MONASH MOTORSPORT BLOG
Hear from our team of engineers, learn more about our cars and find out about our approach to the world of FSAE.
A Week in the Life of….
Our team talks about what a typical day at Monash Motorsport is all about
Giving our Engine the Spark of Life
Meet M17-C's powertrain platform: KTM's new single cylinder 690 Duke R engine.
A Current Affair: EMRAX 228 Dynanometer Testing
With our first-ever Electric Powertrain in the works, Robert shares our experiences working on the Dyno.
The Powerhouse of M17-C: KTM 690 Duke R
Micheal Strauss touches on the significance of the new Formula SAE 2017-2018 regulations change, and the effect it had on M17-C’s newest engine.
Design Period: Where it all starts
Team Leader Connor Tilbrook outlines the purpose of the design period which occurs during holiday months allowing the team to focus purely on designing without the stresses of the university semester.
Exploring the Unknown: Developing the Electric Drivetrain package
Throughout 2016, Monash Motorsport’s electric drivetrain team has been carefully choosing the perfect combination of powertrain components to maximise the potential of our very first electric car.
Prime Pak Supplies: Sticking Around
Competing internationally takes preparation and structure. Find out how Prime Pak Supplies helps us through their technical support
ZF Site Tour
Ruth shares our experience touring the ZF Factory in Schweinfurt, Germany in 2016.
Tune to Win: Powertrain Dynamometer
Powertrain Engineer, Daniel Crouch, details the various factors and considerations taken into account when testing with a Dynamometer
Powerplus Racing Fuels: Powering MMS
Monash Motorsport is proud to announce our new partnership with Powerplus Racing Fuels, a division of the Australian owned and operated ACB Group who specialise in the manufacture and supply to the chemical industry.
Keeping Our Cool: Powertrain Cooling Testing
Learn more about how we validate our cooling in our Powertrain with this post from Daniel Kobiela
Traction Control
With 30% more power and over 25% more torque, our new turbocharged car is proving a little hot to handle for the drivers. Luckily we have recently been testing Traction Control (TC) setups for use with our MoTeC ECU.