As a student of the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada, for those not familiar), I can relate to your current situation with regards to the team. At the U of C, students receive no extra credit...
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As a student of the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada, for those not familiar), I can relate to your current situation with regards to the team. At the U of C, students receive no extra credit...
"Stainless steel zip ties!? That's hot."
Here's a rendering of our 2012 car. There's a few more on our facebook page, facebook.com/schulichracing
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Besides the endless "why isn't there a turbo?" questions, we've had somebody legitimately believe that the car would be faster if we put bicycle tires on it instead of racing slicks.
EVERYONE at our school knows about the solar car. It's probably the "eco" issue that does it.
We tend to point to visible carbon on the car and say "look! solar panels."
Interestingly...
-Going to take some awesome sponsorship photos and finding the only piece of protective equipment you have hanging around is a welding mask...and going anyway.
-Responding to the "are you guys...
Mar,
The tires are the single most important piece of equipment on a race car. All of your lateral and longitudinal forces are reacted through the tires. Without proper tires, or proper knowledge...
Hello everyone,
U of C has a full set of AP Race calipers, 10" Centerlock Keizer Wheels, and a selection of aluminum radiators for sale. More detailed pictures/dimensions can be provided on...
Hello everyone,
U of C has a full set of AP Race calipers, 10" Centerlock Keizer Wheels, and a selection of aluminum radiators for sale. More detailed pictures/dimensions can be provided on...
Please read the "if you are new here..." thread. Chances are, someone's asked the same question you have...
Also, if you ask stupid questions on the forums, you WILL get stupid answers. Do some...