Monday, February 9, 2009

Schedule update

After a very productive meeting; our revised schedule is published : calendar

Camera is working, PICS soon

Friday, February 6, 2009

Update

Stute article published today; great press. Excellent and well written article, many thanks to Melissa Weigand for her talented editorial and the help with the front suspension.
-Front suspension tacked and ready to be finalized

-Engine mounted in old chassis, awaiting a battery tender, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel.
-confident this engine will purrr in the next few days

-Order received today; allows the beginning of the Impact Attenuator fabrication and a few other projects.

-Fiberglass still in the works

Monday, February 2, 2009

Groundhog Day

The rack & pinion was relocated and tacked; this was done to allow for proper leg clearance and Figure 9 of the rule book.

The suspension is being positioned, one tab at a time...

Formula Student Info

Youtube video describing the competition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH3H5bsvI0g

Friday, January 30, 2009

Meeting Location


SHOP TIMES:
The shop is open for members to work on the car every weekday and on Saturdays during the times listed below. If you are interested in working on the car please stop by the shop at any of these times.


Monday: 5pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 2pm to 5pm
Wednesday: 5pm to 8pm
Thursday: 2pm to 5 pm
Friday: 11am to whenever you need to leave

Saturday: 2pm to 5pm

Thursday, January 29, 2009

ENGINE!

The mess that some called a wiring harness was figured out today, hooked up to a battery and...
the Engine turned over!
this week we want to secure it, put some fuel and radiator on it and see if it runs


The mounting points for the 5point harness are ITW; some clarification on the rules are needed.