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688Mlupfer
Double Secret Probation Joined: Apr/25/2019 Location: Saginaw Michiga Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: Apr/25/2019 at 4:26pm |
Looking for some feedback.
An opportunity has arose to work with some engineers at a leading automotive steering supplier to design racks for Formula and Baja. The goal is to try to appeal to as many teams as possible. With that in mind, what aspects of a steering rack do teams prioritize and what are acceptable ranges. Weight Ratio Max Handwheel Angle Rack length Rack travel Cost Sensor capabilities Mounting Points Max Loading When i was on a team i know we kinda just used stilettos because they were cheap and moderately light weight and just kind of tuned everything around that. Would teams appreciate it if there was more customization? Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks! |
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RLM
Baja Godfather Joined: Nov/15/2012 Location: Hamilton, ON Status: Offline Points: 1258 |
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Cost is going to be your number one for baja. A lot of teams these days are making their own as they can make them for less than they can buy them. I would also make the rack width customizable. the mounting points, travel, ratio, can be universal, but if rack width can be easily adjusted, that would be a big benefit.
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sujandinesh
Baja Godfather Joined: Dec/27/2013 Location: Enschede Status: Offline Points: 494 |
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Here's the number one tip:
SHIP THEM TO INDIA! And you are rich, just like that.
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General Motors: 2015-2016 Tyre Testing - University Racing Eindhoven: 2016-2017 Tyre Dynamics - TASS International: 2017-2018 Tyre Engineer - Apollo Vredestein The Netherlands |
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