Since the most important variables in LFS Pro Tweak are only alterable on the FBM and the XFG XRG, I am doing my best in altering the FBM until the point where it is a FSAE car, but am running into an issue with the weight. When I drop the weight to 375 lb ( -2.1 setting in protweak), the car flies away...can anything be done about this?

Hello,

As a member of a Formula SAE team, I was wondering if it is possible to modify (or have someone skilled modify ) details of the MRT5 so as to make it more directly resemble our team's car.

We have lots of data that we would love to integrate: steering ratio, track width front and rear, wheelbase, cg height, polar moment of inertia, f:r and l:r weight balance, hp/tq curves, tire data, aerodynamics, and more. Seeing as I have no idea how LFS simulates vehicle dynamics, I don't know how applicable this information is, but we would love to make any changes that would make the MRT5 handle more like our own car; even if it's as simple as changing the max braking / lateral accelerations to match our cars.

So my questions are:
Is this possible?
if yes, to what extent?
Can I do it myself? (very basic coding experience with c++ and basic)
If yes, what software do I need?
If no, with whom do I need to speak with to have it done?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
-Tony

Last edited by zetectony, Mon 2 Apr 2012, 10:35.