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We have the car we started last fall and have made a few changes mostly with the width. This car is shorter than most, so the center of gravity is going to be higher. The team has fabricated the rear wheel setup and built the front axle assembly. We reconfigured the width to get a wider teardrop pattern and accommodate the drivers. We have been researching go cart designs for the steering to make a stronger, more reliable front axle assembly. We hope that by studying and putting our ideas into this task we will get it right and make it reliable.
Problems and Solutions
One of our biggest concerns is weight distribution so that we get a balanced car. With the shorted design it will put the driver higher, but we are designing a more aerodynamic shape to allow for this and better weight distribution.
The original material for the steering is not going to work with this design, so we are looking to the cart design to help with the steering
Future
We have discussed option for body materials and paint, but no final decision has been made. We have a local customizing shop that has offered to show us how to finish the body work and paint. We will be setting up time to go to their shop for the boys to get this experience.
We will also start with the electrical design within the next few weeks.
Our team is going to have an open house to allow other boys and staff/parents see the progress on our car. We want them to see firsthand what electric power can do.
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