Team Details

Formula Buckeyes

University The Ohio State University
US Columbus OSU short 316
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LocationColumbus, United States
Social Media
Short Linktid.fsg.one/332

Past Events

2014
Car #44
Info
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The focus of the Formula Buckeyes 2014 design was weight reduction and lowered CG height. To achieve this, the team has developed 10”, 3 piece carbon fiber wheels to replace the current 13” wheels. This combined with the switch to a Drexler differential and a redesigned two piece monocoque chassis a weight reduction of over 30 kg has been achieved.  In addition their new dry sump oil system has allowed the engine to be lowered over 60 mm, helping to lower the overall CG height 27 mm.
Engineering Design Priorities:
weight reduction carbon fiber wheels monocoque dry sump engine height
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction 2 Part Carbon Monocoque, integrated roll hoop
Material CFRP with Al and Nomex core,
Overall L 2912 mm
Overall W 1412 mm
Overall H 1270 mm
Wheelbase 1600 mm
Track (Fr) 1168 mm
Track (Rr) 1130 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 115 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 141 kg
Suspension Double Unequal Length A-Arm, Push Rod Actuated
Tyres (Fr / Rr) Hoosier 18.0x7.5-10 R25B
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7x10 3pc, CFRP Shell, Topology optimized Al center
Drive Type Chain
Differential Drexler differential
Cooling Sidepod mounted custom radiator with adjustable RC helicptor fan
Brake System floating 4 disk system. 187.5mm diameter, driver adjustable balance, front GP 200, rear PS-1
Electronics Self developed CAN based multifunction display and live-telemetry, electropneumatic shifting
Powertrain
Engine Modified Honda CBR600 F4i
Bore 67 mm
Stroke 42.5 mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 599 ccm
Compression Ratio 13.4:1 : 1
Fuel System Motec M400
Fuel E85
Max Power Design 10000 rpm
Max Torque Design 9000 rpm
2012
Car #30
Info
This year is The Ohio State University’s first year competing at Formula Student Germany! After a one-year hiatus, we have successfully completed a ground up redesign with a new focus on serviceability, driver comfort, and performance. “Dirty Thirty” is a two-part carbon fiber monocoque, separated by just 12 bolts, providing easy serviceability. For driver comfort, a multifunction steering wheel with variable position clutch paddles, electronic flat foot shift paddles, and a full color LCD display with driver selectable outputs has been integrated. Further driver-centric features include launch and traction control, remote brake bias control, as well as a 3 stage LED shift indicator. The car also includes countless performance attributes such as custom metal matrix composite brakes, lightweight titanium uprights, carbon fiber control arms and a custom 3-speed gearbox. The Formula Buckeyes are exited to compete this year and wish all of the competing teams good luck!
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Two part carbon fiber monocoque
Material 2x2 twill 3K (45, 0, 45) with 12.7mm aluminum sandwich panel
Overall L 2687 mm
Overall W 1448 mm
Overall H 1160 mm
Wheelbase 1600 mm
Track (Fr) 1270 mm
Track (Rr) 1219 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 120 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 153 kg
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated. Adjustable high and low speed jounce and rebound
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 20x7x13in Goodyear D-2704 all around
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 7x13
Drive Type Chain
Differential Torsen
Cooling Side mounted diffuser to nozzle radiator with auxiliary fan
Brake System Custom floating metal matrix composite rotors, outboard front, inboard rear. Driver adjustable bias
Electronics Steering wheel mounted color LCD with driver selectable readout, servo clutch, traction/launch cntrl
Powertrain
Engine Honda CBR600f4i
Bore 67.0 mm
Stroke 42.5 mm
Cylinders 4
Displacement 599 ccm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 : 1
Fuel System Motec M400
Fuel 98 octane unleaded
Max Power Design 10000 rpm
Max Torque Design 7000 rpm

FS past achievements due to World Ranking Data Base

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED SP DV SP AC DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2024.05
FSAE MI
108
1.
2.
14.
4.
10.
-
2.
-
1.
1.
18.
0.00
907.60
2023.05
FSAE MI
114
3.
36.
21.
12.
5.
-
12.
-
10.
5.
23.
0.00
786.40
2022.06
FSAE MI
43
12.
22.
14.
20.
25.
-
3.
-
13.
12.
11.
0.00
586.90
2022.05
FSAE MI
89
31.
12.
86.
5.
43.
-
18.
-
10.
40.
15.
0.00
469.90
2019.06
FSAE North
22
9.
17.
22.
6.
15.
-
7.
-
5.
12.
5.
0.00
489.70
2019.05
FSAE MI
108
31.
89.
103.
19.
61.
-
35.
-
35.
29.
14.
0.00
511.60
2018.06
FSAE North
23
11.
6.
17.
6.
7.
-
4.
-
6.
14.
-
0.00
487.56
2018.05
FSAE MI
114
36.
9.
102.
17.
81.
-
29.
-
45.
53.
12.
0.00
411.70
2017.05
FSAE MI
109
13.
35.
95.
18.
12.
-
22.
-
19.
16.
21.
0.00
647.50
2016.06
FSAE North
25
10.
5.
18.
4.
4.
-
10.
-
8.
13.
14.
0.00
557.49
2016.05
FSAE MI
114
44.
23.
79.
12.
17.
-
34.
-
12.
72.
33.
0.00
492.10
2015.06
FSAE LN
64
25.
32.
52.
4.
12.
-
30.
-
9.
19.
-
0.00
465.60
2015.05
FSAE MI
108
46.
3.
99.
18.
13.
-
35.
-
34.
71.
-
0.00
389.70
2014.08
FS DE
74
24.
18.
59.
9.
18.
-
17.
-
18.
22.
24.
0.00
467.08
2014.05
FSAE MI
107
24.
27.
76.
5.
26.
-
11.
-
22.
47.
12.
0.00
516.20
2013.05
FSAE MI
104
18.
27.
100.
10.
25.
-
42.
-
44.
12.
37.
0.00
602.70
2012.08
FS DE
76
46.
34.
34.
31.
42.
-
50.
-
40.
-
-
0.00
304.07
2010.05
FSAE MI
101
27.
57.
13.
15.
46.
-
34.
-
56.
19.
33.
0.00
511.40
2009.05
FSAE MI
90
18.
60.
53.
29.
49.
-
39.
-
27.
10.
-
-50.00
518.70
2008.05
FSAE MI
104
28.
56.
66.
37.
-
-
-
-
38.
21.
-
0.00
490.90
2007.06
FSAE CA
59
18.
15.
28.
-
-
-
-
-
11.
10.
-
0.00
485.46
2006.06
FSAE CA
49
22.
31.
3.
12.
28.
-
10.
-
8.
-
-
0.00
417.85
2006.05
FSAE MI
118
67.
12.
8.
40.
28.
-
35.
-
76.
-
-
0.00
275.18
2005.05
FSAE MI
114
67.
39.
3.
43.
62.
-
51.
-
72.
-
-
0.00
312.77
2004.05
FSAE MI
129
10.
14.
3.
4.
42.
-
46.
-
23.
11.
-
0.00
737.25
2003.05
FSAE MI
111
25.
3.
4.
15.
21.
-
1.
-
21.
-
-
0.00
457.62
2002.05
FSAE MI
121
24.
10.
9.
3.
3.
-
6.
-
5.
-
-
0.00
498.67
2001.07
FS UK
23
6.
1.
2.
4.
5.
-
-
-
13.
5.
-
0.00
712.12
2001.05
FSAE MI
108
3.
72.
3.
2.
20.
-
1.
-
6.
10.
-
0.00
800.91
2000.05
FSAE MI
94
40.
39.
9.
8.
-
-
45.
-
45.
-
-
0.00
308.04
1999.05
FSAE MI
89
25.
8.
17.
5.
22.
-
14.
-
15.
-
-
0.00
464.18
1998.05
FSAE MI
81
9.
9.
40.
6.
36.
-
25.
-
15.
9.
-
0.00
716.10
1997.05
FSAE MI
66
6.
8.
44.
7.
15.
-
26.
-
4.
3.
-
0.00
725.56
1996.05
FSAE MI
68
12.
8.
45.
59.
11.
-
18.
-
8.
15.
-
0.00
523.17
1995.05
FSAE MI
69
25.
24.
-
16.
36.
-
11.
-
27.
24.
25.
0.00
461.39
1994.05
FSAE MI
58
14.
17.
-
18.
8.
-
30.
-
32.
10.
33.
0.00
527.14
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