Design links sources list

[Mechanicaldan]

Unfortunately, there is no LINKS page on the FSAE.com website, so I put one together to help everyone.

If you have any more, just post a reply, and I'll update the list.

I hope this helps everyone. This is what the internet is all about, passing along free information so one can learn. Thanks to all who helped me with additional links.

Aerodynamics / Body
1. Aircraft Spruce & Supply Co. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/main.php
2. Eager Plastics http://www.eagerplastics.com/flexiblefoam.htm

Books and Magazines
http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/125607348/m/195609588...956095883#1956095883 (http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/125607348/m/1956095883/r/1956095883#1956095883)
1. Amazon http://www.amazon.com
2. Vehicle Dynamics International http://www.ukintpress.com/mag_vehicledynamics.htm
3. Engine Technology International http://www.ukintpress.com/mag_engine.htm
4. Racecar Engineering http://www.racecar-engineering.com/
5. Race Tech http://www.racetechmag.com/
6. Grassroots Motorsports http://www.grmotorsports.com/

Brakes
1. Hayes Brakes http://www.hayesbrake.com/
2. Wilwood Engineering http://www.wilwood.com/INDEX.ASP
3. Galfer Brakes http://www.galferusa.com/
4. Performance Friction http://www.performancefriction.com/pages/about_pfc.htm
5. Brembo http://www.brembo.com/
6. EBC Brakes http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Index.html
7. AP Racing http://www.apracing.com/
8. Essex Parts (AP Racing US distributor) http://www.essexparts.com/
9. Stoptech http://www.stoptech.com
10. Hawk Performance http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/ (http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports)
11. The Brake Man <A HREF="http://www.thebrakeman.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.thebrakeman.com
</A>

Chassis
1. Introduction to Formula SAE Suspension and Frame Design http://web.umr.edu/~formula/library/sae_paper/paper.html
2. MatWeb (Material Property data) - http://www.matweb.com
3. Shapiro Supply http://www.shapirosupply.com/
4. McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/
5. Dynamic Systems, Inc. http://www.sunmatecushions.com/index.htm
6. TW Metals http://www.motorsportsalloys.com/
7. Teklam Corp. http://www.teklam.com/
8. E-Bay Metals and Alloys http://business.stores.ebay.com/Metalworking_Raw-Materi...20MaterialsQ20QQtZlw (http://business.stores.ebay.com/Metalworking_Raw-Materials-Scrap_W0QQcatZ31488QQkwZQa0Q20RawQ20MaterialsQ20QQ tZlw)
9. Online Metals http://www.onlinemetals.com/
10. Chassis Shop http://www.chassisshop.com/
11. Lincoln Electric http://www.lincolnelectric.com/
12. Miller Electric Mfg. http://www.millerwelds.com/
13. Metal Connections Inc. http://www.mymetalconnection.com
14. Hyper Racing: inexpensive suspension bits http://www.hyperracing.com/
15. Aircraft Spruce http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
16. Dillsburg Aero: 4130 supplier http://www.airbum.com/articles/ArticleDillsburgAero.html
17. Teklam Corp. http://www.teklam.com/
18.

Cooling
1. Spal Advanced Technologies http://www.spal-usa.com/html/spalhome.htm
2. Howe Racing Radiators http://www.howeracing.com/Radiators/Index-Radiators.htm

Data Acquisition
1. Corsa Instruments, Inc. http://corsa-inst.com/index.html
2. ETS Instruments Data Acquisition http://www.ets-daq.com/index.html
3. Extreme GEEZ http://www.extremegeez.com/
4. Timing System links http://saz.pca.org/driving/timing.htm
5. 2D Datarecording http://www.2d-datarecording.com/
6. Bluetooth a Mile Away http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how2/article/0,20967,714017,00.html
7. Racing DAQ http://www.aimsports.com
8. Roll Your Own http://www.analog.com
9. PC based http://www.measurementcomputing.com
10. Somat Corporation http://www.somat.com/
11. Advantage Motorsports http://www.advantagemotorsports.com
12. Veracity Racing Data http://www.veracitydata.com/

Dampers / Shocks
1. Ohlins http://www.ohlins.com/
2. Fox Racing Shox http://www.foxracingshox.com/
3. Penske Shocks http://www.penskeshocks.com/
4. Koni http://www.koni.com/
5. Risse Racing http://www.risseracing.com/
6. Renton Coil Spring http://www.coilspring.com/ titanium springs
7. Elka suspension http://www.elkasuspension.com/
8. Pohl Springs http://www.pohlsprings.com/
9. ORAM http://www.oramitalia.com/ (http://www.oramitalia.com)

Drivetrain
1. Taylor Racing http://www.taylor-race.com/techsprt.cfm
2. Torsen http://www.torsen.com/fsae/fsaefaqframes.htm
3. Torsen white paper http://www.sonic.net/garyg/zonc/TechnicalInformation/TorsenDifferential.html
4. Sprocket Specialists http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/
5. DID Chain http://www.didchain.com/
6. RK Chain http://www.rk-excel.co.jp/
7. Notes on Sprockets http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm
8. Quaife http://www.quaifeamerica.com
9. GKN Driveline http://www.gkndriveline.com
10. J K Race & Gripp http://www.diffdealer.com/lukot.htm
11. Taggart Performance Engineering, Inc. http://www.tpe-inc.com/prod01.htm

Engine
1. Ebay http://www.ebay.com
2. Motorcycle CAD Library http://avwrx.com/moto/cad/
Lots of Bike Manuals (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=24997)
3. Bike Bandit http://www.bikebandit.com/
4. Automotive Programs by Bowling and Grippo http://www.bgsoflex.com/auto.html
5. JEG's High Performance http://www.jegs.com/index.html
6. Wiseco Piston, Inc. http://www.wiseco.com/
7. NGK Spark Plugs http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/
8. Splitfire Performance Products http://www.splitfire.com/
9. Champion http://www.championsparkplugs.com/
10. Denso Corporation http://www.denso.co.jp/en/
11. Crane Cams http://www.cranecams.com/
12. Comp Cams http://www.compcams.com/
13. Barnett
14. Taggart Performance Engineering (Dry sump) http://www.tpe-inc.com/dry_sumps.htm
15. Muzzys Performance Products (Dry sump) http://www.muzzys.com/ZX12_Dry_Sump/
16. Maxsym (Dry sump) http://www.maxsym.com/
17. Allen's Performance R&D (Dry sump) http://www.allensperformance.co.uk/dry-sump-kit-suzuki-hayabusa.htm
18. Pace Products (Dry sumps) http://paceproducts.co.uk/php/products_info.php?product...p/motorbike&parent=3 (http://paceproducts.co.uk/php/products_info.php?productID=drysump/motorbike&parent=3)

Engine Management
1. DynoJet Power Commander http://www.powercommander.com/
2. Performance Electronics http://www.pe-ltd.com
3. Superior Engine Technology (AEM) http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/412600868/m/700602851...236077871#3236077871 (http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/412600868/m/7006028511/r/3236077871#3236077871)
4. Motec http://www.motec.com/formula_sae.htm
5. DTA Fast http://www.dtafast.co.uk/
6. Electromotive, Inc. http://www.electromotive-inc.com/
7. Autoronic http://www.autronic.com/
8. Walbro http://www.walbro-tdd.com/indexe.html
9. Haltech http://www.haltech.com.au/
10. ACCEL/DFI http://www.accel-dfi.com/
11. FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technolgy) http://www.fuelairspark.com/
12. Simple Digital Systems http://www.sdsefi.com/
13. MegaSquirt http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
14. Pi Research http://www.piresearch.com/
15. TechEdge Do-It-Yourself Wide Band http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/wbo2/default.htm
16. Do-It-Yourself Wide Band Project http://www.diy-wb.com/info.htm
17. Zeitronix http://www.zeitronix.com/Products/zt2/zt2.htm
18. Basics of Engine Management (terminology) http://members.aol.com/dvandrews/ems.htm#index
19. Innovative Motorsports (O2 sensors) http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/
20. Maxsym http://www.maxsym.com/article.php?id=20


Electronics and Electrical
1. DigiKey http://www.digikey.com/
2. Interstate Batteries http://www.ibsa.com/estore/default.asp
3. Analog Devices http://www.analog.com/

Fasteners
1. Fastener Identification http://www.americanfastener.com/techref/grade.htm
2. Fastener Standards and Guidelines http://www.americanfastener.com/technical/index.htm

Forums
1. FSAE.com http://fsae.com/groupee
2. SCCA Official Forum http://www.scca.org/garage/forum/default.asp
3. SCCAForums.com (Unofficial) http://sccaforums.com/forums/
4. SportsRacer.net Forum http://p081.ezboard.com/bdsrforum

Fuel System
1. ATL Racing Fuel Cells http://www.atlfuelcells.com/
2. Fuel Safe http://www.fuelsafe.com/
3. Injectors: RC Engineering http://www.rceng.com
4.

General Help
1. How stuff works http://www.howstuffworks.com
2. Build Your Own Racecar http://www.gmecca.com/byorc/
3. Efunda http://www.efunda.com/home.cfm
4. EngineersEdge http://www.engineersedge.com/
5. Brian Beckman's "The Physics of Racing"� http://phors.locost7.info/contents.htm

Intake and Exhaust
1. K&N Engineering http://www.knfilters.com/
2. UNI Filter http://www.unifilter.com/
3. Burns Stainless http://www.burnsstainless.com/
4. Headers by Ed http://www.headersbyed.com/index.htm
5. Wolf Aircraft Products, Inc. http://www.woolfaircraft.com/
6. Road Race Engineering http://www.roadraceengineering.com/hackertweekerparts.htm
7. Honeywell (Garrett) http://www.honeywell.com/sites/ts/tt/aboutus_formulaSAE.htm
8. Muzzys http://www.muzzys.com
9. Yoshimura http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/default2.asp
10. Micron http://www.micron-exhaust.com/
11. Dwyer Air Velocity Measurement http://www.dwyer-inst.com/htdocs/airvelocity/AirVelocityIntroduction.cfm
12. Efunda Air Flow http://www.dwyer-inst.com/htdocs/airvelocity/AirVelocityIntroduction.cfm
13. Performance Coatings http://www.performancecoatings.com/
14. Trent Tube http://www.trent-tube.com/Trent/Default.htm
15. Jet Hot Performance Header Coatings: http://www.jethot.com
16. Throttle Bodies: Jenvey http://www.jenvey.com
17. Generic Instructions for Intake/Fuel Injection Fabrication http://www.sdsefi.com
18. S and S Headers : http://www.ssheaders.com
19. Steel tubing - Magnum Force Racing: http://www.magnumforceracing.com/
20. Vertex: exhaust tubing, bends, silicone tubing http://stores.channeladvisor.com/vertexnow


Oils and Fluids
1. AMSOIL http://www.amsoil.com/
2. Motul http://www.motul.com/uk/index.html
3. Redline Oil http://www.redlineoil.com/
4. Royal Purple http://www.royalpurple.com/
5. Bardahl http://www.bardahl.com/


Suspension
1. Aurora Bearing http://www.aurorabearing.com/
2. National Rod Ends http://linkage.tuthill.com/
3. Timken Bearings http://www.timken.com/
4. IGUS, Inc. http://www.igus.com/
5. Automotive Articles (Suspension types) http://www.automotivearticles.com/Suspension_Design_Types_of_Suspensions.shtml

Software
1. ADAMS/Car http://www.mscsoftware.com/support/university/student_c...titions/free_car.cfm (http://www.mscsoftware.com/support/university/student_competitions/free_car.cfm)
2. Grape Software (frame analysis) http://www.grapesoftware.mb.ca/
3. Performance Trends http://www.performancetrends.com/
4. SusProg3D http://susprog.com/index.htm
5. Algor http://www.algor.com
6. Solidworks http://www.solidworks.com/
7. Solid Edge http://www.solidedge.com/
8. Pro/Engineer http://www.ptc.com/
9. CATIA http://www.3ds.com/home

Tires
1. Goodyear http://www.racegoodyear.com/sae.html
2. Hoosier http://www.hoosierracingtire.com/Fsaeinfo.htm
3. Avon Tyres http://www.avonracing.com/frames.htm

Tools
1. Cummins Industrial Tools http://www.cumminstools.com/
2. Harbor Freight Tools http://www.harborfreight.com/
3. Northern Tool and Equipment http://www.harborfreight.com/

Websites
1. Society of Automotive Engineers FSAE page http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/
2. Sports Racer Network http://dsr.racer.net/
3. ChasinRacin racetrack locator http://chasinracin.com/track-locator/
4. DP Cars http://www.dpcars.net/
5. Lions Racing Team Links (Every FSAE team website) https://www.lionsracing.de/www/en/frame.php?nav=home/ho...&main=home/links.htm (https://www.lionsracing.de/www/en/frame.php?nav=home/home_nav.htm&main=home/links.htm)
6. ConceptCarz (Car Manufacturer links) http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/make.aspx?optionDD=4

Wheels/Rims
1. Keizer Wheels http://www.keizerwheels.com/
2. Kodiac Racing Wheels http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/
3. Johnbloed Wheels http://www.jongbloedracing.com
4. Panasport http://www.panasport.com/
5. Real Racing Wheels http://www.realwheel.net/
6. Weld Wheel Industries http://www.weldmotorsports.com

[Denny Trimble]

Thanks for compiling these awesome lists!

Some additions:

Brakes: Stoptech http://www.stoptech.com

Electrical: Analog Devices http://www.analog.com/

Software: Algor http://www.algor.com

Fluids: Bardahl http://www.bardahl.com/ (Check out our 2000 car on their front page http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif )

[Mechanicaldan]

No problem. Just trying to give a little back to something that brought me a lot of happiness and friends.

I know how hard it is to find parts, especially when you just get started.

[Sam Zimmerman]

Suspension (and alternate forum):
http://www.auto-ware.com/

[BryanH]

I'm suprised you don't have these guys on the brake list
http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/

[kozak]

i think there is also a brake manufacturer called mr brake but don't hold me to that.

[Kyle Jeffries]

It's The Brake Man http://www.thebrakeman.com

[kozak]

yeah thats it. btw do you know if they make good stuff? from the pics and descriptions it looks ok but you can never tell.

[Kyle Jeffries]

we used their Tornado F1 calipers this year (which are equiv to the dynalite single) and 10.25" Revolution Rotors. The only issue we had with them was a slightly out of spec rotor which they replaced without any questions. Their support is pretty good.

[kozak]

can they custom make rotors for say, four attachment points instead of ten.

[Kyle Jeffries]

can they? probably. will they? i doubt it.

The smallest they've got is a 10.25" which is 3bolt on 5.5" bc.

[kozak]

what about price wise i talked to one of their sales guys, but he hasn;t given me a price yet.

[D-Train]

Any good manufacturing ones? I've been trying to find a list of all tolerances so I can make up an excel macro that spits out the dimensions for a hole/shaft given diameter and desired fit. Found some at http://www.ecs.umass.edu/mie/labs/mda/dlib/fit_tol/fitandtol.html but not all of them. (BTW, it's a fairly basic page, but might come in handy...)

(EDIT: Ok, so it's not quite design, but still... might help to get drawings done quicker... or something...)

[Chris Clarke]

Here is an awesome thread on another forum (which is a good forum for anyone interested in locosts) that gives links to almost all bike manuals out there.

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=24997

[GTmule]

http://pcm.dmti.unifi.it/formula_student/ITA/IMMAGINI/2003/Car/DSCN0573.JPG

What dampers are these?

[romkasponka]

http://www.oramitalia.com/

[Jon @ Electromotive, Inc.]

It never occured to me before that this might be useful, but here's a page that has the diameter, weight and current capacity of most wire gauges (specs are for copper, but I don't imagine there are too many people using aluminum wiring)

Wire-Gauge Ampacities (http://xtronics.com/reference/wire_gauge-ampacity.htm)

[Greg H]

Another great all around company:
Wick's Aircraft Supply http://www.wicksaircraft.com

This post needs to stay at the top.

[Jersey Tom]

Nooooo not Harbor Freight.

Just about everything -
http://www.mcmaster.com
http://www.mscdirect.com

[DaveC]

For tools try http://www.toolparadise.com . Cheapest tools on the 'net, decent brands (OTC, SK, Proto, IR, etc...).

[John_Burford]

FEA and Vehicle dynamics software
http://www.altair.com

Request a free license for FSAE teams at fsae@altair.com

[jdstuff]

Here's a similar site full of links that someone started a few years ago....

Thought that I'd let all of the 'newer' guys know about it.

FASE Links & Photos (http://fif4183.tripod.com/fsae/formula_photos.html)

[kozak]

back to the top...bump

[kozak]

up up and away

[Greg H]

This should make a good sticky.

[Mechanicaldan]

Just pimping my post. Hope it helps anyone new.

[BigWal]

Another one for the "Engine Management" section

Link ElectroSystems (http://www.linkecu.com) Link ElectroSystems

[CrashDummy]

For every type of industrial supply, you guys can try w ThomasNet.com (http://www.thomasnet.com), for fastener suppliers in your area (American Fasteners is on the list, and they have all the technical information you need, as they were listed in the initial post), you can go directly to their fasteners page:
Fasteners (http://www.thomasnet.com/products/fasteners-27541200-1.html)
Let me know if this was helpful to you guys.

[Nishant Jain]

We've somehow "misplaced" our copy. And now I cannot find the Honda CBR600 F4i manual anywhere on the internet!

I tried the links here, but they dont seem to work.

Can someone pass me a link where I might find it?

[Brett Neale]

Pegasus has heaps of stuff like steering wheel quickreleases, body panel hold-down pins, all the little stuff that might be hard to find...

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/

[Dave Gordon]

I know this is a really old post, but I wanted to make sure folks know about us for 4130, as well as aluminum, stainless, titanium, rod ends, plumbing, etc.

We supply a lot of material to FSAE teams all over the world!!

http://www.aedmotorsport.com/

ALSO - if you are travelling to Orlando to the Performance Racing Show in December 2008 - we are exhibiting - please stop by and say hello!
Booth #2574

Dave

[jack123]

DHgate is the best place to buy wholesale rc helicopter products. DHgate is wholesale Toys & Hobbies category offers


the most popular toys on the market such as RC mini and outdoor helicopters, RC airplane:

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[philip1111]

You options for parts are really impressive!!
You can check out the following link for more options
---------------
philip
bluetooth motorcycle intercom (http://www.bikeintercom.com/products/ridemate.htm)

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[Cris]

Suspension Calculator: www.suspensioncalculator.com (http://www.suspensioncalculator.com)

[stefanie21]

another great post. thank you very much.

[Metal Man]

This i a new company in the UK called Pro Formance Metals, Phil worked for Elmdon Metals for 11 years plus but now he has started his own company.

Phil has been supplying Formula Student teams in the UK and Europe for the past 10 years so he has a fair knowledge.

www.proformancemetals.co.uk, (http://www.proformancemetals.co.uk,) sales@proformancemetals.co.uk.

specialices in all Metals & Plastics to Motorsport.

[Simon Dingle]

Belts: http://www.gates.com/index.cfm?location_id=564

You do have to register and ask them to email their literature, but it's the best I could find. The document title is Design Manual, doc# E2/20099


O-Rings: www.logwell.com/tech/O-ring/Parker_Handbook.pdf (http://www.logwell.com/tech/O-ring/Parker_Handbook.pdf)

This one's more of a request. I'm interested in the minimum bend radius for oring chord. The only info I can find is at the link below but the graph resolution is pretty low, especially at low diameters. Has anyone got any more precise data on this?

http://www.pspglobal.com/hydraulic.html

Also, the rest of pspglobal's stuff on o-rings is pretty good reference.

[Simon Dingle]

I found an answer to my above question. A friend of a friend who is a Principal Design Engineer at a respected engineering consultancy firm recommended a rule of thumb that he works to from experience.

Min bend radius = 4 * o-ring chord diameter

[dela]

.

[RollingCamel]

Quite useful website regarding practical tips.

W w W dot pirate4x4 dot com / tech /

No this is not a warez site or something....

[sessem13]

hi people, I'm a new commer to formula student from egypt:
I was wondering if there are useful links about telemetry (hence: we decided to use a performance electronics ECU product)
thx alot
Osama Kamal
Cairo University Racing Team
communication and electronics department

[Itcetera]

Here is an absolutely great website for high quality electrical supplys, ie connectors battery accesories,relays,switches much much more. The prices I think are the best on the web

The Electrical Depot.com (http://theelectricaldepot.com)

[Hiyunlong]

Many Thanks to you guys.But I find that some websites of Rim production company are not display
their products.

[Max Trenkle]

Many original links are no longer accessible, so perhaps we could get an edit for the first post. Very useful thread, thank you all so much for taking the time to post all of this! http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

If no one gets around to it, eventually I will go through everything and recompile it. Only question is should I post it here, or should we start a new thread since the original post is pretty old? Let me know what you think!

Max Trenkle

[RollingCamel]

Welding tips and tricks. A great channel for our welding needs.

http://www.youtube.com/user/weldingtipsandtricks

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/


{Edit: Links Fixed]

[omaharacing]

Hello! I am a newcomer to formula SAE and am getting a head start my senior year of high school. The university I will be attending next year doesn't have a team and I am hoping to start one. As all of you know there is tons of work involved and I am trying to get as far ahead now as i can. Does anyone have a condensed list/ best of list on books for

picking parts:
Chassis Design:
suspension:
engine build/design:
driving:
picking up sponsors:

amazon ratings don't quite do justice to the level of relevant info to FSAE that each books contain :rolleyes:

are there also threads on here about a walkthrough of teams getting started? I have heard of University of Nebraska Lincoln, the host of SAE West had such a thread but can't seem to find it (if i am blind don't hesitate to tell me)

[Edward M. Kasprzak]

There are two "stickied" threads worth reading, one called "Book List for reference to car design" and the other "SAE Papers on Formula SAE". You'll find useful suggestions there.

I suggest "Learn & Compete: A Primer for Formula SAE, Formula Student and Formula Hybrid Teams" as a good place to start:

http://books.sae.org/b-939/

If you can do it I would suggest attending one of this year's FSAE competitions as a spectator.

[omaharacing]

Thanks! I've already started a wish list on amazon for a ton of them

I am actually attending all four days of Formula SAE West since its held only 40 or so miles away. Anything important I need to be looking for/ asking come june?

thanks

[joshua.ar.jones]

This i a new company in the UK called Pro Formance Metals, Phil worked for Elmdon Metals for 11 years plus but now he has started his own company.

Phil has been supplying Formula Student teams in the UK and Europe for the past 10 years so he has a fair knowledge.

www.proformancemetals.co.uk, (http://www.proformancemetals.co.uk,) sales@proformancemetals.co.uk.

specialices in all Metals & Plastics to Motorsport.

Yes his ROPT 510 roll over protection tubing is great for chassis!