A21 Car is Back

The team has completed the rear wheel adjusts. They have moved on to creating a new steering system in the car. This is something new that we have never tried before. Besides fixing the steering and fitting electrical the team is also making modifications to the S20 and A21 cars. Carbon fiber fenders are being placed on the S20 car to reduce drag on the car and make it more aerodynamic. The fenders were made with the help of one of are many faithful sponsors Dave Raasch. Our A21 car was lent to the Columbus Lakeview Power Drive team for tips on how to build a car. We hope to have our cars ready for our home race, the Cuming County Open, on April 17.

Getting Closer

The chassis to the car is ready to be welded together. This week the team has begun installing the motor mount to the car. The motor mount is made out of aluminum and keeps the motor in place and allows us to adjust the motor’s position. It also can increase or decrease the chain tension to our desired specification. The A 20 car is just about completed. Also on the new car the team has installed to rear and front wheels and is currently working on the steering. Some of the electrical is being placed in the car. The battery box has been completed and has been put in the car. The battery box holds the car’s batteries and keeps them from moving and shifting weight in the car.

Making Adjustments

The team has been working on documentation. The team has also been making modifications to the S20 car. A. Berg is currently making adjustments to the steering components on the S20. This week they have fabricated a seat to fit the new car. The seat is made from aluminum and is TIG welded together. They have also created a circular rear on the car. We believe this will create less drag.

Progress!!!

The team is about finished with the front of the chassis and is working on the rear. The chassis should be finished in a week or two. Currently the team is also making adjustments to the S20 car. These modifications will help in the race. The seat for the new car is also being modified to fit expectations.