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Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Becomes A Sponsor
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. becomes a sponsor of Northwestern Formula SAE, donating safety gear as well as a Diversion 180 TIG welder, . A tool vital for completing the frame and other integral parts of the car. -
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NU Formula SAE 2011-2012
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Kick-Off Meeting
Car-enthusiasts come to the first Formula SAE meeting at the Ford Prototyping Lab at 1 p.m. on Sept. 24. -
NU Formula SAE registered for 2012 Michigan Competition
NU Formula SAE is registered for the 2012 Michigan Competition as team #075! -
Team Attends NU Homecoming Parade
NU Formula SAE team attends the homecoming parade on Sheridan Road at 6:30p.m. with last year's car and banner. -
The Search for an Engine
In the search for a new LT-R450 engine, the team finds a complete ATV with the correct engine and will disassemble it for the engine. -
New Frame Tubes
New frame tubes arrive, cut, coped and ready for welding. -
Putting a Frame Together
While many go home for winter break, members of the Formula SAE team stay at school to put the car frame together. -
Design Presentations
Each member gives a short presentation about their projects and state of their designs in front of the entire team, advisors and alumni in order to get feedback and finalize their designs. -
Building Season in Full Swing
Members participate in welding rod ends into suspension A-Arms. This is the first basic step of assembling the suspension system. -
Building External Shell of Car
A member sands the nosecone mold. Once the mold's shape is complete, carbon fiber will be laid over it, left to cure, and removed to become a body panel for the car. -
Building the Car Seat
The carbon fiber driver's seat is being built. -
Differential Mounted
The differential is completed and mounted onto the frame. The differential allows the rear wheels to turn at different speeds greatly improving the car's handling. -
Crash Test
Crash testing with CAPE, a gold sponsor of Northwestern Formula Racing in Westfield, Indiana. -
Almost Done
The car seat and frame are almost set in place. -
Car Unveiling
NU Formula SAE team unveils their 2012 car to the public and sponsors at the lawn outside the Ford Building. -
Competing at 2012 Formula SAE Michigan Competition
NU Formula SAE team attends the Michigan Competition, and undergoes a series of evaluations and races.
