Khamsin Virtual Racecar challenge 2013 (CFD model racing)

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N12ck
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Hey, sorry its been a bit dead from us, I have been preparing for January exams at uni, and Julien has been busy with family matters, however I can tell you 3 tracks which we will definitely run (there will be a few more aswell):

Silverstone,
Monza,
Magny Cours
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RicME85
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CottrellGP wrote:
RicME85 wrote:New version of Khamsin out, much easier to install and comes with a free licence for non-commercial use =D>
Is it good and easy to use?
takes a bit of setting up, but I havent tried this latest version yet.

julien.decharentenay
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News travel fast. The new version of Khamsin (v1.0) is out. Quite a few changes, including installation and configuration process - installation is probably easier and configuration a bit harder (but more flexible).

As RicME pointed out, big change with free version for non-commercial use.

More information at: http://www.hibouscientificsoftware.com.au/khamsin. Feedback and suggestion welcomed.

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RicME85
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I got the email yesterday about it so thought I would share.

Havent done any car modelling since the test race, just cant get in the right frame of mind to sit down and work on it.

astracrazy
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me to. need to get back into it. moved house over xmas so my mind moved well away from it. want to get back to two evenings a week or a weekend day to it

once i get internet, finally, around 24th i'm gonna get the free version and see the difference between solidworks and this. Although this now its free is going to be much better (in terms of being on the same page) overall moving forward

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Any news on when the new teams can expect the welcome pack? I'm most of the way there with my car but I cant finish it until I have the spec parts.

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N12ck
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Hi, apologies for the wait, it's just been rather a busy time for me and Julien recently, you can expect them soon, (it's exam time for me at uni and Julien has been working on khamsin v1.0 recently), but we will sort this soon,
Thanks
Nick
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remydio
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Now I understand :p, thanks for the updates !

sidster
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Hey guys,

New here. Stumbled upon this thread while I was searching for some aero information. This sounds like an interesting competition. Are the entries still open ? Would like to participate.

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variante
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Hi sidster,
i'm quite sure you can still enter the challenge, so... welcome

BTW, an important question for the KVRC guys: what is the new mesh size? same as in the test race or decreased?

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variante wrote:Hi sidster,
i'm quite sure you can still enter the challenge, so... welcome

BTW, an important question for the KVRC guys: what is the new mesh size? same as in the test race or decreased?
Thanks for the reply variante. I will try the registration today evening, so hopefully it allows me to join.

astracrazy
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any news on dates etc yet? i need to kick on with my car so need a target lol

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N12ck
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Yes, today I update the website and send out the new packs, will put provisional dates on the website front page, :D
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CottrellGP
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You sent out new packs.. ?
Dan Cottrell

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remydio
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Same question, haven't receiver anything yet :p