Baja NOW: Week Update: February 3, 2021

This past Sunday, we had all hands on deck getting the front suspension and drive train put together. We worked on mounting the front suspension, and building mounting brackets for the drive train.

Carson Kruse welding a gusset plate to the car’s frame. This is how the secondary shaft is mounted.

“I am most excited this time of year for Baja! By now, we have finalized our designs, sourced our materials, and are in the shop assembling the best car possible. Here is where the action is taking place! Progress is only going to grow more and more – we will be transforming the wire frame that sits on our workbench to a fully functioning 4WD competition vehicle in the matter of a few short weeks. I couldn’t look forward to shop time every Sunday more than I do now.”

— Ben Denson (treasurer)

A few new members got to observe some welding and even got some practice in.

Patrick Kelly preparing brackets that will correct the angle of tabs for front suspension.

“I’m excited to build and analyze the suspension. Having a functional suspension is the foundation for a good Baja car .”

— Zack Kijowski

Our virtual meeting on Wednesday featured Adam Koehler from RFA engineering. Adam talked to us about what RFA offers engineers at their many locations as well as different types of employment including the difference between direct hire and contract hire. To learn more about RFA, check out their website at: www.rfamec.com/

Thanks Adam!

We are always looking for donations to our team. We accept material, machine time, as well as monetary donations. For more information, check out the "Sponsors" page of our website.