I have to go with Frank on this one. Make sure you did your maths correctly on this one fellas, rod ends in bending are not the best idea.
Originaly we thought they would last but then had 4 guys...
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I have to go with Frank on this one. Make sure you did your maths correctly on this one fellas, rod ends in bending are not the best idea.
Originaly we thought they would last but then had 4 guys...
I can recommend this company for off the shelf dry sump pumps.
BDG Custom Parts
http://custom.bdg.com.au/
Contact Dick Savy and Im sure he will look after you if you tell him that Curtin...
Hey James,
My guess with this one is that its for the reasons you said above, plus the fact that you don't run the risk of the oil pickup being exposed due to heavy cornering. Oil consumption is not...
Scott, "Has your leader managed to do this?"
Umm... I will let you know if I have on December 7th. hehe
I think the car is going ok, I can shamelessly point you to our excellent website and you...
Ethan, our team is a first year team and I can say that what Brian posted is 100% true. The size of our team varies from week to week, hehe. Its not a laughing matter though as the core group is...
hey Moeye, your tensioner was a nylon slyder type or a sprocket type or something else?
hmm, reading this topic has me a little woried.
Hey Geoff, you had 12 grand of penalties!! can you elaborate?
Hey Geoff,
You always resort to the big pipe over the head tactick. I remember that about you. hehe.
So does that mean you guys are going to use all the gears in your arsenal? I kind of reckon you...
"Advanced Engine Technology" Heisler, SAE 1995.
Its a very thick book, must be good then.
There is one obscure book called, "Scientific design of exhaust systems" or similar. Sorry, dont have it...
hmm, id like to know the answer to that as well, Brent.
Hey Geoff, how about changing your design so it dosnt have to use a hard to find bend like that?
Hey Sam, Curtin Uni is going along ok.
Finances are tight as you all may be experiencing but its geting there.
might as well plug the website...
www.cage.curtin.edu.au/~curtinmotorsport
...
ours will be whatever colour the tobaco company tells us to use...
Wow, what a great effort guys. Wollongong, you guys are my heroes!!
Yeah, the revhead thing has a big part to play.
Although, after doing a one year co-op student placement with Holden and being exposed to real engineering in the auto industry, I realised the...
Hey Dave, what is your tyre bill like?
Also, who technically owns the car? The uni? Whats their take on the car being raced for fun.
Dusko Mackoski
Curtin University
What is TEC-II?
Yeah, id like to get my hands on that too but no such luck. Have you asked the manufacturer? Yamaha?
Im geting quotes of about 2500 - 3500 Aust dollars for a variety of late model engines. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. That seems to fit in with what you guys are paying.
Hey, can anyone tell me a little bit about what engines you are using and how much are you paying for them?
Is there an overwelming use of Hondas or is it just me.
Hey, can anyone tell me a little bit about what engines you are using and how much are you paying for them?
Is there an overwelming use of Hondas or is it just me.
Hey guys, im from a fledgling team in Australia. We are just starting and our problem with this topic is way greater than yours. You at least have other years to give you tips.
The yahoo gropus...
As a founding member of our formula sae-a team, I can tell you that lack of faith and comitment is the single greatest obsticle you will have to overcome. Way before you buy any books or anything...