FSAE – Status Update 2 FSAE 2014

Rolling Chassis 1/5 The intake, exhaust, drivetrain, fuel, and cooling systems have been installed. Preliminary engine testing is good. Further tuning will be done on the dynamometer. FSAE 2014

Rolling Chassis 2/5 The intake has been fabricated and installed and the team is planning on testing several varieties of restrictors with a CFD program to find the best flow for our needs. FSAE 2014

Rolling Chassis 3/5 The electrical system has been wired to a temporary terminal board to allow testing. When we receive the MoTec display we will wire the ECU and HMI up to a main junction box. FSAE 2014

Rolling Chassis 4/5 Road Testing Has begun in preparation for the Pungo Auto Cross on April 13th. This next month will give the team needed time to adjust engine tune, handling stability and endurance performance to prepare for the Michigan race. FSAE 2014

Rolling Chassis 5/5 Aerodynamic Analysis: Utilizing the Computational Fluid Dynamics program COMSOL, with the SolidWorks Model, analysis is being conducted in order to maximize down force and minimize drag. FSAE 2014 6

Testing Need to examine the following: Turn Radius Fuel Consumption Driver Controls Braking Acceleration Cornering (understeer/oversteer) Center of Gravity FSAE 2014

Work To Be Completed The body panels will be fabricated and analysis with the CFD program COMSOL will provide estimated performance data. The MoTec display will be installed along with data acquisition sensors to provide performance feedback. The suspension system will to be optimized for caster, camber, toe and ride height during testing. The most important: Representing ODU at the Formula SAE Michigan competition on May 14th! FSAE 2014

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