after reading and reading, i got really tired of kickin' down doors and shoot em up life. i think i want to get into the automotive engineering school and do stuff like participate in SAE challenges etc, i always wanted to know how to build up a car from just metal tubing. always wanted to build a tube frame crx.

well where are the schools at? i see there all over the east coast, any where else?
list em here! so people like me can become cool as people like you (who fabb some crazy **** up i.e tony1)

-mike

 

There are tons of schools that participate in FSAE. Just go to the FSAE website and look at the results lists from the competitions.

My school has it, but I'm not in it because the group is very cliquey and doesn't really listen to the input of new members. They also aren't willing to try new things, e.g. forced induction which is why they haven't finished well recently. I'd rather work on cars with/for my friends in my spare time and apply things from classes that way, and make some money while doing it.

 

I am attending the Minnesota State University Mankato and taking the automotive engineering technology major. http://www.cset.mnsu.edu/aet/

 

Will a automotive engineering degreeing help me excel in a industry like drag racing? right now i am currently looking at the "school of automotive machinists, it seems like a good school that will teach me alot about high performance engines. But if **** hits the fans and i wont be able to attend that school, will an automotive engineering school be able to teach me the skills/ information i need to excel in the high performance/drag racing industry?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drchulo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Will a automotive engineering degreeing help me excel in a industry like drag racing? right now i am currently looking at the "school of automotive machinists, it seems like a good school that will teach me alot about high performance engines. But if **** hits the fans and i wont be able to attend that school, will an automotive engineering school be able to teach me the skills/ information i need to excel in the high performance/drag racing industry?</TD></TR></TABLE>

youd probably make more money as an automotive engineer for an automaker than working on a race car team. but money isnt everything and racing would be fun as hell. get your degree and get a loan to start your own race team

 

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youd probably make more money as an automotive engineer for an automaker than working on a race car team. but money isnt everything and racing would be fun as hell. get your degree and get a loan to start your own race team </TD></TR></TABLE>Money really isnt everything. as long as i have enough to live on my own n stuff. But would an automotive engineering school teach me the skills n knowledge to BUILD a high performance engine? would i be able to apply that knowledge towards high perofrmance engines n drag racing? the school of automotive machinist seems like a good school for that, but its very far away so there is a chance i might not be able to go to that school.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drchulo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Money really isnt everything. as long as i have enough to live on my own n stuff. But would an automotive engineering school teach me the skills n knowledge to BUILD a high performance engine? would i be able to apply that knowledge towards high perofrmance engines n drag racing? the school of automotive machinist seems like a good school for that, but its very far away so there is a chance i might not be able to go to that school.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree. Im going to be enrolling into college for the same field. I would much rather be on a race team or have my own than design boring stock cars. I got an idea, lets just start out own car company, all RWD turbo y0!

 

I know here in florida, UCF has a club where they build mini f1 cars with motorcycles in them . ill probably be going there if iget accepted, if not ill start at a CC. I guaduated HS in 2002 and havent been in school since so its gonna be tough.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rewsnaeht &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know here in florida, UCF has a club where they build mini f1 cars with motorcycles in them . ill probably be going there if iget accepted, if not ill start at a CC. I guaduated HS in 2002 and havent been in school since so its gonna be tough.</TD></TR></TABLE>lol last year in highschool so thats why im asking questions. Bump for some more info.

 

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yea well i fucked up

 

For automotive engineering you better pack up and head for Detroit. I grew up there and got my BSME from Lawrence Technological University. There are dozens of other great unversities around there, all with direct links to the auto industry. In addition to the schools, you have great resources like the Detroit city library, who have the largest selection of automotive reference material in the world. Chances are your neighbors and professors will be from inside the auto industry.

In Detroit, the auto industry and engineering are a way of life.

 

**** being in iraq so long, i just want to be home - FOREVER!!
haha,

well looks like there isn't much automotive engineering school in the westcoast,
my brother is taking classes at city college in san francisco - he said they do alot of this kind of stuff also but i'm not sure he knows what he talking about it.

-mike

 

So what kind of jobs can the average student expect in a field like this?
I know Minnesota State University Mankato has a 100% placment out of the graduates but dang, thats gonna suck if your working w/suspentions on a kia or something lame.

 

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I know Minnesota State University Mankato has a 100% placment out of the graduates but dang, thats gonna suck if your working w/suspentions on a kia or something lame.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If this is your attitude then you're just not cut out for the job. Principles in automotive engineering don't change because of the vehicle you work on. The objectives may change, but the principles don't.

You should persue engineering because you like engineering, and you should persue automotive engineering because you like cars. Ultimately, if you look to learn to make your own project car faster by learning skills in school and on the job you will become a better engineer, and all around more effective at what you do. High performance and motorsports are certainly a lot of fun to work with, but with the right attitude everything out there will be enjoyable.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by unsungsohc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am attending the Minnesota State University Mankato and taking the automotive engineering technology major. http://www.cset.mnsu.edu/aet/
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how do you like it there? what kinds of classes are you taking? what year are you? I'm in MN and considering enrolling there for that program...

 

Virginia Tech...of course. lol


thats where i go. getting into SAE mini baja now...

 

bump need more info....

 

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You should persue engineering because you like engineering, and you should persue automotive engineering because you like cars. Ultimately, if you look to learn to make your own project car faster by learning skills in school and on the job you will become a better engineer, and all around more effective at what you do. High performance and motorsports are certainly a lot of fun to work with, but with the right attitude everything out there will be enjoyable.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You should work in a job you enjoy. Not designing injection molds for a Hyundai door handle. But hey if you get off on that, more power to you, have fun with it. I'd rather get a job where I didn't want to smash my face through my computer monitor every day.

 

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If this is your attitude then you're just not cut out for the job. Principles in automotive engineering don't change because of the vehicle you work on. The objectives may change, but the principles don't.
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Lol. No, thats the attitude of a college graduate that has lived/learned and now knows what to question when choosing a school. If a person goes into a career field like this thinking s/he gonna be designing engines for ferrari a year after they graduate their a fool. Everyone knows what the top position in their field is 'cause thats what they wanna do, its the bottom (and obtainable) position you have to look out for

So again, what are the graduates doing?

 

man... i live in israel all we got here are some schools/universitys that has Automotive Engineering classes but thay suck ***..... you learn 3 years and get you diplome that you can wipe your *** with it .


i am also looking for a automotive engineering school but in the 818/bay area because i have a family there. my main problam is that my high school grades suck ***. and i dont know wich school will give me a worldwide diplome.

can somone help me?

 

bump, need more info.

 

I am Attending CITRUS COLLEGE in Glendora California which is a few miles from Pasedena just off the 210 freeway ,which is a very excelent school. Engine rebuilt , engine tuning, include after market ecu ..etc . School has 1 dyno, Also offer a TTEN program (Toyota)


Modified by turbocrx1.6l at 5:37 AM 11/20/2005

 

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

UW Madison

Kettering University

 

kettering in michigan

 

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Kettering in Flint is ghetto as hell. I wouldn't wish living in Flint on anyone. Its a great school, but the city is a shitpile.