My Engineering Class
Since the beginning of school year this year ,my engineering class has been designing a Fuel efficient cart for a race which is this monday down at indianapolis speedway. We just finished the cart last week and it is a beauty considering some juniors/seniors built it themselves..the teacher helped a little bit ;) The paint job was done by a local corvette shop for FREE. The only stipulation was that we had to put 2 of his logos on our cart..which doens't really matter b/c those logos are tight with the corvette imblum and all. I was on the news last week for this cart cuz our local Fox 28 came out to see it and they talked to us about it. anyways..here's some pics.
Here's a nice side shot http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...16_25_full.jpg Here i let my awesome shooting abilities come into play ;) http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...16_27_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...16_28_full.jpg The race consists of around 100 schools all wanting the best gas mileage. The concept of our car was to slice through the wind with a tear drop shape. The body is made of kevlar ($$$) and some carbon fibre. And there is a Briggs & Stratton 3.5HP Motor in there , hehe. Were hoping to get around 750MPG and win the race on monday. Wish us luck. If u guys are interested in this..there's alot more info here http://www.mishawaka.k12.in.us/mhs_f...icle/index.htm |
Oh that is so cool... 8)
Do you get to drive it? |
Nope the driver has to be in the range of 130lbs ..and around 5'-6" max height. I'm around 6'-1" 175lbs so nope. I will be in the pit crew though :banana:
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Ah well, I'm sure he'll do great. Have fun in the pit lane. Good luck!!
Let us know how you guys finish! 8) |
That is really sweet. And the MPG is incredible.
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I would try to get some featherweight chick from your school to drive, somone like 75lbs, I bet that would help out alot.
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That would work but the girl has to have some drivin skills..and alot of girls don't really sign up for "Engineering" when they make up their schedules, lol. I think we have 3 girls in the 2 classes.
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Wait till you all see my Go-Kart im making in my Metals Tech class... Im gonna put SSEi on the nose of it... im 50% done as of now... I need an engine and need to set up steering system... Im either gonna paint it GREEN.... or Blue... (midnight blue) hehehe :wink:
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Cool im thinking of going to school for engineering I do not know what feild probibaly mechanical. Good luck.
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cool
looks cool! :)
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