FSAE Presentation Event
- 1. Design Team
- 2. OverviewDesign Features and PerformanceManufacturabilityCost InformationMarketability
- 3. Design Features and PerformanceAdjustability
- 4. Suspension
- 5. Steering
- 7. ECUDesign Features and PerformanceErgonomicsFrameDriver ControlsSafetySeatSeatbeltEmergency cut-off
- 8. Design Features and PerformanceSuspension and SteeringPull rod instead of push rodResponsive ManeuverabilityAckermannElectronic shift kit
- 9. Design Features and PerformanceIntake SystemRestrictorVenturi instead of converging-diverging nozzleExtremely smooth flowPlenumComplex shape to optimize flowFiberglass construction
- 10. ManufacturabilitySubassembliesEmphasized in designAllows assembly-line production(ADD PICTURE OF LAYOUT)
- 11. ManufacturabilityOff-the-shelf ComponentsAccounts for 60% of vehicle costExcellent qualityFully-integrated into vehicle design
- 12. ManufacturabilityBulk Production through Laser Cutting/WaterjettingUprights are a good exampleCost effective due to reduced machine timeFast turnaround with minimal tooling costs (ADD PICTURE OF UPRIGHTS)
- 13. Cost InformationOff-the-shelf parts $6,600Manufactured parts/labor $4,400TOTAL $11,000
- 15. Comparable car (F1000) sells for $30-65K new, and $18-24K for older version
- 16. Reasonably priced for nonprofessional weekend autocrosser
- 17. Profit per vehicle - $7,000
- 18. If 1000 units sold per year, $7M in profitConclusion
Editor's Notes
- Braking ComponentsPedal BoxUpright Wheel HubDifferentialIntake System and ExhaustSuspension (Lower and Upper Control Arms)Centralized Wiring
- Yamaha Engine/TransmissionHonda ATV Differential with Limited SlipBraking Components (Rotors, Calipers, Master Cylinders)Tilton Pedal AssemblyMarzocchiRoco ShocksHoosier Racing TiresKeizer WheelsPerformance Electronics ECU