APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS OF YOUR CAR
Following are some questions / points you need to consider when designing your car.
- PURPOSE OF CAR:
Build a winning car?
Build to complete the course reliably.
Other. - PERFORMANCE REQUIRED:
Fastest track time required 20 sec. ??
Minimum sun level you require the car to run in. - PANEL:
Type Power output weight
Ballast required - MOTOR:
Manufacturer Type Voltage - WHEELS:
Diameter Material Bearings
Tyre on drive wheel? - CHASSIS:
Material Configuration - GUIDE SYSTEM:
Roller diameter Bearings
Positioning (front/rear) Height adjusting method (if applicable) - TRANSMISSION:
Belts Gears
Ratios required (see performance required) - STEERING:
Required or not?
If required, type & which wheels? - OVERALL LAYOUT:
Panel height
Ballast position
Driver & passenger
Signage panels
Drag plate
Motor position
Drive wheel/s
Clearance on approach , exit and cresting hill. - BODY:
Required or not
If required, style and material - STRENGTH
Adequate to survive rough handling , accidents such as coming off the track,
collisions and crash barrier stopping if applicable