baja sae 2009 review

8/9/2019 Baja Sae 2009 Review

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BAJA SAE 2009

REVIEW

VISHWAKARMA INSTITUTE

OF TECHNOLOGY


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THE PHASES

THE BEGINNING

DESIGN

PURCHASE & MANUFACTURING TESTING

THE EVENT

LESSONS LEARNT

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE


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THE BEGINNING

A team of around 20 formed (& the 1st meetingaround sometime in March).

Learning the basic concepts of the systems in anautomobile.

Trying to understand the 2007 rule book.

The good, bad & ugly of the telephonic interview

on 9th

April, 2007. Formal inclusion of Prof. H.G.Phakatkar and

Prof.S.P.Komble as our guide & faculty advisorrespectively.


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THE DESIGN

Lots of meetings sans any conclusions.

A breakthrough on 9-10thAug, 2008 the

BAJA workshop at VIT Auditorium. Slow (but steady) beginning in September.

Process gains momentum after Diwali and

is almost over by December. Design report completed on 31 Dec, 2008.


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PURCHASE & MANUFACTURING

Begins in December 1st week.

Roll cage manufacturing & shock absorber procurementbegin simultaneously on Dec 16.

Unseen obstacles on both sides sees shock absorberprocurement not going according to specifications, as well asvehicle manufacturing taking much more time than expected.

Things fall to a new low on Jan 7, 2009 as the entire design isquestioned and major modifications suggested.

Vehicle remodeled by Jan 13. Inspection takes place. Furtheradditions and manufacturing goes on till Jan 23 or does it??


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TESTING

Few fours on the DSK 2 wheeler parking

area.

2 hours at the hill range behind DSK onJan 25 (12 am)on the day of departure.


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THE EVENT

Jan 28,29: Track width of 68 - as against required widthof 64 - spotted by organizers. Inspection suspended.

Jan 30: Miss the morning bus. Allowed for static &dynamic events. Better than average performances in

design evaluation and marketing presentation boost theteams morale.

Jan 31: A little slower than expected in hill climb &maneuverability. Decent timing in acceleration. Yet endup 28th overall for the grid positions. Rear tires replacedby narrower tires.

Feb 1: Fit into the required 64 width. Compete in theendurance event an amazing experience and wereamong the 10 teams which lasted the event. Finish 8th

overall.


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LESSONS LEARNT

Team coordination a must to ensure that the focus remainsentirely on the project.

Without any systematic approach, things will never go asexpected.

Planning and a regular review with the guides a must.

Otherwise time flies and the work remains highly unsatisfactory. Every team member must know his role and take his own

initiative.

Dont depend entirely on external help. This is a studentsproject.

Decisions related to money must not be made withouteveryones consent.

Cherish every moment of the project. You'll miss it later.


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PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Proposed team

structure:

Design and

procurement

fellows keep inmore contact.

Procurement of

pipes and tires

should begin at theearliest. They take

the longest time.

Parameter Design Procurement

Roll cage 1 1

Suspension &

steering

2 1

Unsprung 2 1

Engine,

transmission

and vehicle

dynamics

2 1

Treasurer 2

Driver Among these/

different

Total 13


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Reviews

Reviews can take place twice a week (once thedesign process has started). On these 2 days, nosame person will exhibit his design procedures.

Everyone should be explained the respectivedesigns. No miscommunications should occurthereafter. Any doubts should be clarified in fronton everyone, especially in front of the guides.

All procurements and money related issuesshould be discussed with everyone beforemaking a decision.

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