Chassis Progress 12/09

Since the last update, the chassis has been completed, with only small mounts left to be added. The finished chassis came together just after Christmas, then suspension and engine mounts were added. The complete frame weighed in at 30kg, with mounts, an decrease of 8kg over last year.
The process of welding the chassis continued, with a number of different jigs being used:

With the frame complete, the suspension mounts had to be added. These were set at angles specified by the suspension team and welded to the frame.

And then engine mounts.

The next stage for us is to paint the chassis once the final mounting points are on, and then assemble the car

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Class 3

The Formula Student competition also allows for design entries to be made. These, known as Class 3, involve a team designing each aspect of a car that could then be fabricated for use in class 1.

The team must design all the parts required for the car and give a business presentation at the event showcasing their design skills. Mobil 1 Team Sussex's Class 3 team is led by Angelos Masouras and consists of five MSC students from the university.

The team are now working long hours to complete their designs for the competition in July!