University Help

[gcg7861]

Hi All,

Just thought I'd see if anybody could help me with research on one part of my 8,000 word report for uni...

I'm absolutely stumped in finding the right article or book for this part of the assessment. I have to do a Literature review on an article, book, journal, case study etc from a credible source.

In the literature review I have to, (Describe racing cars you find in the literature, include key features of the design of a racing car. Describe sizes, materials used, optimum speed, specifications of cars available on the market. Aesthetic requirements of the car and any other details you find in your literature review).

One thing which is off limits is, Formula 1, becuase every second student I speak to is just copying and pasting from their website.

I was hoping to find an article/book/journal which would have in depth design details and specs on the z-tune or any other nissan based race car. If that is too difficult, then any car will suffice as long as it's not formula 1 and is a race car.

If anyone can link me articles, journals and such that would be good for the above, that would be GREATLY appreciated as I'm really struggling.

Cheers in advance

Bill

[PN-Mad]

Hi mate,

I think you would be hard pressed to find a book like that about a modern Nissan race car. Generally teams are very cagey about the exact specs, and secrets about what's involved. Plus, chances are its in Japanese.

So thinking outside the box, why don't you go for something like NASCAR? There has got to be shitloads written about it. it's going to be in English, and you could FedEx it and be here in 5 days.

Make a detailed analysis of how the cars are set up to run oval- different tyres, suspension geom etc. restriction plates etc.

[PN-Mad]

Oh, and go to the library and use a database search to look for journal articles.

[Marcus89]

Another option is to go old school like group b rally cars maybe?

[gcg7861]

Cheers guys,

That is the exact problem I presented to the lecturer, He didn't respond however.... Detailed analysis on what, why, how things are done to modern (competing) race cars are very secretive, which almost means half this assignment HAS to be bullshitted. He seems like he's happy to accept bullshit :-ss ??

Both very good options that I didn't really consider though. I'll have a look into NASCAR, hopefully I don't get the same issues like other modern forms of racing. Group B could also work well, as I have used a bit of info from the 1960's Lotus Formula one team as reference points.

Thanks

Bill

[MR HAKO]

What about Mazda 787b, The 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 24 Heures du Mans) Or you could make mention of The Auto Union Grand Prix racing cars...

[iseekool]

V8 super cars and LeMans probably good too.