“Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge”

2018

Prototype Proposal Information

For the 2016 season, proposals will be completed in two phases. Phase I deals with car design and development, along with team specifics. Phase II focuses on vehicle updates and logistics. Deadlines for each phase can be found on the ETEI website at under the “Super Mileage” tab.

In order to be approved for participation, each school must submit a separate proposal for each vehicle entry. Proposals must be post-marked no later than the deadline date established on the ETEI website. Upon approval of the proposal by the committee, the team will be issued a number and allowed to participate in the event. A non-refundable entry fee in the amount of $60.00 must accompany each proposal in Phase II. Feedback will be given to the team after each Phase. A revision deadline will be issued to give teams a chance to correct any issues that could become a problem on the day of Technical Inspection.

The proposal must be typed in a minimum of 12 point font on plain, white, 8.5”x11” paper and bound in a flexible binder or small 3-ring binder. Teams should use the BOLDED headings in this document as a layout for their own proposals.

Computer generated drawings are encouraged, but must be scaled to fit 8-1/2” paper. Large or oversized drawings should only be used if absolutely necessary to show some unusual aspect of the proposed design.

NOTE: The Competition Organizers realize that the proposal in Phase I is a “work-in-progress”. We also understand that these plans may change as the building of the vehicle becomes reality. Therefore, Phase II was developed with this in mind. Phase II of the proposal process should more accurately depict the final vehicle design. It is important to communicate those changes in your plans from Phase I to Phase II. Phase II will be an online process.

The intent of this proposal process is to create a smooth Technical Inspection process for your team and ours. The more detailed and thorough you are in your proposal, the better we can correct concerns that may become issues at the Technical Inspection. These concerns can be better corrected by your team, in your shop, with your tools, with plenty of time. Our goal is to have all teams pass through Technical Inspection without issue.

Phase I (Planning Phase)

A proposal will consist of the following sections:

Title Page

The first page of the proposal must contain the following information:

Name of Team

School name and address

Name of building administrators

Full name of the lead faculty advisor

Email address of the lead faculty advisor

Name of other adult advisors for the team

Prototype Class

Date the proposal is prepared

Section I-Design Concept

This section should include the following:

  • An overall description of the design or design ideas.
  • A three-view, dimensioned drawing of the outside vehicle, which includes the vehicle’s wheels and give dimensions for track and wheelbase.
  • Photos of the vehicle may be included along with the orthographic drawing. These are only to be used to support the orthographic drawing; not to be used in place of it.
  • In the name of innovation, if a vehicle from a previous year is being used, give a brief overview of the significant changes that will be made on this car from the past design.

Section II- Frame/Chassis

  • A three view, dimensioned drawing of the frame/chassis without the body attached, including the wheels, driver’s seat position (showing the position of the driver in the seat), steering wheel, and foot pedals. (Show how it would look if the driver was driving the vehicle without the body attached)

Section III- Body

  • A schematic drawing showing the frame of the body, not including the skin. This should include the firewall location, roll bar location, and showing the means of ventilating the vehicle cockpit. **Please include the location of the fire extinguisher in this schematic.
  • A detailed description of production of the body. Must include:
  • the materials used
  • the methods to be used in fabrication
  • where body was produced (onsite, offsite?)
  • what year the body was produced
  • what changes were made to a body from the previous year
  • how the body is attached to the frame

Section IV- Engine

  • Description of the gasoline engine the team proposes to use on the vehicle

Section V-Drive Train

  • A drive-train schematic drawing showing all propulsion components between the engine and the tires.

Section VI- Braking System

  • A description of the proposed braking system for the vehicle.

Section VII- Fuel System

  • A fueling schematic drawing showing all components of the fuel system between the fuel tank and the combustion cylinder.
  • A description of how the fuel tank will be mounted.
  • A description of how the driver is prevented from reaching the fuel tank while inside of the vehicle.
  • An exhaust system schematic drawing showing how gases will be exhausted out of the vehicle.

Section VIII- Steering System

  • A steering system schematic drawing showing all steering components between the driver’s hands and the tires.

Section IX- Safety

  • A description or detailed list of all components and systems on the vehicle that are designed to keep the driver, team members, other drivers, other teams’ members, competition workers, and spectators safe.

Section X-Driver Egress

  • Description of the plan for the driver’s emergency exit from the vehicle.
  • Description of the plan for the unconscious driver’s extraction from the vehicle by emergency personnel.

Section XI- Drivers

  • Driver Name, Age on competition day, above minimum driver weight?
  • Alternate Driver, Age on competition day, above minimum driver weight?
  • How minimum weight will be achieved. (weight belt or ballast)
  • If ballast is attached to vehicle, location must be shown in a simple drawing.

Section XII- Team Members

  • Listing of team members and ages on competition day

Section XIII - Cost Estimate

  • This will be a cost estimate for the monies put into the car this year.Previous year’s work (ie. if your using a body from last year) should not be included in this cost estimate.
  • Detailed cost estimate for the construction of the vehicle.
  • All parts, purchased or manufactured, should be shown.
  • Any services obtained should be listed at quoted cost.
  • Donated items should be listed as a side bar to the actual cost, with an estimated cost associated.

Estimate a cost for small items like bolts, washers, screws, etc as 1 line item.

Section IX- Additional Information

  • Anything additional you wish to include in your proposal that you think highlights your design or construction.
  • What do you think sets your team apart?
  • What are you most proud of on this vehicle design or construction?