Finally!!

Most likely the last post for my senior year and overall a great year. Finished senior project on drag racing which really helped me get  into upgrading cars. I hope in the future to build  my own cars and eventually go to school become an engineer and build the worlds cars. Starting my journey at Citrus Community College where I will later transfer to Cal Poly Pomona to study Mechanical Engineering whit an emphasis on Automotive Engineering. Also as of this summer I will begin to build one of my many dream cars to make a name for myself in the automotive industry. Within a few years I hope to have a recognizable car that will catch the attention of very experienced automotive builders and engineers.

Blog 23: Final Lesson Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or 

your senior project? Why?

Most Proud of the unique topic I choose, it really was interesting to people.

(2) Questions to Consider
a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?

AE

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?

AE

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

Activity really made people talk to each other and really analyze what it takes to modify a car.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

Maybe would have shortened up my lecture, since it was 1 hour I could have had time for extra activities rather than having such a long lecture.

(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.


Really opened up opportunities I have so much more kowledge about cars and the new technology and in the future i want to integrate these things into future cars. I want to be an automotive engineer and design future cars and by knowing everything that is out there I can design future cars at a better quality. 

Blog 22: Mentorship

    Literal

Complete.

Greg Peterson, Peterson Piping Racing

    Interpretive

Gained important knowledge and hands on experience, basically learning how to prepare a drag car from fueling up, charging batteries, to airing tires. Very important because it's something that you can read about but reading about it does not insure you do it right. 

   Applied

What iv'e done helped me answer my EQ because it is something that lets you see cars perform and  fail at the track. It allows you to see the cars that are well put together and the ones that do not run so smoothly. With this you can see what works well in a car, helping you build your car.

Blog 21: Exit Interview

1. What is your essential question and what are your 

answers? What is your best answer and why?

EQ: What is the best way to build a drag racing car, that can consistently win races?

A1: Using power adders and modifications with proper studies and testing.

A2: Power adders, testing and modifying of the weaker components.

A3: Complete engine rebuild with modifications, powerglide transmission swap and differential gear change.

Answer one is my best answer because the biggest part of building a car is studying and knowing what you are doing, it is important to choose the right parts for a car although they may seem simple they can really impact the final outcome.

2. What process did you take to arrive at this answer?

Extensive research, videos, books, and interviews. Importance of automotive knowledge was included in most of my sources.

3. What problems did you face?  How did you resolve them?

Had problems researching since their is only so much that can be done to a car. To solve the problem I began searching for the small parts that don't seem important but can be crucial for success such as bolts and engine oils.

4. What are the two most significant sources you used to 

answer your essential question and why?

The two more significant sources are articles from Hot Rod Magazine and Dragzine. My two most significant sources since they are a very trusted source which is well developed, both companies have tv shows testing facilities, scientists, and mechanics all devoted to the automobile. For basic drag racing knowledge my most significant source was a book "The Fast Lane" by Wally Parks which was published by NHRA, the leader in all things related to drag racing.