and we cleared the virtuals ... :)

Finally the result of Virtuals was announced today and including this year, three times consecutively we made to the final.
Hard work never pays off. :)

We raised the Bar...!!! , at Vishwasaraiya Engineering College, Bangalore

for your eyes only ;) vehicle standing on its shockers ... front GC 17 inches , rear GC 15.5 inches as of now with engine mounted. weight 236kgs , expected weight distribution 45:65 


For those who werent there at virtuals.. our complete vehicle assembly had proved a lot of points to the judges ,, which played a very important part in our teams selection in BAJA 2013. Our vehicle was completely assembled by Subrata Sarkar with little bit help from Narendra Kumar (gearbox) , me (rollcage) and various other inputs from few other team members Sanjay Singh(adams) Asif Khan(CAE) Abhishek Singh(steering) Palash Bolia(steering) Abhishek Upadhyay(rear assembly, powertrain) . our selction had not been possible without this. For juniors. upcoming 4-5 posts like this would help you to understand the strategy we followed during virtuals. this tells the importance to have a complete cad assembly in preliminary round. Special thanx to @subrat for doing the surfacing part (which we will see in FRP)

TEAM KIIT Teaser Video

SAE-TEAM KIIT Teaser . More at 
www.saeteamkiit.org ,
www.saeteamkiit.blogspot.com

10 Things You Need to Know about BAJA SAE INDIA

Before 2007, the events were called "Mini Baja."

There are multiple dynamic events, usually four per event, as well as a single four-hour endurance race. The dynamic events include hill climbs, chain pulls, maneuverability events, rock crawls, and suspension & traction events.

The Baja SAE Competition originated at the University of South Carolina in 1976, under the supervision of Dr. J. F. Stevens

Key Persons of BAJA India are
     - Dr. K.C. Vora ;Asst. Director, ARAI
    - Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, SAEINDIA and President, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
    - Mr. Sunil Chaturvedi, CEO & Project Director of National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure
       Project (NATRIP)
    - Mr. Sunil Patel, M.D. of Lombardini India Pvt. Ltd.

Remember the difference between  National Automotive Test Track (NATRAX) and  (NATRIP) National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project

BAJA SAE India was first organised in Dec. 2007

Mahindra Group Logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Rule Book at a Glance (FRAME)

RULE BOOK AT A GLANCE

FRAME

Elements of the Roll Cage

• The RRH must be a minimum of 73.6 cm (29 in.) wide at 68.6 cm (27 in.) above the driver’s seat (H-point of driver).
• The roll cage must be a space frame of tubular steel. The required members of the roll cage are:
  
  Primary members :
• Rear Roll Hoop (RRH)
• Roll Hoop Overhead Members (RHO)
• Front Bracing Members (FBM)
• Lateral Cross Member (LC) 
• Front Lateral Cross Member (FLC)
  
  Secondary members :
  must be steel tubes having a minimum wall thickness of 0.89 mm (.035 in) and a minimum outside diameter of 25.4 mm (1.0 in)
• Lateral Diagonal Bracing (LBD)
• Lower Frame Side (LFS)
• Side Impact Member (SIM)
• Fore/Aft Bracing (FAB)
• Under Seat Member (USM)
• All Other Required Cross Members
• Any tube that is used to mount the safety belts
• When minimal dimensions are given that is to the centerline of the members, and when a clearance for the driver is given, it is defined by the outside edges of the roll cage members less the padding installed
• Required dimensions between roll cage members are defined by measurements between member centerlines, except where noted.
• As of 2009 the engine has been an unmodified Briggs & Stratton Intek 20 single-cylinder with a displacement of 300cc and power output of approximately 10 bhp (7.5 kW).
• Difference between Pipe and Tube

Wikipedia featured the TEAM - KIIT 3-D Model

While it's a cumbersome process to submit your article , and get accepted by wikipedia  ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja_SAE )as a highly experienced team of about 10-20 people review it (the thing is, it has only 73 members all over the world :) , and then finally you got an-email that your team Model has been accepted to be featured on wikipedia
Visit the page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja_SAE

 Currently there are about 300-400 models and pictures ( http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Baja_SAE )  waiting in line to be displayed on BAJA main article . ....
It's really a proud moment for me as well as my team .
Kudos .
TEAM-KIIT

Monster at Run

TO DO LIST 20th January

TO DO LIST-date : 20th jan. 
1.Hitch Point (front & rear) - manufacturing & mounting completion Rohit Manglik
2.Chain alignment - Abhishek Upadhyay Mukesh Singh
3.Pedal assembly 
4.Throttle stop
5.Head restraint and padding of seat- Narendra Kumar
6.All sharp edges which might endanger the driver, crew, or officials, including "the Wraps", must be eliminated, shielded or radiused. Rohit Rastogi
7.Kill switch mounting
8.brake and reverse light mounting
9.speedometer mounting
10.Fire extinguisher & its mounting Irfan Ahmad
11.Firewall modification as per requirement n discussed - @rohit manglik
12. covering of steering components - Abhishek Singh n rohit manglik
13. side panels
14.engine rpm adjustment n CVT tuning
15.completion of spill prevention
16.Proper routing of brake lining
17.Number paltes (though needed before going to final event , it may be completed as of now)
18. Weld confirmation test (2 samples each) - in our lab . Manish KanwalParakh Kumar Ankit Shaw (complete it by today any how)
19. checking of all fasterners (min 8.8 grade)

Section 2 Vehicle Requirements and Restrictions

 2.1 Vehicle Configuration:
The vehicle must be capable of carrying one (1) person 190.3 cm (6'3") tall weighing 113.4 kg (250 lb).

       2.1.2 Maximum Vehicle Dimensions
         Width : 162.56 cm (64 in) at its widest point: Mandatory
         Length : 274.32 cm (108 in) end to end: Recommended

2.2 Required Engine

       2.2.1 Briggs and Stratton Engine: 10 hp OHV Intake.

2.3 Engine Requirement and Restrictions
         A fresh air cleaner element & paper filter are required during On-site Technical Inspection-Engine at       BAJA SAEINDIA 2013.
    Starter
The Recoil Starter Rope may be extended to accommodate the driver starting the engine while being seated.
Electric start is not acceptable in any case even if it is from B&S standard parts.

2.3.16 Energy Storage Devices Used for Propulsion
Hydraulic accumulators are the only type of stored energy device that may be incorporated into the vehicle for propulsion purposes. If employed, hydraulic accumulators must be at zero energy at the start of each event.
Hydraulic power systems must be properly shielded and documentation of the shielding made available for review.

2.12.2 Transponder Mounting

One transponder will be provided to each team during the endurance event at no cost for the event
purpose. This is essential to use for endurance event for counting the laps during endurance run. The team captain is responsible for returning it, at the end of endurance run. It is the team captain’s responsibility to design a secure and safe mounting for the transponder at given location and acceptable method.
Mounting bracket of sheet metal box of size 55 x 45 x 20mm to be attached/ weld from outside of SIM on Right side of vehicle.

Each transponder as shown (Figure 5) is supplied on the last day of endurance event. However Teams are advised to make a provision of box weld / attached of sheet metal /fiber /plastic of size 55 x 45 x 20 mm on Side Impact Member of frame.
Attaching the bracket with M4/M6 size with Pan / Flat head bolts with lock nuts or fix by strong wire is suggested.The transponder mounting requirements are:
The provision for fitment of transponder is essential to fix it in right position so that it does not come out due to bumps or shaking of vehicle. It’s essential to ensure the signal transmitted by transponder is read by timing
system, so that the purpose of counting laps is not be defeated.
(1) Orientation - The bracket must be mounted vertical to the frame.
The transponder must be mounted on the driver’s right side forward of the seat
(2) Location –no more than 61 cm (24 in.) above the track.
(3) Unobstructed –No obstruction between the antenna on the bottom of the transponder and the ground.
Metal and carbon fiber may interrupt the transponder signal. The signal will normally transmit through
fiberglass and plastic hence it is advice to use it. However if sheet metal box is used it should have cut out
10.2mm (0.4 in.) diameter opening from sensor side.
(4) Protection – Mount the transponder where it will be protected from obstacles.



      
     

Steering axis explained