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Yes Claude. Right sentence. Use your resource and your information. Not somebody else.
So 2 solutions: give up or zip it and go to work. It applies to all teams.

I remember an Indian team going...

Just finished reading the complementary copy of Racecar Engineering on "Formula Student 2013". Just Out!!!
Page No. 31 makes a really good read. Titled "SAVE FORMULA STUDENT" and writing by Mr....

Wow! English is really a funny language.
Big Bird & jlangholzj, I didn't take any of your comments in a bad way.
What i meant to say was that you asked a question regarding the problems we face...

jlangholzj,
Its easier to let the component be shipped to India and we go to receive it at the customs office and get it out by paying a few bucks.
Than letting it come to our home address with a...

Considering the current rupee to dollar scenario of $1=Rs.65.
If i want to import a used engine in India.
Issues:
Import of a used engine in India is prohibited by law.
If you do, then pay 110%...

It's been a long time now, and the new outlook of the forum pages looks good and refreshing.
Thanks Akhi for your reply. Wished you had a better German event.
And to Sachin, Happypranav and all....

What a 2013 season it has been for
Teams From India.
FSAE Lincoln
FS UK
FS Germany

Not a single team completing the full event anywhere.

Any comments by people actually present there, who...

First of all you are posting in the wrong section of the forum.
And introduce yourself and be specific as to what you want.

OK.
Now its official.
No Indian GP in 2014.
It will be held in early 2015 clubbed alongwith the Australian, Bahrain, Malaysia and Chinese GP.

I was wondering why no post on this issue. Finally... and who better than Claude to start it...
Like stated by Will M and Boffin the race will happen.
If not next year then in March 2015. Its a 5...

Just out of context maybe.
But a sincere request to all Indian and FSAE teams to use proper safety measures while manufacturing and especially testing of the vehicles.
I have seen the Indian teams...

Power and Torque. Hmm...
Even going through a Torque and Power curve from the 'n' number of books on i.c.engines can clarify the doubt. Just see where the torque comes in, and when does power....

To Jay Lawrence & nowhere fast & Bemo
What should be the key factors for finalizing the engine:
1. My first priority would be to buy something which is available in the market and which won't put a...

Honda CBR 250?
Hmm!
40 bhp??? I don't think so.
And with all the weight distribution talk and using the single cylinder available in India my best bet would be the KTM Duke 390.
It has a 375cc...

Which two teams? Are you talking about the IIT's?
Last thing i heard was both had a DNF in Endurance.
For Autocross only IIT Bombay made 3 runs. Others DNF.
For skid-pad all DNA.
For Acceleration...

Thanks Claude.
Finally you wrote your heart out.
A post for every team member of Indian teams to read.
What judges actually want and what we are delivering?
25% of the job of starting this thread...

Wow!
Judges giving advice and students taking it seriously.
It is just going uphill from here for us. Keeps getting better and better like The Doctor at Assen TT.

And jlangholzj, Simon i never...

New guys posting on this thread make me feel like the bad guy.
First of all, i am totally against the 600 used by Indian Teams. And the mindset over here will definitely change with a just launched...

Finally someone suggesting something.
Thanks Simon.
Yes i have read a lot about this car, and its a really good feat.

But again, i would start my "whining"(that's what everybody thinks we do...

Hello Markus.

Use less material.
How do you achieve it is called engineering.
Hmmm...

Yes, engineering is about finding solution to problems.
But solution that can be implemented in the...

Z just let me know what excuses i am trying to make. When i am constantly stating that i am not whining about our lack of parts but trying to find solutions.
Let me ask you?
How do you make a...

Thanks Edward.
Commenting on FSAE Forums and working on Exhaust flow simulation in a company at the same time makes you to mix up things a bit.
Rest be assured i meant to say tubes.
Why i...

Also wanted to add 1018, 1020 is difficult to get.
Required FSAE thickness pipes also a problem.
I am trying to find the right dealers here.
I have personally send grades of steel and aluminum...

Thanks Markus.
One query.
How good are sliding caliper's used in braking by most Indian Teams.
The major problem that we face are the pads catching and leaving the rotors.(if i put it really...

Thanks Claude. Your suggestion and comments are always valuable.
Now as i said earlier in the thread about sponsors, this team had the same issue. They urged them to allow to go for another event...