Dynamics

The dynamics system is in charge of everything that connects the car to the ground, covering the suspension, uprights, hubs, brakes, and tires. Members are able to cover various parts of the engineering process from high-level parameter setting and simulation to in depth CNC machining and manufacturing. The dynamics system is comprised of 2 subsystems: suspension and unsprung.

The unsprung assemblies are the components that support the wheel and allow it to rotate freely. These components are optimized via techniques like finite element analysis or generative design to create strong but lightweight parts. Alongside this, the unsprung team analyzes the brake rotors and calipers to optimize for maximum braking ability and weight savings while preventing brake fade, ensuring the car can stop as quickly as possible.

The suspension covers everything that connects the wheels of the car to the frame and is designed around optimizing for tire grip. Utilizing a double wishbone suspension with a pushrod in the front and pullrod in the rear, the suspension can be carefully tuned based on laptimes and driver feedback to ensure that the tires are being used to their maximum potential.