UBC Baja

Welcome to the News section of UBC Baja's website. UBC Baja is an Engineering Student Design Team. We compete in the Baja SAE design competition for which we are designing a single seat, all-terrain, sporting vehicle whose structure contains the driver. The vehicle is tested in events evaluating things such as traction, endurance, stability, overall performance, and feasibility of design.

UBC Baja is an official UBC Mechanical Engineering student team recognized by the Mechanical Engineering department and the ESTC (Engineering Student Team Council). Baja is always looking for new applicants to join our team. If you are interested in joining, supporting our project, or if you just have questions please use our contact page to let us know who you are.

UBC Baja News Update: March 23 2013

See how far we've gone with our car!We also got a very generous donation from SAE. We want to thank them with the support for the support. For more frequent updates and build pictures please follow us on facebook HERE.


UBC Baja News Update: March 9 2013

Our car's engine is finally mounted. We also got the drive train mounted and soon we will be ready to roll the car up! We are currently working on mounting our seat, brakes, and personal equipments. For more frequent updates and build pictures please follow us on facebook HERE.


UBC Baja News Update: February 2013

We have mounted our A-arms today! We have our suspension figured out and we hope to get the car working soon! We are gonna be working over the reading break to finish up the car! For more frequent updates and build pictures please follow us on facebook HERE.


UBC Baja News Update: January 2013

We've made lots of new progess since November and are very close to having a rolling chassis! We have also acquired a new sponsor in APEGBC! For more frequent updates and build pictures please follow us on facebook HERE.


UBC Baja News Update: November 21 2012

Lots of progress on the car since the last update. The frame and suspension teams are keeping themselves busy making our frame and a-arms, while the drivetrain team has begun testing our engine and transmission. Most importantly we are now officially registered as Car 58 in the Washington SAE Baja Competition in May!


UBC Baja News Update: September 19th 2012

  • This weekend we finally started our Briggs and Stratton motor to test it out and were pleased with the results
  • Lots of new parts have started to arrive, including our shocks, wheels, tires, front brakes and hubs, as well as all the tubing for our frame. Check out the pictures of all our new swag!
      

    UBC Baja News Update: September 11th 2012

    It was difficult to get a lot done over the summer since the majority of the team was out of town working, but we have moved forward and the initial design work is largely complete and we have procured a number of key components.

    UBC Baja News Update: January 23rd - March 10th

  • We have aquired a new motor and a seat, and we have been donated a welder.
  • We would like to thank our new sponsor, Garibaldi Electrical Contractors Ltd. for their generous donation to the team.
  • Check out the media section for more images of our progress!
      


    UBC Baja News Update: October 17th - January 22nd

  • Thanks to projects, finals, and Christmas vacation, there has been a break since the last update, but the team has moved forward since then
  • We would like to thanks the Department of Mechanical Engineering for granting funding for our wondrous project
  • We have officially secured space in the new EDC build, we are currently sharing a bay with Concrete Toboggan, another student team . Thanks to Concrete Toboggan for sharing their space with us
  • We have received sponsorship from Solidworks in the form of a number of licences. Thanks to Solidworks as the software is crucial to our process
  • Our design is moving along nicely with front suspension coming along well and a designed roll cage not too far off
  • We have purchased a CVT and transfer case from one of our members Will. Thanks to Will for the parts


    • UBC Baja News Update: October 10th - 16th

  • Baja has officially received its funding from PAF, we are very happy and would like to thank the PAF people and everyone on Baja who helped with the application. The feedback was very positive as Baja did well for a new student team.
  • Baja has officially received space in the EDC. We are sharing a bay with Concrete Toboggan and Steel Bridge and would like to thank them for their cooperation.


    • UBC Baja News Update: October 3rd - 9th

  • As of October 5th, 2011 UBC Baja has been officially recognized as a Mechanical Engineering Student Team
  • With our MECH funding application being submitted this weekend we are ready to fully enter the design stage of our project
  • We are working closely with the ESTC in order to try and secure space for our team


    • UBC Baja News Update: September 24 - October 2nd

  • We submitted our PAF application this week and got an excellent first response
  • We are close to completing our MECH application which will allow us to become an official Mechanical Engineering student team
  • We hope to submit the MECH application this coming Monday or Tuesday
  • We are currently making progress in the design phase, and have begun assigning tasks. There's lots of work still to be assigned, so sign up for any tasks that may interest you on Dropbox
  • Baja will be attending the SAE Student night at the EDC and giving a short presentation on our team. Anyone interested is encouraged to come


    • UBC Baja News Update: September 19-24

  • Members are furiously working towards completing our PAF application with high hopes for success
  • PAF (professional activities fund) is a substantial source for funding for engineering student teams throughout UBC
  • This is Baja's first PAF application since our creation in March of this year
  • The application will be submitted on September 27th

  • During our meeting on Saturday an extensive To-do list was presented to the team with members encouraged to sign up for various tasks essential to starting the design process