Formula Student
For this year’s event, we have allocated a series of dates for FS teams both UK and overseas based to come to the rig to optimise their set up prior to the Silverstone Formula Student event:
- From the 20th to 23rd and the 27th June, UK-based teams can request a slot
- From the 28th June to 1st July, overseas teams can request a slot
- If there are spaces available after initial interest has been fulfilled, these will be left open to UK based teams at our discretion
We have planned for 2 teams per day with 1 half for the rig test and subject to confirmation, we are hoping to offer an introduction to Multimatic, what we do and careers with us during the other half of the day.
Teams need to be at the rig 30mins before their session starts with their car. There is a fee of £300 for their session which includes:
- Vehicle installation
- Data acquisition and analysis
- Guidance on the results and how to set up the cars for optimum performance
Please note we are unable to offer downforce cabling attachment due to the short wheelbase and track nature of a Formula Student vehicle.
Teams would need to provide all the equipment for their cars and suspension options and tools if they so wish to test them. If teams require different damper specifications to be tested, they will need to bring their own equipment or relevant personnel (unfortunately Multimatic personnel would not be able to provide this support).
If there are any interested teams, please contact any or all of the following 4 people at Multimatic:
Four-Post Rig Testing
Utilising Multimatic’s proprietary post-processing routines, customers (both automotive and race teams) have used the rig to gain a deep understanding of their vehicle’s vertical dynamics and explore tuning options for maximum performance.
Fundamental vehicle parameters are identified and optimised using performance metrics with analysis of the pure vertical case (treating the vehicle as a sprung mass damper system). Typical tuning parameters include:
- Axle Natural frequency damping ratios
- Heave mode damping ratio
- Pitch mode damping ratio
- Contact patch load variation
- Front to rear axle phasing
- Ride height control
Chassis Torsional Stiffness:
- Conducted on solid wheel or bare rims (no tyres) with solid links instead of dampers and springs
- Evaluate hub to hub torsional stiffness (Nm/Deg)
- Evaluate chassis torsional stiffness (Nm/Deg)
Our customers include: F1, Indycar, LMP sportscars, GTs, Touring Cars, F2, F3, Super Formula, Formula E, Classic Racers, Road Cars and Formula Student cars.