- 1. Re: Water propulsion (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:07:41 -0400
- For flotation, most teams attach some type of closed-cell foam to the underside of the car. Some leave the foam as-is, some cover it with fiberglass or plastic sheet. For propulsion virtually everyo
- /html/mini-baja/2005-10/msg00004.html (7,114 bytes)
- 2. Re: Full Retail Price (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:54:50 -0400
- We think that if it is a publicly advertised regular price, and can be documented, this should be allowed. However, at Midwest we were audited and Jason Rounds told us that what he means by "full ret
- /html/mini-baja/2005-09/msg00005.html (7,465 bytes)
- 3. Re: Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:29:01 -0400
- I don't know of any really good books on off-road suspension. However, the techniques in Millikan's "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" will allow you to analyze any suspension. This text is what started us
- /html/mini-baja/2005-06/msg00002.html (6,837 bytes)
- 4. Re: Kill Switches (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 13:31:40 -0400
- We used a John Deere PTO switch for our main kill switch. It's better for us because it has extra contacts that turn off the 12vdc systems. It's big and red, push to kill, pull to run. It was accepte
- /html/mini-baja/2005-05/msg00021.html (6,865 bytes)
- 5. Re: SeatBelt Question Mini Baja (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:47:26 -0400
- They are very strict about shoulder belt center spacing. If the seat crowds the belts closer than 6" on center, it will not be allowed. Consider modifying the seat. You may be able to cut out the ho
- /html/mini-baja/2005-04/msg00005.html (7,427 bytes)
- 6. Re: Engine questions (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:56:42 -0400
- You MUST use the spec engine. It's too late to order an engine through the B&S sponsorship (although it doesn't hurt to ask). You may have to order an engine through a dealer (lawnmower shop or perh
- /html/mini-baja/2005-04/msg00008.html (7,069 bytes)
- 7. Re: Muffler Relocation Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:09:14 -0500
- They do fall off if not extended correctly. How to do that, I can't say. In our testing, extended exhaust pipes are of marginal benefit - the valve overlap on these BS engines is rather small. I'd re
- /html/mini-baja/2005-03/msg00016.html (8,116 bytes)
- 8. Re: Battery Charging Systems (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:14:23 -0500
- OSU used one last year with some electronics, be aware that they had some trouble with voltage spikes frying their electronics. If you're just using motors, electromagnets and other similarly hardy c
- /html/mini-baja/2005-03/msg00017.html (8,888 bytes)
- 9. Re: Water crossing during Endurance race? (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:40:25 -0500
- Baja East requires water crossing ability. Read the rulebook. Most teams use a foam float of some sort, attached under the frame. Then they paddle with the tires. If your car can't float, there is n
- /html/mini-baja/2005-03/msg00025.html (7,614 bytes)
- 10. USF SAE Has a school bus (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Edwards <kevindedwards@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:39:28 -0500
- Click on the Photo Gallery. You'll see our school bus RV in progress. We'll be taking it to all 3 American Baja races this year. A dream come true... -- Kevin Edwards Mechanical Engineer University
- /html/mini-baja/2005-01/msg00025.html (6,327 bytes)
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