MICHIGAN

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Universite Du Quebec-Chicoutimi
FSAE UQAC
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Cornell Univ
Cornell Formula SAE Racing
As an established small team, the design philosophy remained the same as the
last few years. We promoted the understanding of the basic concepts instead of
designing complex parts. In our reality, major’s improvements come from finishing
formula Sae students who accomplishing graduating project to develop specific
system on our car. Last year, there was two major project, but only one this year.
So this is why we doesn’t reinvent the wheel each years and focus on transmitting
knowledge to new students.
The major improvement of this year is the implantation of a turbocharged system
on the engine. This project will permit to lower the transmission ratio, remove a
transmission shaft, 2 sprockets, 2 bearings and to downsize the entire rear of
the vehicle. Another positive consequence is the reduction of the noise and a
better weight distribution. The turbocharger system itself add weight, but all other
removed components we have just talk will compensate.
We also tried to improve all other project with financial and human resource we
have. So the frame, the powertrain and the suspension has been studied and
improved at different level to develop a low cost prototype.
Cornell Racing is competing with ARG16 in Formula Michigan 2016. Building
off of ARG15 and other Cornell FSAE prototypes, ARG16 was designed to be
lightweight, well-packaged, and easy to manufacture.
ARG16 returns to a full carbon fiber monocoque for weight reduction and
increased stiffness. A removable frame member allows for easy engine removal
while serving as a mounting point for suspension links and anti-roll bar mounts
and maintaining chassis rigidity. A turbo-charged Honda CBR600 provides high
power over a wide RPM range and is supported by a dry-sump lubrication system
and MoTeC M400 ECU. A paddle-actuated pneumatic shift system and improvements
in the seat and pedal design increase drivability on ARG16. Front and rear
wings increase high speed stability and cornering ability. Custom wheel centers,
an aluminum sprocket, a 2-stage oil pump, and improved harness routing are just
a few of the features which contribute to further weight savings. With a focused
design and a long testing season, ARG16 aims to finish in the top 10 at MIS.
BRAKE : Floating, hub mounted, Wilwood master
cylinder
BSCD : 77mm/53.6mm/2cylinders/499cc
COOLING : 2 side radiators
DRIVE : CVT
ELECTRONICS : AEM EMS-4
ENGINE : Yamaha genesis 80fi 500cc turbocharged
FR/RR TRACK : 1198mm/1165mm
FRAME : Space steel tubing
FUEL SYSTEM : Baseline fuel system
FUEL TYPE : 260GT
MATERIAL : Yes, a lot!
MPD : 11500
MPT : 8000
OLWH : 2700mm/1414mm/1196mm
SUSPENSION : Kaz technologies gaz damper
TIRE : R25B
UNIQUE : Turbocharged engine with CVT
WEIGHT : 570
WHEELBASE : 1550mm
BRAKE : Floating, cast iron rotors with 2-piston calipers
BSCD : 67mm / 42.5mm / 4cyl / 599cc
COOLING : Ducted sidepod-mounted radiator with
thermostatic controlled electric fan
DRIVE : Chain
ELECTRONICS : MoTeC M400 ECU
ENGINE : Honda CBR600RR
FR/RR TRACK : 1213mm (48in) / 1194mm (47in)
FRAME : Carbon fiber monocoque, 4130 frame
member
FUEL SYSTEM : Sequential port injection controlled by
M400 with 3D map
FUEL TYPE : E85
MATERIAL :
MPD : 9000
MPT : 7000
OLWH : 2903mm (114in) / 1382mm (54.5in) /
1130mm (44.5in)
SUSPENSION : Double unequal-length a-arms, pushrod
actuated spring/damper, adj anti-roll
TIRE : 18.0 X 6.0-10 R25B Hoosier
UNIQUE : Yes
WEIGHT : 580 lbs
WHEELBASE : 1575mm (62in)
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74 Information published as supplied by teams on or before March 15, 2016 with minimal editing.