Advanced Front Suspension Design for Sunsation II Solar Car
The Sunsation II design team, comprising Kevin Beckford, Solomon Metcalf, and Daniel Atsyor, aims to develop a high-performance front suspension for the solar car. The design will feature fully adjustable components, including camber, caster, and toe-in/out settings, to optimize handling. Key specifications include 6 inches of shock travel, minimal weight, and support for a body weight of 900-1000 lbs. Our innovative double 'A' arm suspension with adjustable Rocker Arms is engineered to enhance performance while facilitating easy adjustments for optimal driving conditions.
Advanced Front Suspension Design for Sunsation II Solar Car
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SunstationIIFront End Suspension • Design Team: Kevin Beckford Solomon Metcalf Daniel Atsyor
Objective • Design and build a new front suspension for the solar car (Sunsation II)
Specifications • Easy Adjustment; camber, caster, toe-in/out • Mounting to honeycomb unibody • 6” of total shock travel • Little weight • Support body weight (=900-1000lb) • Improved performance
Shock Concept • Fully adjustable shock, with piggyback reservoir
Design Idea • Double “A” arm suspension • Adjustable “A” arms • Adjustable shocks (Foxracing Shox) • Rocker Arms
Design Concept Double “A” Rocker Arm Shock Control Arm
Current Activities • Design compromising with other design teams on solar car • Suspension dimensions • Suspension calculations