CMT MEASURES UP !

From Joel Cummuskey (the 2010 chassis engineer)


With so much of the car designed on 3D software it is integral that the team has accurate models of essential parts of the car. With the team moving to a brand new engine for 2010 it was essential that an accurate model of the engine could be generated so design on the intake, exhaust, oil systems and chassis could continue.

So, on Wednesday the 24th of March a number of team members went to EL ES DE Engineering in Welshpool to use their FARO arm. The arm allows points in 3D space to be measured to an accuracy of 0.02mm. With the use of the arm and the generous support offered from Dusko Mackoski the team was able to create an extremely accurate model of the engine in a very short space of time.

With the new engine model chassis arrangement, engine mounting and general packaging has now been able to be finalised and the design of the 2010 car can progress towards manufacture.

Thanks to EL ES DE Engineering and Dusko Mackoski for their time and support.

This is where CMT designs the amazing race cars...

This is a small portion of our workshop, the design office is just partitioned separate from the workshop area.









and from this comes.....




Impressed yet...?

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CMT into 2010

Well we have had our ups and downs through the history of the team and it seems we've hit another down.

Our race engine have decided to give up after years of use. It seems pistons and valves have been getting to friendly with each other and as such we are currently (desperately) looking for replacements and or alternatives.

We had hoped to enter a few hill climb events early this year before the university semester starts. A few members visited Jack Hill in Wanneroo just for a look over the weekend even though we were unable to compete.

In good news, we are looking for new members and have our 2010 team launch coming up, Febuary 17th, 6pm till 7pm at Curtin Univeristies new Chemistry building we will display the 2009 race car for our sponsers and supporters.

Invites will come out soon so keep a watch on your mail.

For those following from university, please email 'motorsport@curtin.edu.au' for a flyer on how to join us in 2010.

Fingers crossed we have a new motor within the next month or so, finances are the only restraint at the moment, we are looking into a possible swap from the 4 cylinder honda to a smaller 4 cyl turbo or single cyl option.