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The MAE 435 Progress Report highlights recent fundraising achievements, including a successful "Raising Canes" event yielding over $180, and a Panda Express fundraiser that raised over $150. A generous $2 donation from Dr. Chaturvedi supports the Aerodynamics Team, which is finalizing the nose cone mold for XVD longboards, completing side pods, and achieving a ~63% weight reduction in body panels. The Chassis Team has fabricated brake caliper mounts and is working on pedals and shifter while completing the frame welding. The Powertrain Team reports 100% completion of the exhaust system and significant progress on wiring and fuel systems.
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MAE 435 Progress Report II 4/2/13
MAE 435 • Raising Canes Fundraiser (over $180) • Panda Express Fundraiser (over $150) • Very Generous Donation From Dr.Chaturvedi ($2)
Aerodynamics Team • Finalizing nose cone mold (XVD longboards) • Analysis was completed on body panels (~63% lighter) • Side pods are completed • Next step will be fabricate nose cone and assemble body panels
Chassis Team • Fabricated front & rear brake caliper mounts • Fabricating shifter & pedals • Waiting on L&W parts • Completing welding of entire frame
Powertrain Team • Exhaust System is 100% Complete • Wiring is 80% Complete • Fuel system is 60% Complete • Differential / Rear Brake Rotor are 100% Complete • No progress on Air Intake