University of North Florida SAE team has been recognized by momentum magazine! The article focuses on the development of 2012-2013 intake system and how it was created compared to the previous year design. Momentum magazine is published by SAE and featured UNF.
The magazine can be found here:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sae/13MOMD0830/index.php#/8
The Ponte Vedra Auto-Show; this event attracts owners of all kinds of cars. There are owners customize and personalize their cars in a competition against other car owners. The UNF SAE team decided to participate in the event. The goal wasn’t to win in the trophy classes the event offers, but to publicize and display the constructed car.
Many of the spectators that viewed the car had comments such as, “An interesting design” “A lot of hard labor” and “Never knew UNF had an SAE team.” The event helped bring up the awareness of a rising UNF SAE team in Jacksonville, and hopefully support will arise from the awareness.
Although the car did not place in any of the trophy classes, the judges did comment that, “If there was a place for most labor, this car would be the winner.” Needless to say the ingenuity of the car was noted by the judges and spectators, and was probably an eye-catching factor in comparison to the other cars.
Written by Ana E. Garcia
UNF Ospreys are proud of their improvement from last years race. With the given results and overall scores, the team members are enthusiastic about improving their build further. In comparison to their first race, this year they won overall 61st place, this was a large improvement over their previous 81st place in 2012.
Not only that, they were one of the 40 teams that were able to complete the endurance race out of 120 participants. Several improvements upon the car, such as a 50lbs drop which put the vehicle under 600lbs, were contributing factors to their race results. They were able to reach 65 horsepower, a drastic improvement from last years 27 horsepower. It is clear that the biggest improvement of their performance has been the intake system and engine turning.
For all the members, this race has been a learning experience. The members have done well to gather and discuss the flaws in their build. This year, if their budget allows, they will construct an entirely new car so that the previous car will be used for data gathering and practice for the newer members to come.
Written by: Ana E. Garcia
Chassis team has assembled the chassis frame, A-arms, and suspension geometry. Upper suspension brackets allow for adjustment of the static camber to optimize the wheel contact patch’s. The frame’s internal support members have been measurably welded together to sustain a nominal race load. The engine team is examining the clutch plate wear for reliability during intense power shifting. The rest of the team is working hard towards finishing the other components. Final assembly is expected in early April 2013. To follow the build process, and see more pictures, visit our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/unfsae
This past Monday, October 1st, Osprey Racing successfully registered for the 2013 Formula SAE Michigan Competition as car number 47. The team has grown in double the size after Fall recruiting and we are glad to have so many new faces. The 2013 design is still in progress and manufacturing will begin in the very near future.
If you would like to attend our meetings we meet every Monday at 5pm in the Student Union room 3605.
The team is very excited for all the recent events and is looking forward to the upcoming competition year!
