Outsane

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

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

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

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

Ok, that makes more sense.

agusgus3

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

Whitey13

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

Outsane

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

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

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

Outsane

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

The plan is to be done for Montreal...

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

mrmatson

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

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

Rob

mrmatson

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

Outsane

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

in Formula SAE the motor is much more open..

just a air restriction..

dfoxengr

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

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

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

We are in the final stages...

Baja is being transported to Montreal



www.sdsuminibaja.com for more pictures