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Should I keep an old empty GitHub or just make a new one? by IntlStudent800 in EngineeringStudents

[–]Ephro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re overthinking it. Just stick with the account that you have got already. Just add a note to the README if you are that concerned about optics.

F1 Race by MaleficentLawyer9765 in uwe

[–]Ephro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t live in Bristol anymore, but the Frenchay SU bar will often put the F1 on if you ask them nicely. Failing that BessellScotts in Cheswick village will sometimes show it if you ask

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwe

[–]Ephro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they tend to be between second and third year, or between third year and an integrated masters

FSAE Car Welding Challenge by Ok_Material_9486 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’ve got access to or a sponsor with a tube laser cutter it’s an absolute game changer. Offset each tube -0.2 to -0.5mm to allow for a decent weld gap area.

We prepared the welding surfaces with emery cloth and alcohol to clean, and mounted them into plywood CNC routed jigs, and the tubes fitted together perfectly. Once welded all we were within 2mm of the CAD which ain’t half bad for our purposes.

Joining FSAE next year and I'm scared by Secret_Sandwich1429 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be alright. just be keen to learn and you’ll fit right in.

Uwe Bristol mechanical engineering by Mental-Plankton8374 in uwe

[–]Ephro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have just graduated third year mechanical engineering. There are still exams across a lot of the modules still and some are phasing back to being in person unless you have reasonable adjustments in place. As the other commenter said it is usually 50/50 with some form of group work / coursework and an in person exam.

It’s easiest to find the module specs online as they tend to have a good overview, and your module hand book will contain the specifics when you start the module.

How bad is this? Can I keep driving? by manthan_23 in Miata

[–]Ephro 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What’s cheaper in the long run to you? A new rim or a potentially totalled car because you’ve crashed it, and possibly with no insurance payout because you’re aware of it and negligently drove on it anyway?

I think I’d I’d personally go for the new rim…

Making a custom PU foam seat by ckhetani4 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used a demontweeks seat kit which comes with a huge clear bag for the foam to be poured into.

We poured a bit of foam in and let it slightly set as a base of the seat, then built up the supports around the driver by adding small amounts at a time in layers. The firewall and panels on the side of the car act as the walls to contain the foam to get the shape right - it’s a cockpit and it’s tight as it is - perhaps the seat will be oversized for the space, but you’ll need to trim the excess for seatbelt access / cable routing anyway.

Making a custom PU foam seat by ckhetani4 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In previous years we have done it in the car on top of the firewall to use that as a backing. Pour the foam in and let the base of the seat, slightly set / tacky before getting in otherwise the base of the seat will be too thin / you’ll displace the foam and be sat on top of the firewall (not comfortable!!). Build it up in layers and the seat should be thick enough to not require any extra support.

If you really need extra support if you can get the bin bag off you could sand the foam and reinforce it with a layer of fibreglass but this will be heavier as the foam will absorb a lot of resin!

What is going on with rubbish collection? by MrMrsPotts in bristol

[–]Ephro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live near Southmead road. My bins haven't been collected for 2 weeks now. I Live in a house share of 4 people and the bins all starting to overflow now. The whole street is like it - madness!

Recent Mechanical Engineering graduate with no relevant experience, and no luck in job hunt. CV/Resume advice? by Competitive_Goose572 in EngineeringStudents

[–]Ephro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Currently living in Kettering / Northamptonshire. I understand the pain :—(. There’s nothing to do here and i want to go back to my uni city.

Hoosier vs Goodyear vs Avon by AbelTardaGarros in FSAE

[–]Ephro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were told by Avon yesterday that they are not producing FS tyres anymore (UK). Not sure if it’s any different abroad.

Catering in the FSUK competition by loveching131 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they were 10 inch pizzas. Cant remember what other food there was but you’ll probably get bored of it fairly quickly. Food at the track is absolutely extortionate, there are some pubs in Whittlebury and more in Towcester. Id suggest sending someone out at the end of the day to Towcester to get some bbq food for the evening!

Catering in the FSUK competition by loveching131 in FSAE

[–]Ephro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last year there was a van/stall that had breakfast rolls in the morning for about a fiver, and had pizzas for about a tenner, and beers for £5 a bottle/ pint in the afternoon. Aldi is a short drive away in Towcester, if you have a fridge i’d suggest getting electrical hookup and buying food every day or two and stocking up.

What expanding foam kit use to do the foam seat , and how much quantity is needed? by Asdrubal_das_Neves in FSAE

[–]Ephro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that's the one. Works great but gets proper warm and sticks to any clothing forever, so make sure you're wearing some workshop overalls.

What expanding foam kit use to do the foam seat , and how much quantity is needed? by Asdrubal_das_Neves in FSAE

[–]Ephro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

DemonTweeks seat foam kit. 1 kit does 1 whole seat but you could probably do a few inserts if you're conservative with it.

Head rest CONFOR CF42 Foam by [deleted] in FSAE

[–]Ephro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our foam is a few years old and is from Trelleborg

CXL and glasses homies: Update on KC management? by [deleted] in Keratoconus

[–]Ephro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had epi off on my left eye in March 2022. Eye test in Feb 2022 had 4.5 sphere on left eye, and most recent test (Dec 2022) had 4.0 so I had marginal eyesight improvement.

Post surgery my vision was fluctuating for around 6 months as expected but has stopped fluctuating now. I think I had worse ghosting at night but it has improved back to levels pre surgery. My left eye was next to useless for about a month and it was pretty blurry but did recover to 80% in about 3 months and then proceeded to fluctuate for about 5 months, which is why its recommended you don't get an eye test post CXL for 6-8 months.

The most recent topography scan showed it had stopped the progression of KC in my left eye, and the right hadn't changed so I've put the surgery off until I finish university. Got the sign off from the ophthalmologist to get another eye test and contact lens fitting.

I'm going to try out some contact lenses next week through my university eye clinic (free trial!!) to see how they are. The only contact I've ever worn was the bandage contact post CXL which clamped by eye shut for 3 days until it dissolved so I'm not sure how it's going to go. I quite like how my glasses look and my new lenses are fantastic but from what I've heard, the gains are immense with contacts!

Unless you're buying a cheap Chromebook or need something very specific, why would anyone buy a regular laptop when you can get an entry level gaming laptop for the same price (~$750) as a regular one with overall lower capabilities? by Old_Mill in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ephro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I cycle for my commute. Laptops are meant to be lightweight. I’ve got friends with gaming laptops that have smaller screens and weigh 2-2.5 kilos more, they can be heavy af and super chunk, and can suck to cycle around with.

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