October 5th, 2011
THE NEW YEAR
HAS BEGUN
Goals:
Increase recruitment for both NIU CEET and
also Mini Baja, complete a new working vehicle for winter competition to
test our new design, and gain connections with new sponsors and also local
schools and the community.
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March 7th, 2011
Winter Baja 2011
went well we placed 6th with our prototype car
and top 25 with our Western Washington
competition car. we are now starting work on the
new front end of the Peoria competition car. We
will be keeping the same rear end design from
the prototype car and implementing it into a new
more efficient front end. The Peoria Competition
will be held from June 8th the the 11th in
Peoria, Illinois.
February 18th,
2011
The Prototype
car fabrication is going well. The rear end
seems like it will work up to our expectations
and will definitely be an advance from our
previous designs. The winter competition will be
on the 18th of February in Lake Linden, Michigan
about an 8hr drive up north.
February 2, 2011
Work on the
prototype chassis is making its way towards
completion. Winter competition will be our true
testing for our new design to be implemented in
our new vehicle used for the summer competition.
We have been working later in the nights in the
shop to get as much work done as we can before
February 18th which is the date of our
competition.
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April 26, 2010
Goals that are
going to get done in the next 7 days:
- Running car
by the end of this week
- Chassis out
to get powder coat Monday May 3rd
- Work in the
shop every night this week
- 100% work
effort all day Friday! (7:30AM to..........PM)
The shop will be
open till 10ish all week.
Anyone that is
interested in attending the Washington Baja
Competition from May 15th through the 28th let
me know now. Reply back to this email this
week! The trip's transportation and lodging
will be paid for; moreover, the only money you
will need is for food pre and post competition.
Major meals during the competition are supplied
by sponsors at the event. We will be doing some
sort of camping on the drive up and be hanging
in the desert or something exciting after the
competition in Washington or Idaho. Even if
your name is on the board, reply back with a Yes
or No PLEASE.
NIU CEET Polo's
are available. They are 10 bucks. Everyone
that is going to Washington is required to wear
one for the various presentations and such. I
am making an order form now so don't wait on
this! (how many, what size?)
April
15th, 2010
We will be working late in the shop on
Thursday (4/15). Our plan is to work on the gas
pedal, break pedal, and steering column.
Edit by Frank
Also no meeting
Tuesday night and we will be grilling possibly
on Thursday night.
November
3rd, 2009
Dean Vohra, HPV Team, and The Mini Baja Team are
putting together a dinner in memoriam of Alex.
His family will be attending and we would like
everyone to attend to share stories and talk about
the good times we had with Alex. It will be
held Monday, November 16th at 5:00PM.
Traditional Thanksgiving style food will be served
at 6. Dress casual and bring your stories.
See everyone there!
November
1st, 2009
The month of October was great success. We
have some enthused members who are anxious to get
working on the new car. The old car is fixed
and driving. We are in the process of trying
to break it. It will serve as a good back up
design incase we fail on our new gear box design.
We are planning a memorial dinner for Alex;
therefore, his parents and brothers will be
attending along with some relatives. It will
be a big even with home cooked food. Find out
how to help plan for this event.
September
30th, 2009
Chassis design is almost complete. Good ideas
are on the drawing board to finalize the 6 speed
trans and drive train. Suspension design is in
good hands. Team meeting will be Thursday at
5:30ish in the lab. Work on sponsorship, steel
invoice, and getting the car back together for
homecoming is are primary task. See everyone
tomorrow!
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