Automotive · Team Build · San José State
FSAE Wheel & Suspension
I spent about six months supporting the wheel and suspension build on San José State’s Formula SAE team. My work focused on component fitting and subassembly staging within a team of roughly 40 students.
Key Specs
| Role | Team of ~40 — wheel and suspension corner, build phase, ~6 months |
| Scope | Wheel/upright/control-arm assembly and subassembly staging |
| Verification | Assembly support; design validation and vehicle performance were outside my role |
The team build
Formula SAE teams design and build a small open-wheel race car. During my time at San José State, I supported assembly work around the wheel, upright, and control-arm components. My role was in the build phase, rather than ownership of the suspension design.
My contribution
I helped fit components, stage subassemblies, and organize parts for the wheel and suspension corner. Working within a larger build showed me how part availability and coordination affect the progress of other subsystems.
What I learned
Seeing the suspension, wheel, and chassis together helped me connect the geometry with the physical assembly. The team setting also showed why consistent measurements, documentation, and clear handoffs matter when several people work on the same car.
