FSAE Blog

Website Updates Underway

noreply@blogger.com (Sean) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0000

If you haven't noticed, we've gotten a majority of the website up to par. A great deal of time was spent on the Cars pages, which goes into the detailed history of Formula Hardrocker Racing since the first car to compete, in 1996. In addition, we've updated the pages talking about our more recent car, from 2007 to 2009.

In the manufacturing side of things, our frame is inches away from being complete. In addition, the uprights will be heading off to their next step in post-deposition treatment - looking forward to getting them machined here at school in the coming weeks!

Brake rotors will begin the manufacturing phase today on our 4-axis mill, before heading to our local sponsor Oreilly Auto Parts (Rapid City, SD) to be brake-lathed.

Suspension components are complete. A-arms are done, tabs are on the frame, and everything is ready to be assembled.

The engine is on the dyno and is currently hours from running. Last night the engine was turning over - so we're almost there! After a few additional relays are installed we'll be off and tuning!

Last, by not least, we have to put a plug in for our sponsors. Without their generous contributions, we would not be building such an amazing car this year. A huge thanks goes out to:

More sponsors will hopefully join us soon. Check out the full list here!

FHR 2010 Progressing at Full Force!

noreply@blogger.com (Sean) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0000

The new FHR 10' car is well on its way to becoming a complete vehicle. Some major milestones have been reached!
- Stubshafts are completed
- Drivetrain components are ready for assembly
- The frame only needs a few more members before its complete and awaits tabs
- All a-arms are done, along with all spherical bearings being pressed in
- All spherical bearing mounts have been machined
- Brake pads and calipers have arrived, brake hats are ready for assembly
- The uprights have been sent off for heat treatment and will return for final machining in a few weeks

In addition to this, our team has secured sponsors from many generous companies. We will be completing our new sponsor listing very soon. Please keep checking our sponsors page for more details.

The car is looking amazing - we are excited by what we see and the momentum that we are holding!

Critical Design Review: December 2nd

noreply@blogger.com (Sean) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:00 +0000

The 2010 Formula Hardrocker Racing Critical Design Review will be December 2nd, 2010, in CB204W. Please come view the amazing improvements we have in store for this year's car!

Some of the major improvements for this year include:

Knowledge used from last year to improve Aprilia operation
Complete analysis regarding restrictor and plenum design
Improved suspension system with innovative new stabilizer bar design and better shock placement
Redesigned brake system to include outboard rear brakes
Newly designed centerlock system used to retain wheels and rotating components
Uprights redesigned to house larger bearings and upgraded braking system - all four corners now using titanium laser deposition
Overall un-sprung weight decrease over last year
Frame improved over last year's car along with more thorough testing and changed to better meet new FSAE rules
Aero package to include a Midwing this year

There are many other small changes being made to the car leading to large improvements on the track. The team is beyond excited to start production this year. Manufacturing will begin December 3rd!

Keep visiting for more updates!

New team, improved designs and a promising car

noreply@blogger.com (Sean) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:52:00 +0000

A quick update to everyone - the seven Formula Hardrocker Racing 2010 Senior Design members have been working diligently in the past month. Since the Preliminary Design Review on October 7th, a lot of design and analysis has been completed. The 2010 car will include many improvements, making it an excellent performer. This year's team consists of the following teammates:

Frame: David VanSickle
Drivetrain: Drew Sykora
Brakes: Matt Kalus
Hubs/Spindles/Wheels: Jason Wendling
Suspension: Nolan Pray
Uprights: Sean Hayes

Of course, other key members that are taking on extensive design roles include:

Engine: Andy Pautsch
Aerodynamics: Adam Hemmingson

When time allows, the new car's page will be added. Please keep visiting!

New year underway!

noreply@blogger.com (Sean) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:18:00 +0000

A new year of Formula Hardrocker Racing is now underway. The senior design team is looking much more complete this year. Meeting times have been made, check out the Join page to see when and where to join us!

More website updates will be coming soon, so keep checking back!

4th of July Parade

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Formula Hardrocker Racing and other teams from CAMP were featured in the Piedmont Parade on the 4th of July. Hundreds of people saw the vehicles and asked many questions.

Aaron

FHR09 !!!

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:02:00 +0000

Some long awaited pictures are here! For those following our history, the two significant changes that changed the 2009 from the 06-07-08 iterations were Frame Template Rules, and the upgrade to the Aprilia 550 SXV!!

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:05:00 +0000

The team has made excellent progress! Our engine is now running and we will be driving when the weather clears up. (Wings will be on the car soon too!) Preparation for the Design, Cost, and Sales Events are underway!

Aaron

Progress

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Today we finished up paint on the body, and wings are being clear coated tomorrow. Electrical/Engine things have been the focus for the past week, and we are almost ready for dyno tuning! Tomorrow morning the car is going to begin final assembly, and we hope to finish the assembly sometime on Saturday. Testing is planned for next week, weather permitting. California is not far away!

-Evan

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:49:00 +0000

Last night we finished putting an array of tabs on the car which took until approximately 2am. After that, we took a short trip to family thrift before beginning finish welding. Andy then welded until 8:15am, with the moral support of about 5 tired onlookers. Fifteen minutes after welding was finished, powdercoating began. The frame is now powdercoated in gloss black and is a very beautiful sight!

Over at the cape lab, the nosecone mold was machined yesterday and today, with much sanding to come in the night ahead. In the next 24 hours we need a finished nose because paint is scheduled for Monday! Its a scary task but I think we can do it... In the next 5ish days we will not be doing much manufacturing, but more things on the order of engine tuning and static event material.

For those not around rapid, the car is going to be a black basecoat, unlike our normal blue. This is because the black powdercoat was readily available, and we are kind-of on a time crunch...

I guess its back to work now!

-Evan

Progress

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:24:00 +0000

We are working very hard... to say the least.

Upright/hub assemblies are nearly finished, stub-axles are being hardened, a few tabs and spacers are being manufactured, aluminum spherical holders will be finished up by the end of the day, steering rack mounts are almost done, for now. Firewalls have been made, drivetrain assembly goes together nicely and drops in, with rotors that float well! Pedals and master cylinder assembly is being finished up, brake lines possibly being routed today, more tabs for everything are in the works, cooling lines are being manufactured and routed today, electrical work has begun, etc...

I think the corners of the car will be on today!

-Evan

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Rear uprights are done, stub-axles are done, brake rotors are done, pull rod tabs are done, 1 set of wings are infused, front bell cranks are machined, plenum is almost ready to go...

Overall, awesome progress guys!

Lets keep up the hard work. Can we be driving by May 25th?

-Evan

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:05:00 +0000

We have made a fair amount of progress on the car in the past week. The undertray is now a reality, many other composite parts are in the process along with pleonum and the sidepods, and after the fourth attempt the fuel rail is finished! There has also been a lot of driving going on in the past week with the nice weather that we have been having. Lets keep up the hard work!

-Taylor

Progress Update 4/5/09

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:17:00 +0000

This weekend we made some excellent progress on the car. The rear lower suspension tabs are done, steering wheel is mounted, pedal assembly is going in, and more. Lets keep it up!

- Steven

Progress on Brake Rotors

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:37:00 +0000

With a couple snow days on our side we have made strong progess on the brake rotors, the team's first year making them from scratch. The steel disks are cut down to 0.20" on the lathe and then placed in the HASS CNC machine for the slots and holes. Fun fun!

- Steven

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Very professional website! Thanks Sean, Dillon and Steve.

Aaron

New Website is a GO!

noreply@blogger.com (FSAE SDSMT) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:11:00 +0000

Welcome to the new website! It's been hard work, but the WebDevelopment team is sure that the work HAS paid off! You're here! So...really, there's nothing to link to!

Some new features to look forward too:

Blog for members AND non-members to contribute to!
Updated design, more sleek and refined!
COMPLETED FSAE Car History pages!
Posters and wallpapers!

What's there not to love?! Enjoy the new website!