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Past RAce cars!!!
Sassi, 2024
Sassi competed in the 2024 Formula SAE IC competition in Michigan, placing 36th overall. Sassi suffered a shift failure during endurance, ultimately retiring with two laps remaining. Despite this setback, Sassi finished 11th in design, top 20 in business presentation, and placed quicker times in both skidpad and acceleration over its predecessor, Candi.
-Aero: 4-element front wing with footplates and custom whiskers, 5-element rear wing with adjustable AoA, half-car undertray
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels and composite floorboards
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers with Supertrapp muffler
-Frame: Steel space frame with anti-dive/squat
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
-Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable front and rear ARBs
-Electronics: e-throttle, MoTeC M150 ECU, MoTeC E888 Expander, EGT Sensors, Kvaser Memorator Data Logger, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
-Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
-Unique: Redesigned aero package, simulation driven suspension setup, custom LCD Dash
-Aero: 4-element front wing with footplates and custom whiskers, 5-element rear wing with adjustable AoA, half-car undertray
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels and composite floorboards
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers with Supertrapp muffler
-Frame: Steel space frame with anti-dive/squat
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
-Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable front and rear ARBs
-Electronics: e-throttle, MoTeC M150 ECU, MoTeC E888 Expander, EGT Sensors, Kvaser Memorator Data Logger, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
-Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
-Unique: Redesigned aero package, simulation driven suspension setup, custom LCD Dash
Candi, 2023
Candi competed in the 2023 Formula SAE IC competition in Michigan. The team reached design finals for the first time in USC history and placed 8th out of 121 teams in design, claiming #1 in brakes and Top 3 in aerodynamics. In addition, Candi went on to be the first USC car since 2018 to complete all Dynamic events, placing 33 out of 121 teams overall.
-Aero: 3-element front wing with twisted elements, 3-element rear wing with swan neck mounts, first generation undertray
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
-Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable ARBs
-Electronics: e-throttle, AEM Infinity 5 ECU, Kvaser Memorator, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
-Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
-Unique: Carbon fiber undertray, forged carbon fiber clutch pedal (hydraulic clutch)
-Aero: 3-element front wing with twisted elements, 3-element rear wing with swan neck mounts, first generation undertray
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2006)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold with optimized restrictor profile
-Suspension: rocker-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear; adjustable ARBs
-Electronics: e-throttle, AEM Infinity 5 ECU, Kvaser Memorator, EvoScan Pressure Scanner
-Brakes: Wilwood PS1 calipers, adjustable bias, 1.6g deceleration
-Unique: Carbon fiber undertray, forged carbon fiber clutch pedal (hydraulic clutch)
Bambi, 2022
Bambi competed in the 2022 Formula SAE Michigan June competition, placing 16th in the IC event. Bambi reached the 8th quickest average lap time, but was unfortunately unable to complete the endurance track due to battery life. After much tuning and testing, Bambi's reliability paid off, and the team won the 2023 Clash at the Coliseum against UCLA.
-Aero: 3-element front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers, custom muffler
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
-Electronics: custom PDM and Alternator disconnect device PCBs, AEM Infinity 7 ECU
-Aero: 3-element front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers, custom muffler
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
-Electronics: custom PDM and Alternator disconnect device PCBs, AEM Infinity 7 ECU
SCR21, 2021
SCR21 competed in the 2021 Formula SAE Vegas competition. SCR21 was built during the COVID-19 Pandemic, realizing the 2020 designs which were never completed due to the pandemic. Despite facing technical challenges which prevented SCR21 from competing in the dynamic events, the car showcased the teams determination through challenging times and was the single largest redesign in the teams history as the car switched to a smaller 10" wheel package. SCR21 would ultimately serve as a vital test-bed for future cars and would take part in an exclusive showcase at the Clash at the Coliseum in a collaboration with NASCAR.
-Aero: Front and Rear wings (manufacturing not completed)
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: Electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
-Electronics: custom PDM, redesigned wheel package, lightest car in the teams history
-Aero: Front and Rear wings (manufacturing not completed)
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: Electronic paddle shifters
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: direct-actuated front, bellcrank actuated rear, 10" wheel package
-Electronics: custom PDM, redesigned wheel package, lightest car in the teams history
Juli, 2019
Juli competed in the final Formula SAE Lincoln competition, FSAE Lincoln 2019.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
-Unique: LCD Screen display, launch control
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
-Unique: LCD Screen display, launch control
Dani, 2018
Dani competed in the 2018 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Dani fought on to be the second car to finish the 22 km endurance race and placed 12th overall.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2003 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
-Unique: Camshaft regrind, fourth rear element
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2003 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 titanium headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear
-Unique: Camshaft regrind, fourth rear element
Ashley, 2017
Ashley competed in the 2017 Formula SAE Lincoln competition, placing 24th overall. Ashley was the first USC formula SAE car to finish the 22 km endurance race and placed 24th overall.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
-Frame: Updated 2015 Stacy steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
-Unique: Side feed intake manifold
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
-Frame: Updated 2015 Stacy steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
-Unique: Side feed intake manifold
Ellie, 2016
Ellie competed in the 2016 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Ellie contributed to the team’s first top 10 finish in the acceleration event and finished 27th overall.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
-Unique: Full carbon fiber undertray
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite
-Drive: RWD
-Engine: 2004 Yamaha R6
-Exhaust: Custom 4-1 headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, Push- rod actuated rear
-Unique: Full carbon fiber undertray
Stacy, 2015
Stacy competed in the 2015 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Stacy was used as the platform for the 2016 season, in an effort to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite body panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, push-rod actuated rear
-Unique: Steering wheel electronic display
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite body panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive, Drexler Limited Slip Differential
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Pull-rod actuated front, push-rod actuated rear
-Unique: Steering wheel electronic display
Nikki, 2014
Nikki competed in the 2014 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. Sporting a complete aero package and completed ahead of schedule, this car was used to test components and designs for the 2015 season.
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear suspension
-Unique: First full aero-package implemented
-Aero: Front and rear wings
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Exhaust: Custom 4-2-1 headers
-Frame: Steel space frame
-Intake: Custom 3-D printed manifold
-Suspension: Push-rod actuated front and rear suspension
-Unique: First full aero-package implemented
Kimi, 2013
Kimi competed in the 2013 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. This car was redesigned to improve upon our 2012 car, emphasizing reliability, ease of use, and maintenance.
-Aero: Sidepods
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Frame: Shortened steel space frame
-Suspension: Rear trailing A-arms
-Unique: "Boxless" rear end
-Aero: Sidepods
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Frame: Shortened steel space frame
-Suspension: Rear trailing A-arms
-Unique: "Boxless" rear end
Carly, 2012
Carly competed in the 2012 Formula SAE Lincoln competition. This car was used extensively for the development of the 2013 car to test new systems and set-ups.
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
-Body: Carbon fiber composite panels
-Drive: RWD with chain drive
-Shifting: Manual shift lever
-Engine: 600cc Yamaha R6 (2004)
-Frame: Redesigned steel space frame
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