Totally new to FSAE [Archive]

Oz

10-17-2009, 03:47 PM

Hi people,

I'm totally new to FSAE - as is my institution.

I've been asked to compile a project brief and hold a presentation to senior faculty in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if anyone else had to do the same and was hoping someone would be kind enough to allow me to view their presentation material.

I know it's a big ask, but I don't want to make a mess of this.

Thanks in advance.

Robt

Oz

10-17-2009, 03:47 PM

Hi people,

I'm totally new to FSAE - as is my institution.

I've been asked to compile a project brief and hold a presentation to senior faculty in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if anyone else had to do the same and was hoping someone would be kind enough to allow me to view their presentation material.

I know it's a big ask, but I don't want to make a mess of this.

Thanks in advance.

Robt

Pennyman

10-17-2009, 05:51 PM

The rulebook is always a good place to start

rulebook (http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/rules/2010fsaerules.pdf)

Kirby

10-17-2009, 07:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Oz:
Hi people,

I'm totally new to FSAE - as is my institution.

I've been asked to compile a project brief and hold a presentation to senior faculty in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if anyone else had to do the same and was hoping someone would be kind enough to allow me to view their presentation material.

I know it's a big ask, but I don't want to make a mess of this.

Thanks in advance.

Robt </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi Robt/Oz...

What University? Knowing your geographical location will help.

When QUT started up in 2003 they had a nearby university (UQ) come help them get started.

exFSAE

10-17-2009, 07:25 PM

Also, what exactly are you looking for in terms of information?

Overview of the competition?

Manpower requirements?

Ballpark fundraising requirements?

Required tools and facilities?

Benefits?

Pico

10-17-2009, 11:16 PM

Also take a read of the documents on the following link.

Resources (http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/resources.htm)

Good Luck

mrrc

10-18-2009, 11:33 AM

The link provided above is exactly where I was going to point you to, also you can find all the rules here:

http://students.sae.org/compet...formulaseries/rules/ (http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/rules/)

Oz

10-20-2009, 01:21 PM

WOW!! Many thanks for all the replies.

I should correct the error in my first post - I'm new to FSAE - but my Uni isn't. My bad.

They've attempted to take part over the past two years, but haven't got off the virtual drawing board - hopefully this year will be different.

Robt.

Hector

10-20-2009, 02:41 PM

My advice to you then: just put something together. Nothing fancy, nothing "awesome" or incredibly "innovative". Just build something. If you can make a car that finishes an endurance, you're doing better than half the teams out there during any given comp.

Once you have a running car, start adding "innovation" and coolness and whatever.

Remember, the car that is finished on time, however crappy, is still faster than the unfinished car with neat gadgets.

Hector

10-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Not to mention what few sponsors you have, along with faculty support, will vanish after several years of not building anything.

Students start to vanish too if you can't show them any work being done.