Dakar 2017

[Kopfjager]

Stage 7 is today. I've been catching some replays on TV.

http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/route.html

[koko64]

That's hard core.

[Kopfjager]

That's hard core.

The new Kamaz rig. 980hp 

[Kopfjager]

Some footage from yesterday. Rest day today.

[Speeddog]

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?

[Kopfjager]

Not a clue. Something to do with a 2 piece rim (?). I can't find any wheel specific specs.

[Kopfjager]

[koko64]

 
Like Auto Cat and Motor Mouse.

[Speeddog]

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. 

[koko64]

Memories.

[Kopfjager]

[Kopfjager]

[Kopfjager]

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. 

[Kopfjager]

[Kopfjager]

Which way do we go......Which way do we go.....