BajaSAE Forums http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; BajaSAE Forums : Last 10 Posts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:49:08 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:08:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 30 forums.bajasae.net/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp BajaSAE Forums http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/http://forums.bajasae.net/assets/bajasae_forums_logo.jpg http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/ Design Discussion : sae ratings for tail lights http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=919&PID=12064#12064 Author: geofflee
Subject: sae ratings for tail lights
Posted: 2012-Feb-06 at 8:08am

I'm not sure about the SAE rating system for STIP, but if you need rated brake lights you can check out 
http://www.commandelectronics.com
They've got a whole bunch of SAE approved brake lights, and they have round ones but you'll have to check for ones that are only 4''
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:08:17 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=919&PID=12064#12064 Sale / Trade : 4" Round Brake Light http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=918&PID=12063#12063 Author: collinskl1
Subject: 4" Round Brake Light
Posted: 2012-Feb-06 at 6:53am

Everyone knows the more lights on your rig, the faster it pulls up hills...  ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:53:19 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=918&PID=12063#12063 Lounge : This is why we can't have nice things... http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12062#12062 Author: YonkersBaja
Subject: This is why we can't have nice things...
Posted: 2012-Feb-04 at 8:05pm

Clap I wish we had a drill press like that when I had to do them.]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:05:51 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12062#12062 Design Discussion : How Seat Bottom Is Defined http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12061#12061 Author: UofAGeek
Subject: How Seat Bottom Is Defined
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 10:43pm

Here is the response from the rules committee

"Hi Andrew,
We normally try to compress the seat foam as much as possible with the template when placing it in the car. We will also measure to make sure you have proper helmet clearance with any of your drivers seated in the car with the helmet on.

I hope this helps,
Baja SAE Technical Inspector"
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:43:45 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12061#12061 Lounge : This is why we can't have nice things... http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12060#12060 Author: T_Patn
Subject: This is why we can't have nice things...
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 10:35pm

i was about to ask if anyone else saw the driver restraint only this year. Emailed the rules committee and when they said that was it i was very pleased Big smile]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:35:44 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12060#12060 Sale / Trade : 4" Round Brake Light http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=918&PID=12059#12059 Author: johnpate01
Subject: 4" Round Brake Light
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 5:07pm

Keep an eye out for the ID/SAE numbers and letters on the lens.  Many will have either J, K, or U somewhere in there.

A few weeks ago a had a semi behind me with HIDs.  That was an interesting experience in my rearview mirror. 

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:53 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=918&PID=12059#12059 Design Discussion : How Seat Bottom Is Defined http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12058#12058 Author: ErikHardy
Subject: How Seat Bottom Is Defined
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 2:33pm

What momma don't know woun't hurt herWink
They are picky on the height!
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:06 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12058#12058 Design Discussion : How Seat Bottom Is Defined http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12057#12057 Author: UofAGeek
Subject: How Seat Bottom Is Defined
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 2:09pm

Exactly p.Lewis, the rules make it so that if you have a large and small driver on your team (or are designing to the 5th and 95th percentile) you must have seat adjustments or foam. I was thinking about running through tech without the seat foam but I think it would then be 'illegal' to place it in there before the race. It seems to be a gray area to me because the driver's safety is maintained, it just might not pass tech if the wooden template is only placed on top of the foam. 

To answer collin's 1st question, no...and that bothers many of us on the team but we are not the ones holding it up. In order for our car will pass tech inspection, I would have to change the shape of the RRH, essentially making it 29" wide 4" higher. 

Do they measure the vertical clearance also when using the wooden template? Because if so that would raise the height of our vehicle 4 inches as well.
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:24 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=920&PID=12057#12057 Lounge : This is why we can't have nice things... http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12056#12056 Author: EAD Motorsports
Subject: This is why we can't have nice things...
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 11:44am

Mini Baja/Baja SAE Fastener rule history from 2001-2012

2012

Fasteners in the driver restraint systems must meet thefollowing guidelines

2011

Fasteners in the engine, steering, suspension,braking (rotors and bias bars are exempt); throttle pedal and driver restraintsystems must meet the following guidelines.

2010

All fasteners in the engine, steering, suspension, braking(rotors and bias bars are exempt); throttle pedal and driver restraint systemsmust meet the following guidelines.

2009

All fasteners in the engine, steering, suspension, braking(all calipers, all master cylinder mounting, and non OEM rotors & hubsystems), throttle pedal and driver restraint systems must meet the followingguidelines.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2008

All threaded fasteners in the engine, steering, suspension,braking (any calipers, all master cylinder mounting, and non OEM rotors &hub systems), accelerator and driver restraint systems must meet the followingguidelines.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2007

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension (lug nutsare exempt), braking (caliper & master cylinder mounting and non OEM rotors& hub system) accelerator and driver restraint systems must meet thefollowing guidelines.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2006

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking(caliper & master cylinder mounting
and non OEM rotors & hubs system) and driver restraint systems must becaptive.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2006

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking(caliper & master cylinder mounting
and non OEM rotors&hubs system) and driver restraint systems must becaptive.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2005

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking(caliper & master cylinder mounting
and non OEM rotors&hubs system) and driver restraint systems must becaptive.

EXAMPLE: A team using a custom hub with an OEM rotormust meet the locking requirements, but a team using an OEM hub and OEM rotorwould be exempt.

2004

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking,and driver restraint systems must be captive.

2003

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking,and driver restraint systems must be captive.

2002

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking,and driver restraint systems must be captive.

2001

All threaded fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking,and driver restraint systems must be captive.

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Now back to your regularly scheduled thread. Wink



Edited by EAD Motorsports - 2012-Feb-03 at 11:49am]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:44:34 +0000 http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12056#12056 Lounge : This is why we can't have nice things... http://forums.bajasae.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75&PID=12055#12055 Author: EAD Motorsports
Subject: This is why we can't have nice things...
Posted: 2012-Feb-03 at 11:41am

2001-2004: All fasteners in the steering, suspension, braking, and driver restraint systems must be captive.

2005-2006: OEM rotor&hub systems are now exempt.
Team using OEM hub and OEM rotor would be exempt.
Team using custom hub and OEM rotor would NOT be exempt.

2007: Accelerator system is now must be captive. Lug nuts are now exempt.

2008: Lug nuts are no longer exempt. Engine required to be captive.

2009: Now "all fasteners" instead of "threaded fasteners" (Applies to things like e-clip rotor fasteners, etc). "Accelerator" changed to "throttle pedal".

2010-2011: Rotors and bias bars now the only parts exempt in the braking system. (OEM rotor&hub exemption now extinct)

2012: Radical change. Only driver restraint system required to be captive.

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So, to answer the original question, caliper fasteners have been required to be captive since at least 2001.
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