Track~1:30 p.m. ........................... Ford Endurance Opens for Group 2 (Electric Car Demo near end of event)~4:00 p.m. ........ ................. Ford Endurance Gate Closes for Group 2 (earlier if no cars in line). ~6:00 pm ............................. Public Design Review of Top 3 Design Finalists in G3~7:00 p.m. ........................... Presentation Highlights in Main Tent~ 8:00 p.m. .......................... Final Award Ceremony in Main Tent 10:30 p.m. .......................... Official Closing of the Site 11:00 p.m. .......................... EVERYONE MUST BE OFF-SITE; All Teams and Transporters Must Exit

Sunday, may 13 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ............ Site Open ONLY for Pick-Up of Transporters

4 miS Site open: •Wed.-Fri.–7:30a.m.-7:30p.m.• Sat.–7:00a.m.-10:30p.m.

4 Student registration open: • Wed. - Fri. – 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4 career center (recruiting): • Throughout the competition

4 tech inspection open: • Wed. – 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. (no new cars after 6:00 p.m.)• Th. – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Fri. – By appt. 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. • Sat. – By appt. 9 a.m. until 1p.m. Sat. (Re-tech only)

4 Scales open: • Wed. – 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.• Th. – 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

4 tilt/noise/brake open: • Th. – 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.(30 min. staggered opening)• Fri. – 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Sat. – By appointment until 1 p.m.

4 Fuel Station open: • Th. – 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Fri. – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Sat. – 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

4 practice area open: • Th. – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Fri. – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.• Sat. – 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

NOTE: Cars must complete all 3 parts of tech by 5:30 p.m. Friday to qualify for Endurance30 minutes’ notice required for all appointments, which can be booked via the announcer in Main Tent.

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Support SErvicES4 ambulance on site:

• Wed. – Sat. – 7 a.m. - ~8 p.m.

4 miS Fire trucks on site: • Wed. – Sat. – 7 a.m. - ~8 p.m.

4 lincoln Electric welding: • Wed. – 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.• Th. - Fri. – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Sat. – 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

4 gm machine trailer: • Wed.-Fri. – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4 goodyear & Hoosier: • Wed.-Fri. – 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Sat. – 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

4 land & Sea dyno: • Th.-Fri. – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

* As business dictates. May close earlier if deemed appropriate.

additional SErvicES4 information (g1):

• Th.-Sat. – 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

4 SaE bookstore: • Wed. – 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.• Th. - Fri. – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Sat. – 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

4 concessions: • Wed.-Sat – 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

* As business dictates. May close earlier if deemed appropriate.

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2012 Formula SAE® Michigan

Schedule of Events

4The site is closed to all teams Monday, May 14, 2012.

4Teams may enter the site with their rigs/trailers/panel trucks ONLY when there are no Dynamic Events running.

4Push Bar Comp. - Judging in scale bay as cars are weighed. Winner announced at Friday Award Ceremony.

4There will not be a First Aid Station on site. EMS will provide any/all medical attention.

4Overnight removal of vehicles is allowed, but tech must first pull Part 1 of your tech sticker.

4All teams not shipping cars must remove vehicles, etc. from the site no later than 2:00 p.m. Sun., May 13, 2012.

4Teams shipping cars must have them picked up and removed from MIS by 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012.

4Announcements can be heard via FM radio (frequencies will be posted in G1 at event).

4Event Closing Times - Acceleration, Skid-Pad and Autocross close exactly at the scheduled time. Your car must cross the starting line before the event closing time in order to be allowed to complete that run.

4The F1 in Schools High School Engineering Competition will be held Fri. & Sat., May 11 & 12 in the Michigan Room, ground level of South Suites. FSAE participants are invited to observe this competition from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. Friday; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday.

4The Electric Vehicle Demos will be run during dynamic events for promotion of 2013 FSAE Lincoln Electric Class. Cars can be viewed in Team Paddock Area.

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2011 Formula SAE®

Competition AwardsSTATIC EVENTSSaE EnginEEring dESign award

Top 3 team scores in Design – Trophies plus 1st will receive 1 day K&C testing at Goodyear Facility in Akron, OH sponsored by Goodyear.

SaE coSt awardTop 3 team scores in Cost - Trophies

SaE prESEntation award

Top 3 team scores in Presentation - Trophies

DYNAMIC EVENTSFord FuEl Economy award

Top 3 teams that receive best Fuel Economy Score - $1500, $1000, $500

SaE accElEration award

Top 3 team scores in Acceleration - Trophies

Ford EndurancE awardTop 3 team scores in Endurance- $1500, $1000, $500

SaE Skid pad awardTop 3 team scores in Skid Pad - Trophies

SaE autocroSS awardTop 3 team scores in Autocross. Trophies plus 8 free tires, 6 free tires, 4 free tires sponsored by Hoosier Tire.

OVERALLSaE Spirit oF ExcEllEncE award

This award recognizes the top ten (10) finishers overall. - $3000, $2000, $1000, trophies

SPECIALITY AWARDSaltair EnginEEring’S WilliamR.adamEnginEEring award

Development of new and innovative design concepts for FSAE racing competition. - $1000, $500

tHE FEv powErtrain dEvElopmEnt award

This award is intended to reward the top three Formula SAE teams for overall excellence in Powertrain development. - $2000, $1000, $500

autodESk/aSbE body dESign award

This award recognizes top two body designs; one each for Monocoque and Body on Frame - $1000, $1000

cHiEF dESign JudgE bESt tHrEE viEw drawing award

Best execution of three view drawings submitted with a Design Report – Engineering handbooks

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TeamsauStria004 Graz University of Technology

canada011 Ecole de Technologie Superieure024 Universite de Sherbrooke025 University of Toronto031 Lakehead University033 University of Victoria036 University of Waterloo047 Dalhousie University048 Concordia University Montreal056 Ryerson University063 Ecole Polytechnique Montreal064 University of Manitoba069 University of Ontario Institute of

Technology070 Cegep du Vieux-Montreal073 Universite Laval078 McGill University085 Sheridan College087 University of Windsor093 Universite Du Quebec at Trois-

Rivieres096 University of Guelph105 Queen’s University111 University of Western Ontario

Finland118 Metropolia University of Applied

Sciences

gErmany002 Technical University of Munich003 Universitat Stuttgart014 Karlsruhe Institute of Technology049 Friedrich Alexander University of

Erlang119 UAS Esslingen

SingaporE034 National University of Singapore

SoutH korEa042 Kookmin University082 Kumoh National University of Tech

unitEd kingdom109 Oxford Brookes University

unitEd StatESalabama039 Auburn University103 University of Alabama

california050 San Jose State University095 University of California – Merced

colorado017 US Air Force Academy

connecticut037 University of Hartford124 Central Connecticut University127 University of Connecticut

Florida013 University of South Florida020 University of Central Florida029 University of Florida090 University of North Florida110 Florida Atlantic University121 Florida International University

georgia067 Georgia Institute of Technology068 Southern Polytechnic State

University115 Georgia Southern University

illinois051 University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign075 Northwestern University101 Northern Illinois University102 Bradley University117 Southern Illinois University at

Carbondale

indiana021 Rose Hulman Institute of Technology 022 Purdue University-West Lafayette114 University of Evansville

kansas009 University of Kansas077 Kansas State University

kentucky091 University of Kentucky

louisiana041 Louisiana State University

massachusetts066 Massachusetts Institute of

Technology083 Worcester Polytechnic Institute

maryland015 US Naval Academy

maine084 University of Maine

michigan006 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor027 Michigan State University035 Oakland University054 University of Michigan-Dearborn055 Western Michigan University060 Ferris State University122 Lawrence Technological University123 Kettering University

minnesota032 University of St Thomas081 St Cloud State University108 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

missouri044 Washington University St Louis045 Missouri University of Science and

Tech107 University of Missouri

mississippi088 Mississippi State University

north carolina059 North Carolina State University089 Duke University100 North Carolina A&T State University

new Hampshire052 University of New Hampshire

new Jersey058 Rutgers University

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new york019 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute046 Columbia University080 Cornell University086 Cooper Union for Adv Science & Art094 Rochester Institute of Technology

ohio008 University of Akron062 University of Toledo079 University of Cincinnati

oklahoma099 Oklahoma State University

oregon001 Oregon State University

pennsylvania026 Lafayette College040 Lehigh University057 Carnegie Mellon University061 York College of Pennsylvania076 Pennsylvania State University097 Villanova University112 Temple University116 University of Pittsburgh

rhode island043 Brown University

South carolina071 Clemson University

South dakota030 South Dakota School of Mines &

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tennessee104 Middle Tennessee State University129 Vanderbilt University

texas074 Texas Tech University

virginia106 Old Dominion University120 Virginia Tech

washington065 Western Washington University092 Washington State University

wisconsin005 University of Wisconsin Madison

vEnEZuEla016 Universidad Simon Bolivar038 Universidad Central de Venezuela053 Universidad de Oriente


The Global Formula Racing Team is a partnership between Oregon State University and the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg. The two universities share intellectual, physical and financial resources to create a highly competitive team.

For 2012 the team has again designed one combustion and one electric vehicle, GFR12c and GFR12e respectively.

After Michigan, both cars will compete in Formula Student Austria and Formula Student Germany.

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In October 2010 a team of 36 young and motivated students started to develop the 8th car of the TU fast Racing Team. And after a lot of hard work we were proud to roll out the nb011 out of or shop in May 2012. In addition to a well designed car, last year´s season showed that a lot of car concepts can do well at a FSAE competition, as long as it is easily maintainable and reliable. So the challenge of 2012 was to build a well engineered and reliable car. Regarding that we came up with some good ideas for interesting parts for the nb011 and we are looking forward to Formula Student 2012. So now, we are excited to compete with all the other teams and get to know if we did a good job. And after a hard day full of work, we would be happy to chat with some of you guys about our favorite theme and having a good time. Just come over and visit us.

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brakE : Brembo front calipers/AP Racing rear calipers/ductile iron rotors bScd : 95 mm / 62.1 mm / 449 cc cooling : Side mounted oil and water cooler drivE : Modified Drexler limited slip ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400, ACL, 2 VIMs EnginE : Honda CRF450x Fr/rr track : 1145 mm front, 1145 mm rear FramE : CFRP Monocoque with steel roll hoops FuEl SyStEm : RP fuel tank, single coaxial injector FuEl typE : 93 octane matErial : Toray T800H-6K PW/3900 Plain Weave, Hexcel nomex honeycomb mpd : 36 kW (9100 RPM) mpt : 38 Nm (9100 RPM) olwH : 3100 mm long, 1330 mm wide, 1327 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arms. Pull/push rod actuated spring and damper tirE : Hoosier R25B 18.0x7.5-10 uniQuE : German-American heritage wEigHt : 224 kg wHEElbaSE : 1555 mm

brakE : 4-Disk system, floating drilled rotors, ISR cali-pers, adjustable balance bScd : 67.0mm / 42.5mm / 599ccm cooling : Custom radiator in sidepod, electrical pump, student designed control unit drivE : Drexler clutch pack limited slip differential w/ internal preload adjustment ElEctronicS : Custom multifunctional steering wheel, electropneumatic shifting, Motec ADL3 EnginE : 2007 Kawasaki Zx-6R Fr/rr track : 1204mm/1124mm FramE : CFRP Monocoque with tubular steel rear space frame bolted to Monocoque FuEl SyStEm : Student designed fuel injection system using Motec M800 ECU FuEl typE : 100 octane unleaded gasoline matErial : prepreg laminate w/ alu-honeycomb sand-wich, 1.4462 tubing mpd : 12000 mpt : 10000 olwH : 2790mm/1396mm/1034mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequallength A-Arm. Pullrod actuated horizontal spring and damper tirE : FR: 178x54 R13, Hoosier R25B / RR: 191x47 R13, Hoosier R25B uniQuE : Augustiner-holder wEigHt : 564lb wHEElbaSE : 1610mm

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Since the foundation in 2005 the Renntam Uni Stuttgart has always been striving for winning the attended competitions. Already having gained two overall podium finishes(2nd and 3rd)during the past events at the Michigan Speedway, the Rennteam is determined to finally achieve overall victory in this year’s Formula SAE Michigan.

With organized teamwork, passion and clear goals we built the F0711-6, our sixth car. The powertrain, a four-cylinder Honda engine, is installed in an open tubular spaceframe to achieve a good maintainability. This rear frame is attached to a CFRP-monocoque providing a high level of safety for the driver. Strapped into an ergonomically formed seat, the driver can adjust the pedal box to get the best possible control over the vehicle. A low level of compliance and a high stiffness in the chassis also contribute to a well performing car on the track. By an intensively used testing period we tried to get the full potential out of the car in terms of both dynamic performance and reliability.

The Team is well-prepared and looking forward to confirm its achievements in the FSAE event.

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Regarding the potential of our last year’s car, we decided to make the Tankia 2012 an evolution of its precursor. Behind his aggressive but also elegant appear-ance the Tankia 2012 is hiding a lot of highly sophisticated technical solutions. With a weight of less than 195 kg and an engine which produces 96 hp and 72 Nm it has an outstanding power to weight ratio. It comes up with a carbon fiber monocoque and a completely new designed carbon fiber space frame rear end, which is stiffer and makes it possible to remove the engine very quickly. Other highlights of the Tankia 2012 are the one-piece carbon fiber rims, hollow titanium uprights made by EBM technology, variable intake tube lengths and the self-developed multifunctional steering wheel, which gives the driver the chance to adjust brake balance and other things during driving. Our Team consists of 39 ambitious members and is divided into four technical (chassis, electronics, powertrain, suspension) and two non-technical departments (marketing, IT).

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brakE : 4 floating discs mounted in outer wheel bScd : 67.00mm x 42.5mm/ 4cylinder/ 599cc cooling : separated water and oil cooling system mounted in left sidepod drivE : chain drive, Chain #520 ElEctronicS : student built wiring harness with cen-traliced data acquisition system EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 1210mm/11140 (47.64in / 44.88in) FramE : FRP Monocoque front; steel spaceframe rear FuEl SyStEm : student built fuel injection system FuEl typE : E85 matErial : CFRP Sandwich with aluminium honey-combs, 25CrMo4 alloy steel mpd : 10500 mpt : 8800 olwH : 2678mm, 1405mm, 1070mm (105.43 inch, 55.31inch, 42.13inch) SuSpEnSion : double A-arms, pullrods at front; push-rods at rear tirE : Hoosier R25B 13"20x7,5 uniQuE : adjustable anti-roll bar (front) wEigHt : 568lb wHEElbaSE : 1610mm/63.4inch

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Diamond: The United Wisconsin Grain Producers

Platinum: The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, Midwest Composite Technolo-gies, Eric Gorr’s Forward Motion, Engineered Metal Products, Axon Systems, Craft Patterns, Black Stone Tek

Gold: Baum Machine, QMI, Reuther, Mercury, Trim-Tex Drywall Products, Machin-ing, Isthmus Engineering, Bosch, C-Ideas, Ricard

As well as our Silver and Bronze sponsors listed at www.uwracing.com

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brakE : Wilwood Front Calipers, AP Racing Rear Cali-pers, Custom Rotors bScd : 100mm / 77mm / 1 / 605cc cooling : Parallel dual pass with right side fan drivE : 520 Chain, Drexler Differential ElEctronicS : Mototron ECU, AiM EVO3 DAQ, LED Steering Wheel Display EnginE : KTM 525-xC, Turbocharged, Single-Cylinder Fr/rr track : 47"/46" FramE : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Student-designed fuel injection FuEl typE : E85 matErial : mpd : 8100 mpt : 5000 olwH : 110.3", 53", 45.5" SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Push rod tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10 LC0 uniQuE : Feed forward wastegate and feedback ignition traction control wEigHt : 506 lb wHEElbaSE : 60.5"

United States

In 1999 Zips racing scored their first championship at an SAE event. Since then the team has been working hard to find their way back to the podium in Michigan. 2011 proved to be a huge success for Zips Racing. Having the opportunity to compete in the United States, Austria, and Germany the team has gained a vast amount of knowledge, which has been carried over to the 2012 season. With high exceptions and passion for 2012, the team has set their sights on placing in the top 5 overall at all competitions they compete in. See you at the starting line!

Special thanks to all of the 2012 Zips Racing sponsors, we couldn’t have done it without you!!!

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brakE : 4 wheel - outboard - disc brakes bScd : 67mm, 43mm, 4 cylinder, 599cc cooling : Single side mounted radiator with contolled fan drivE : Chain-drive, Drexler Formula Student V3 Differen-tial ElEctronicS : Motec Everything EnginE : Yamaha R6 I-4 Fr/rr track : 1270mm, 1168mm FramE : 4130 Tubular space frame w/ bonded carbon fiber honeycomb panels FuEl SyStEm : Student designed and built with sequen-tial injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Titanium, Magnesium, SLA Polycarbonate mpd : 12500 mpt : 9000 olwH : 2400mm, 1448mm, 1038mm SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal/non parallel wishbone. Pushrod acutated coilovers. tirE : 20 x 7 - 13R uniQuE : 4-1 Titanium exhaust system wEigHt : 253kg

wHEElbaSE : 1613mm

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The team was founded in 1994 by a group of six KU mechanical engineers. Since then, the team has grown into a team comprising of 36 undergraduate seniors and over 20 volunteers. Team members represent several disciplines including mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and business. The Jayhawk Motorsports Formula SAE team (JMS) has a longstanding history of success in competition including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place overall finishes. Following a 9th place overall finish and 1st place autocross finish in 2011 at Michigan, the University of Kansas Formula SAE team has designed an improved and highly competitive 2012 racecar.

Jayhawk Motorsports uses an array of computational analysis and physical testing techniques to design a vehicle with high performance capabilities. Engineer-ing begins by determining target suspension. Suspension hardpoints are then finalized using kinematics software. Flow simulation is utilized for aerodynamic flow simulation and experimental data is collected through full scale wind tunnel testing. A full car model was also created in SolidWorks to predict weight, CG, and moments of inertia.

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The F2012 design is based on ambitious competition objectives. The chosen solu-tion is a compact, lightweight, fuel efficient racecar designed using a numerical approach backed by extensive experimental validation.

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brakE : Brembo 2 Piston Calipers, Ductile Iron Rotors, Bespoke Master Cylinders bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Water Cooled, Single Radiator, Single Fan drivE : Chain Drive ElEctronicS : Life Racing F88 ECU EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : Front: 48in (1219.2mm), Rear: 46in (1168.4mm) FramE : Composite Monocoque FuEl SyStEm : Student Manufactured and Return System FuEl typE : E-85 Ethanol matErial : Composite Monocoque mpd : 11000rpm mpt : 9000rpm olwH : L: 127in (3225.8mm), W: 55.5in (1409.7mm), H: 54.2in (1376.68mm) SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal Length A-Arm, Pull/Push Rod Actuated Spring and Damper tirE : 20.5 x 7 – 13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Aerodynamic Package wEigHt : 590lbs (267.6kg) wHEElbaSE : 65in (1651mm)

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brakE : Outboard disks, 2-piston calipers bScd : 95 mm/62,4 mm/1/449 cc cooling : Yamaha WR450 radiators drivE : Chain ElEctronicS : Yes EnginE : 2011 Yamaha WR450F Fr/rr track : 1162mm(45.75")/1111mm(43.74") FramE : 1-piece FuEl SyStEm : EFI, single point injection FuEl typE : Unleaded 93 matErial : Carbon Fiber, Aluminium, Steel, Balsa, Nylon, Abs, Brass, Blood, Sweat, Tears mpd : 10000 mpt : 8000 olwH : 2527 (99.488") / 1321 (52.008") / 1041 (40.984") SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone, Pushrod actuated Horizontal Springs & Dampers, Anti-Roll bar tirE : 18x6-10 Hoosier LC0 uniQuE : Everything! wEigHt : 213kg (469 lbs) wHEElbaSE : 1530 mm (60.24")

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F2012 represents the seventh Formula SAE vehicle produced by USF Rac-ing since 2005. It is a pure evolution of F2011, USF Racing’s previous car. The following goals were identified at the beginning of the design process: reduce the weight by 20lbs from last year’s model, strong focus on ergonomics, and improving in the areas in which F2011 lacked. F2012 runs a naturally aspirated Suzuki LT-R450 450cc single cylinder engine, carbon fiber drive shafts, and 10 inch wheels. We successful integration of last year’s knowledge into this year’s design goals, we hope to design, manufacture, and compete with a vehicle which is aggressive in all aspects of the FSAE competitions.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for the vast commitment to our team.

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brakE : Wilwood Front and Rear Calipers, Custom Rotors bScd : 95.5mm/62.8mm/Single Cylinder/450cc cooling : Side Mount Radiator with Electric Fan drivE : 520 Chain, Automatic Torque Biasing ElEctronicS : Voodoo Magic EnginE : Suzuki LT-R 450 Fr/rr track : 1295 mm/1245 mm FramE : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : 4130 mpd : 9800 mpt : 6500 olwH : 2578mm long, 1448mm wide, 1072mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Pushrod tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10 LC0 uniQuE : Proudly built in the USA wEigHt : 230 kg wHEElbaSE : 1585mm

Being a team of about 50 students, KA-RaceIng builds two cars every year: one for the formula student and one for the formula student electric. Starting in autumn with conception and design, we set a tight production schedule to present our new cars in April. Since then we have tested a lot to get ready to race and train our drivers. The KIT 11, our 5th combustion car, and combines the best of new ideas and approved concepts. One of the highlights is the hybrid chassis with a CRFP monocoque front end and a tubular space frame rear end. To facilitate the handling with the KIT 11, we also improved our ergonomics. The modular electronic system has been completed with a live telemetry system to observe all dates while driving. After successful competitions in Europe, our aim is to score as much points as possible and achieve a top ranking overall. We would like to thank all supporters who made this possible and are looking forward to the FSAE Michigan event.

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brakE : floating steel rotors, ISR four piston monoblock caliper bScd : 67.0mm/42.5mm/4 cylinders/599cc cooling : one side pod mounted radiator, electrical fans & water pump drivE : pneumatic actuated 4 speed gearbox ElEctronicS : student built modular and extensible control units EnginE : modified Honda CBR600F PC35 2003 Fr/rr track : 1220mm/1150mm FramE : hybrid chassis with CFRP front module and tubular steel frame rear module FuEl SyStEm : student designed/built fuel system using Bosch ECU FuEl typE : 100 Octan Fuel matErial : carbonfibre reinforced plastic with structural foam/tubular steel space frame mpd : 10500 mpt : 7500 olwH : 2732/1425/983 mm SuSpEnSion : double unequal length A-Arms, pull(fr)/push(rr) rod actuated TRD damper tirE : Hoosier 20x7-13 R25B/Hoosier 20x7.5-13 R25B uniQuE : high performance integrated semiconductors to replace relays and fuses wEigHt : 568.8

wHEElbaSE : 1630 mm

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The 2012 Navy FSAE car continues off the success of the 2011 team’s prepreg carbon fiber/aluminum honeycomb front monocoque by coupling it with a light-weight 450cc engine to reduce the weight of the car to around 400 pounds. The single cylinder engine reduced the size of the rear frame allowing it to be smaller and lighter while still providing ample room for other components. Light weight was the goal this year, so the car is very minimalistic allowing the small displace-ment engine to propel the car at about the same rate as its heavier four-cylinder equipped brother from last year. With few exceptions, each student on the team is a first year car builder comprised of mostly Mechanical Engineers, a General Engineer and three Systems Engineers. As such, the team was able to bring to-gether multiple disciplines and incorporate a greater number of new components never before seen in a Navy entry. Upon graduation, each student will be com-missioned into either the United States Navy or Marine Corps as Aviators, Surface Warfare Officers, Submariners and Ground Officers on May 29th.

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Based on the previous year experience and to keep improving our results, this year the F-SAE USB team has set to design and build a Functional, Achievable, Simple, Tested and Economic car. We want to keep going FASTER to continue being the best Latin American Team.

Our main design goals for this year are: Increase torsional stiffness without com-promising the overall weight and rotational inertia, increase the self-manufactured and own design parts in order to decrease cost. Gain a maximum advantage of tire performance by improving suspension geometry based on analysis of last year design. Improve under tray design to give a superior aerodynamic efficiency, also the prototype has advanced electronic integrate dashboard into the steering wheel, develop our own data logging system and improve the wiring distribution

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brakE : Tilton Master Cylinders, Pretech/Willwood Calipers, Stainless Steel Rotors bScd : 95mm /63.4 mm / 1 cylinder / 449 cc cooling : sidepod mounted radiator with thermally controlled fan drivE : chain drive with Drexler diff ElEctronicS : Microsquirt ECU EnginE : Yamaha YFZ-450 Fr/rr track : 1219/1219 mm (48/48 in) FramE : Rear tubular space frame /CFRP Monocoque Frt section FuEl SyStEm : EFI with tank immersed fuel pump FuEl typE : 93 octane (R+M)/2 matErial : 4130 chromoly tubing/CFRP with Al honey-comb core mpd : 8500 rpm mpt : 6300 rpm olwH : 2717, 1587, 990mm/107, 62.5, 39in SuSpEnSion : Fox Van-R double unequal length A-arm tirE : 20x7-13 D2696 Goodyear uniQuE : Pneumatic Shifting wEigHt : 550 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1524mm/60in

brakE : Outboard, Floating, gray cast iron, hub mounted, 215 mm OD. Drilled bScd : 67 mm/ 42,5 mm/ 4cyl / 599cc cooling : Two single pass, aluminum radiators with inlet/outlet duct and no cooling fan drivE : ElEctronicS : PE ECU-3 (EDGE) EFI EnginE : HONDA CBR600F4i 4 cylinders Fr/rr track : 1344 mm/ 1294 mm FramE : FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : Sunoco Ultra 93 matErial : 4130 Round Steel Tubing mpd : 11.500 rpm mpt : 7800 rpm olwH : 2987 mm, 1510 mm, 1664 mm SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated. tirE : 7.5 in uniQuE : Brake´s calipers and rotors are design and build by the team wEigHt : 461 lb wHEElbaSE : 1585 mm

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The 2011-12 University of Central Florida’s Formula SAE Team has used the mo-mentum it has gained from last year to continue to improve designs for this com-ing year. Using an evolutionary design approach, we have been able to improve on previous designs as well as forge our own paths in design.

This year, there have been major improvements involving both the suspension and the engine. This is due to a greater knowledge in the area and new resources we haven’t had before. We have also still been continuing to lose weight in all com-ponents, improving the performance of the vehicle. New to the car is a pneumatic paddle shifter, which allows the driver to be more comfortable, and is also a more intuitive system for the driver.

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Rose Grand Prix Engineering presents Dainty Dan, a car that showcases engineer-ing design and fresh ideas.

Designs incorporate decades of racing experience, utilizing race proven designs from formula cars past and present.

Engine development relied heavily on Ricardo WAVE, the same software Ford used to develop their new 5.0 masterpiece. A peak engine power increase of nearly 40% coincide with a wider powerband to validate the engine team’s computer modeling.

Using lessons and data from our previous car, the suspension has been optimized to make this car a handling dream. Video footage and driver feedback was used to optimize suspension kinematics. Strain gauges used on last year’s suspension gave insight to dynamic loads. FEA was used to reduce unsprung weight and to make components, such as the suspension rockers, true works of art.

Weight was obsessively shaved from the vehicle bringing Dainty Dan to fighting weight. Weight was shaved from non-structural members to reduce mass without sacrificing strength, durability, or reliability. Our battery choice alone reduced weight by a stunning 10 lbs over a conventional lead-acid battery.

Rose GPE is proud of our work.

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brakE : Floating Outboard, Wilwood calipers bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cyclinder / 599 cc cooling : Single, side mounted radiator drivE : Chain Drive, Torsen Differential ElEctronicS : Haltech EnginE : Suzuki GSx-R 600 Fr/rr track : 1255 mm / 1209 mm FramE : Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 Cromoly mpd : 11500 mpt : 8500 olwH : 2214mm long, 1755mm wide, 1072mm high SuSpEnSion : FR & RR - Unequal length wishbone, push-rod activated tirE : Hoosier 20 x 7.5 - 13 uniQuE : Pneumatic paddle shifters wEigHt : 610 lb wHEElbaSE : 1577 mm

brakE : Wilwood PS-1 Calipers, Tilton Type 77 Master Cylinders, Full Floating Rotors bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side mounted Radiator with ECU actu-ated fan drivE : 520 Chain Driven Quaife Torque Biasing LSD ElEctronicS : Megasquirt III ECU, PI Systems Data Acquisiiton EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1257 mm (49.5")/ 1194 mm (47") FramE : 4130 TIG Welded Steel with Carbon Composite Floor FuEl SyStEm : Megasquirt III Electronic Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Depleated Uranium mpd : 12,000 mpt : 9,500 olwH : 2650 mm long, 1437 mm wide, 1049 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms, Front Pullrod, Rear Pushrod, Kaz Tech. Dampers tirE : Hoosier R25B 20.5x7 uniQuE : Composite floor panels, Manny the Elephant, Wireless Dampers wEigHt : 625 lbwHEElbaSE : 1626 mm (64")

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Purdue University’s entry for the 2012 season is an evolution of the designs developed over many years. Through careful consideration of components and layout, refinement was made only where design change could be proven beneficial to overall vehicle performance. This was done through theoretical and computational analysis as well as empirical testing. The overall vehicle analysis focused on suspension, chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, electronics, and drivetrain systems as well as the way in which each system will interface.

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brakE : Custom Cross-Drilled Rotors bScd : Front : Wilwood PS-1 Calipers Rear : AP CP4226 Calipers cooling : Student Built drivE : Drexeler Formula Student Differential ElEctronicS : Motec M400 EnginE : Honda F4i Fr/rr track : 48inch/48inch FramE : 4130 chromoly steel FuEl SyStEm : Student Built FuEl typE : 93 matErial : Aluminum mpd : 85 mpt : 45 olwH : 115inch, 56.5inch, 39inch SuSpEnSion : 4-Wheel Independent, Pull Rod, Fully Adjustable, Custom Tuned Shocks tirE : Goodyear 20.0×7.0 -13 in. Racing Slicks uniQuE : wEigHt : 588 wHEElbaSE : 62.5inch

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In the spirit of the competition, our team targets the market of newcomers to open-wheel autocrossing. The needs expressed by this market are to have a vehicle that maximizes the learning curve of the driver while remaining afford-able. In the autocross world, racers are their own engineering team and their own mechanics so the vehicle must be as simple as possible. Simply put, FSS Racing’s design goals in order of priority for the F2012 are an easy to drive, easy to adjust, affordable, reliable and easy to repair Formula SAE car.

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Canada

brakE : Floated rotors, Wildwood front calipers, AP Rac-ing rear calipers bScd : 77mm / 53,6mm / 2 / 500 cc cooling : Water cooled with one radiator drivE : Performance BRP CVT with custom reducer ElEctronicS : AEM ECU EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80fi Fr/rr track : 48" (1219mm) / 46"(1168mm) FramE : 4130 Chromoly steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Fuel Injection FuEl typE : Octane 100 matErial : Fiber glass bodywork mpd : 80 HP (60 kW) @ 10 000 rpm mpt : 42 ft. lbs (57 Nm) @ 9 500 rpm olwH : 80" (2040 mm) / 55" (1400 mm) / 43" (1102 mm) SuSpEnSion : Separated Roll and Rate (Damped Mono-Shock) tirE : 13" (330 mm) Goodyear D2696 uniQuE : SRR Suspension wEigHt : 640 lbs (291 kg)

wHEElbaSE : 60,5" (1537mm)


The University of Toronto presents UT12 for the 2012 Formula SAE competition. The past 15 years of experience have culminated into this design; focused on reliable high performance. UT12 is Toronto’s first 10” wheel vehicle featuring newly designed welded aluminum uprights and 6061-T6 hubs. 2012 is the fourth installment of the Honda TRx450 motor modified to increase volumetric efficiency by 7% while increasing broad range torque output over UT11. Design features in-clude a high compression piston, reduced transmission gears and thermal coated stepped exhaust header. Focus was placed on creating a robust fuel /ignition map to ensure reliable operation during the testing and competition seasons. The UT12 chassis has evolved from the successful 2011 spaceframe. Chassis weight has been reduced to 24kg and represents Toronto’s highest stiffness to weight ratio. By effectively using all four mandated bulkheads the simplified tube frame efficiently packages all components resulting in a vehicle with no overhung mass and an overall length of 2254mm.

With our strong history in FSAE/FS competition we look to build off our successes at FSG11 and fight for the championship in Michigan.

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Lafayette College Formula SAE is a fourth year team competing in the Formula SAE Michigan competition. Improving upon past successes and mistakes, the 2012 Lafayette College Formula Team has engineered a much improved car. The new car will provide the foundation for improvements in performance, handling, ergonomics, and acceleration.

The ultimate goal for the 2012 design was to drastically reduce the weight while maintaining reliability. Reliability has been a cornerstone of all previous cars, and it was important to uphold this design principle on the new car.

The design was finalized in accordance with all rules set forth by Formula SAE. Other significant goals included reducing the size of the car, improving the ergo-nomics, and organizing the electrical subsystem for increased reliability.

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brakE : 4-Disc, ISR 4-piston calipers with driver adjust-able balance bScd : cooling : Single side-mounted radiator sealed to duct, thermostatically controlled fan drivE : 420 Chain with Spool ElEctronicS : Haltech PS1000, Student designed DAQ EnginE : Honda TRx450ER Fr/rr track : 47/46 inches (1194/1168mm) FramE : Steel tube spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : 4130 ChroMoly Steel mpd : 8500 mpt : 6500 olwH : 2254mm/1391mm/1166mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length a-arm, pushrod actuated damper tirE : 6.0/18.0-10 LC0 Hoosier uniQuE : Thermal coated SS stepped header, student design Driver Display wEigHt : 227kg (500lbs) wHEElbaSE : 1537mm / 60.5inches

brakE : Hydraulic Single Piston Floating Calipers and Drilled Steel Rotors bScd : 65.5x44.5 mm, Forward Inclined parallel 4 cylinder, 600 cc cooling : Custom Ron Davis Radiator and thermostatic contolled fan drivE : Chain Drive, Constant Mesh 6 Speed Manual Transmission ElEctronicS : Stock 2003 R6 ECU EnginE : 2003 Yamaha R6 600 cc Fr/rr track : 53 in/53 in FramE : Steel tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Custom tank and External Walbro fuel pump with sock injection system FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Steel tube frame mpd : 11000 mpt : 10000 olwH : 98 in, 57 in, 50 in SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Spring and Damper tirE : 20x7 - 13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Custom paddle shifters coupled with Pingel electronic shifter wEigHt : 730 lb wHEElbaSE : 62 in


Michigan State University’s 2012 Formula SAE Car, Car 27, represents the team’s return to a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Large considerations for driver ergonomics, drivability, and reliability have Car 27 promising to be an outstand-ing competitor in this year’s competition. Returning as the vehicle powerplant, the well developed Honda CBR F4i has equipped Car 27 with the most powerful engine in MSU’s history. Unique attributes include a redesigned cooling system, the introduction of the Drexler FSAE LSD, and an electro-pneumatic paddle shift-ing system capable of producing shifts in 80 ms. The team has returned a strong core of dedicated members who all have high expectations for FSAE Michigan.

we would like to thank michigan State university and all of our sponsors, friends and family for their kind contributions and support!

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This year marks the University of Florida’s 22nd entry in Formula SAE. UF’s F-12 is the third iteration of a platform that puts strong emphasis on ergonomics, and serviceability while providing a reliable, confidence-inspiring car with great value to the weekend autocrosser. New to the F-12 is an aerodynamic undertray, that when combined with a newly-redesigned push rod actuated suspension, allow the F-12 to achieve significant improvements in lateral performance over its predecessor.

In remembrance of Khalil Mohmed.

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brakE : Wilwood PS-1, dual piston. Sintered metallic compound pads. Tilton 77 MC bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/Inline 4 cyl/ 599cc cooling : Single front-ducted, sidepod mounted radia-tor (2) 13.2cm shroud-mounted fans drivE : 520 Non-Oring Chain ElEctronicS : Motec M400 with ADL upgrade EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1194mm/1194mm FramE : Full carbon fiber monocoque with rear steel tube sub-frame FuEl SyStEm : Sequential fuel injection, Bosch FP100 pump, Stock Honda FP Reg FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : mpd : 10500 RPM mpt : 9000 RPM olwH : 2747.3 mm long, 1390.1 mm wide, 1098.3 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push-rod actuated spring and damper tirE : 20.0 x 7.0-13" D2704 Goodyear uniQuE : Electro-pneumatic Paddle Shifting System, Onboard Wireless Telemetry wEigHt : 590 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1588mm

brakE : Floating, hub-mounted steel rotors bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Ducted left side mounted radiator, with PWM water and fans drivE : 520 chain, modified torsen differential ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 ECU, ADL, PDM EnginE : 2007 Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 1219mm front, 1193mm rear FramE : 4130 steel tubular spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : MoTec M400 fuel management system FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : The stuff dreams are made of. mpd : 11000 mpt : 9500 olwH : 2491mm x 1367mm x 1069mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, push rod actuated. tirE : 20x7.0-13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Externally-adjustable Kochler (TM) differential. wEigHt : 264 kg wHEElbaSE : 1549mm

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Simplistic design with decisions based on a risk-potential analysis to extract the most out of the contact patch with a set amount of resources. Specific features include unsprung aero capable of high downforce at low speeds.

Steel frame, 13” tires, big wings, v-twin, manual clutch and shifter.

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Lakehead University, located in Northern Ontario, Canada, will be competing with our fourth car, TWR-04. Designs are based on improving previous cars, and this years car is a large improvement over TWR-03. With a new lightweight integrated package with significantly lower center of gravity, and a newly acquired dynamometer for testing and tuning; Lakehead University looks to set its best results yet!

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brakE : Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Floating Rotors bScd : 80mm/55mm/2/553cc cooling : Water Cooled drivE : Chain Driven ElEctronicS : Cosworth SQ6 ECU, LiFePO4 battery EnginE : Aprilia SxV 5.5 Fr/rr track : (1219/48)/(1117/44) FramE : 4130 Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Port Fuel Injection FuEl typE : E-85 matErial : Titanium,Aluminum,Steel,Carbon Fiber,Nylon 6/6 mpd : 8500 mpt : 5700 olwH : 3112/122.5,1219/48,1092/43 SuSpEnSion : Unequal Length Unparallel A-arms tirE : 20.5 x 6.0-13 R25B uniQuE : Twin Chassis wEigHt : 515lb / 233kg wHEElbaSE : 1575mm / 62in

brakE : Floating cast iron rotors, Wilwood PS-1 callipers bScd : 67mm Bore / 42.5mm Stroke / 4 Cyl / 599cc cooling : Side mounted radiator and fan drivE : Chain drive, TRE driveline ElEctronicS : PE ECU, Onboard microcontroller for data acquisition and display EnginE : 2006 Honda CBR 600RR Fr/rr track : 1219mm (48in) /1168mm (46in) FramE : Tubular steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : In tank mounted pump, fuel injected FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 1020 Steel mpd : 9000 rpm mpt : 9000 rpm olwH : 2720mm (107in) / 1422mm (56in) / 1193mm (47in) SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Push rod actuated spring & damper tirE : Goodyear D2696 13"x7.0" uniQuE : Wireless data acquisition wEigHt : 295kg (650lb) wHEElbaSE : 1575mm (62in)

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The University of St. Thomas presents its first entry to the Formula SAE competi-tion this year after the team was founded in February of 2011. This car has been designed and built to be robust and reliable to help our team compete throughout all of the competition events.

With reliability and robustness in mind, our car features an all steel frame con-struction, double unequal length a-arm suspension and a Honda engine. The all steel frame provides a great base to our car by maximizing our torsional stiffness and allowing the suspension tuning to be independent of chassis flex. Different shock actuation in the front and rear provides similar, linear spring rates which ease the tuning of vehicle handling characteristics. Honda engines and reliability go hand in hand and which is why a Honda CBR 600rr engine was chosen. The CBR 600rr provides long power and torque curves along with good fuel economy and many tuning options. A Drexler LSD and 520 x-ring chain deliver this power and torque to the wheels.

We would like to thank the University of St. Thomas, all of our sponsors, and our friends and family for their continuing support.

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The UVic Formula SAE Team started competing in Formula SAE in 2001, and has been striving for continuous improvement every year since. The past few years has taught the team the importance of organization, dedication, and seamless knowledge transfer.

This year’s car is focused on driver controls, overall car handling, and weight reduction. Particular attention was paid to having a complete and accurate model to ensure system integration. Key design features include an electronic actuated shifting system, and a student designed PCB integrating the MegaSquirt 3 engine management hardware.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their help and support this season. Without their contributions UV12 would exist only on paper.

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brakE : AP Racing Calipers, 2 Front 1 Rear; Cast Steel Discs bScd : 67 mm / 42.5 mm / 4 cylinder / 599cc cooling : Twin Pass with spal drivE : 520 x-ring ElEctronicS : Bazzaz Performance ECU, Electronic controlled Pneumatic Shifting EnginE : 2006 Honda CBR 600rr Fr/rr track : 1330 mm / 1250 mm FramE : Tubular Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 1020 Steel mpd : 12,000 rpm mpt : 10,000 rpm olwH : 2920 mm / 1530 mm / 1270 mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal a-arm, front - pullrod, rear - top direct tirE : 20.5 x 7 Hoosier R25A uniQuE : Pneumatic paddle shifting wEigHt : 725 wHEElbaSE : 1780 mm

brakE : 4 wheel outboard w/ adjustable bias bar bScd : 67mm / 42.5mm / 4 cyl / 600cc cooling : Singe side mounted rad w/ electrically actuated fan drivE : EK 520 chain, 11 tooth front & 40 tooth rear, Torsen diff ElEctronicS : Student designed PCB electronics w/ integrated ECU EnginE : 2003 Honda CBR F4i 600 Fr/rr track : 1270mm/1232mm (50in/48.5in) FramE : Chromoly steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : Student built fuel controller w/ Mega-Squirt 3 ECU FuEl typE : 93 octane matErial : 4130 chromoly steel mpd : 10000 RPM mpt : 9000 RPM olwH : 2616mm / 1384mm / 1422mm SuSpEnSion : Unequal length a-arm w/ pull rod actu-ated spring & damper tirE : 20.5 x 7-13 R25A Hoosier uniQuE : wEigHt : 660 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1524mm (60 in)

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The 2012 NUS FSAE Race Car was designed with regards to the following design goals:1) Performance 2) Weight Reduction 3) Analysis Verification

In order to achieve these goals, specific importance was placed on tuning of the engine, lightening of all parts especially rotating components as well as physical verification of simulations and computer analysis used.

The car’s performance needed a huge boost in terms of the handling of the car in transients as well as giving the driver the confidence to push the car to its limit. The engine was also tuned for smoother power delivery to provide more predict-able handling for the driver. With the use of the V-twin Aprilia SxV550 power plant, lightening of all components on the car was needed to increase the car’s acceleration capabilities due to generally lower peak torques in V-twin engines as compared to in-line 4 cylinder engines. Analysis verification was also needed so that inputs into computer analysis and simulations can be validated and designs can be further refined to result in better performance and weight savings.

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Oakland University started the season and development of their 2012 entrant with a high level of enthusiasm following their best competition finish in the team’s 10 year history.

This enthusiasm was carried into summer in which the 2011 entrant captured Oakland’s third straight Detroit SCCA Solo class championship and was put through many hours of testing and tuning. During this time, more miles were logged on the 2011 car than any predecessor.

The saying, “To finish first, you must first finish” led Oakland University to adopt the primary goal of reliability during the 2009 season. In the following years, several iterations led to more compact, lighter, and more innovative systems. Improvements specific to the 2012 car include a new aerodynamic setup, custom engine management, pushbutton gear shifting system, redesigned steering wheel, pedals, and intake manifold.

Grizzlies Racing manifests performance, reliability, economy, safety and drive-ability in this year’s vehicle package: GRx2.

The team would like to thank its sponsors and the University for their contin-ued support. Without them it would not be possible to compete.

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brakE : Floating rotors, 2-piston Brembo calipers bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinders / 599cc cooling : Dual side-mounted radiators with ECM controlled fan drivE : 520 pitch chain, aluminum sprocket, speed sens-ing limited-slip differential ElEctronicS : Megasquirt3 ECM with custom peripher-als EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1245mm/1194mm FramE : Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Sequential MPFI FuEl typE : 93 octane (R+M)/2 matErial : 1020 Steel, Carbon fiber bodywork mpd : 11500 rpm mpt : 10000 rpm olwH : 2655mm long, 1450mm wide, 1175mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms with push rod actuated dampers tirE : 20x7x13 D2704 uniQuE : Cold forged Yankee Know-how wEigHt : 128.3kg front / 144.7kg rear (with 68kg driver) wHEElbaSE : 1600 mm

brakE : Gray cast iron rotor, AP Racing 2 piston caliper bScd : 80.0 mm / 55.0 mm / 2 cylinders / 553 cc cooling : Electric water pump, single-pass radiator with electric fan drivE : #520 chain and sprocket ElEctronicS : MoTeC M800 ECU EnginE : Aprilia SxV 550 Fr/rr track : 1120 mm / 1120 mm FramE : 4130 steel spaceframe with CFRP-PVC foam shear panels FuEl SyStEm : Custom aluminium fuel tank, inline pump, EFI FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Steel, aluminium, CFRP mpd : 9450 mpt : 7150 olwH : 2612 mm / 1272 mm / 1187 mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pushrod actuated spring and damper, U-type ARB tirE : 18.0 x 6.0 - 10 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Electro-pneumatic clutch and gear actuation wEigHt : 249 kg wHEElbaSE : 1555 mm

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F12 (Rachel) is the twenty-sixth entry from UW Formula Motorsports. It is marked by a focus revolving around Driver-centric design, Reliability and Serviceability.

For the third season, development continued on the 07+ Honda CBR600RR engine platform which delivers 70 kW and 72 Nm to the wheels. Development specifically focused on improving reliability of the overall engine package and driver interaction with the engine through the electro-pneumatic shifter and throttle controls.

Continuing development from past seasons, a tubular space-frame is used which has been deliberately designed around the driver. The frame and suspension were jointly designed with this goal in mind.

This racecar is the culmination of a year of effort for over 40 dedicated students. This season has been one of the most dynamic in the history of the team and we are looking forward to a competitive 2012 year.

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The 2012 University of Hartford Formula SAE Team is comprised of a group of extremely dedicated individuals who have spent significant time designing and manufacturing the 2012 car. The team has drawn upon our heritage of maintain-ing a lightweight and reliable car with extremely high build quality.

For 2012, the car’s chassis and suspension have been completely redesigned and improved. The chassis redesign has significantly reduced build time and the suspension improvements have increased the handling capabilities. Coming off of one of the team’s most successful finishes to date in 2011, the team heads into the 2012 competition with the simple goal of further improve-ment.

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brakE : Outboard, Floating, Cast-iron rotor, ISR Front and AP Racing Rear caliper bScd : 67.0mm x 42.5mm / 4 cylinder / 599.4 cc cooling : One side mounted radiator drivE : #428 chain, custom Salisbury differential ElEctronicS : Pectel SQ6 ECU, electro-pneumatic gear shifter EnginE : 2007 Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 1238 mm / 1200 mm FramE : 4130 tubular steel spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : 200 cc Denso fuel injectors, Walboro Pump, Fuel Lines FuEl typE : 93 Octane Gasoline matErial : Now contains many... mpd : 70 kW @ 12000 rpm mpt : 72 Nm @ 8500 rpm olwH : 2540 mm / 1415 mm / 1142 mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring / damper. Roll bar. tirE : 20.5x7.0-13 Hoosier R25B uniQuE : 2 Cup Holders wEigHt : 266 kg wHEElbaSE : 1665 mm

brakE : Inboard front floating Yamaha YFZ 450 calipers, single rear brake on diff bScd : 98mm/68mm/1 Cylinder/513cc cooling : Yamaha YFZ450 radiator and fan drivE : 420 O-Ring Chain ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE-3 ECU EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450 Single Cylinder Fr/rr track : FR: 1244mm/49in RR: 1206mm/47.5 in FramE : 4130 Chromoly Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Performance Electronics PE3 Fuel Injec-tion FuEl typE : 100 octane matErial : 4130, aluminum, plastics mpd : 9000 mpt : 7500 olwH : 2490mm/98in 1470mm/57.8in 1120mm/44in SuSpEnSion : Unequal Length A-Arms, pullrod actuated bellcranks tirE : Hoosier LC0 10" x 6" uniQuE : Front inboard brake rotors wEigHt : 550 lb (250 kg) wHEElbaSE : 1752mm/69in



After a one-year hiatus, FSAE-UCV comes to FSAE Michigan 2012 with, in the words of our faculty, an almost re-founded team: a new group with new faces, renewed resolve and new ideas, supported by the same experience and institution that ran the team from 2004 to 2010.

Our goal for 2012 was to make a base prototype we could then improve for our top-25 target in 2013. For that our design philosophy revolved around flexibility, adjustability and improvability.

Overall the design is an evolution of the team’s last car : suspension, powertrain and brakes are similar (albeit tweaked) versions of those used in 2010. Our main improvement is however the chassis, we managed to lower the chassis height without reducing driver space and lowered the center of gravity slightly. This required a smaller pedal cluster, which we managed even despite adding a clutch pedal which makes driving easier for those accustomed to common manual gearboxes.

Also, we learned and applied bionic design for the bodywork and overall aesthet-ics which produced a clean, smooth and attractive look we’re very pleased about.

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Auburn University has been participating in the Formula SAE Michigan event every year since 1996. For 2012, the team has adopted an aggressive design and manufacturing schedule with specific focus on performance, reliability, and manu-facturability. Auburn started from the ground up with this year’s design with an all new monocoque housing a 2008 model Yamaha R6 powerplant. The car features a custom Salisbury limited slip differential, underbody diffuser, wireless telemetry, KAZ/Penske dampers, and suspension kinematics focused on capitalizing on tire performance.

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brakE : 4 outboard discs, dual-piston wilwood calipers bScd : 52.5mm bore / 67mm stroke / 3 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Sidepod-mounted single radiator with ther-mostatically controlled on/off fan drivE : Chain drive ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU EnginE : Yamaha YZF-R6 Fr/rr track : 1350mm/1250mm FramE : Tubular Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Indirect fuel injection, sequential FuEl typE : 100-Octane matErial : Gasoline mpd : 14500 mpt : 8500 olwH : 2675mm long, 1527.81mm wide, 1150.8mm high SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal A-Arms, Pull Rods (Front)/Push Rods (Rear) tirE : 20,5x6-13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Bionic Design for Aesthetics wEigHt : 553lb wHEElbaSE : 1700mm

brakE : 9.5"/7" F/R floating rotors bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4 cyl/599cc cooling : Dual custom-core radiators drivE : Chain-driven Salisbury-style differential ElEctronicS : MoTec; CAN BUS EnginE : 2008 Yamaha R6 Fr/rr track : 1270/1245 mm FramE : CFRP/5052 Al honeycomb monocoque; 4130 rear spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Fuel-injection FuEl typE : 93 matErial : Fiver-grass mpd : 12000 mpt : 10000 olwH : 2763/1588/1087 SuSpEnSion : F/R SLA tirE : Michelin 53/13 uniQuE : Active intake runners; wEigHt : 272 kg wHEElbaSE : 1651 in

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The 2012 Lehigh car utilizes small outer dimensions and an evolution of the com-posite rail frame to create a vehicle which is as easy to drive as it is to build and service. The composite rail frame can be constructed far more easily than either a steel space frame or a traditional composite monocoque. Carbon flexing A-Arms at all four corners, combined with direct acting dampers up front and a pullrod system at the rear serve to create excellent and predictable handling, while al-lowing easy service and replacement of components. Commonly available parts make up the majority of the drivetrain, wheel package, and brake system, keeping both costs and manufacturing time to a minimum. A short wheelbase and narrow track width combine to make the car cut effortlessly through the extraordinarily tight courses found at FSAE competitions, while a low CG keeps the vehicle firmly planted on the pavement. The drivetrain, utilizing a 450cc single mated to a spool and removable as a unit, keeps things simple and easy to service. All in all, this is the AK-47 of Formula SAE cars- easy to use, easy to service, and holds its own even when pitted against more technologically advanced machines.

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As the team began the design process on the 2012 LSU TigerRacing formula car, the decision was made to keep the design as simple as possible based on the long history of LSU cars not finishing all of the events. The evaluation began by making a list of every part the car would need and assigning an estimated or ac-tual weight if known. The idea was to create a 40/60 fore and aft weight balance to give the car maximum braking performance and with proper tire sizing, good cornering balance. The next step was to estimate the longitudinal and vertical positioning of the center of gravity (CoG) of each part to achieve that balance. A staggered tire combination was needed to regain the cornering balance of the car, resulting in a 9-inch width on the front and a 10-inch width on the rear of the car. Both front and rear tires are a Hoosier R25B compound.

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brakE : Wilwood PS-1 Calipers, Inboard Rear Brake bScd : 95mm/63.4mm/1/450cc cooling : Water Cooled- Undercarriage Mounted Alumitech Radiator drivE : 5 Speed Sequential, Enclosed Chain, Spool ElEctronicS : Megasquirt EFI EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450 Fr/rr track : FR: 1066.8mm/42in, RR:1016mm/40in FramE : Composite Rail FuEl SyStEm : Returnless, In Tank Pump FuEl typE : 93 octane matErial : Mostly Carbon mpd : 45 hp (9500 rpm) mpt : 33 ft/lbs (8200 rpm) olwH : 2830mm/111.4in, 1220mm/48in, 927mm/36.5in SuSpEnSion : Double Carbon Flexing A-Arm, Direct Acting Damper Front, Pullrod Rear tirE : 18x6-10 Hoosier LC0 uniQuE : Extremely Low CG wEigHt : 500 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1524mm/60in

brakE : Hydraulic bScd : 600cc cooling : Single Rad. Water Cooled drivE : Chain ElEctronicS : Custom Data Acquisition & ECU EnginE : GSxR 600 Fr/rr track : FramE : Tube Chassis FuEl SyStEm : EFI FuEl typE : Gasoline matErial : Carbon Steel mpd : TBA mpt : TBA olwH : TBA SuSpEnSion : L.A.S.A. tirE : 13" uniQuE : wEigHt : 700 wHEElbaSE : 69.5



Kookmin Univ’s automotive engineering launched in 1992. Team KOOKMIN RACING was begun with three different team, F-1, Triple-A, I.L.C in 2001. Few years of challenge, we overcame our weaknesses and opened new horizons. We made first “TOP 10” as an Asian team in FSAE series. It is an honor to represent our country. But perhaps even more poignant, it is honor to have the chances to impact the millions of young Asian people in the future.

Our team highly regards the “Acute Response to Driving Maneuver” as the most important factor in designing a racing vehicle. Based on our utmost design con-cept, we strive to reduce the weight from every possible components. Further-more, we also make great effort to minimize the clearance on pedal and steering assembly, to increase torsion resistance of frame, and to apply ergonomic design to realize our goal.

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Our focus for 2012 is to improve upon our designs from previous years by analyz-ing the failures and successes of past vehicles. We designed a more reliable and drivable vehicle while adding additional datalogging capabilities to improve our tuning ability and allow our vehicle to serve as a test-system for future years. We also designed the vehicle with the goals of promoting compatibility across sys-tems and enabling amateur drivers to take full advantage of the potential of the car. Throughout the year, the team used computer simulations, subsystem testing, and full-scale data logging to study and improve vehicle performance.

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brakE : Floating Disc, laser cut steel, Hyundai Master Cyl and Wilwood Calipers bScd : 80x50mm/4stroke/V-twin/549cc cooling : Side mounted Aluminum radiator and fan drivE : Chain Driven Torsen differential ElEctronicS : Power commender(Auto tune) EnginE : Aprilia SxV 550 2008 Fr/rr track : 1150mm/1100mm FramE : Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Injection to Intake for injector, Fuel sup-ply of pump in tank FuEl typE : Gasoline 93 Octane matErial : Mild steel 4130 mpd : 10000 mpt : 7000 olwH : 2145.4mm/635.6mm/1005.4mm SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal Length A-Arm tirE : 18x6.0-10 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : The efforts of the Korean and The challenge for a dream is KORA wEigHt : 230kg wHEElbaSE : 1550mm

brakE : Floating Outboard Rotors bScd : 67 mm Bore / 42.5 mm Stroke / 4 Cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Water Cooled, Single Radiator, Double Fan drivE : Chain Drive, Torsen T1 Invex Differential with 1.6:1 TBR ElEctronicS : DTAfast S80 Pro ECU, AiM EVO4 Data logger, Custom PCB for Shifting EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 48/47 in F/R (1219/1194 mm) FramE : Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection, Single Tank with Surge Dividers FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : 4130 Steel mpd : 80 hp / 60 kW (9,500 rpm) mpt : 47 ft-lbs / 64 N-m (8,500 rpm) olwH : Length 101.7 in (2,582 mm), Width 55.4 in (1,408 mm), Height 44 in (1,118 mm) SuSpEnSion : SLA with Pushrod-Actuated Coil Springs over 4-way Adjustable Dampers tirE : 20.5 in / Hoosier R25B uniQuE : Full-bridge Strain Gauges Measuring Wheel Loads, Chris Bull wEigHt : 600 lb / 272 kg wHEElbaSE : 62 in / 1575 mm

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The WU-2012 car was a complete redesign of previous Washington University FSAE submissions. Emphasis was placed on thorough engineering analysis on all components of the vehicle through finite element analysis and computation fluid dynamics. The chassis is a mild steel structural space frame that supports double unequal length A-arms with push rod actuated dampers. Carbon fiber reinforced polymers were utilized in the construction of the intake and the 7-piece body. The car has a custom electro-pneumatic shifting system with a wireless telemetry system to link the data acquisition system and electronics to a remote computer.

We’d like to thank our sponsors for supporting us:Wash U Student Union, Wash U MEMS Department, Spartan Light Metal Products, The Women’s Society of Washington University, Realize Inc., Accu-Wright Fiber-glass, Dura-Bar, Jongbloed Racing, Mittler Brothers, Zoltek, Sigmatex

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Outfitted with substantial improvements over the KMR-10, the KMR-11B is the fifth competition car constructed by Knickerbocker Motorsports.Knickerbocker Motorsports designed the KMR-11B to be robust and reliable by improving serviceability, adjustability, and predictability of components like suspension and powertrain.Decreasing mass and increasing power output will also help us achieve our performance goals.Meticulous testing and tuning, along with driver preparation,will produce competitive results at FSAE Michigan 2012 to establish a benchmark for future KM teams.

We would like to thank our sponsors: Columbia Engineering Alumni Association,CU Department of Mechanical Engineering,HotSeat Chassis,Carleton Strength of Materials Laboratory,CU Facilities,Activities Board at Columbia,CU Powerhouse,Kaiser Aluminum,PTC,MSC.Software,Carbotech Performance Brakes,LA Aluminum,Vance & Hines,Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies,Aurora Bear-ing Company,Fleischer Tube Distributors Corp.,Bald Spot Sports,DENSO,Holler Metal Fabricators, Inc.,Lincoln Electric,LPI Racing,Machinable Wax,McKinney Welding Supply Co.,Quaife Engineering,Reynolds Advanced Materials,Timken, and Warren Broach & Machine Corporation.

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brakE : Floating, Ductile Iron, hat mounted, 216 mm diameter bScd : 64mm bore / 49.6mm stroke / 4 cylinders / 599 cc cooling : Sidepod-mounted aluminum radiator drivE : Chain driven, quaife ATB differential ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU, custom system for shifting and telemetry EnginE : Yamaha YZF-600R Fr/rr track : 48 in/46in FramE : Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Electronic fuel injection, semi-sequential FuEl typE : E85 matErial : 1010 steel mpd : 11,500 mpt : 9,500 olwH : 115 in, 54.5 in, 43 in SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, push rod actuated damper tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25B uniQuE : Electro-pneumatic shifting system with telemetry wEigHt : 610 lb wHEElbaSE : 63.5 in

brakE : Tilton 77 Series Components, Brembo 34mm Calipers, 220mm Floating Rotors bScd : 67mm bore/ 42.5mm stroke/ 4 cylinder /599 cc cooling : Single Pass Side-Pod-Mounted Radiator with Electric fan drivE : Quaife, Custom Al Housing, Chain Drive, Gear Ratio 46:11 ElEctronicS : MegaSquirt 2, Custom LED Dash, Race Technology DL1 Data Logger EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i, custom intake and exhaust system Fr/rr track : 62"/59" FramE : 4130 Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 91 Octane Gasoline matErial : Fiber Glass mpd : 11000 RPM mpt : 9500 RPM olwH : 108" L x 51" W x 44" H SuSpEnSion : Independent Front and Rear, Double Wishbone, Rear Adjustable ARB tirE : Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0 R25A uniQuE : wEigHt : 600 lbs wHEElbaSE : 61 inches



For the first time in the Dalhousie Formula SAE team’s short history, the design of the 2012 car is an evolution of the previous car rather than an entire re-design. Drivability, reliability, weight, and driver training were chosen as specific areas of improvement for this year’s team.

In the development of the 2012 competition vehicle, a strong emphasis was placed on the car’s powertrain to make the vehicle more driver friendly. This includes a new Tri-Y exhaust manifold with unequal length primaries for a broader torque curve, a rapid prototyped intake, restrictor and barrel style throttle body for improved airflow.

Other key improvements this year include 7075 Aluminum hubs which reduce un-sprung rotating mass by 8 lbs and engine mounted eccentric diff mounts which minimize any misalignment when tensioning the chain

This year’s powertrain focus and key improvements, in combination with the 2011 vehicle’s emphasis on the frame and suspension makes the car Dalhousie’s most competitive vehicle yet.

The team would like to thank all of their sponsors and faculty for making the project possible!

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brakE : Floating steel rotors, 4-piston calipers bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side mounted radiator with ducted electric fan drivE : Rear-wheel drive, 520 Chain, Drexler clutch pack LSD ElEctronicS : Motec M400 ECU EnginE : Honda CBR 600 RR Fr/rr track : 1200/1155 mm FramE : Steel tube space frame FuEl SyStEm : Aluminum fuel tank, external pump and filters FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 steel mpd : 11000 rpm mpt : 8000 rpm olwH : 2654mm x 1200mm x 1092mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring and damper tirE : 20.5x7.0-13 R25A Hoosier uniQuE : Custom student designed dry sump system wEigHt : 650 lb wHEElbaSE : 1545 mm

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The CFR2011 has been extensively redesigned over the previous CFR2010 model. It was put on a strict regime and has lost over 50 lbs. It now features all around pull-rod type suspension as well as adjustable static camber and KPI via shims. On the power train side, the intake and exhaust systems have been tuned to provide an ample torque curve for better drivability. Shifting will be possible through an electronically controlled paddle-shift system featuring three shifting modes: manual, semi-auto and automatic. Many thanks to our sponsors: Mechtronix, Honda Canada, ECA, ENCS, Tuboquip, JB Martin, Verdun Anodizing, Uniboard, SolidCAM, Braille Battery, Bowling & Grippo.

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brakE : 4-wheel floating discs, Wilwood calipers, Tilton Masters and pedals bScd : 67mm / 42.5mm / 4 cyl / 599 cu.cm cooling : Pressurized, Thermostatically controlled shrouded cooling fan drivE : #520 Chain ElEctronicS : Microsquirt ECU, Race Technolgy DL1 & DASH2 EnginE : CBR600F4i Fr/rr track : 1342mm / 1237mm FramE : Mild Steel Space frame FuEl SyStEm : EFI FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : mpd : 8500 mpt : 7000 olwH : 2840mm long, 1545mm wide, 1180mm high SuSpEnSion : Unequal length A-Arms. Pullrod-actuated Elka Stage 5 dampers tirE : Goodyear D2692 20.0x7.0-13 R075 uniQuE : wEigHt : 300 kg / 660 lb

wHEElbaSE : 1675mm

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High-Octane Motorsports is the University of Erlangen-Nurembergs FSAE team. Last year 45 team members developed our fourth race car, the FAUmax delta, with weight reduction as main design goal. This resulted e. g. in a switch to 10” wheels and refinement of our drivetrain layout with a longitudinally mounted V2 engine and a bevel gear final drive. Thus the car weighs only 157kg, 50kg lighter than its predecessor.

Our steel tube frame has an integrated CFRP sandwich undertray, combining high stiffness and low weight. 10” rims consisting of a CFRP well bonded with an Al center reduce unsprung masses. The Aprilia SxV 550 V2 engine generates 56 kW by combining power, torque and low weight. The electronic system, using High-Side Switches for reliability enhancement, offers several driver aids.

Having participated very successfully in three events 2011 (2nd @FSA, winner of the “Best Lightweight Concept Award” and the “Most Innovative Powertrain Award” @FSG, 5th @FSH), we are looking forward to the deltas last competition and the first event for the Octanes in the 2012 season. We thank our sponsors for their support, especially those, who have helped us pay for the shipping to the USA!

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The San Jose State University Spartan Racing Formula SAE Team presents SR-4, our 4th race vehicle, for the 2012 Formula SAE Michigan competition. The primary goals of the 2012 team were to design and build a well tested, reliable, and easy to drive vehicle. Lightweight designs were utilized where possible, and simplicity and “raceability” were emphasized for ease of repair and replacement in a race environment.

The chassis was designed using 4130 Chromoly steel tubing and carbon-fiber sandwich floor panels for increased stiffness. Pushrod actuated double-adjustable Kaz/Penske 7800 dampers were utilized for their low weight and adjustability. The Honda CBR600-F4i engine utilizes a modified 4-speed gearbox and student-designed dry-sump oil system. Power is fed to the rear wheels through a Honda clutch-type limited slip differential and Taylor Race half shafts and tripod joints.

After a very successful first trip to Michigan in 2011, the 2012 Spartan Racing Team looks to improve in all aspects of the competition and continue our strong run of finishing every event. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors and supporters who have continued to help us throughout the years.

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brakE : 4 Steel Discs with 4 2 Piston Calipers and adjustable Proportioning Valve bScd : 80mm/55mm/2/553cc cooling : aluminum counter-stream radiator, PWM-controlled elctric pump and fan drivE : beveldrive with claw coupling, student modified gearbox ElEctronicS : self designed circuit board with high-side switches EnginE : V2 Aprilia SxV 550cc Fr/rr track : 1220mm/48in / 1180mm/46.5in FramE : steel tube space frame with detachable rear frame, carbon fibre underfloor FuEl SyStEm : student designed/build fuel injection system using DTAfast S80Pro ECU FuEl typE : E85 matErial : mpd : 10500rpm mpt : 7500rpm olwH : 2601mm/102.4in /1385mm/54.5in /1027mm/40.4in SuSpEnSion : unequal length A-arms, front pull-rod/rear push-rod, actuated Öhlins dampers tirE : 10" 18x6.0 R10 LC0 uniQuE : 1.4kg Al/CFRP hybrid rims, rapid prototyping airbox wEigHt : 490lb wHEElbaSE : 1530mm/60.2in

brakE : Tilton 77 Master Cylinders, Wilwood PS1 Cali-pers, Cast-Iron Outboard Rotors bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4/600cc cooling : Single sidepod mounted dual-pass radiator w/ electric water pump drivE : Chain Driven w/ Honda Differential ElEctronicS : Megasquirt 3, Modulo, Integra, Rynex EnginE : CBR 600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1270mm/1220mm FramE : 4130 Chromoly Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : 45 psi, vacuum referenced regulator FuEl typE : 100 octane matErial : mpd : 10,000 mpt : 8,500 olwH : 2540mm/1420mm/1150mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length control arms with pushrod actuated dampers front/rear tirE : Hoosier R25B, 18.0x6.0-10 uniQuE : wEigHt : 575lbs wHEElbaSE : 1575mm

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The 2012 UNH Precision Racing Team consists of 6 Senior Mechanical Engineers, 1 Junior Electrical Engineer and numerous underclassmen. The 2012 entrant is a mild steel space frame. The suspension utilizes a unequal carbon fiber a-arm design in the front, and steel in the back. The drive train uses a Taylor Racing Limited Slip Differential chain driven. The intake and exhaust for the 2008 Suzuki GSxR 600 engine are tuned to run at 6000 RPM for drive-ability. The electronic system consists of the VEMS ECU and a custom made Formula style dashboard.

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The University of Michigan–Dearborn Formula SAE team is in a transition year in which new team members will learn and improve upon proven designs. This year’s design is optimized around the Yamaha Genesis 80FI two cylinder engine and CVT package to produce a vehicle marketed toward the “nonprofessional weekend autocross racer”. The goals of 2012 are to improve reliability, reduce weight, increase power and pay attention to detail while increasing competitive-ness. These goals will be reached by continuing to design with simple low mass parts, removing material where appropriate yet increasing strength where neces-sary, and retaining our simple and high quality manufacturing techniques.

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brakE : Dual caliper front, single caliper rear; Tilton Series master cylinders bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4/599cc cooling : Sidemounted water cooled radiator drivE : #520 Chain drive Taylor Race Differential ElEctronicS : VEMS Ecu, Custom dash EnginE : GSxR600 Fr/rr track : 1400mm/1338mm FramE : Mild steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : In-tank fuel pump, VEMS electronics fuel injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Carbon fiber body and seat mpd : 7000rpm mpt : 6000rpm olwH : 2981mm/1402mm/1235mm SuSpEnSion : Pull rod with Penske coil over shocks tirE : Hoosier 20.5x7-13 R25B uniQuE : Carbon fiber A-arms wEigHt : 650

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brakE : Dual Actuated push/pull master cylinders with 4x outboard rotors bScd : 77x53.6mm Bore/Stroke, 2 Cylinder, 499cc cooling : Single side-mounted radiator drivE : Belt and #520 chain drive ElEctronicS : Bosch Motorsports ECU EnginE : Yamaha Genesis 80FI Fr/rr track : 47/45.5in (1194/1156mm FramE : 4130 tubular steel space frame, 7075 alumi-num rear subfram FuEl SyStEm : Common rail dual fuel injector/ in-tank pump FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : AISI 4130, 7075 Aluminum mpd : 11,000 mpt : 8,500 olwH : 2745x1416x997m SuSpEnSion : Independent SlA, pullrod actuated tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10i uniQuE : CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), aluminum subframe wEigHt : 498lb/226kg

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The 2012 car is an evolution over its predecessor. Redesigned from the ground up, the RF12 has been developed to find the optimal balance between perfor-mance, reliability and maintainability. Also weighing heavily throughout the design process were aspects of maximizing fuel economy while preserving power, and enhancing driver comfort and safety. Several main design concepts were kept in the forefront to advance the performance of the 2012 car such as reducing the mass and bulk of the chassis by designing an effective suspension system and increasing the specific power output of the engine while reducing fuel consump-tion and improving drivability. Further develop ergonomics and safety allowed for increased driver comfort and control. In addition reducing rotating mass within the driveline has allowed for variations in final drive ratios, depending on performance preferences.

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After a competitive 2011 competition, Wolfpack Motorsports has brought a newly designed steel tube frame chassis along with another evolution of it famous Motec controlled turbocharged E85 engine package to the 2012 competi-tion. The 75 lb-ft of torque from the engine reaches the ground through Quaife internals with a custom housing and TRE halfshafts. After excessive testing of the 2011 car, an optimal suspension geometry has been designed to best use the Hoosier tires chosen by the team. Cane Creek Double Barrel shocks are the center of the suspension system and are actuated by pullrods in the front and pushrods in the rear. The car also is sporting 4 wheel outboard brakes using AP calipers all around. The main goals of the team are to have a reliable turbo 4 cylinder car weighing in under 430 lb and to excel in all dynamic events.

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brakE : Fixed, Gray Cast Iron, hub mounted, 220mm dia. x 4 mm, Wave rotor, scalloped bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side-pod mounted radiator, ECU con-trolled fan and electric water pump drivE : 520 Chain ElEctronicS : Link G4 Storm EnginE : Yamaha / YZF-R6 Fr/rr track : 1245 mm / 1168 mm FramE : 4130 steel round tubing 25.4mm diameter FuEl SyStEm : Sequential fuel injection FuEl typE : 93 matErial : Aluminum mpd : 11500 mpt : 9000 olwH : 2769 mm long, 1397 mm wide, 1158 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring tirE : Front: 20.5 x 6.0-13 R25B Hoosier, Rear: 20.5 x7.0-13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Reverse swing pedal arrangement wEigHt : 280kg wHEElbaSE : 1613 mm

brakE : AP Calipers, Tilton Master Cylinders bScd : 599 cc cooling : Griffin Radiator drivE : Taylor Race Quaife Differential ElEctronicS : Motec M400 EnginE : Honda F4i Turbo Fr/rr track : 49/48 FramE : 4130 Chromoly Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Custom rail, Magneti Marelli injectors, Walbro pump, Edelbrock FPR FuEl typE : E85 matErial : mpd : 90 hp mpt : 75 ft-lbs olwH : SuSpEnSion : Cane Creek Double Barrel Shocks tirE : Hoosier 6×18-10 LC0 uniQuE : Turbo E85 Engine wEigHt : 575 lb wHEElbaSE : 62 in



The 2012 Ferris Formula Racing team is proud to present FFR6. The design goals for this vehicle include simplicity, reliability, as well as increased performance. Our performance goal is to finish in the top 25% overall at the FSAE Michigan competition, which is a major improvement over previous years for Ferris Formula Racing.

The design goals will be met by significant changes including: ReKluse Z-Start Pro Clutch, improved suspension geometry with adjustable turnbuckle suspen-sion arms, increased cooling capacity, improved differential housing and mounts, student designed billet aluminum uprights, proportioning valve adjusted brakes, and Garrett GT12 turbocharger with intercooler.

The improvements for this year’s vehicle are due in part to extensive vehicle testing that was performed at the beginning of the season. Strain gauge and du-rability testing were used on the suspension and drivetrain to necessitate design improvements. An engine dynamometer was used to create a fuel map for proper engine tuning.

The Ferris Formula Racing team would like to graciously thank all of our sponsors and supporters for their help during this 2012 season.

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The 2012 YC Racing team has developed their sixth FSAE racecar around three main objectives: weight reduction, simplicity and reliability. Building on previous years’ experience, new materials were tested and implemented for weight loss in every aspect. Each subsystem was able to research, test, and use materials the team has never used before. We’ve been able to use new design software to increase the reliability and predictability of our designs. Altogether, the 2012 YC Racing team is excited to see how their improvements perform at this year’s competition.

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brakE : Four Wheel Disc Proportioning Valve System bScd : 96mm / 62.1mm / 1 cylinder / 449cc cooling : Single Radiator, Controlled by Thermostat w/ Electric Fan drivE : 520 Chain Drive, Torsen Differential ElEctronicS : Microsquirt EnginE : Kawasaki KFx450R Fr/rr track : 1275mm / 1219mm FramE : 4130 Chromoly Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Electronic Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 Chromoly mpd : 70 hp @8500 RPM mpt : 50 lb-ft @6000 RPM olwH : 2256mm / 1396mm / 1164mm SuSpEnSion : Unequal Length A-Arm Pushrod Rocker System tirE : 20.5 x 6.0-13 Hoosier R25B uniQuE : Turbocharger, ReKluse Z-Start Pro Clutch wEigHt : 550 Lb wHEElbaSE : 1671mm

brakE : Outboard Front Disc/ Inboard Rear Disc bScd : 65.5 mm / 44 mm / 4 cylinder/ 599.8 cc cooling : Side Mounted drivE : R6 Transmission / Chain driven Torsen Differential ElEctronicS : PE-3 ECU EnginE : Yamaha R6 Fr/rr track : 48in/47in FramE : 4130 Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Fuel Injection, 40psi FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : mpd : 12,000rpm mpt : 9,300rpm olwH : SuSpEnSion : Indipendent, Double Wishbone, Pull Rod tirE : Hoosier 20.5x6.0-13 R25B uniQuE : wEigHt : 650lb wHEElbaSE : 62in



This year’s car, UTR-18 “Barely Legal” was built around simplicity with a focus on vehicle integration and reliability. Utilizing tyre consortium data as a starting point, UTR-18 features a rigid tubular chassis, CBR600 F4i and Penske shocks backed up with extensive durability testing. Serviceability and weight reduction were also greatly considered with every component designed. With a large amount of time dedicated to testing and refining we hope to have an all around reliable and fine tuned car for competition.

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EPM12 is an evolution of previous designs. Its focus is reliability and serviceability.

The car’s frame was built using VARTM, an improved process control in relation to traditionnal wet layup, in addition to a higher fiber volume fraction.

EPM12 uses the same Aprilia SxV550 engine as in previous years but with a brand new ECU. With a new fast prototyped intake design, engine was developed to move max torque RPM upwards in order to gain better driveability with a smooth torque curve from 4500 RPM upwards. Adjustable 7800 Penske FSAE shocks were used. The wiring loom was rethought to avoid unreliability. The steer-ing system was also fully redesigned in order to improve its stiffness.

Big Thanks to all our sponsors!EAGLE, B3CG, AVERA, OMEGA, BOMBARDIER, JB MARTIN, MINICUT, ISAAC IN-STRUMENTS, AxIS PROTOTYPES, CTA, SP, GESTION FERIQUE, TRI-TEx, DIACARB, DUPONT, LOCTITE

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brakE : Laser cut cast iron hub mounted rotors, Brembo twin-piston & bias bar bScd : 80mm bore / 55mm stroke / 2 cylinder / 553cc cooling : Double 127mmx330mm sidepod-mounted radiator with temperature controlled fan drivE : RWD, 520 chain, 15T/52T sprockets ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PI3 ecu EnginE : 2007 Aprilia SxV550 Fr/rr track : F: 1192mm/46.9in R: 1168mm/46in FramE : Composite monocoque FuEl SyStEm : Student designed, semi-sequential FuEl typE : 94 octane (R+M)/2 matErial : Carbon fiber & Structural foam mpd : 10500 mpt : 7500 olwH : 2667mm long, 1194mm wide, 1041mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Pullrod-actuated vertical spring/damper tirE : 20x7.0-13 D2704 Goodyear uniQuE : Rapid prototyped intake wEigHt : 550lb wHEElbaSE : 1524mm/60in

brakE : Wilwood PS-1 calipers with floating rotors bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599cc cooling : Left side mounted, single crossflow heat exchanger drivE : Chain ElEctronicS : Haltech Platinum Sport 1000, Race Technology DL-1 EnginE : Honda CBR600 F4i Fr/rr track : 49.5 inches / 47.5 inches FramE : 4130 tubular spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Corroborated FuEl typE : E85 matErial : mpd : 9,000 mpt : 8,000 olwH : 105.75 inches, 56.79 inches, 43.5 inches SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length a-arm, pullrod actuated spring and damper tirE : Avon 9760 uniQuE : wEigHt : 580 lbs wHEElbaSE : 62 inches

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The goal of the 2012 Polar Bear Racing (PBR) Formula SAE team is to increase performance by reducing vehicle weight. Additionally, an accelerated timeline will ensure ample design preparation and one month of dynamic tuning prior to competition. These strides will give our team the opportunity to achieve PBR’s highest results to date.

Featuring PBR’s first single piece carbon fiber chassis and powered by a Honda 600 F4i, this 2012 addition to the PBR family is sure to impress. Focusing on weight reduction and vehicle simplicity will ensure a reliable vehicle for the Polar Bear Racing Team.

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Western’s newest car, Viking 53, has many features that differ from the previous cars that the team has worked on. We have developed an all new cardon chassis, pushrod suspension, making adjustments on the track easier and are running 10” wheels in order to try to eliminate weight in the corner packages. Every component of the suspension design was analyzed using Catia’s Finite Element Analysis workbench as well as Optimum K and hand calculating all of the loads on these components. This is a level of analysis that has not been done in the last few years and allow the team to have a better expectation of how the components will perform once the car starts it’s testing cycle.

Our electronics team has developed an electronic shifting system writing the code and sourcing the components individually. We are using a Honda F4i 600cc sport bike motor that has been used for several years. The Powertrain team, has worked with several different intakes on this motor and have developed a new exhaust system to make the car more drivable while retaining a high level of horsepower and torque.

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brakE : Tilton MS bScd : 600cc cooling : Water to air heat exchanger drivE : Drexler Differential, RCV Axles ElEctronicS : Magic, Smoke and Mirrors EnginE : Honda F4i Fr/rr track : 47/45.5 in FramE : Full Carbon Composite Monocoque FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injected by Ford Ranger pump and custom Aluminum Fuel Tanks FuEl typE : 91.5 Octane matErial : Not Beryllium mpd : 80hp @ 11,000 rpm mpt : 40ft/lb @ 7,500 rpm olwH : 99in length, 54in width, 46in Height SuSpEnSion : Pushrod tirE : Hoosier 18x10x6 F, 18x10x7.5 R, R25B uniQuE : Light Saber Spark Plugs, Custom Embroidered Floormats, Made by Aliens wEigHt : 570lb wHEElbaSE : 62.5in

brakE : Outboard floating ductile cast iron rotors 22.225 cm front / 18.415 cm rear bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side-mounted aluminum radiator with thermostatically controlled fan drivE : Chain Driven Torsion T1 based differential with 2 piece 7075-T6 housing ElEctronicS : Steering Wheel mounted, LED warning lampes and 7 segment LCD displays EnginE : 2002 Honda CBR 600F4i, Naturally aspirated Fr/rr track : 1219mm (48 in) / 1118mm (44 in) FramE : Full Carbon Composite Monocoque FuEl SyStEm : DTAFast ECU controlled sequential injectors FuEl typE : 91 Octane matErial : mpd : 10500 mpt : 8500 olwH : 3020mm (118.9 in) / 1383mm (54.5 in) / 1100mm (43.3 in) SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms. Pull rod actuated horizontal spring and damper tirE : D2704 20.0x7.0-13 R075 uniQuE : Single Piece Composite Chassis, Titanium flex link axle option wEigHt : 272 kg (600 lbs) wHEElbaSE : 1620mm (63.75 in)



The 2012 MIT Motorsports’ vehicle builds on the successes of our previous models. The overall concept of the MY12 vehicle is a 4-cylinder space-frame construction. A target weight of 425 pounds and a center of gravity height of 12 inches were established. The MY12 car was designed from the ground up, without being constrained by past design decisions. Before construction began, a full-car CAD model was detailed to a very high level, and parts were manufac-tured from proper engineering drawings. This ensured that systems were fully designed and integrated into the car. We strove to better utilize the TTC data, improve systems integration and packaging as well as collecting valuable data for future vehicles. We developed a comprehensive vehicle data acquisition system that measures everything from tire temperature, to brake temperature, to frame stress, to suspension travel, to accelerometer data as well as steering and throttle input. All of this data will be used to validate our original design decisions as well as in aiding design of future models.

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Georgia Tech’s 2012 Formula SAE entry features a ground up redesign; focusing on balancing outright performance with reliability. Efficient utilization of resources enabled the Team to go from the start of design to full vehicle testing in just seven months, having the first drive on December 16th 2011. Five months of testing and development before competition have given the Team time to root out design faults, tune vehicle set-up, and correlate vehicle performance simulations.

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brakE : Calipers: student designed “monobloc”, 30mm bore; Rotors: 230 mm 4130 steel bScd : 95.0 mm / 63.4 mm / 1 cylinder / 449 cc cooling : Side mounted AL radiators with thermostati-cally controlled fans drivE : 520 chain with eccentric tension adjustment differntial carriers ElEctronicS : MoTeC M800 ECU with ADL dash/data logger EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450R Fr/rr track : 1220 mm / 1120 mm FramE : 4130 space frame FuEl SyStEm : Sequential fuel injection FuEl typE : 93 octane gasoline matErial : AISI 4130 mpd : 8500 mpt : 800 olwH : 2585 mm / 1440 mm/ 1165 mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring / damper. Adj. ARB tirE : uniQuE : First drive: December 16, 2011 wEigHt : 250 kg wHEElbaSE : 1550 mm

brakE : 4-Wheel Disc Brake bScd : 67mm bore/42.5mm stroke/4cyl/599cc cooling : Shrouded side-mounted radiator with electric fan, electric water pump drivE : 428 Pitch Chain ElEctronicS : Custom ECU EnginE : CBR600F4i Fr/rr track : 49/48 inches FramE : Chromoly Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Denso 167cc/min injectors, Walbro GSC404 in-tank pump, custom fuel rail FuEl typE : E85 matErial : 4130 Chromoly Steel mpd : 11000rpm mpt : 6700rpm olwH : 2607mm long, 1469mm wide, 1119mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented shock tirE : 20"x7"-13" D2696 Goodyear uniQuE : Air Pneumatic Shifter, Custom ECU wEigHt : 570lbs wHEElbaSE : 1600mm



UOIT Motorsports is pleased to present our 5th vehicle for SAE competition. We have integrated lessons learned throughout our brief enjoyable history thus-far having worked for many hard earned lessons along the way

Our foremost design goals were simplicity, reliability, lightness, cost efficiency, and a suspension system capable of putting more power to the ground. With last years revolution in design philosophy, a clear improvement towards the mentioned goals, this year is evolution to produce a solid foundation capable of extracting the most from future advancements. Last years drivetrain makes a prominent reappearance with its student made 1 piece aluminum differential and composite half-shafts. Powering things is a KFx450R which has received the addition of a ViPEC standalone system, driveability of a Rekluse clutch makes staging a breeze

We would like to thank our gracious sponsorsDurmach – Materials and machining facilitiesOur university, UOIT for world class facilitiesThe City of Oshawa for a place to drive and test.And who can forget the SAE Event organizers for the wonderful competitions we all enjoy! Please come by our paddock and chat about all things SAE

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Clemson Formula SAE believes that the most successful design for a Formula SAE competition is a car with Michelin radial tires powered by a normally-aspirated 600cc 4-cylinder engine. The 2012 car is designed to be very drivable and reli-able so the drivers are able to extract the maximum amount of performance out of the car from the moment they enter the racing circuit. Our team has been able to build on our successes from last year and learn from our mistakes to produce what should be our most successful car yet.

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brakE : Wilwood Calipers with Tilton Master Cylinders bScd : 62mm/96mm/1cyl/450cc cooling : Side Mounted Water Radiator drivE : 520 Chain; Torsen T1 w/ Monoblock Aluminum cage ElEctronicS : ViPEC V44 ECU & MyChron 3 Gold Display EnginE : Kawasaki KFx450R Fr/rr track : 46"/44.5" (1170/1130) FramE : Steel Tubular Space Frame w/ Aluminum Diff Supports FuEl SyStEm : In-House Composite Fuel Tank, In-Line Fuel Pump, In-Line Filter FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : 4130 Frame & A-Arms, 4340 shafts, 6160 Diff Plates, 7075 Hubs. mpd : 55hp @ 8000rpm mpt : 45 ft-lbs @ 7800rpm olwH : 99" (2515mm) , 54" (1375mm), 40" (1 meter) SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pullrod Actuated Penske 7800 tirE : Hoosier 18x6-10 LC0 uniQuE : Sinusoidal rear axle splines; In-House Compos-ite Fuel Tank wEigHt : 500 wHEElbaSE : 63" (1600mm)

brakE : AP Racing calipers, laser cut rotors bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4 cyl/599cc cooling : Dual Griffin Radiators drivE : 520 Chain, Taylor Race diff ElEctronicS : Motec M400 ECU EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1219/1168 mm FramE : 4130 Steel FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Fiber mpd : 10000 mpt : 8500 olwH : 2705 x 1427 x 1067 mm SuSpEnSion : Double A-arm front and rear. Cane Creek dampers tirE : Michelin 16-53-13 uniQuE : Pneumatic Shifter wEigHt : 625 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1562 mm



FSL-12 is a 490 lb spaceframe car mounted on 13” wheels and powered by aturbocharged 600cc engine. However, being able to put all this raw power togood use is the main success of this year’s car. To achieve this, the vehicle wasequipped with a semi-auto pneumatic shifter, a Torsen differential, electronic trac-tion control and a three-piece carbon fiber bodywork.

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The main goal for the 2012 Red Raider Racing Team was to significantly reduce the weight of the vehicle relative to last season’s car. This is achieved by utiliz-ing a Kawasaki KLx450R single cylinder engine, a lightweight 4130 chromoly space-frame chassis, carbon fiber body pieces and wing package, and aluminum constructed drivetrain and suspension components. All areas of the vehicle were designed around saving weight without an astronomical rise in cost. The chassis design prevents unnecessary material usage and the same goes for the uprights, bellcranks, and pedal box desgins. Custom 13” magnesium centered wheels and Goodyear tires transfer the power to the ground and a braking system equipped with Tilton master cylinders, Wilwood calipers, and custom cast-iron rotors bring the vehicle to a halt. The team is incorporating a pneumatic shifting system for faster shifting that does not require a clutch pedal as well as a wing package. The wing package is equipped with a servo-actuated drag reduction system for increased down-force in the turns and reduced drag in the straightaways.

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brakE : 4 calipers with floating discs bScd : 67 mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4-cylinder / 599 cc cooling : 1 sidepod mounted radiator with variably controlled electric fan drivE : 520-series chain ElEctronicS : Motec M400 and custom relay-box EnginE : Turbocharged CBR600 RR Fr/rr track : 1219.2 mm/ 1186.4 mm FramE : Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Student des/built, sequential fuel injec-tion ; MoTec M400 ECU FuEl typE : E-85 ethanol matErial : 4130 steel round and square tubing 0.5" to 1" dia. mpd : 75 kW @ 10500 RPM mpt : 88 Nm @ 7000 RPM olwH : 2651 mm long, 1446 mm wide, 1138 mm high SuSpEnSion : double A-arm front pull-rod, rear push-rod tirE : Hoosier 20.0x7.5-13 R25B uniQuE : Electronic traction control and custom relay-box wEigHt : 640LBS wHEElbaSE : 1525 mm

brakE : Tilton master cylinders, Wilwood calipers, Kaz Technologies cast-iron rotors bScd : 96mm / 62.1mm / 1 / 449cc cooling : Mini Cooper aluminum radiator, aluminum piping drivE : Chain Drive ElEctronicS : Microsquirt ECU, servo actuated airfoils, DAQ EnginE : Kawasaki KLx450R Fr/rr track : 1270mm / 50in, 1168mm / 46in FramE : Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Microsquirt, single injector FuEl typE : 93 matErial : 4130 Chromoly Steel, 7075 Al, 6065 Al, Carbon Fiber mpd : 7800rpm mpt : 6300rpm olwH : 3009mm / 118.5in, 1504mm / 59.2in, 1170mm / 46.1in SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring / damper. Roll bars. tirE : 20x7R13 Goodyear uniQuE : Pneumatic shifter, drag reduction wing package wEigHt : 550lbs wHEElbaSE : 1651mm / 65in



NFR12 is Northwestern Formula Racing’s first vehicle completed in a one-year design cycle. Building off of our success with last year’s NFR11, we have aimed to maintain a design that is simple and straightforward, while improving reliability, driver friendliness, and overall design refinement. We use a TIG-welded 4130 steel spaceframe with adjustable double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars. In keeping with our design goals, we continue to utilize the single-cylinder Suzuki LTR450 engine with a limited slip differential. For the first time, our team is implementing data acquisition systems to gather suspension, engine, and performance data that we can use to improve in future years. As a younger team, this is a critical year for Northwestern Formula Racing, and we are thrilled to be taking part in the 2012 FSAE Michigan Competition. We love talking with the Formula SAE Community, so feel free to stop by our paddock and chat.

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For 2012, Penn State Racing has designed a car that represents a major evolution of the featherweight single-cylinder platform that the team introduced in 2009. The evolution of an innovative forced induction system has allowed the team to drastically increase power output while maintaining reliability and low weight. This change is accompanied by an upgrade to a more full-featured ECU with enhanced tuning capability and an advanced electronics package. Packaging of these components is made possible by utilizing the design freedom offered under the alternate frame rules, which also allow for superior lightness and rigidity. The vehicle’s suspension will be utilizing Piggyback Double adjustable dampers and a novel anti-roll solution. Penn State Racing would like to thanks its sponsors for making this car possible.

Sponsors: Penn State Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State MNE, The Learn-ing Factory, TIMET, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Bridgestone, Anoplate, Falicon Cranks, SKF, SolidWorks, Deep Hole Specialists, Exotig, Kersner Environ-mental Technology, Cabot Guns,Bosc Ricardo, Sim Pac, Cummins, Schluberger, Chevron, Trumbell, DGTech, Kennametal, Danaher, Space x

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brakE : Floating style cast iron rotors with custom tophats, Wilwood PS-1 calipers bScd : 95.5mm/62.8mm/Single Cylinder/450cc cooling : Water cooled drivE : Chain Drive ElEctronicS : Motec M400, EVO4 data logger with MyChron dash display EnginE : Suzuki LT-R450 Fr/rr track : 1244 mm / 1219 mm FramE : Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 Steel mpd : 45 @ 8000 RPM mpt : 45 @ 6500 RPM olwH : 2680 mm, 1417 mm, 1237 mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod-actuated front, Pull rod re tirE : 20x7-13 D2704 dry tire uniQuE : Stressed engine wEigHt : 550 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1575 mm

brakE : Magnesium Calipers w/ Titanium Pistons and Rotors bScd : 96mm Bore / 62.1mm Stroke / 1 Cylinder / 449cc cooling : Single Radiaor w/ fan drivE : 520 Chain, Drexler LSD ElEctronicS : MoTec M400 EnginE : Honda CRF 450x Fr/rr track : 48" / 48" FramE : 4130 Cr-Mo Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : Alloy Steel,Titanium, Magnesium, Carbon Fiber mpd : 8000 mpt : 75000 olwH : 94", 56", 48" SuSpEnSion : Unequal length, non-parellel A-Arm, push rod actuation tirE : 18.0/6.0-10 Hoosier LC0 uniQuE : Hinson Slipper Clutch wEigHt : 445" wHEElbaSE : 61"



Powercat Motorsports 2012 car, Lynx, had three main goals that factored into each design decision made by the team. The first goal was to make the car reli-able enough to handle several weeks of racing. Second, the car had to be built on a low budget, thus cost was a major factor. Finally, the car had to be easy to manufacture, to the extent that a majority of the components could be machined on a manual mill or lathe by an inexperienced machinist.

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The MRT-14 is the McGill Racing Team’s fourteenth entrant into the Formula SAE series. Equipped with a Rotax ds450 engine, a pushrod actuated suspen-sion setup, and a switch to 10” wheels, the goals of the MRT-14 are as follows: a 15% increase in power through extensive engine tuning and data acquisition, a 7% reduction in weight, increased focus on testing and development of tire knowledge and data.

Simplicity of manufacturing was achieved through standardized plumbing and fasteners as well as maximizing laser cut materials. Three levels of testing has allowed for testing of multiple intake designs in a short amount of time. De-velopment of simulation tools has assisted the McGill Racing Team to make better steering and suspension design choices. Implementation of a redesigned electronics system will allow the team to achieve performance gains better than ever before.

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brakE : Wilwood Master Cylinders with PS1 Calipers on all 4 wheels bScd : 95mm/63.4mm/1/450cc cooling : Side pod Radiator drivE : Torsen Diff. ElEctronicS : Electromotive ECU EnginE : Yamaha YFZ 450R Fr/rr track : 50/48 FramE : Chromoly Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injection FuEl typE : E-85 matErial : mpd : 65 HP at 9000rpm mpt : 41 ft*lbs at 7000 rpm olwH : 117"x56"x48" SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone unequal length push-rod actuated bell cranks tirE : 20.5x7R13 Hoosier R25B or Goodyear uniQuE : Precise packaging wEigHt : 500 lb wHEElbaSE : 68 in

brakE : Four Outboard Floating Discs, AP Racing CP4227/CP4226 Calipers bScd : 97 mm / 60.8 mm / 1 Cylinder / 449 cc cooling : Liquid-cooled drivE : 520 Chain, Torsen Differential (Custom Casing), Tubular Driveshafts ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics EDGE ECU EnginE : BRP-ROTAx Type 449, Quad-Valve, DOHC Fr/rr track : 1232 mm / 1181 mm FramE : Tubular Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 1010 Steel mpd : mpt : olwH : 2648 mm / 1423 mm / 1143 mm SuSpEnSion : Pushrod-Actuated, Penske 7800 Damp-ers, Adjustable ARB tirE : 18x6-10 LC0 Hoosier uniQuE : Carbon Fiber Flex-Paddle Shifters wEigHt : 234 kg (515 lb) wHEElbaSE : 1575 mm

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The University of Cincinnati’s Bearcat Motorsports 2012 Car #079 is engineered to be a winning solution for both the amateur and experienced racer alike. Careful balancing between performance, reliability, and cost will leave the autocrosser burning up the track, instead of their hard earned dollar. To increase performance the vehicle’s weight, intertias, and the center of gravity height were minimized; predictable response and drivability were prioritized to improve the driver’s per-formance. Reliability drove designs to be robust to resist the abuse of driving at the limit. Cost lead to simplified designs, inexpensive materials, and commercially available components, and ergonomic considerations allow for numerous tuning options, for easy maintenance, and for the driver to drive, not fight the car. Atten-tion was taken to design the car as an integrated system with increased safety.

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Cornell Racing’s entry for the 2012 Formula SAE competition is the ARG12 prototype. Born out of a reevaluation the team’s design philosophy, ARG12 features dramatic improvements over and refinements of the ARG11 prototype. In an attempt to maintain its power advantage while improving its drivability and performance, Cornell Racing has opted for a new engine package in conjunction with a completely redesigned suspension system. At the heart of the new engine package is a turbocharged Honda CBR600RR controlled by a MoTeC M400 ECM in conjunction with a dry sump lubrication system and active boost control. Furthermore, the newly designed suspension system will be centered on 10-inch wheels, allowing for reduced overall and unsprung mass. Tying these systems together will be a hybrid monocoque and tubular steel frame, allowing for rapid engine replacement from the removable steel frame and increased stiffness from the composite monocoque. Using other advancements such as a Drexler 2-way adjustable differential, blade-type adjustable anti-roll, and a rapid-prototyped intake manifold, Cornell Racing aims to regain its Championship title at Formula SAE Michigan 2012.

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brakE : 4 Wheel Outboard Disc, Slotted bScd : 95mm bore / 63.4mm stroke / 1 cylinder / 449cc cooling : Side mounted AL radiator with fan drivE : Chain Driven Torsen Differential ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics EDGE 3 EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450 Fr/rr track : 1104.9 mm/1066.8 FramE : Triangulated Mild Steel space frame with non-stressed engine FuEl SyStEm : Stock Yamaha (Injected) FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 1020 Steel, 4130 Steel, 6061 Aluminum, 7075 Aluminum, Carbon Fiber mpd : 8500 rpm mpt : 6000 rpm olwH : 2406 mm long, 1237 mm wide, 1075 mm tall SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pull rod actuatd spring/damper, Adj. Roll Bar tirE : 18x6.5 - 10 LC0 Hoosier uniQuE : Motec ALD2 data acquisitioner, Launch Control, Traction Control wEigHt : 460 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1550 mm

brakE : Floating, cast iron rotors (F/R) with 4-piston front/2 piston rear calipers bScd : 67mm/42.5mm/4cyl/599cc cooling : Monocoque mounted radiator with thermo-statically controlled fan drivE : Chain ElEctronicS : MoTeC M400 EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 1207mm/1181mm FramE : Hybrid carbon fiber monocoque and tubular steel subframe FuEl SyStEm : Sequential port injection controlled by MoTeC M400 with 3D map FuEl typE : E85 matErial : mpd : 7500 mpt : 6000 olwH : 2565mm/1372mm/1130mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal-length A-Arms, push-rod actuated spring/damper, adj. anti-roll tirE : 6.0/18.0-10 LC0 Hoosier uniQuE : Seamless, single piece monocoque wEigHt : 580 lb wHEElbaSE : 1549 mm



St. Cloud State University’s 2012 entry, #81, is powered by a carbureted 449cc single-cylinder engine and transmission from a 2007 Honda TRx450ER. The output sprocket powers a final drive consisting of a heavily modified carrier as-sembly from the differential of a 2005 Honda Rubicon. This tightly packaged rear end uses lengthened CV shafts to deliver power to the wheel ends, while a rear inboard braking system stops them. The power will be controlled using electronic pushbutton shifting.

The car was designed with a modest wheelbase and track width held by a double wishbone-type front suspension with pushrod actuation, and a dual H-beam short-long-arm rear suspension, also with pushrod actuation. The tubular space frame is constructed from steel DOM tubing, mainly consisting of a high strength low alloy material. The entire package rides on 10” wheels and machined alumi-num hubs and uprights.

Simplicity, functionality, and reliability are the three main concepts that governed the vehicles design in order to maximize drivability and performance. We’d also like to thank all sponsors and supporters of this year’s car, because it wouldn’t be possible without you.

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Podium 600s was entirely set up only for F-sae. We spent most of our days on the machine. The primary goal of the design is weight lightening. We adapted carbon fiber for the surge tank. And we also added minor changes for the front frame structure. The new shaped exhaust manifold is only purposed for higher pressure. Double Deck Diffuser is aptly described as one of the characters that makes it more distinctive. The first thing we had to deal with was making improvements on the machine comparing to last year’s machine.

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brakE : Wilwood dual piston, outboard (Front) / inboard (Rear) bScd : 96mm bore /62.1mm stroke /1 cylinder /449cc cooling : Single mounted radiator drivE : Chain driven limited slip differential ElEctronicS : EnginE : Honda TRx450ER Fr/rr track : 1219mm (48 in) /1219mm (48 in) FramE : HSLA tubular steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : Carburated with Inline Pump FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 1020 DOM tubing and HSLA steel tubing mpd : mpt : olwH : 2781mm / 1384mm / 1257 mm SuSpEnSion : SLA double wishbone, pushrod actuated spring and damper tirE : 19.5 x 6.5-10 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Rear inboard braking system, electronic push button shifting wEigHt : 575 lbs (260 kg) wHEElbaSE : 1651 mm / 65 in

brakE : S&T Motors MS3 calipers, 420J2 Stainless steel disc bScd : 58mm bore/ 57mm stroke/ 4cylinders/ 599cc cooling : Side pod monuted dual radiators drivE : 520ERV3 Chain DriveType, M&Tech1.5 way LSD ElEctronicS : LED tachometer, Electronics Shifter EnginE : 04 CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 1400mm/ 1340mm FramE : Truss construction frame FuEl SyStEm : Injector type FuEl typE : 93 matErial : Seamless Mild steel round tubing pipe Pi25.4/ T2.4, Pi25.4/ T1.65 mpd : 13000 mpt : 12000 olwH : 2555mm, 1400mm, 1030mm SuSpEnSion : Front-Pull rod, Rear-Push rod tirE : 175/515R13 6J Kumoh uniQuE : Gear type stabilizer bar wEigHt : 507lb/ 657lb with driver wHEElbaSE : 1550mm(61.02inch)

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The 2012 WPI FSAE car is primarily based off of its 2011 predecessor with major improvements in the chassis, front suspension, braking components, Intake, exhaust, fuel tank, tuning of the CVT, and uprights for the front suspension. The focus for this year’s improvement was manufacturability, serviceability, weight re-duction, and lowering the car’s center of gravity. The car utilizes Yamaha Genesis 80FI two cylinder engine and CVT that drive a solid rear axle. All of the car’s com-ponents were designed and analyzed in SolidWorks. The systems redesigned this year experienced at least a ten percent weight reduction. The car also features a more comfortable drive position and a smaller radiator.

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Design of UMaine’s first FSAE car is based on the principles of simplicity and reliability. A 4130 chromoly spaceframe has carries all components of the car, while being strong and reliable. Careful design created a stable vehicle that is still capable of maneuvering through the smallest sections of a course. Pushrods actuate an inboard suspension system. The suspension has been designed to al-low for easy assembly and adjustability without introducing excess variability into the system. Spring and damping rates are tuned to optimize performance gains. A chain driven torsen type limited slip differential allows peak cornering capabilities while transferring the maximum amount of power under all conditions. The dif-ferential is the rearmost component of the car, allowing for easy maintenance and assembly. A jacking point has been incorporated into the differential mount. The car includes a composite racing seat and composite bodywork which forces air around the engine, improving cooling capabilities. Power is provided by an Aprilia RxV550 V-twin. System data is logged using a Race Technology DL1 unit and Dash2 display, providing the driver with real time feedback.

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brakE : Floating ductile iron front rotors with Brembo P32 Calipers single fixed rear bScd : 77mm/53.6mm/2/499cc cooling : Shifter Cart Radiator, with duct and fan drivE : Tuned Belted CVT with chain final drive ElEctronicS : Haltech S2000 EnginE : Yamaha Gensis 80FI Fr/rr track : 1219mm/1168mm FramE : Tubular 4130 space frame FuEl SyStEm : Multiport fuel injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane Gasoline matErial : SAE4130 Steel mpd : 8000 mpt : 7500 olwH : 2414mm, 1476mm, 1442mm SuSpEnSion : Direct acting SLA front, zero roll swing axle rear tirE : 21x7-13 R25A Hoosier uniQuE : Rear swing arm susension, direct acting shocks, CVT wEigHt : 550lb wHEElbaSE : 1549mm

brakE : Wilwood Calipers & Cylinders bScd : 80mm/55mm/2/553cc cooling : Single Radiator drivE : 5 speed, Chain Drive, Torsen Diff ElEctronicS : Race Technology DL1 Datalogger w/ Dash2 Display EnginE : Aprilla SxV550 Fr/rr track : 1168mm/1130mm FramE : Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Low Pressure FuEl typE : 95 Octane matErial : 4130 mpd : mpt : olwH : SuSpEnSion : Unequal Length A-arms, Pushrod and Rocker tirE : Hoosier 20 x 6.5 - 13 R25A uniQuE : Composite Bucket Seat wEigHt : wHEElbaSE : 1575mm/62in



The 2012 University of Windsor Lancer Motorsports team focused on optimiz-ing many key features of the 2011 car. The targeted goals for this year were to reduce the overall vehicle weight from previous cars, to emphasize driver ergo-nomics and comfort and to allow for more driver development and vehicle tuning. The CNC profiled 4130 tubular space frame chassis weight was reduced by 7kg through the use of Nomex composite sandwich shear panels and using various tube sizes. Chassis design validation was conducted using ANSYS to simulate torsional and bending load scenarios that occur doing braking and cornering. The power is developed from a 4 cylinder Honda CBR600RR engine has been tuned for a flatter torque curve and responsiveness, developing 45 lb-ft of torque at 7000 RPM and peaking at 95 horsepower at 11000 RPM at the rear wheels. The power is transferred by a chain driven modified Honda Rubicon differential with billet 7075 CNC machined tripods. From there the power meets the track via 20x7x13 Goodyear D2696 tires mounted on magnesium BBS rims.

The 2012 team is looking to have a successful year with this lighter more power-ful vehicle and to build on the success for future years.

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The 2012 Mississippi State University Formula SAE vehicle is an improvement upon the 2010 vehicle last seen at MIS. Goals for improvement were simplifica-tion of subsystems, increased power output, increased manufacturability, addition of aerodynamic devices, and improvement of driver comfort.

Keeping these goals in mind, the team believes that a vehicle produced under these guidelines would result in a low cost production vehicle with handling capabilities to be competitive on the SCCA scene.

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brakE : Tilton 77 Series Master Cylinders, Wilwood PS1 dual opposing pistons bScd : 67mm/ 42.5mm/ 4 cyl/ 599cc cooling : Side mounted single pass downflow radiator with custom fan shroud drivE : Chain Drive to rear differential ElEctronicS : EnginE : 2003 Honda CBR 600RR Fr/rr track : 1260/1210 mm FramE : 4130 Chromoly steel tube space-frame FuEl SyStEm : DTA Fast S60, fuel injected FuEl typE : 93 Octane Gasoline matErial : mpd : 10000 mpt : 9000 olwH : 2690mm, 1450mm, 1200mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-arm, pull rod suspension tirE : 20.0x7.0 -13 R075 D2696 uniQuE : wEigHt : 280 kg wHEElbaSE : 1590 mm

brakE : Outboard brakes bScd : Willwood MC, Brembo P34C calipers cooling : Custom Radiator w/ Fan drivE : Chain drive Clutch pack diff ElEctronicS : Megasquirt EnginE : CBR600 F4i Fr/rr track : 48in/48in FramE : Tubular Steel FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected FuEl typE : E85 matErial : Aluminum mpd : 9000 mpt : 7000 olwH : 100in/48in/40in SuSpEnSion : Independent SLA tirE : 13in Hoosier R25B uniQuE : Turbo wEigHt : 700lb wHEElbaSE : 63.5in



The 2012 Duke FSAE car is a major redesign from previous years. One major focal point for this year is aerodynamics, using aerodynamic downforce to gener-ate more grip. Having done preliminary testing during the 2011 season, we have decided to equip our 2012 car with a full aerodynamics package. The suspension has been redesigned around the aero package, the wheelbase has been reduced, and the frame has been designed to be smaller, lighter, and stiffer. In addition, individual subsystems have also been redesigned with aero in mind. We have also been able to reduce the weight of the rest of the car through optimizing part design, integrating more composite materials, and more advanced manufacturing techniques.

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Osprey Racing was founded in January, 2010. The university did not have the resources to support the program. None of the founding members had any experi-ence with automotive design and manufacturing. We are now finishing work on the school’s first Formula SAE entry. It has been an extremely challenging and rewarding path.

On our own, we raised the necessary capital. We established industry contacts to assist with design and manufacturing. We pushed the limits of the school’s fabri-cation lab. With no experience or previous car, we built everything from scratch. Our goal was well defined: Design and manufacture a Formula SAE vehicle that conforms with the 2012 rules and successfully completes every dynamic event. A set of tenants was drafted to guide our design process:1. F = ma (Does it make the car go faster?) 2. Keep It Simple Stupid (Is it required by the rules?) 3. To finish first, you must first finish 4. Safety > Reliability > Performance > Cost 5. Parts left off weigh nothing, cost nothing, and don’t cause service problems 6. The consequence of engineering is compromise. To judge our design is to know our story. This is it.

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brakE : Outboard floating front rotors, inboard fixed rear rotors bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side pod mounted radiator with PWM controlled electric fan drivE : Torsen T-1 LSD ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU EnginE : Honda CBR600 F4i Fr/rr track : 48.6in F/48.1in R FramE : Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : 195 cc/min RC Eng injectors, sequen-tial FuEl typE : 100 Octance matErial : mpd : 9500 mpt : 7200 olwH : 2486 mm long, 1425 mm wide, 1130 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal Length A-arm. Pushrod Actuated Spring with Penske 7800 damper tirE : Goodyear D2704 uniQuE : wEigHt : 620lb wHEElbaSE : 61in

brakE : Four wheel outboard, High carbon stainless steel, hub mounted bScd : 67mm/42.5mm 599cc inline four cylinder cooling : Single, side mounted radiator drivE : 520 chain drive with Torsen T1 Differential ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics PE3 ECU, AIM EVO4 datalogger EnginE : Honda CRB600RR Fr/rr track : 56in FramE : 4130 steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : Internal fuel pump pressure regulator, sequential fuel injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : mpd : mpt : olwH : 98.7in, 60in, 37.4in SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arms, pull rod actuated front, push rod rear tirE : Hoosier 20.0 x 7.5-13 R25B uniQuE : Dry sump wEigHt : wHEElbaSE : 64in



This year design is different in most of the departments. Suspension got new shocks and uprights. The differential is completely different. the engine tuning reached a new level with the custom ecu and intake cam. The custom made radiator wil keep overheat away, the new pedals assembly desing is lightweight, cheap and stong enough and the frame material changed to optimize the weight wich was the principal objective in each aspect of the design. A lot of new fea-tures and an increased reliability will certainly bring us success.

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brakE : 3 wilwood dynalite caliper. w/ 2 master cylinders bScd : 599cc cooling : water/air radiator cooled engine drivE : rwd w/ limited slip differential ElEctronicS : custom ecu and wiring EnginE : honda cbr600rr Fr/rr track : 48/46 FramE : space frame 4130 FuEl SyStEm : efi w/ fuel pressure regulator FuEl typE : 93 matErial : chrommoly mpd : 12000 rpm mpt : 9500 rpm olwH : 2540/100, 1352/53, 1181/46 SuSpEnSion : penske double adjusts shocks tirE : 13in hoosier r25b uniQuE : custom ecu wEigHt : 600lbs wHEElbaSE : 1524/60

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Wazzu Racing designed this year’s car with the main goals being reliability and weight. Our drivetrain is based around a naturally aspirated single cylinder YFZ450 engine with a rapid prototyped intake. Power is delivered to the wheels through a clutch pack style limited slip differential and custom axles. The suspen-sion system focuses heavily on weight reduction with a majority of components being fabricated from 7050 aluminum. Lightweight Brembo P32 calipers along with in house machined aluminum hats and stainless steel rotors provide the necessary braking force. Overall wet weight of the car is 380 lbs without driver.

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brakE : Brembo P32 Calipers w/ custom rotors bScd : 98mm x 62 mm, Single Cylinder 468CC cooling : Radiator in sidepod drivE : Chain drive w/ honda clutch pack LSD ElEctronicS : Microsquirt ECU EnginE : Yamaha YFZ450 Fr/rr track : FramE : Chromoly 4130 Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Custom EFI FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : mpd : mpt : olwH : SuSpEnSion : Pushrod with Fox Vanilla RC on all 4 corners tirE : Goodyear 2704 13x20 uniQuE : Composite floor, custom molded seat, rapid prototyped intake wEigHt : 525 lbs

wHEElbaSE : 60 Inches

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Rich with history and tradition, the RIT Formula SAE Racing Team has competed in thirty-eight Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions on three different continents. In twenty years, RIT has been awarded numerous accolades, including overall titles in the US, England, and Australia. In the 2011 competition season RIT placed 5th at Formula Student Germany with strong performances in individual events including a victory in cceleration, 3rd place in Autocross, and 4th place in Skidpad.

The goal of the RIT Formula SAE Racing Team is to produce a winning car for the FSAE competitions. To achieve that, the racecar must be fast, reliable, easy to drive, and efficient. An extensive simulation effort guided the design process. Physical testing was performed using both destructive and non-destructive meth-ods. Dynamometers were used to properly tune the engine, dampers, and brakes. An efficient testing plan was designed in order to best utilize the spring season to validate critical design aspects of the vehicle.

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The 2012 model features several innovative components, some of which include a side mounted motor for yaw moment optimization and extremely light-weight suspension achieved by thin section bearings. The spool and belt drive system are designed for quiet and simple operation coupled with a flux capacitor for superior performance and reliability. Indy style seat inserts are custom fitted to each driver for enhanced ergonomics and driver performance.

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brakE : Tandem Master Cylinder Double disk front single rear bScd : 99/65/1/501cc cooling : Aluminum Radiator, Internal Water Pump drivE : Belt Driven Spool ElEctronicS : DL1 mk3 data logger EnginE : Honda 450 TRx Fr/rr track : 48/46 inches FramE : Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Intake Fuel Pump FuEl typE : 91 matErial : The Good Stuff mpd : 59 Hp mpt : 35 olwH : 90 inches, 56 inches, 39 inches SuSpEnSion : Unequal Length A-Arm tirE : 18-7.5-10 R25B uniQuE : Side Mounted Motor wEigHt : 335lb wHEElbaSE : 59.999999999999 inches

brakE : Custom Dual Piston Calipers bScd : cooling : Single Radiator and Duct drivE : Rear Wheel Chain Drive ElEctronicS : Steering Wheel Interface and Motec ECU EnginE : Yamaha Fr/rr track : 45 in FramE : Carbon Fiber Monocoque FuEl SyStEm : Custom Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Alumi-num Honeycomb Composite mpd : 9000 mpt : 8000 olwH : 111.7 in / 53.5 in / 43 in SuSpEnSion : Doulbe A-Arm tirE : uniQuE : Front and Rear Wings wEigHt : 840 lb @ 65 mph wHEElbaSE : 62 in



Villanova University’s 2012 entry into the Formula SAE Competition (hereafter referred to as VU04) represents the team’s fourth year in the competition, as well as the first time we are using a new engine (Yamaha YZF-6R), differential (Drexler 2010), redesigned drive train, and new wheels. while last year’s car, vu03, was a huge step forward for the team (our first suspension, chassis, intake, and exhaust redesign) vu04 is truly designed from the ground up, carryingoveronlythedampersandECU. Some highlights include a frame that is 11% lighter and 32% stiffer, a new engine complete with a dry-sump sys-tem, a completely new drivetrain, a new paddle-actuated compressed gas shift/ clutch system, and tuned intake and exhaust manifolds.

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The car was built almost entirely in house by team members. The intake design has been changed to a breadbox design to reduce the length of the intake run-ners and to attempt to increase the overall flow rate through the restrictor. The suspension system is an unequal A-Arm design which consists of upper A-Arms of a shorter length than the lower A-Arms that has been optimized to ensure that the wheels maintain a slight negative camber. The engine is a 2002 Suzuki GSx-R 600 with Wiseco 13.3:1 high compression pistons, the engine is of light weight construction and incorporates a clutch with 4 speed transmission. The engine is mounted longitudinally in the rear of the car, and transfers power to the rear end by a simple drive shaft. The chassis has been recently improved upon allowing the removal of the engine without the need to split the car. Body panels of the car are fabricated using fiberglass and AOC Resins “EcoTek” resins. It is a special “green” resin. The simplified design of the car has allowed for a low cost car with simple manufacturing techniques. This design has been emphasized for the competition to provide the end user a reliable, inexpensive competitive vehicle.

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brakE : 10 [in] disk front, 8 [in] disk rear bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Liquid cooled with electric water pumps and fan drivE : 4340 splined shaft to rear differential ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics fuel injection, MPC555, sequential fire EnginE : 2002 Suzuki GSxR 600 Fr/rr track : 1250mm/1150mm FramE : Steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : EFI run with Performance Electronics ECU FuEl typE : 91 Octane matErial : Steel mpd : 11000 (rpm) mpt : 8000 (rpm) olwH : 2711mm long, 1433mm wide, 1187mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and shocks tirE : Goodyear FSAE 180/50R13, D2692 uniQuE : Longitudinal engine, Bio bases body, largly build inhouse by very small team wEigHt : 652 lb

wHEElbaSE : 1575 mm

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brakE : 4 piston, Outboard floating rotor bScd : 600cc cooling : Water cooled drivE : Chain driven rear wheels ElEctronicS : standalone shift/ clutch computer EnginE : 2010 yamaha r6 Fr/rr track : 48"/ 46" FramE : 4130 Steel tube frame FuEl SyStEm : Feul injected, naturally aspirated FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : mpd : 9500 rpm mpt : 9500 rpm olwH : 103", 55 SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone, pull rod actuated tirE : 20.5"x7.0" Hoosier R25B uniQuE : SLS Intake and Restrictor wEigHt : 600lbs wHEElbaSE : 60"

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Our approach towards designing each system was methodical and iterative while keeping the processes as uniform as possible. One of our goals for the suspen-sion design was to allow the car to provide useful feedback to the driver. Selecting an unequal length double A-arm layout for the front and rear suspensions assisted in achieving that goal. In the development of our braking system, it was desired to have a similar piston travel in the front and rear master cylinders. Therefore, a balance in the line pressure and master cylinder bore between the front and rear brake systems was made utilizing Wilwood PS1 calipers in the front and a single caliper in the rear. By choosing the Honda F4i engine, we were able to tune the primary and secondary lengths of the exhaust tube header in order to broaden the torque curve. In our drivetrain design, a Quaife differential was mounted by a student designed and fabricated mounting system. To see how the chassis would react to different loading scenarios, time was spent in utilizing Solidworks FEA.

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The overall design goal for NIU12 is a minimalistic, simple, lightweight and reliable car, keeping in mind the intended customer of the weekend auto crosser. Calspan Tire Data centralized the design phase, allowing optimization of suspension geometry, chassis components, and powertrain systems. Adjustability was also given a high priority. The NIU12 total vehicle weighs in at 390 pounds, while uti-lizing a 550cc two cylinder engine and 13 inch wheels. Frame weight has been minimized to 65 pounds total, utilizing a space frame. Drivetrain progress yielded a custom aluminum differential and tripod housings, using an anodizing system for wear resistance. Custom brake hats and rotors are designed to maximize braking performance. Steering utilizes a student designed steering shaft operated by a custom steering wheel. Engine progress yielded a simple, reliable system with proven competitive power numbers. Dual side pods are utilized to protect electronics and maximize airflow to a single radiator. In addition, internal spring dampers are fine-tuned via on track testing.

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brakE : hub and differential mounted rotors with twin piston calipers bScd : 66.04 mm / 43.18 mm / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : side-pod mounted aluminum radiator with electric fan drivE : chain drive, student designed differential ElEctronicS : MoTeC ECU EnginE : Honda CBR F4i Fr/rr track : 1339.8 mm / 1320.8 mm FramE : Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Motec sequential fuel / ignition FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : steels and aluminum mpd : 10000 mpt : 9000 olwH : 2768.6mm long, 1338.6mm wide, 1447.8mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm tirE : 20.5x7-13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : Very spacious interior wEigHt : 750 lb wHEElbaSE : 1600 mm

brakE : Front and Rear disc brakes with floating rotors bScd : 800mm bore / 55mm stroke / 2 cylinders / 550 cc cooling : Single radiator drivE : Chain driven, Quaife style limited slip diff ElEctronicS : DTA ECU EnginE : Aprilia 550 Fr/rr track : 46" / 45" FramE : Spaceframe 4130 Chromoly FuEl SyStEm : Sequential Injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 steel tubing, 1.00 to 0.750 diameter, various wall thicknesses mpd : 55 hp @ 8000rpm mpt : 45 ft-lbs olwH : 2650mm long, 1321mm wide, 11149mm high SuSpEnSion : Direct Actuation Air Spring tirE : 20.5 x 6-13 Hoosier R25 uniQuE : MyChron 3 Dash wEigHt : 530lbs wHEElbaSE : 63.5"



The 2012 car was designed to build on the successes of 2011 and redress any failures. This year the engine is from a Honda CBR600RR motorcycle. The stock transmission has been replaced with a student-designed output housing and shaft, mating the engine to a CVT. This allows the engine to operate at a speed which produces maximum power and eliminates the need for shifting gears. A rapid prototyped converging-diverging nozzle restrictor leads into the alumi-num intake manifold while exhaust gases exit through a 4-into-1 collector and Yoshimura muffler. The independent front and rear suspensions have SLA geometry with pushrods actuating FOx VAN RC shocks. Stopping power is provided by Wilwood Dynalite and Dynapro calipers clamping Wilwood racing pads and student-designed 10 inch cast iron rotors. 6061-T651 Aluminum uprights and centerlock spindles reduce the unsprung weight of the car while providing strength and rigidity.

The space frame is made from 4130 chromoly steel 1 inch and 5/8 inch OD tubing with 1020 CD steel tabs. Kevlar body panels and side pods are used to reduce weight.

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Crimson Racing’s design objectives for the 2012 FSAE entry are to design and construct a reliable, competitive, and enjoyable race car. A secondary objective is to allow for ease of manufacture and to create good value in the overall target cost for producing the vehicle in quantity.

In the eighth year of design and competition, we have practiced year after year for continuous improvement of our race car design relative to the competition. We seek the most rigid frame design, a perfect suspension, and the most efficient engine and drive train. Thorough studies have repeatedly indicated that perfect subsystems mean nothing if they cannot be integrated properly with the rest of the car. For 2012, our goal was to take the methods that worked in the past and to optimize them.

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brakE : Outboard Spindle Mounted Rotors, Wilwood Calipers and Master Cylinders bScd : 67mm bore / 42.5mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Single side mounted custom tank aluminum radiator with pod drivE : CVT with 520 roller chain ElEctronicS : Power Commander V with LCD for datalogging EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 55 inches / 52 inches FramE : 4130 chromoly Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : External Fuel Pump and Regulator; EFI FuEl typE : 93 octane matErial : 4130 chromoly steel tubes with 1020 CD tabs mpd : 11500 mpt : 10500 olwH : 95 inches / 62 inches / 43.5 inches SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal Length A-arms, Pushrod Actuated tirE : 20.5x7-13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE : CVT with Customized Output Housing and Shaft; Kevlar Body Panels wEigHt : 650 lbs wHEElbaSE : 62 inches

brakE : 10" floating rotors/ Dual piston calipers bScd : 65.5mm/44.5mm/4/600cc cooling : Dual radiators with single ecu controlled fan drivE : Chain 520 ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics ECU EnginE : Yamaha R6 Fr/rr track : 48in/47.2in FramE : 4130 Chromoly Tube FuEl SyStEm : Internal fuel pump with custom plastic fuel rail FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : mpd : 12000 mpt : 9000 olwH : 106.47in/54in/48.43in SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push tirE : 20x7.0-13 D2696 Goodyear uniQuE : wEigHt : 580 lb wHEElbaSE : 63 in



The 2012 MTSU car is a product not only of the basic technical rules set forth, but also of the often overlooked objective that this must be able to be readily replicated in a cost effective manufacturing environment. The decision was made that our car would be designed for the end user to buy a set of instructions and pre-engineered portions of car from the ‘manufacturing’ company, buy a donor ATV, and assemble the car themselves as a partial kit. Individual components were chosen or designed not for flash, but for their performance, robustness and ability to perform an entire season of hard racing without failure.

Several components were engineered in-house which marry new designs with commonly available subcomponents. For example, the sprag-type differential was built specifically for an FSAE type car, but allows the attachment of a variety of different Yamaha ATV ring gears to bolt directly to it.

A race car is only a tool, and like any other, if the tool is not right for the job, it will prove inadequate and worthless. This common-sense approach to our car, backed with proper engineering, appropriate safety factors and attention to performance make ours an excellent design.

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The Queen’s 2012 entry builds on the extensive background and knowledge of the team to bring an entirely brand-new vehicle design to competition. The design seeks to improve reliability and simplicity of the vehicle, focusing on the vehicle at a fundamental level before concentrating on ancillary components. The result is a vehicle that is not only lighter, but more powerful and drivable than recent Queen’s vehicles.

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brakE : 2005 YFZ 450 Front/ dual YFZ450 Rear bScd : 95 mm / 62 mm / 1 cylinder / 439 cc cooling : 2005 YFZ 450 Aluminum Radiator split in 2 parts drivE : Single Chain Type ElEctronicS : 2005 YFZ450 EnginE : 2005 Yamaha YFZ450R Fr/rr track : 1168mm/45.98 FramE : Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Mr. Gasket Electric Fuel Pump FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : Mild Steel mpd : 8500 RPM mpt : 7000RPM olwH : SuSpEnSion : Direct Mount Air Shock Front/ Push Rod Rear Air Shock tirE : 20.5x7-13 Hoosier uniQuE : Sprag Type Differential/High Level of ATV compatibility wEigHt : 400lb wHEElbaSE : 1575mm/62 inches

brakE : 4 wheel floating outboard cast iron bScd : 67 mm / 42.5 mm / 4 cylinder / 599 cc cooling : Water Cooled, Radiator with Ducting drivE : Clutch-Pack LSD ElEctronicS : Custom dash EnginE : Honda CBR 600 F4 Fr/rr track : 1250 mm / 1150 mm FramE : TIG Welded 4130 Steel Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Carbon fibre bodywork mpd : 82 hp (12000 RPM) mpt : 50 ft-lbs (8000 RPM) olwH : 2555 mm / 1430 mm / 1065 mm SuSpEnSion : Unequal length A-arm. Front pullrod, Rear pushrod tirE : 13" Goodyear D2704 Front / Rear uniQuE : Unsprung undertray wEigHt : 620 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1550 mm

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Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) presents ISIS xII for the 2012 Michigan Formula SAE competition. ISIS xII is OBR’s twelfth entry and has been designed and built by the most international team competing in Michigan. The core team consists of 20 students representing 12 different nations.

Through the entire design process of ISIS xII, an in-house developed, transient vehicle model has been utilised for suspension and chassis design evaluations. Design decisions have been based upon performance sensitivity studies and held up against sensible cost and manufacture-time targets. ISIS xII is designed to achieve a high level of performance, while also being constructed in-house almost entirely by students.

OBR has focused on designing a car that complies with the spirit of the FSAE regulations, while also being suitable for the hobby racer. Not only must the car be comfortable for every driver, but also reliable and easy to maintain and adjust. ISIS xII has been designed to allow for efficient manufacture with simple pro-duction techniques, while still maintaining a high level of innovation and good engineering practice.

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This is Florida Atlantic University’s fifth produced racecar. We focused on weight reduction and improving kinematic performance using highly optimized structures, such as our lightweight sheet metal uprights. The GSx-R600 was selected as the power plant for this chassis utilizing an aluminum sheet metal intake tuned to increase mid to high end power to decrease lap times. The power was transferred to the rear wheels using lightweight off the shelf Drexler LSD differential.

Many thanks go to the following sponsors: Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering, Auto Glitz, Auto Salon, Broward Motorsports, Burns Stainless, Dolfab, FGCI, ILS Technology, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Motorola Rapid Prototyping Services, MRP Motorsports at PBIR, Race Part Solutions, Ricardo, Solid Works, Velocity Fac-tor, and The Corvette Store.

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owls racing

brakE : AP Master Cylinders with adjustable bias bar. ISR Radial Mount Caliper bScd : 95mm bore / 72mm stroke / 1 cylinder / 510 c cooling : Side pod mounted radiator with thermostatic controlled electric fan drivE : 520 steel chain from engine to diff mounted sprocket ElEctronicS : Motec ECU EnginE : KTM 530 ExC single Fr/rr track : 1125 front /1095 rear FramE : Aluminium Sandwich Panel Front Monocoque / Tubular Spaceframe at the rear FuEl SyStEm : Student des/built ,fuel injection, sequential FuEl typE : 100 octane matErial : mpd : 8500 mpt : 6500 olwH : 2611mm long, 1325 mm wide, 1096mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring / damper. tirE : 20x6.2-13 Avon FITO 9241 uniQuE : Aluminium monocoque, CFRP fuel tank, interchangable ratio steering rack wEigHt : wHEElbaSE : 1600

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brakE : Four Wheel Brembo Disc Brakes bScd : 67.0mm/ 42.58mm/ 4cyl/ 600cc cooling : Single Radiator w/Thermostatic Controlled Electric Fan drivE : 11/46 Final-Chain Drive w/Drexler LSD ElEctronicS : AEM Universal EMS, Custom Dash EnginE : Suzuki GSx-R600 Fr/rr track : 1270mm/1219mm FramE : Front and Rear Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Aluminum Tank w/Electric fuel Pump Driving Multi-Port Injection FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 Steel Round Tubing .5" to 1" Diameter mpd : 10,500 RPM mpt : 7,000 RPM olwH : 2665mm Long, 1454mm Wide, 1095mm High SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal Length A-Arm. Pullrod Actuated Horizontally Oriented Springs tirE : Goodyear D2696 20x7-13 [inch] uniQuE : Electronic Driver Adjustable Control wEigHt : 285kg

wHEElbaSE : 1530mm

United States


Western Formula Racing’s 2012 vehicle was designed with a focus on improving vehicle speed and reliability, through increased testing time and optimization of 2011 vehicle system designs.

The 2012 engine design is based on engineering fundamentals to ensure overall reliability. A new laser sintered intake manifold aims to improve the quality and manufacturing tolerances over previous designs. The drive-train system features a new Drexler FS LSD chain drive differential to improve reliability and tunability. The chassis is a steel space frame; its design is honed for simple load paths, triangu-lation of all nodes, and design for assembly. The suspension system kinematics were chosen to effectively utilize the properties of our tires, which were defined by tire data analysis. The vehicle body consists of a carbon fibre nose cone and sidepods, with aircraft fibre closeouts. A testing plan has been developed to ensure all components perform reliably during competition. The 2012 Western Formula Racing team is excited and we’re expecting a great performance at this year’s competition.

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The 2012 Ace’s Racing vehicle has been designed to meet all of the University of Evansville Team’s goals. The team has maintained a final drive weight of less than 400 lbs for the second year with the use of a single cylinder power plant. The power plant has been tested and validated through chassis dynamometer testing, ensuring the engine’s optimization. For the first time, the team has validated all finite element analysis, guaranteeing accuracy throughout all design calcula-tions. Finally, Ace’s Racing will be implementing an optimized body design that will greatly reduce drag. With the 2012 design, the team hopes to see significant improvements in vehicle performance and placement in the upcoming competi-tion.

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brakE : ISR Calipers, Floating steel rotors bScd : 67.0mm bore / 42.5mm stroke/ 4 cylinders / 599cc displacement cooling : Single side mounted heat exchanger with electric van drivE : Chain, 428 pitch ElEctronicS : EnginE : Honda CBR600 F4i Fr/rr track : 1150mm/1100mm FramE : Steel space frame FuEl SyStEm : Student designed/built, fuel injection FuEl typE : Gasoline 92 Octane matErial : Steel frame, Carbon fibre body mpd : 12000 mpt : 8000 olwH : 2650mm, 1360mm, 1000mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length control arms. Push/Pull rod actuation. tirE : Hoosier R25B 20 x 7.5 uniQuE : Aluminum honeycomb sandwich panel wEigHt : 125 kg

wHEElbaSE : 1536mm

brakE : Custom machined floating brake rotors bScd : 97mm bore, 60.8mm stroke, single cylinder, 449cc cooling : Differential mounted AL radiator with manu-ally controlled single speed fan drivE : chain driven, stock Rotax gear box ElEctronicS : EnginE : Rotax DS 450 EFI Fr/rr track : 1220mm, 1250mm FramE : Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm : Honda fuel injection system FuEl typE : 91 Octane matErial : 4130 steel round tubing, .5" to 1" dia mpd : 8000 mpt : 8500 olwH : 2718mm long, 1250mm wide, 1169mm high SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm, Pull rod actuated spring/damper, Adj. roll bar tirE : 20x6.0-13 R25A Hoosier uniQuE : wEigHt : 238kg

wHEElbaSE : 1550mm



“The EMS12R is a an almost completely new racecar compared to the EMS11R and EMS10R. An all new frame, suspension design, engine control system, and instrument cluster allows for evolutionary leaps Eagle Motorsports has never seen in the past. The EMS12R is 12 pounds lighter than the EMS11R due to innova-tive use of a freshly engineered spool main drive, single-disk inboard rear brake, significantly smaller frame, and lighter suspension components. Ergonomics has vastly improved eventhough the EMS12R’s cockpit is 33% smaller than the EMS11R’s. Our simple and clean design philosophy applies and should deliver solid on-track performance.”

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Panther Racing’s contender for the 2012 competition is a revolutionary design compared to recent years. It features a brand new suspension layout with push rods at all four corners and new uprights with integrated camber adjustment. The chassis has undergone minor changes with the exception of the rear bay, which has been completely removed to reduce unnecessary weight. More revolutionary design points include the ergonomics and electronic systems. The integration of launch and traction control, along with electronically controlled pneumatic paddle shifting, LED gear indicator, and data logging have greatly increased our ability to tune the car for maximum performance and driver preference. Revised ergonom-ics include: a custom formula style steering wheel with molded hand grips, a more reclined seating position with better fitting seats and a fully adjustable pedal box. A more efficient plenum design along with the improved manufactur-ing techniques used to fabricate the headers have ensured that our engine will achieve much better airflow than in previous years. These revolutionary designs will project Panther Racing into a more successful future in the FSAE competition series.

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Eagle motor Sports panther racing

brakE : Brembo Front/AP Racing Rear bScd : 67.0 mm (2.6 in) x 42.5 mm (1.7 in), inline 4 cylinder 599c cooling : Custom triple pass Spike Radiator drivE : Chain Driven/Clutch LSD ElEctronicS : Performance Electronics Beta ECU EnginE : Honda CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 48"/46 FramE : 4130 Chromoly Steel Space Fram FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : Fiberglass bodywork mpd : 9000 - 9500 rp mpt : 8000 rpm olwH : 105" x 55" x 40 SuSpEnSion : Double Unequal length A-Arm tirE : Goodyear D2704 uniQuE : Electronically controlled pneumatic paddle shifting wEigHt : 590 lbs wHEElbaSE : 633

brakE : Front: Hydraulic Disk / Rear: Hydraulic Disk bScd : Bore: 98mm /Stroke: 72mm/ Single-Cylinder / 543cc cooling : Liquid Cooled w/ Thermostatically Controlled Electric Fan drivE : Chain Drive ElEctronicS : PE3 ECU, Arduino Powered Cluster EnginE : KTM 525 [543cc] CR: 13.5:1 Fr/rr track : 1116mm (44in) / 1048mm (41.25in) FramE : Tubular-Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injection FuEl typE : 100 Octane matErial : Frame: AISI 1026 Steel mpd : 50 BHP @ 9500 rpm mpt : 34 ft*lb @ 7400 rpm olwH : L: 2442mm (96.14in) / W: 1290mm (50.8in) / H: 1220mm (48in) SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm / Pullrod & Rocker tirE : Hoosier R25B 18.0x6.0-10 uniQuE : Crank Trigger/Generator, Arduino-based instru-ment cluster. wEigHt : 560 lbf wHEElbaSE : 1597mm (62.875in)



Metropolia Motorsport (former Stadia Motorsport) is celebrating its decade of racing in Formula SAE with a comeback to the roots of the competition: North America. Almost everything is student designed and fabricated – including even team clothing – and we take a lot of pride in the high quality of finish and detail of the car.

Our newest creation HPF011/20 combines very high performance to very high reliability. It’s built around a tubular steel space frame with composite stress panels and forces are transmitted to the tarmac through double a-arms and 13” tires kept on the ground by pushrod actuated suspension.

The heart of the car is a highly modified R6 engine delivering a maximum power of 75kW. A wide spread of torque combined with a wet weight of 195kg’s ensures high performance in all driving situations. Sophisticated electronics provide a friendly user interface with steering wheel paddles, flat-out shifting and launch control. Traction aids are also available when the weather is down.

The whole beauty is wrapped inside aramid fiber bodywork sketched by industrial design students. The distinctive appearance is finished with a special livery to suit the occasion.

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In 2006 the first building blocks for the foundation of the Rennstall Esslingen were placed at the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen. Now it is one of the largest projects at the university. The Stallardo ‘11 is the first car from Esslingen to compete in the USA, after being very successful in Germany, Austria and Italy in 2011. The knowledge and experience of the previous years are reflected in this year’s car. The team’s goal was to build a lightweight, reliable, powerful and fast car. We kept the basic concept of a 4 cylinder engine and a tubular space frame from last year’s car; however each component has been revised and optimized. The engine tuning includes a new camshaft, new pistons and many other modifi-cations. A custom designed gearbox, steering rack and cooling system are a few major design highlights. For more information visit our Homepage: http://www.rennstall-esslingen.de.

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brakE : ISR 4 piston front, 2 piston rear, floating discs bScd : 67.5 mm bore / 42 mm stroke / 4 cylinder / 608.3 cc cooling : Water cooled, custon radiator drivE : 520 chain, Drexler LSD ElEctronicS : Bosch MS4 EnginE : CBR600RR PC37 Fr/rr track : 1240 / 1180 mm FramE : Steel spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Fuel injection FuEl typE : 100 matErial : mpd : 10500 rpm mpt : 8500 rpm olwH : 2571 mm long, 1440 mm wide, 968 mm high SuSpEnSion : Double wishbone, pullrod front/pushrod rear tirE : Hoosier R25B 20.5x7-13 / 20x7.5-13 uniQuE : Electro-mechanical shifter wEigHt : 265 kg

wHEElbaSE : 1580 mm

brakE : Floating, hub mounted, laser cut steel, bScd : 67mm/42,5mm/599,4cc cooling : Single aluminum radiator on right side, PWM controlled fan and water pump drivE : 428 Single row chain drive ElEctronicS : Motec ECU, ADL and PDM EnginE : 2010 Yamaha R6 Fr/rr track : 1200mm/1150mm FramE : Tubular steel space frame with composite stress panels FuEl SyStEm : Student designed and manufactured with staged sequential injection FuEl typE : 98 octane RON unleaded gasoline matErial : Ruukki Form 600, 22mm to 30mm dia. 200g twill carbon & aluminium honeycomb mpd : 10700 mpt : 8300 olwH : 2895mm/1380mm/1160mm SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally mounted dampers tirE : 20.5 x 7 R13 R25B uniQuE : Plenty of wEigHt : 579lb wHEElbaSE : 1550mm

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VTM12 is the 25th vehicle produced by Virginia Tech Motorsports for competition in Formula SAE sanctioned events. The team established quantifiable goals and a formal testing program to validate the predictive models used for system level designs. A light weight, fuel efficient vehicle platform, incorporating a tube frame chassis and single-cylinder engine was chosen. For the benefit of an amateur driver, augmentation systems are included. An undertray and diffuser were de-signed in order to increase the tractive limits of the 10” wheels with Hoosier LC0 tires. Powering the car is a single-cylinder, Yamaha WR450F. The displacement was increased to 502cc’s by increasing both cylinder bore and piston stroke, improving horsepower and torque outputs from the engine over the desired operating range of 6,000-9,000 RPM. The drivetrain gearing was designed with this power-band in consideration. An adjustable limited-slip differential allows the torque bias ratio to be tuned for acceleration and deceleration scenarios. Testing of suspension, powertrain, and electrical systems were analyzed and redesigned in order to ensure any driver is capable of driving the car at its tractive limits.

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Engine-We will be using an Aprilia SxV 450cc V-twin motorcycle engine. The engine has been completely rebuilt with a low friction coating applied to the piston skirts. Suspension-Adjustable shocks for the suspension were ordered at appropriate spring rates (125 lb/in in the front and 97 lb/in in the rear). The push/pull rods and anti roll-bars for the front and rear suspension will be replaced with more lightweight carbon fiber as apposed to aluminum. The Steering System-The steering system uses a manual rack and pinion unit bespoke to the car using carbon fiber float tube and a carbon fiber rack with a mild carbon steel gear set grafted to it. The steering rack itself is designed to be able to quickly and easily swap pinion gears for and adjustable rack ration and thus overall steering ratio. The final change to the steering system is carbon fiber steering linkages with 6061 aluminum rod end inserts to help keep the un-sprung mass down. Drivetrain-We will be using a Torsen differential custom made aluminum housing. We will also have filament wound carbon fiber half shafts with aluminum inserts. Our final drive ratio will be 3.06, and be chain driven.

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blue devil motorsports

brakE : Custom Rotors/Wilwood PS-1/AP Racing 4226/ Tilton m/c bScd : 97mm/68mm/Single/502cc cooling : Sidepod-mounted radiator with thermostatic-controlled electric fan drivE : Chain drive, stock gearbox ElEctronicS : Custom with MoTeC M400 ECU EnginE : Yamaha WR450F Fr/rr track : 1200mm/1200mm FramE : AISI 4130N Chrome-Moly Tubular Steel Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Bosch Saturated 310cc Injector, Honda CRF450 Internal Fuel Pump FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130-N, 7075-T6 & T651, Magnesium, CFRP, ULTEM 9085, Ductile Iron mpd : 7000 mpt : 6500 olwH : 2740mm/1400mm/1080mm SuSpEnSion : Pull-Rod Actuated Modified Cane Creek Double Barrel Dampers tirE : Hoosier 18x6.0-10 LC0 uniQuE : Eccentric Chain Tensioning wEigHt : 475 lbs wHEElbaSE : 1536mm

brakE : Student Designed bScd : Bore: 76mm, Stroke: 49.5mm, 2 Cylinders, 450 CC cooling : Student Designed drivE : Student Designed - Torsion Bias ElEctronicS : EnginE : 450 CC Aprilia V-Twin Fr/rr track : FramE : Chrome-Moly FuEl SyStEm : FuEl typE : E 85 matErial : mpd : 54.3 hp at 11000 rpm. mpt : olwH : SuSpEnSion : Kaz Technology Shocks tirE : 20.5x6.0-13 Hoosier Racing Slicks uniQuE : wEigHt : wHEElbaSE :



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The design began with the selection a Basset 13” x 6” steel wheel and Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25 tire. The frame and chassis was designed around the suspen-sion nodes to provide a functional yet lightweight platform. To control the fueling and ignition a Megasquirt 3 with expansion card was chosen. The controller will control fuel and spark using the factory triggering sensors with modifications only to the cam angle wheel. To lower the center of gravity of the vehicle, the engine has been installed as low as possible. Because the factory oil pan does not allow ideal placement of the engine, a new oil pan has been CNC machined in-house from an aluminum billet. To transmit power from the engine to the wheels a Torsen differential will be used. The differential itself was purchased directly from Torsen, but the integration of the differential into the vehicle is entirely student designed.

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blue devils motorsports

brakE : Custom designed steel rotors, Brembo Calipers bScd : 95mm/62.4mm/1 Cyl/ 450 cc cooling : Modified WR450 radiators drivE : Chain driven cam and pawl differential ElEctronicS : Mototron/ProEFI 48 pin ECU EnginE : Yamaha WR450f Fr/rr track : Front:1240mm/48.8in Rear:1198mm/46.8in FramE : Welded Unobtanium Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm : Proprietary FuEl typE : 85% C2-H5-OH 15% Other matErial : Proprietary mpd : 204 Furlong*N/s @ 9500 RPM mpt : 124.5 N*ft @ 7000 RPM olwH : 2453/96.6 Long, 1423/56.0 Wide, 1124/44.25 Tall SuSpEnSion : Double unequal length titanium A-arms. Pull rod actuated shocks tirE : 20.2x7.0-R13 Goodyear D2704 uniQuE : Embraces Flint automotive culture by utilizing oversized rims. wEigHt : 234 kg

wHEElbaSE : 1549mm/61in

brakE : Wilwood 2 piston front single piston rear bScd : 67.0 mm (2.6 in) x 42.5 mm (1.7 in) / 599cc cooling : Honda Factoruy drivE : Chain ElEctronicS : Megasquirt EnginE : 2008 CBR600RR Fr/rr track : 48 inches / 47 inches FramE : 4130 chromoly space frame FuEl SyStEm : Megaquirt FuEl typE : 93 octane matErial : mpd : 10,000 mpt : 7,000 olwH : 102"x54"x 39.75" SuSpEnSion : Ohlins Double Piston tirE : 21x8 R25B uniQuE : wEigHt : 700 lbs

wHEElbaSE : 60.5 inches



This car marks the fourth car produced by UCONN Formula SAE since the reform-ing of the team in 2007. The team focused on building upon last year’s solid basic design to improve overall performance. The team plans to finish in the top 50 (40%) at Michigan and to finish endurance. A reduction in overall cost was also chosen as a goal to better meet budget requirements. The team has gained much knowledge over the last 4 years and this car represents the effort to apply knowledge gained in previous years to all aspects of this event.

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brakE : 4 disk, fully floating bScd : 4 Cylinder, 599cc cooling : Single sidepod mounted radiator, swirl pot, electric fan drivE : Chain Drive ElEctronicS : PE-Edge EnginE : GSx-R600 Fr/rr track : 48in/1219.2mm, 46in/1168.4mm FramE : Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm : Fuel Injected, Returnless FuEl typE : 93 Octane matErial : 4130 Chromoly mpd : 85hp 8500rpm mpt : 55ft-lb 5000rpm olwH : 104in/2641.6mm, 57.5in/1460.5mm, 47.5in/1206.5mm SuSpEnSion : Double A-Arm with Anti-roll Bars tirE : Hoosier r25b uniQuE : Extensive use of cast Magnesium and Alumi-num wEigHt : 640lb

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Brake Design and SafetyThird Edition Rudolf Limpert

Rudolf Limpert

Brake Design and Safety Third Edition

R-398

Limpert


The objectives of this third edition of an SAE clas-sic title are to provide readers with the basic theo-retical fundamentals and analytical tools necessary to design braking systems for passenger vehicles and trucks that comply with safety standards, minimize consumer complaints, and perform safely and effi ciently before and while electronic brake controls become active.

This book, written for technology students, engi-neers, forensic experts, and brake technicians, pro-vides readers with theoretical knowledge of braking physics, and offers numerous equations that make the information easy to understand and apply.

New to this edition are expanded chapters on thermal analysis of automotive brakes,analysis of hydraulic brake systems, and single vehicle braking dynamics.

About the AuthorDr. Rudolf Limpert enjoys retirement after a long and successful career as a consulting engineer on motor vehicle and traffi c safety. He has authored many publications, along with four other automotive safety books. He continues to publish and teach motor

vehicle accident reconstruction and design of braking systems. Dr. Limpert received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, his M.S. and B.E.S. from Brigham Young University, and his B.S. from the Engineer-ing School of Wolfenbuettel.

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R-394 $89.95 R-398 $99.95 R-395 $99.95 R-367 $79.95 R-230 $49.95

Bosch 8 $32.50 R-114 $79.95 R-351 $59.95 R-345 $149.95 PT-149 $119.95

B-706.SET $99.00 B-894 $25.00



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BEST-SELLER NEW

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R-394 $89.95 R-398 $99.95 R-395 $99.95 R-367 $79.95 R-230 $49.95

Bosch 8 $32.50 R-114 $79.95 R-351 $59.95 R-345 $149.95 PT-149 $119.95

B-706.SET $99.00 B-894 $25.00



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Rudolf Limpert


R-398

Limpert

Brake Design and Safety Third EditionThe objectives of this third edition of an SAE clas-sic title are to provide readers with the basic theo-retical fundamentals and analytical tools necessary to design braking systems for passenger vehicles and trucks that comply with safety standards, minimize consumer complaints, and perform safely and effi ciently before and while electronic brake controls become active.





8th Edition


BEST-SELLER NEW

CLASSIC




R-394 $89.95 R-398 $99.95 R-395 $99.95 R-367 $79.95 R-230 $49.95

Bosch 8 $32.50 R-114 $79.95 R-351 $59.95 R-345 $149.95 PT-149 $119.95

B-706.SET $99.00 B-894 $25.00



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Rudolf Limpert


R-398

Limpert

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8th Edition


BEST-SELLER NEW

CLASSIC




R-394 $89.95 R-398 $99.95 R-395 $99.95 R-367 $79.95 R-230 $49.95

Bosch 8 $32.50 R-114 $79.95 R-351 $59.95 R-345 $149.95 PT-149 $119.95

B-706.SET $99.00 B-894 $25.00



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Rudolf Limpert


R-398

Limpert







8th Edition


BEST-SELLER NEW

CLASSIC




R-394 $89.95 R-398 $99.95 R-395 $99.95 R-367 $79.95 R-230 $49.95

Bosch 8 $32.50 R-114 $79.95 R-351 $59.95 R-345 $149.95 PT-149 $119.95

B-706.SET $99.00 B-894 $25.00

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