Power Train

The team have decided to use the belt drive again. The reason for this is to allow the addition of a differential onto the rear axle. In testing the rear differential has dramatically improved cornering. The differential is mounted on bearings from which the drive shafts lead to the wheels.

To enable the attachment of the differential the engine had to be moved to the side of the chassis. This is not the ideal place in terms of balance but enables the smooth drive of power from the engine to the rear axle. To make this attachment a longer drive belt has been used, this was purchased especially for this task. A new belt tensioner has been designed to ensure the extra long drive belt stays in place and it is now easier to adjust.

We have developed a new disc brake as we had identified the braking as a weakness in last years car. The brake grips onto a metal plate attached to the differential. We have tested various materials as the brake shoe as well as tesing the improved braking provided by changing to a disc brake system. The investigation was carried out using an inclined plane and a tickertap machine (see picture above).

  

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