superman22x
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So, here at Michigan Tech, we do this thing called enterprise instead of senior design if you are interested in that. They have Formula SAE where you build a mini formula car. Baja where you build a little baja car with a 10hp briggs and straton. Then there is an eco car, where GM donates a new Equinax and you have to get a lot of mileage out of it or build your own hybrid engine.
All these compete against other colleges. But there are a lot more that are just for research. Like Polaris might look at the suspension in the Baja, and so on. They are also sponsored usually.
My friend and I were thinking of trying to start one with drag racing... I think that would be fun. But we need a good reason, and a team. Finding the team would be easy, we have a year or two. Finding a good reason is tough though... Something with suspension maybe. And I know like Nitto sponsors a drag competition I think, so maybe we could get a tire company to sponsor us or something.
Got any input?
All these compete against other colleges. But there are a lot more that are just for research. Like Polaris might look at the suspension in the Baja, and so on. They are also sponsored usually.
My friend and I were thinking of trying to start one with drag racing... I think that would be fun. But we need a good reason, and a team. Finding the team would be easy, we have a year or two. Finding a good reason is tough though... Something with suspension maybe. And I know like Nitto sponsors a drag competition I think, so maybe we could get a tire company to sponsor us or something.
Got any input?