Brendon, you are completely right about driver seat time. Unfortunately many universities struggle to get enough, and by the time they get to the comp, the first real driving is out on track... something breaks and they're out of contention.

Considering we are only given around 8 months to build this thing from scratch, the university is quite proud of the many trophies we bring back.

The engine is restricted to 600cc, but does not have to be NA. Some teams run single cylinders and turbocharge them. All engines are restricted on the intake through a 20mm restrictor. That's not stopping UWA from making just under 100hp at the engine. This and 194kg allows us to go vroooom. Carbon fibre composite monocoque chasis weighs in just over 20kg.

Our other system we've design and built is a complex Kinetic suspension system previously used by Citroen WRC cars which was later banned. And yes, there is Motec Pryde =D we're running a M800.

Fred
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