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Title: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 09, 2017, 11:10:12 AM Stage 7 is today. I've been catching some replays on TV.
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/route.html https://youtu.be/3NP41lLs9ZQ https://youtu.be/u994SlOmcu4 Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: koko64 on January 09, 2017, 02:56:16 PM That's hard core.
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 09, 2017, 03:15:01 PM That's hard core. The new Kamaz rig. 980hp [evil] (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2FA58144-62A8-4C7C-8CFE-C7BD6F642846.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2FA58144-62A8-4C7C-8CFE-C7BD6F642846.jpeg.html) Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 10, 2017, 09:33:50 AM Some footage from yesterday. Rest day today.
https://youtu.be/z0Kn5NZLWIQ Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: Speeddog on January 10, 2017, 10:28:03 AM Heard on that video about them changing a tire.... and wondered how they go about that.
Some info: http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/threads/tire-change-just-a-normal-day-in-dakar.124438/ Odd he's using a giant lug wrench to take wheel nuts off, but using air impact to install. Interesting comments as well, like on stacking pillow jacks... Also, what looks to be relatively small brakes, and a that swaybar isn't very big either. What is the silver ring on the outside of the rim, attached by four nuts? Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 10, 2017, 11:03:04 AM Not a clue. Something to do with a 2 piece rim (?). I can't find any wheel specific specs.
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 10, 2017, 11:11:37 AM (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1B8D5523-D565-4C99-B21F-255FDE5CD6BB.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/1B8D5523-D565-4C99-B21F-255FDE5CD6BB.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: koko64 on January 10, 2017, 01:36:21 PM :o
Like Auto Cat and Motor Mouse. Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: Speeddog on January 10, 2017, 02:32:40 PM I immediately flashed back to an episode of Speed Racer where he's in a race and being chased by baddies in a giant road train. [laugh]
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: koko64 on January 10, 2017, 07:09:01 PM Memories. :D
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 11, 2017, 10:56:44 AM https://youtu.be/fGvfA1ud5dw
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 11, 2017, 10:57:31 AM https://youtu.be/r4RUb61A4HY
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 11, 2017, 12:48:37 PM What is the silver ring on the outside of the rim, attached by four nuts? Still can't find a definitive answer. Possibly (?) a supplemental wheel balancer. ??? Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 12, 2017, 05:43:42 PM https://youtu.be/0FimL4OYJjE
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 12, 2017, 05:45:47 PM Which way do we go......Which way do we go.....
https://youtu.be/w_WB2AVNDXo Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 13, 2017, 07:11:29 PM https://youtu.be/glzFhKg5vUw
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 09:10:00 AM Some of the local ladies had to show them how to un-make the beast with two backs it.
https://youtu.be/_KLhV8Hp5Rg Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: stopintime on January 14, 2017, 09:14:10 AM Still can't find a definitive answer. Possibly (?) a supplemental wheel balancer. ??? Protection? Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: Speeddog on January 14, 2017, 09:22:35 AM Protection? That's what I was thinking, so if they rub that beast up against a rock or another beast it won't fuxxor the wheel studs or rim bolts. Seemed odd that the spares didn't already have them attached. Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 09:39:32 AM That makes sense. make the beast with two backs it I'm gonna email one of the teams. ;)
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 02:03:56 PM https://youtu.be/7IwXafDcSwc
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 02:57:27 PM Still searching.
"Behind the cab, the metal bodywork of the truck is merely for appearance, as weight saving is key. Two huge fuel cells hold a combined 237 gallons and sit low in the center of the chassis to feed the 17.2L engine. At the rear of the truck, two huge 50-inch-tall Michelin XZL tires and 20-inch three-piece beadlock wheels are used as spares and provide ballast to offset the cab." Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 03:00:10 PM Specs on the new Kamaz.
http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/kamaz-reveals-new-cab-truck-to-conquer-the-rally-dakar-2017-743073/ Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 15, 2017, 08:07:19 PM https://youtu.be/ZUgw2GcXQUM
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 15, 2017, 08:09:10 PM https://youtu.be/CA25KusM2bU
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 15, 2017, 08:37:10 PM https://youtu.be/DodmFrSXndg
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 16, 2017, 09:23:17 PM https://youtu.be/dRcGJx8jA5w
Title: Re: Dakar 2017 Post by: kopfjäger on January 16, 2017, 09:23:50 PM https://youtu.be/i7scrkISUnY
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