Buiding a vehicle for a school project

Outsane · 05-08-2008, 09:08 AM

Just an update of where we are at a week ago..

http://www.sdsuminibaja.com for more pics.

we have a couple of weeks to finish

infiltrator · 05-08-2008, 09:29 AM

All I can say is... WOW.
That looks amazing, and I want to drive it!

One point you may want to look into is reinforcing the top bar where the shocks are connected to. I am no engineer, but am studying to become one

Either that or Computer Science...
That and maybe a seatbelt

zlathim · 05-08-2008, 09:31 AM

Wow, we certainly never had any cool projects like that when I was in HS. (Wait, I did make a cool dustpan in metal shop...)

Awesome build, thanks for sharing.

Outsane · 05-08-2008, 09:38 AM

Don't worry we want to drive it also..

the upper shock mounts are not complete, along with the seatbelts...

This is a College project....

zlathim · 05-08-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outsane

Don't worry we want to drive it also..

the upper shock mounts are not complete, along with the seatbelts...

This is a College project....

Ok, that makes more sense.

agusgus3 · 05-08-2008, 03:11 PM

nice build. My senior project will be up here shortly this summer. Hope the build finishes as smooth as that buggy looks.

Whitey13 · 05-08-2008, 03:15 PM

What exactly are you building? Is that the powerplant in the background?

Outsane · 05-08-2008, 04:42 PM

Its called "Mini Baja"

tube frame powered by a 10 hp briggs and stratton.. that we can not modify..

we designed and built the frame and suspension.... and many other parts..

to compete against 120 other colleges in Montreal, Canada.. on June 11th - 14 th

Whitey13 · 05-08-2008, 04:47 PM

That's ridiculously awesome. It's going to get ugly when it comes times to choose a driver.

What kind of coilovers are you running? Specs?

drock2 · 05-08-2008, 04:51 PM

Looks good. I'm on the team here at the University of Iowa. Are you going to the June competition in Montreal?

Outsane · 05-08-2008, 04:52 PM

The shocks are upgrades for ATV donated by our sponsors
iShock

link

# Increases wheel travel even with stock arms
# Piggyback reservoir design
# 16mm body hard chromoly shaft
# Adjustable compression damping
# Adjustable rebound damping
# Adjustable spring preload
# Aircraft grade 6061 aluminum body
# Japanese NOK brand seals
# Spherical bearings at mounting points
# Chrome silicone progressive rate primary spring
# Chrome silicone secondary spring
# Completely tunable and rebuildable
# 100% rebuildable
# Lifetime Warranty

Description

All iShock's feature externally adjustable rebound damping with adjustable spring pre-load. The iShock F-8 reservoir model also includes adjustable compression damping. For durability, HDUSA uses nothing but the best materials, treatments and coatings technology has to offer including 16mm hard chrome plated shafts and aircraft quality billet aluminum throughout. As with all iShocks, the F-8's are totally rebuildable and completely tunable to every possible riding scenario. Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime warranty, the iShock is the right choice for amateurs and pros alike.

Outsane · 05-08-2008, 04:55 PM

The plan is to be done for Montreal...

its coming up real quick... we have our tickets..

mrmatson · 05-09-2008, 01:32 PM

Looks like you guys did a pretty good job.
My team in competing in the western competition in Illinois so I guess we won't get to kick you ass this year :-)

rdlsz24 · 05-09-2008, 01:42 PM

Why such a low-powered engine? My 1982 Honda 185cc trike has 12hp lol.

Rob

mrmatson · 05-09-2008, 02:01 PM

SAE requires that everyone use the same 10hp briggs and straton, to keep costs down I think more than anything else.

Outsane · 05-09-2008, 02:12 PM

nope... we only are doing the one competition..

in Formula SAE the motor is much more open..

just a air restriction..

dfoxengr · 05-11-2008, 07:48 PM

FSAE has more than just the throttle restriction.
they are limited to 600 CC also. everything elwe is open however, with different restrictor sizes for turbo, na and e100 fuel.

VT SAE Baja here, youre alittle behind I think.
We just placed 3rd overall in the TN competition a couple weeks ago, 2nd in the endurance.
http://www.baja.org.vt.edu

One of the most important things is getting testing done on your car.
as soon as it is driveable, you guys need to be out there all day every day since youre behind so far. good luck and see you there.
I saw your post on h-t as well.

Outsane · 05-12-2008, 09:58 AM

Oh yeah we are way behind...

but with little to no help from the School..and 6 of us..
2 of the 6 are not much help..

I am glad we got this far..

Last night we finished mounting the rear hubs..

4x4taco · 05-12-2008, 06:06 PM

Derek, glad to hear you guys did so well at competition this year! 3rd is awesome! Who 1-up'ed you guys in the endurance? It was time to knock some of those repetitive winners off the podium. Let's go Hokies!

Outsane · 06-08-2008, 10:31 AM

We are in the final stages...

Baja is being transported to Montreal

www.sdsuminibaja.com for more pictures

woodendude · 06-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Where in Montreal is the comp.? I'm heading there on Tuesday and wouldn't mind seeing this.

Derek

05-08-2008, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	Buiding a vehicle for a school project Just an update of where we are at a week ago.. http://www.sdsuminibaja.com for more pics. we have a couple of weeks to finish __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
infiltrator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 1,294	All I can say is... WOW. That looks amazing, and I want to drive it! One point you may want to look into is reinforcing the top bar where the shocks are connected to. I am no engineer, but am studying to become one Either that or Computer Science... That and maybe a seatbelt __________________ Old Rig: '95 4runner \| White \| ISR \| 193,000mi. \| Totalled.

05-08-2008, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	Don't worry we want to drive it also.. the upper shock mounts are not complete, along with the seatbelts... This is a College project.... __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-08-2008, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	Its called "Mini Baja" tube frame powered by a 10 hp briggs and stratton.. that we can not modify.. we designed and built the frame and suspension.... and many other parts.. to compete against 120 other colleges in Montreal, Canada.. on June 11th - 14 th __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-08-2008, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
drock2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, IL / Iowa City, IA Posts: 177	Looks good. I'm on the team here at the University of Iowa. Are you going to the June competition in Montreal? __________________ 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 - Tjm Front Bumper, Kennesaw Mountain Accessory Rear Bumper, Downey Rear Coils and Torsion Bars (2" Lift), Rancho RS9000 Shocks w/ In Cab Kit, BF Goodrich 33"x10.5" MT's, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Muffler, Sony Xplod Head Unit, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Alpine 250W Amp and 10" Sub, Uniden CB, Hella FF300 Light Kit, Warn M8000 Winch, Surco Roof Rack, Aisin Manual Locking Hubs Dominic

05-08-2008, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,013	Wow, we certainly never had any cool projects like that when I was in HS. (Wait, I did make a cool dustpan in metal shop...) Awesome build, thanks for sharing.

05-08-2008, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
agusgus3 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 70	nice build. My senior project will be up here shortly this summer. Hope the build finishes as smooth as that buggy looks.

05-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,038	What exactly are you building? Is that the powerplant in the background?

05-08-2008, 04:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,038	That's ridiculously awesome. It's going to get ugly when it comes times to choose a driver. What kind of coilovers are you running? Specs?

05-08-2008, 04:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	The shocks are upgrades for ATV donated by our sponsors iShock link # Increases wheel travel even with stock arms # Piggyback reservoir design # 16mm body hard chromoly shaft # Adjustable compression damping # Adjustable rebound damping # Adjustable spring preload # Aircraft grade 6061 aluminum body # Japanese NOK brand seals # Spherical bearings at mounting points # Chrome silicone progressive rate primary spring # Chrome silicone secondary spring # Completely tunable and rebuildable # 100% rebuildable # Lifetime Warranty Description All iShock's feature externally adjustable rebound damping with adjustable spring pre-load. The iShock F-8 reservoir model also includes adjustable compression damping. For durability, HDUSA uses nothing but the best materials, treatments and coatings technology has to offer including 16mm hard chrome plated shafts and aircraft quality billet aluminum throughout. As with all iShocks, the F-8's are totally rebuildable and completely tunable to every possible riding scenario. Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime warranty, the iShock is the right choice for amateurs and pros alike. __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	The plan is to be done for Montreal... its coming up real quick... we have our tickets.. __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
mrmatson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Socorro, NM Posts: 23	Looks like you guys did a pretty good job. My team in competing in the western competition in Illinois so I guess we won't get to kick you ass this year :-) __________________ 1993 Toyota Pickup - 22RE, 5spd, 4.10s, 1.5in BJ spacers, new leafs and shackes in rear, 1in body lift, ProComp ES9000 shocks. 33/12.50R15 ProComp Xtreme Mud Terrains on 15x8 ProComp black steelies. AUSSIE LOCKER!!! 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - FOGbones, custom fender eliminator, flush mount front turn signals

05-09-2008, 01:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,385	Why such a low-powered engine? My 1982 Honda 185cc trike has 12hp lol. Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

05-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
mrmatson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Socorro, NM Posts: 23	SAE requires that everyone use the same 10hp briggs and straton, to keep costs down I think more than anything else. __________________ 1993 Toyota Pickup - 22RE, 5spd, 4.10s, 1.5in BJ spacers, new leafs and shackes in rear, 1in body lift, ProComp ES9000 shocks. 33/12.50R15 ProComp Xtreme Mud Terrains on 15x8 ProComp black steelies. AUSSIE LOCKER!!! 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R - FOGbones, custom fender eliminator, flush mount front turn signals

05-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	nope... we only are doing the one competition.. in Formula SAE the motor is much more open.. just a air restriction.. __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-11-2008, 07:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
dfoxengr Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 627	FSAE has more than just the throttle restriction. they are limited to 600 CC also. everything elwe is open however, with different restrictor sizes for turbo, na and e100 fuel. VT SAE Baja here, youre alittle behind I think. We just placed 3rd overall in the TN competition a couple weeks ago, 2nd in the endurance. http://www.baja.org.vt.edu One of the most important things is getting testing done on your car. as soon as it is driveable, you guys need to be out there all day every day since youre behind so far. good luck and see you there. I saw your post on h-t as well. __________________ FOX Products Cheap welding in NOVA. PM me. 96 tacoma VT ME/Baja

05-12-2008, 09:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	Oh yeah we are way behind... but with little to no help from the School..and 6 of us.. 2 of the 6 are not much help.. I am glad we got this far.. Last night we finished mounting the rear hubs.. __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

05-12-2008, 06:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
4x4taco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 180	Derek, glad to hear you guys did so well at competition this year! 3rd is awesome! Who 1-up'ed you guys in the endurance? It was time to knock some of those repetitive winners off the podium. Let's go Hokies! __________________ '00 Tacoma TRD TJM T-15 / OME 882 & 1" BL / "custom" intake / 33x10.5 BFG A/Ts on Teflon Chambers / Demello sliders

06-08-2008, 10:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 136	We are in the final stages... Baja is being transported to Montreal www.sdsuminibaja.com for more pictures __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

06-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
woodendude Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, On. Posts: 164	Where in Montreal is the comp.? I'm heading there on Tuesday and wouldn't mind seeing this. Derek