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Alright guys, we're less than a week out.
Who's done building? Who's still scrambling? And who's already left for comp?
Our body panels came back from paint yesterday morning and the car and crew hit the road mid afternoon to start the 2300 mile trek to MIS. #westcoastproblems
Been running for a couple weeks but still having problems with one of the parts we bought from a company. Just got bodywork done... testing monday then we'll see how it goes!
We've been running on the engine dyno for a few weeks. Yesterday we did our annual chassis dyno tuning. Suspension stuff took a while to come together due to some unfortunate manufacturing problems with our hub/spindle assembly.
First drive today with hopefully some more testing before most of the team leaves with the car Monday night.
We're definitely a bit too close for comfort in regards to final assembly timing. We pretty much redid most of our major systems so there are still a lot of unknowns.
Have a safe trip everyone! See you in Brooklyn.
Close to the wire but measure 5 times do once. Side note who is staying at the super8 in jackson?
Is Michigan going to be streamed?
I am sure everyone around the world will be interested in how the new cars from the US will go...
Cheers,
Ryan
Monash Motorsport
Leaving tomorrow, have a few things left to finish before the end of the night.
Aside from a few of us that are flying, most of our team left around 10pm last night. Looking forward to seeing all of the cars in person after spending months checking them out on facebook!
I'd also love to know whether it'll be streamed or not as this will be the first time since 2008 that I won't be attending competition.Quote:
Originally posted by ausracing:
Is Michigan going to be streamed?
I am sure everyone around the world will be interested in how the new cars from the US will go...
Cheers,
Ryan
Monash Motorsport
Also, has somebody out there compiled a master list of social media accounts of the known teams currently competing? As my way of coping with not going, I'll be compiling a competition wide running score sheet, updated as the scores for each event come in (and sortable by state, country, individual event, and more). I'd like to know which accounts to follow to get the most up to date info without having to rely on my team to send it to me. And of course I'll be sharing the spreadsheet publicly so I'll try to post a link to it on here later tonight once it's cleaned up a bit.
Here's the public link to the scoring spreadsheet I'll be updating throughout the competition. I'd love to get some feedback and/or suggestions if you'd like something changed or added.
https://skydrive.live.com/redi...key=!AAKY9Xt0TuRmapw
Note: This is my first attempt at sharing files through SkyDrive so let me know if there are issues with the link and I'll try to fix them.
Nice. I was thinking about doing something similar with google docs, but it looks like your sheet on skydrive is good to go! How about adding a column for weights?Quote:
Originally posted by RobbyObby:
Here's the public link to the scoring spreadsheet I'll be updating throughout the competition. I'd love to get some feedback and/or suggestions if you'd like something changed or added.
Nice. I was thinking about doing something similar with google docs, but it looks like your sheet on skydrive is good to go! How about adding a column for weights? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:
Originally posted by Crispy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RobbyObby:
Here's the public link to the scoring spreadsheet I'll be updating throughout the competition. I'd love to get some feedback and/or suggestions if you'd like something changed or added.
That's not a bad idea. Problem there is with getting the info. Will they make the values available for the teams or is there gonna be a few dedicated team members sitting by the scales documenting the values and posting them as has happened before?
The weights are listed on each car after tech in. It might be some legwork to ask each team what their weight was, make a trip through the pits, or otherwise. It would be very helpful for all teams that are sharing this file to list their own weights to spread the load.
I actually thought about allowing editing of the sheet so that others could input any values or scores that aren't currently input, but I'm afraid the formatting would get screwed up.
Well, day one is over! Of the very limited sample size I've seen, UW-Madison looks to be the lightest so far at 344 lbs. Can anyone beat that? As more teams finish through tech tomorrow, I hope more numbers get posted 'cause until scores start to get posted, we don't have much to compare. I've always been interested in comparing things like lightest 4-cyl, lightest space-frame, lightest full aero, etc. Those are always intriguing to me. If more weights start to come in maybe I'll throw those comparos in the spreadsheet.
And again, as stated in the first post, I'd still like to find some Twitter lists, or people to follow that will be updating at MIS.
GFR was 158.6 kG which is a fraction under 350 lbs.
ETS weighed in at 327 via their Twitter. That's impressive. I'm still impressed with GFR and Wisconsin though, with full Aero and still under 350 lbs.
We got through tech today so were happy. 456lbs with all fluids and our undertray (spaceframe 4cyl car).
Now to prepare for design...
Congrats. It seems to me like a lot of teams wer able to make it through tech today. Anyone hear how many actually did make it through? We were able to get through today too. First time in a while that we got through scrutineering on the first day.
Also weighed in at 424, with an undertray for the first time ever.
Here are some pics from day 1..
http://s906.photobucket.com/us...mula%20SAE%20Day%201
Thank you for the pictures! Keep em coming.
I have some more other updates
Akron 350, single cyl, steel frame, full aero (impressive, this team has been climbing up consistently for the last 5 years and maybe even more).
Jayhawks beautiful (as usual) full aero car
Stuttgart seems not to be on the aero package?
Stuttgart's 2012 car did not have an aero package despite an undertray, as far as I remember.
Very impressive from ETS and Akron.
GFR seems a bit heavy taking into account they run a monocoque.
Does anybody know if Wisconsin sports a tube frame or 'coq?
Wisconsin has a steel frame and a turbocharged 1-cyl.
And Wisconsin's single is a KTM550 bored and stroked to 605cc which they were able to pull nearly 80hp out of last year. So when you consider they're running full aero, with 80hp at their disposal, all wrapped in a 350lb car, they could be pretty damn competitive this year.
There are so many storylines to follow this year. GFR going for 4 straight. Wisconsin, as mentioned before. Missouri S&T's active rear wing. TU Graz switching to a single with wings. Maryland finally able to see how their beast of an autocrosser will handle the tight corners at MIS. Akron looking like a legitimate top 5 darkhorse.
I really wish I was there to take it all in. *sigh*
P.S. Any update now that the teams are on site on whether they'll be streaming the endurance again this year?
Are you talking about audio or video streaming? Because I only remember audio streaming from last year.
Too bad you put the mark in the middle of all photos http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gifQuote:
Originally posted by floRACEca:
Here are some pics from day 1..
http://s906.photobucket.com/us...mula%20SAE%20Day%201
Anyways thanks you for sharing!
Our car weighs 482 pounds, much better than 520+ the last few years. We're in Paddock 65 between UW-Madison and Manitoba, and two stalls down from GFR.
Bunch of different combinations looking really good. Colorado State has full ground effect sidepods, Missouri S&T with their linear actuator DRS, Kansas has a huge one-piece rear wing and undertray, Mizzou has servos embedded in wing elements for DRS, and someone said Akron has around 300 pounds of downforce with their undertray and wings. Lots of single cylinder engines, probably half a dozen running Aprilia 2-cylinders, and the usual assortment of 4-cylinders. Jayhawks are running a stressed member CBR600RR with really nice rear suspension packaging and aero.
Good times talking with different teams, should be a good rest of the week.
University of Central Florida through tech, just noise and brakes to go.
Weighed in at 468, an all time low.
Yes Tobias audio streaming. I know FSG does video streaming, or has done it in the past, but its alot to ask for the organizers to do it here. I believe it was SCCA that provided the audio stream before, if I'm not mistaken.Quote:
Originally posted by TMichaels:
Are you talking about audio or video streaming? Because I only remember audio streaming from last year.
Any body know when or where design finals get posted?
Right here...
in the handbook it says:Quote:
Originally posted by GarrettMST:
Any body know when or where design finals get posted?
~9:00 p.m.
Design Finalist announced online www.sae.org and www.fsae.com
about to break my f5 key
Kansas State has the Rear Wing and Diffuser Assembly. Oh and Merica!Quote:
Originally posted by tromoly:
Our car weighs 482 pounds, much better than 520+ the last few years. We're in Paddock 65 between UW-Madison and Manitoba, and two stalls down from GFR.
Bunch of different combinations looking really good. Colorado State has full ground effect sidepods, Missouri S&T with their linear actuator DRS, Kansas has a huge one-piece rear wing and undertray, Mizzou has servos embedded in wing elements for DRS, and someone said Akron has around 300 pounds of downforce with their undertray and wings. Lots of single cylinder engines, probably half a dozen running Aprilia 2-cylinders, and the usual assortment of 4-cylinders. Jayhawks are running a stressed member CBR600RR with really nice rear suspension packaging and aero.
Good times talking with different teams, should be a good rest of the week.
https://www.facebook.com/photo...23322&type=1&theater
in the handbook it says:Quote:
Originally posted by Sormaz:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GarrettMST:
Any body know when or where design finals get posted?
~9:00 p.m.
Design Finalist announced online www.sae.org and www.fsae.com
about to break my f5 key </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I know the feeling. I'm on fsae.org checking under competition results and Formula SAE Michigan as well as here and google. I'll post if I see it!
I keep referring to them and the Jayhawks as Kansas, completely my fault for getting them mixed up. Though I do have a sweet picture of the 'Merica mural.Quote:
Originally posted by EC:
Kansas State has the Rear Wing and Diffuser Assembly. Oh and Merica!
https://www.facebook.com/photo...23322&type=1&theater
We finally got through tech, 4 drivers through egress and hoping the 5th gets through in the morning, otherwise I'm driving with zero seat time. Tilt/Brake/Noise tomorrow morning along with trying to get to Skidpad and Acceleration for the first time in 3 years.
Anyone remember about when the static event scores start coming in? I know they usually post em on Friday, but I forget how late in the day they usually finish em. I'm just dying to start updating and playing with my spreadsheet!
http://www.sae.org/servlets/pr...MULA&RELEASE_ID=2083
Design Finalists Announced!
Here is the list of Design Finalists by Car Number:
1 - Oregon State University
3 - Universitat Stuttgart
5 - University of Michigan Ann Arbor
6 - Graz University of Technology
10 - University of Wisconsin-Madison
50 - University of Akron
73 - Universite Laval
79 - Auburn University
118 - Tallinn University of Technology
Congratulations to all the finalists!
Yes Tobias audio streaming. I know FSG does video streaming, or has done it in the past, but its alot to ask for the organizers to do it here. I believe it was SCCA that provided the audio stream before, if I'm not mistaken. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:
Originally posted by RobbyObby:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TMichaels:
Are you talking about audio or video streaming? Because I only remember audio streaming from last year.
i am pretty sure we will be doing the same audio stream as last year; i will double check with SCCA tomorrow and post online for all.
Yes Tobias audio streaming. I know FSG does video streaming, or has done it in the past, but its alot to ask for the organizers to do it here. I believe it was SCCA that provided the audio stream before, if I'm not mistaken. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:
Originally posted by SAE_intl_girl:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RobbyObby:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TMichaels:
Are you talking about audio or video streaming? Because I only remember audio streaming from last year.
i am pretty sure we will be doing the same audio stream as last year; i will double check with SCCA tomorrow and post online for all. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Awesome thanks for the update!
And congrats to all the design finalists! I'm surprised to see RIT missed out, but it looks like all those that made it certainly deserve it!