Week 3

Both of our teams are working really hard to get our designs done. We have some varibles that need to be sorted out, but a lot of things are starting to come together. The design process is a tedious one, and something that team A and team Bearclaw are taking in steps. We hope to start actually building the car in October, but the actual start building date is not set in stone as of yet. The sooner the better. Once again a huge thank you to the sponsers of the Edgerton SMV team! Without you guys we couldn't be where we are today!

second week in SMV

This week in Edgerton SMV we mainly talked about the t-shirts and designs of the cars. We also talked about the week’s agenda. The agenda this week was about how we can come up with ideas for the cars or even what we can do for the team. So far this week's agenda is on track. We started to get sponsors and finally coming up with simple design ideas. After some discussion this week, the team voted on the tach gauge for the t-shirts design. At the end of the week both teams got together and edited the sponsoring power point and the each one the members had to come up with question that a sponsor might ask.
That’s the end of week 2 in Edgerton SMV.

Edgerton SMV

The Edgerton Super Millage Vehical team is starting this year with two teams. Our combined goals are to improve the vehical from last year and also create two new vehicals for the SMV compitions. This week was a slow start picking the teams and dicussing mainly fundrasing ideas and t-shirt making as one large group. The two teams are Team Bear Claw which has team captian Max Y, treasurer Garrett W, recorder Nate Weese, Matt H, Maddie R, Wyatt V, Dakota S, Andy H,Tyler M, and Dylan C. The a-team is made of team captian Devon D, treasurer Adam Carlson, recorder Peter L, Adam Converse, Nate H, Mitchell W, Cody G,and Kyle D.Once the group broke apart into teams, planning for each vehical started. We also looked at the car from last year and took the pros and cons from it for ideas for the two new cars. Both teams have started planning and setting deadlines for their vehicals.

We are making sure progress. Our frame is about a quarter way done and is starting to take shape. The team tweaked a few things, and now welding our frame together is working smoothly.  Once again we owe a huge thank you to our sponsers! Without them this project wouldn't be possible. Our customized wood signs are still being made, and if you would like one please contact Joe Mink at 608-884-9402 ext 345.

Our team is making progress, but our frame construction is being hindered because we do not have a spool gun for our wire feed welder. Using a TIG welder is becoming more difficult because of how thin our aluminum is, so if anybody has a spool gun that we could use to weld our frame it would be extremly appreciated.
We are grateful for our Honda four stroke motor is in the works for us. Hopefully everything works out well. Can't wait to see it!
Also once again our team would like to thank all of our sponsers! Without you there would be no way that our project would be able to happen.

Edgerton SMV

Yesterday we started to work on cutting and getting the correct demensions for our car.  Piece by piece now we are starting to build the frame with the square aluminum material we ordered.  Our steering team has started to construct a smooth operating ackerman system.  We are still looking for a few more donations or sponsorships if anyone would like to help out contact Joe Mink.

SMV

The Edgerton SMV team has been working hard on getting fundraiser money by creating wood signs with catchy sayings on them.  For example some of the signs say: Home Sweet Home, 801 Blaine St, Mink Family Est 2007, Gone Fishing.  Those were a few of the ones that people ordered.  You are still able to order custom signs if you would like, call (608) 884-9402 ext 246.  Ask for Joe Mink.  As a team we have started to get all our dimensions set and ready to order the parts.  We are still looking for helpful donations and sponsors.  If you are interested in being a sponsor again contact Joe Mink at  (608) 884-9402 ext 246.  If you have any helpful tips or ideas for making a smooth running car that gets hundreds of miles to the gallon please leave us a comment on what those ideas are.