Everybody builds a cars or automobile as project

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The discussion centers on a final year project focused on automobiles, where the user expresses a desire to create a unique car design while avoiding excessive electronics and sensors. The user seeks a purely mechanical project idea, emphasizing linkages or hydraulics. A suggestion is made to modify an existing car to improve fuel efficiency by researching aerodynamic drag and measuring MPG before and after modifications. This approach combines mechanical engineering principles with practical application in automotive design.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of automotive design principles
  • Knowledge of mechanical linkages and hydraulics
  • Familiarity with aerodynamic concepts
  • Basic skills in measuring and analyzing fuel efficiency
NEXT STEPS
  • Research aerodynamic drag and its effects on vehicle performance
  • Learn about mechanical linkages and their applications in automotive design
  • Explore methods for measuring and improving fuel efficiency in vehicles
  • Investigate hydraulic systems used in automotive engineering
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Automotive engineering students, mechanical engineers, and hobbyists interested in practical automotive projects that emphasize mechanical design over electronic systems.

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Hi guys
I am in a big problem. I have to make a final year project. Although am interested in automobiles(cars) and have real talent in deigning their exterior. But my friends say everybody builds a cars or automobile as project ... make something different. What should i make?
I thought i would make a car and give it a exceptional look but i don't have access to workshops that can do fabrication.
I thought about lego mindstorms but that is too kiddy. Everything is given to you and u just assemble and it's too much electronics and computer based which i hate interfering in mechanics.
I want a carrer in automobiles cars though so should i stick to that for project?
Or if u have any idea please give me but that shouldn't involve too much sensors or computer please. I hate the traction control system in cars bcoz it too much based on electronics (and also decreases driving pleasure).
Plz give me a solid purely mechanical project idea involving much linkages or hydraullics or any automobile idea(better).
Plz help.

Thanx to all.:)
 
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You could make modifications to increase the car's fuel efficiency. Research about drag on vehicles then make yours more aerodynamic. Measure the car's MPG (miles per gallon) before and after, taking great care to keep everything the same except your mods. Research what things affect MPG (wind, tire pressure, etc).
 

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