DIY Weekend Racer

[bigboystoys]

Originally posted by coldfish@Oct 10 2004, 12:04
which university's SAE team is this?

can't remember which ones i took from...


were you in any SAE team before???

 

[coldfish]

Originally posted by bigboystoys+Oct 10 2004, 13:37 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bigboystoys @ Oct 10 2004, 13:37 )</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-coldfish@Oct 10 2004, 12:04
which university's SAE team is this?

can't remember which ones i took from...


were you in any SAE team before???

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yeah. Purdue University SAE. sorry for the late reply.

everything in those pictures look too familiar. looks like Purdue.

 

[ninja_iga]

wah, got a few bigboys playing with toys here also :P

my car? wait, lemme find it

 

[ninja_iga]

here's some pics of my abandoned project..

we learned (me and my best friend/team manager) alot of things with this project

project management
resource skills
parts sourcing network
tools skills
welding (MiG)
technical experience (in terms of design)
materials choice
model making (the body's buck)
fibreglass mold making

etc.etc..

AND all of this simply because we had the passion to build something! 100% our own money.

 

[somefella]

Ah, spaceframes.... reminds me of days gone by when i use to toy with them. my dad use to race spaceframe IMPs back in the day and i use to help him work on them. The fibreglass bodywork used to cause itchiness and all that tubing meant you had to have a pretty flexible torso to work on one. His was a mid engine car like the ones found here: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~graham/ :rolleyes:

 

[jaywat]

Originally posted by ninja_iga@Mar 29 2005, 22:06
here's some pics of my abandoned project..


we learned (me and my best friend/team manager) alot of things with this project

project management
resource skills
parts sourcing network
tools skills
welding (MiG)
technical experience (in terms of design)
materials choice
model making (the body's buck)
fibreglass mold making

etc.etc..

AND all of this simply because we had the passion to build something! 100% our own money.

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Just some question... it's seem like welding is a big process and require heavy tools...stanley u have all the tools to do the welding ar?? and how to get started with fibreglass molding??

 

[ninja_iga]

jaywat

we were lucky enough to be 'sponsored' by my uncle who runs a factory.
hence, many tools and machinery was at our disposal.
this includes a proper MIG welder, guillotine for chopping sheet metal, huge ass sheet bending machine, and best of all, SPACE to WORK ON!

(the greenish floor with my artist's impression of the car's side profile shows the car in the factory)

my uncle does metal sheet work, for air-con (industrial) boxes, filter casings (industrial) drain pans etc. NOTHING car-related :lol:


fibreglass? buy from a supplier ALL you need, and you can start :)
of course, you definately need to learn first..

 

[monmon]

hahahaha very interesting thread :)

the first couple of pics were pretty amazing but i just hope its all safe to ride on.

seems like something i would do, but it just takes up too much time.

need to work and make $ now. i guess i am getting too old for this :)

sure hope u guys get started on it, and updates here :)

 

[munky]

bigboystoys : r u an engineer ?

 

[sam1741]

wow..
this is crazy!!

V8 engine in a mini

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~graham/v8_mini.htm

 

[coldfish]

this thread is getting my arse itchy.

bigboystoys & stan,

are u guys up for it? i'm handy with lathes, mills, any pneumatic fabrication tools. i can't do welding or fiberglass laying but i believe stan can get that covered. if you're interested that is. at least we should meet up, sit over coffee or beer to marinate on this.

what say both of you. PM me.

 

[ninja_iga]

what PM PM

hahaahhaha yea, i'll be interested RIGHT now to build a "7" :P
that'll be something to race with..

i know abit bit with lathe le (very very basic) and milling also same (abit bit)
LOL :lol:

 

[pimpin323]

dont mind making a space frame mid engine mini, with a 200++hp jap motor on it. dum dum dumm....

 

[coldfish]

stan, as good as we get with lathes and mills, i don't think we'll have easy access to any. at least not within the vicinity of where we'll most likely do the project.

i'll take ur reply as a yes.

where's bigboystoys?

 

[ninja_iga]

haha

yea!
but: got place and equipment?