Real Case Scenario - 2012 Formula SAE Michigan and Formula SAE Lincoln

WARRENDALE, Pa., April 24, 2012 - Rule C.3.3.3  states that the third part of the Cost Event will be a “real case” scenario where students will have to respond to a challenge related to cost or manufacturing of the student vehicle.”   

The real case scenario for this event will be one of the following: 

The Cost Judges have reviewed the Cost Report that you have submitted and they have determined that the cost of the _________ on your car is substantially higher than expected. 

Your task at the event is to present the Cost Judges with your proposals to reduce the cost of the ________ on your car by 15%. 


The presentation must fulfill the following requirements: 
·         No longer than 5 minutes                    
·         Flip chart pages (optional) 
·         No handouts or use of electronic devices. 
·         Must be based on the system on your car. 


Your presentation will be evaluated on:
-       The process or methodology(ies) used to develop the proposal(s)
-       The alternatives presented
-       The credibility of the proposals

The team’s presentation skills will NOT be scored.

Teams competing at both events will discuss a different random choice at each event.

The blanks above will be randomly drawn choices of one of the following:
Fuel System
Motor Mounts 
Exhaust Manifold

FSAE Rules Committee